South Coast Repertory Announces February-May 2017 Events
By: A.A. Cristi Feb. 03, 2017
South Coast Repertory has announced its schedule through May. See all the great events coming up below:
Through Feb. 19 ? Segerstrom Stage
Lookingglass Theatre Company's
Moby Dick
adapted and directed by David Catlin
from the novel by Herman Melville
The power-and the poetry-of Melville's colossal novel is transformed into a masterwork for the stage. Driven on by a madman, bigger than life characters search for the white whale, pitting themselves against the Seven Seas with a fiery passion, in this robust and theatrically thrilling production by Chicago's renowned Lookingglass Theatre Company. A co-production with The ALLIANCE THEATRE and Arena Stage.
Dates: Jan. 28-Feb. 19.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, Feb. 19.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8328
Feb. 3-19 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Flora & Ulysses
a play by John Glore
adapted from the book by Kate DiCamillo
Theatre for Young Audiences
Holy Bagumba! Ten-year-old Flora loves comic books, so it's no surprise to her when a squirrel named Ulysses gets sucked up in the vacuum cleaner and pops out as a superhero who can fly-and write poetry. Doubting adults have lots to learn from Flora, Ulysses and their new friend, William, in this charming story from the author of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
Dates: Low-priced previews: Feb. 3-10; regular performances: Feb. 11-19.
Show times: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8453
March 5-26 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Orange
by Aditi Brennan Kapil
directed by Jessica Kubzansky
Leela is different. A teenager from India, she draws life's important moments in her journal. When a family wedding gets boring, her rebellious cousin decides to run for it with her boyfriend-and take Leela along. As they careen through Orange County, navigating dangerous situations from dusk to dawn, Leela challenges their view of her-and each other. A touching story about a young woman on the spectrum of autism and her search for her place in the world.
Dates: Low-priced previews: March 5-9; regular performances: March 11-26.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, March 26.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8540
March 25-April 23 ? Segerstrom Stage
The Siegel
directed by Casey Stangl
World Premiere
to headline the 20th Pacific Playwrights Festival
Ethan Siegel is in love. Tonight he's going to ask Alice's parents for permission to marry her. There's just one hitch. Ethan and Alice broke up two years ago-and she's in a serious relationship with someone else. But Ethan is undaunted. An irresistible comedy about modern love and the need to go back in order to move forward.
Dates: Low-priced previews: March 24-30; regular performances: April 1-23.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, April 23.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8369
April 9-30 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
A Doll's House, Part 2
by Lucas Hnath
World Premiere
to headline the 20th Pacific Playwrights Festival
In the final scene of Ibsen's classic A Doll's House, Nora makes the shocking decision to leave her husband and children. A door slams. The curtain falls on a stunned audience. Lucas Hnath continues Nora's story in this intriguing play with a decidedly modern perspective. Fifteen years have passed when there's a knock on that same door. Why is Nora back-and what will her return mean to those she left behind?
Dates: Low-priced previews: April 9-13; regular performances: April 15-30.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, April 30.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8569
April 19-30 ? Nicholas Studio
Yoga Play
by Dipika Guha
directed by Crispin Whittel
World Premiere
to headline the 20th Pacific Playwrights Festival
Yoga Play follows Joan, who has been hired to stabilize Jojomon, a yoga apparel company, after its CEO is embroiled in a fat-shaming scandal. But, just as she finds her stride, more trouble surfaces and sales free-fall. Jojomon needs an image makeover-and fast. Joan comes up with a plan so risky and unconventional that it could make or break the company and her career-and what it requires from her colleague, Raj, is far beyond the call of duty. This sharp comedy explores a Type-A personality in a feel-good industry rooted at the intersection of commerce and spirituality.
Dates: April 19-30
Showtime and ticket information to come
More Information: http://www.scr.org/get-connected/south-coast-repertorys-stories/page/2
April 21-23
20th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF)
South Coast Repertory's Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF) presents seven new plays in staged readings and full productions during a three-day period. PPF provides a gathering place for writers and theatre professionals-as well as local and regional new play audiences-to connect and share ideas and interests in the context of a festival that promotes the latest and best in American playwriting.
Link: http://www.scr.org/plays/pacific-playwrights-festival
May 5-June 4 ? Segerstrom Stage
The Monster Builder
by Amy Freed
directed by Art Manke
Rita and Dieter are thrilled to meet Gregor, the world's most celebrated architect. His buildings rise from the earth like twisted post-post-modern megaliths. So why has he taken on the remodel of a decaying boathouse, a project that was supposed to go to Rita and Dieter? They're ready for a confrontation, but nothing prepares them for the heart-stopping truth about their idol. Another outrageous comedy from the author of The Beard of Avon.
Dates: Low-priced previews: May 5-11; regular performances: May 13-June 4.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There is no evening performance on Sunday, April 23.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8413
May 19-June 4 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
based on the book by Judy Blume
adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason
Theatre for Young Audiences
Judy Blume's enormously popular book hits the stage with hilarity, and sibling rivalry never has been so much fun. Well, two-year-old Fudge is having fun, and so is the audience. Big brother Peter has had enough, and when his turtle ends up in Fudge's tummy, it's time for drastic measures.
Dates: Low-priced previews: May 19-26; regular performances: May 27-June 4.
Show times: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday mornings at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=8472
ADDITIONAL TICKET INFORMATION
Discounts are available for previews, patrons under the age of 25, full-time students, educators and seniors with valid ID, and groups of 10 or more (at most performances).
SCR also offers Rush Tickets, special ticket bargains on the day of performance only and subject to availability. Patrons under the age of 25 and full-time students get $10 Rush Tix the day of performance, subject to availability. Patrons age 15-to-25 also may sign up for a free MyStage membership to receive $10 tickets to any performance excluding Theatre for Young Audiences. Details here: http://www.scr.org/tickets/mystage
ASL Performances: SCR offers American Sign Language-interpreted (ASL) performances for each production. ASL performances are on the last Saturday matinee of each show. Tickets are $20 for seats near the ASL-interpreter. More information: http://www.scr.org/tickets/ticket-information/special-needs
Ticket Services Office: By phone at (714) 708-5555, online at www.scr.org or in person at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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