THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and More Set for South Coast Rep, Now thru March 2014
By: BWW News Desk Dec. 02, 2013
South Coast Repertory has announced its upcoming shows and events, December 2013-March 2014. Details below!
December 2013
Through Dec. 26 - Segerstrom Stage
A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Jerry Patch
Directed by John-David Keller
Nineteenth-century London comes to life when your family joins the South Coast Repertory family for the holidays. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come-and, as always, Hal Landon Jr. as everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Tickets: Prices start at $21-$26.
Dates: Regular performances: Through Dec. 26. Several performances are sold out.
Show times: See show times at www.scr.org.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6337
Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. - Julianne Argyros Stage
The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois
By Adam Rapp
NewSCRipts Reading
Ellis Shook lives alone in a small duplex apartment in Paducah, Kentucky, just across the Illinois border. He works nights buffing floors, keeps to himself-except for the occasional game of Monopoly or Yahtzee with his neighbor-and always remembers to take his medication. But when two teenage girls arrive at Ellis' doorstep one afternoon, their visit forces him to confront the tragic past that estranged him from those he loves. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois is a tense and heartbreaking look at loss, regret and the tenacity of hope. The reading runs roughly 90 minutes.
Tickets: $15
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6440
January 2014
Jan. 5-26 - Julianne Argyros Stage
Trudy and Max in Love or, that Forever Feeling
by Zoe Kazan
Directed by Lila Neugebauer
On rare occasions, you meet someone and everything clicks. But is love a choice? Or does it just happen? Trudy writes young adult fiction; Max is a novelist of celebrity status. And their attraction is anything but convenient. This very funny take on an unconventional romance is the latest from the multi-talented Zoe Kazan. A playwright/screenwriter/stage and screen actor on a roll, she's the author and star of the hit indie film, Ruby Sparks, praised by The New York Times as "beautifully written and acted."
Tickets: Prices start at $22
Dates: Previews: Jan. 5-9; regular performances Jan. 11-26.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=5872
Jan. 24-Feb. 23 - Segerstrom Stage
The Light in the Piazza
book by Craig Lucas
music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
directed by Kent Nicholson
based on the novel by ElizaBeth Spencer
Filled with sunshine, light as a summer breeze; this exhilarating musical follows the Italian travels of Margaret Johnson and her stunningly beautiful daughter, Clara. When a dashing young Italian captures Clara's heart, Margaret is compelled to reveal the secret about her daughter. Even as she struggles with concern about Clara's future, she must decide whether or not to release her hold-and bravely give the young lovers her blessing. Early in his career, playwright Craig Lucas found a home at SCR, which produced five of his plays in five years. Now he returns for the 50th Season with this award-winning play boasting one of the most celebrated scores of the decade by Adam Guettel, grandson of the iconic composer Richard Rodgers.
Tickets: Call or go online for ticket prices
Dates: Preview: Jan. 24-30; regular performances: Feb. 1-23.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6083
February 2014
Through Feb. 23 - Segerstrom Stage
The Light in the Piazza
book by Craig Lucas
music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
directed by Kent Nicholson
based on the novel by ElizaBeth Spencer
Filled with sunshine, light as a summer breeze; this exhilarating musical follows the Italian travels of Margaret Johnson and her stunningly beautiful daughter, Clara. When a dashing young Italian captures Clara's heart, Margaret is compelled to reveal the secret about her daughter. Even as she struggles with concern about Clara's future, she must decide whether or not to release her hold-and bravely give the young lovers her blessing. Early in his career, playwright Craig Lucas found a home at SCR, which produced five of his plays in five years. Now he returns for the 50th Season with this award-winning play boasting one of the most celebrated scores of the decade by Adam Guettel, grandson of the iconic composer Richard Rodgers.
Tickets: Call or go online for ticket prices
Dates: Regular performances: Through Feb. 23.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6083
Feb. 7-23 - Julianne Argyros Stage
James and the Giant Peach
adapted by David Wood
based on the Ronald Dahl Book
A rhinoceros ate the parents of James Henry Trott. That was bad enough. Then James was sent to live with his awful aunts. But all is not lost! A giant peach magically appears in the backyard, and James finds a secret way inside. He makes his escape with some of the greatest pals a kid can have-six very funny but fractious bugs, who must learn how to get along as they cross the Atlantic to their new home in Central Park.
Tickets: Prices from $20-25
Dates: Preview: Feb. 7-14; regular performances: Feb. 15-23
Show times: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.; Saturday matinees at 11 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=5969
March 2014
March 9-30 - Julianne Argyros Stage
Reunion
Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt
They revert to their childhood names-Maxie, Petie, Mitchie-these three buddies, who haven't seen each other since their high school graduation party 20 years ago. It's time to get wasted and relive the fun-the sunlit days of autumn leaves, moon pies and girls in lamb's wool sweaters. But it's risky, trying to get in touch with-maybe even understand-their past selves. Memories aren't always reliable, hurt runs deep and apologies come hard in this scathingly funny look at high school reunions and the complex nature of male friendship.
Tickets: Prices start at $22
Dates: Previews: March 9-13; regular performances March 15-30.
Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=5899
March 17 at 7:30 p.m. - Julianne Argyros Stage
TBD
NewSCRipts Reading #3
March 28-April 27 - Segerstrom Stage
Rest
directed by Martin Benson
A nursing home in northern Idaho is shutting down. Only three patients remain-and one of them is lost. Gerald, 91 and suffering from Alzheimers, has wandered off, leaving his wife Etta and her friend Tom. Remaining staff includes a new 20-year-old cook and two longtime employees, women suddenly faced with a crisis of their own. In the midst of a record-breaking blizzard, the search for Gerald takes an unexpected turn-as the others find themselves powerless in the face of an uncertain future. A tender and heartbreakingly funny new work by the playwright who has risen like a meteor on the theatrical scene-author of last season's play The Whale.
Tickets: Prices start at $22
Dates: Preview: March 28-April 3; regular performances: April 5-27.
Show times: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org
Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6121
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THEATRE CONSERVATORY
KIDS ACTING CLASSES (GRADES 3-6)
Winter Session Jan. 7-March 15, 2014
TUITION: $285 per 10-week session. $255 discounted price for siblings. (To receive the sibling discount you must enroll by mail or phone.)
The multi-year progressive Kids Acting Program introduces students to the world of theatre through creative dramatics and acting experiences, with emphasis on development of self-esteem, self-confidence and personal expression.
END-OF-YEAR PERFORMANCES:
After nine exciting weeks exploring the creative process, the winter session culminates with in-class demonstrations, where students share their experience with family and friends. In the spring, students go onstage, presenting their class projects in one of SCR's state-of-the-Art Theatres.
For information about education programs, call (714) 708-5510 or visit our website at www.scr.org.
ADULT ACTING & PLAYWRITING CLASSES
Winter Session: Jan. 13-March 10, 2014
(Spring Session: March 31-May 21, 2014. Check back for more information or call 714-708-5577)
SCR offers nationally acclaimed adult acting, playwriting and screenwriting classes, taught by top professionals in their field. This extensive slate of courses is designed for both career-minded professionals and those interested in personal growth and development. Choose from this slate to create a program that suits your individual pace and interests.
· Discover acting talent
· Polish communication skills
· Develop spontaneity
· Meet new people
· Master writing techniques
Classes are held in the theatre's state-of-the-art Education Center, specially designed to meet the study and performance needs of students. Training takes place in classrooms and on stages in the Folino Theatre Center near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. At the heart of a dynamic theatre environment, SCR is in Orange County, just an hour from Los Angeles' film and television industry.
TUITION: $305 per eight-week class.
Enroll for a second class in the same session and receive a $30 discount (call 714-708-5577 to get this discount).
TICKET INFO: Discounts 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 Today Tix, 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 may also sign up for a free MyStage membership to receive $10 tickets to any performance. Details here: www.scr.org/tickets/mystage.
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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