Elephant & Piggie’s
“We Are in a Play!” 

Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
Published by Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Book and lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma.

Directed by Aaron White

Bestus friends 4ever???

July 16 - August 2, 2026

Rooted Here. Imagined for Everywhere.

“Bestus” friends Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig get a party invite from the singing, swinging Squirrelles. What could go wrong? This won’t be the end of their friendship, right?

Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems, Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” is a musical romp for the whole family! 

Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. This play was commissioned by and first produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for its 2013/2014 season.

Community Children’s Auditions
March 7, 2026

Join the Summer fun at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble!

We’re looking for young performers to bring to life a cast of singing squirrels, a playful pup, and a waddling penguin!

This is your chance to shine on the BTE stage!

Production Team

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    Aaron White

    (he/him/his)
    Director