TRUDY AND MAX IN LOVE, REST and More South Coast Rep, Jan-April 2014

South Coast Repertory has announced its upcoming shows, January through April 2014. Details below!

JANUARY 2014

Jan. 5-26 - Julianne Argyros Stage

Trudy and Max in Love
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." This play is an SCR commission.

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. 16-19 - Nicholas Studio

Dreamscape
Presented by Hindsight Studio Productions

Studio SCR

"Ever have one of those dreams where nothing comes out when you try to scream?" The fatal Riverside police shooting of Tyisha Miller, which made national headlines in 1998, gets re-imagined through the powerful lens of hip-hop theatre. Using beatboxin', spoken word and dance, two actors depict the inner life and death of 19-year-old Myeisha Mills. As 12 bullets rip through her body, Myeisha shares the memories of her life - the pleasures of softball, food, movies, kissing - with humor, beauty and pitch-perfect hip-hop rhyme.

Tickets: Tickets are $15 for a low-priced February 13 preview; $25 general admission for February 14-16. Students are $15.

Show times: Thursday evening at 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.

More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6526

Jan. 24-Feb. 23 - Segerstrom Stage

The Light in the Piazza
book by Craig Lucas
music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
based on the novel by ElizaBeth Spencer
Directed by Kent Nicholson

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: Prices start at $25

Dates: Preview: Jan. 24-30; regular performances: Feb. 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.

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
based on the novel by ElizaBeth Spencer
Directed by Kent Nicholson

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: Prices start at $25

Dates: Regular performances: Through Feb. 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.

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 Roald 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: Children prices at $20 and adult prices at $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

Feb. 13-16 - Nicholas Studio

St. Jude
by Luis Alfaro

Directed by Robert Egan

Studio SCR

Highway 99 becomes an emotionally charged memory lane for Alfaro when his father has a stroke, compelling him to revisit the Central Valley of his childhood. As the family gathers around the ailing patriarch, the artist, activist and MacArthur Fellow (Electricidad, Oedipus el Rey) conjures up memories of his youth-complete with an old-school slide show-from picking grapes to gospel-infused tent revivals family holidays to running away from home at 16. St. Jude is-in Alfaro's words-"going from 'what I am' to 'who I was." It's a remarkable journey rich with laughter, pathos and surprising revelations.

Tickets: Tickets are $15 for a low-priced February 13 preview; $25 general admission for February 14-16. Students are $15.

Show times: Thursday evening at 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.

More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6566

Feb. 27-March 2 - Nicholas Studio

Tennessee Williams UnScripted
Presented by Impro Theatre

Studio SCR

Passionate, smoldering secrets lurk beneath the surface of genteel society-and explode in a climax of accusation, confession and consequence. Inspired by Tennessee Williams' masterful storytelling and delicious language, Impro Theatre starts with a single audience suggestion and builds improvised, full-length plays that are hilarious, yet tragic as a Southern belle's broken heart. Impro Theatre's performances are unique; there are no repeated characters and no set story structure and each play is written in real time-while simultaneously being performed-by the actors.

Tickets: Tickets are $15 for a low-priced February 13 preview; $25 general admission for February 14-16. Students are $15.

Show times: Thursday evening at 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.

More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6536

MARCH 2014

Through March 2 - Nicholas Studio

Tennessee Williams UnScripted
Presented by Impro Theatre

Studio SCR

Passionate, smoldering secrets lurk beneath the surface of genteel society-and explode in a climax of accusation, confession and consequence. Inspired by Tennessee Williams' masterful storytelling and delicious language, Impro Theatre starts with a single audience suggestion and builds improvised, full-length plays that are hilarious, yet tragic as a Southern belle's broken heart. Impro Theatre's performances are unique; there are no repeated characters and no set story structure and each play is written in real time-while simultaneously being performed-by the actors.

Tickets: Prices start at $15

Show times: Thursday evening at 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday matinees at 3 p.m.

More information: (714) 708-5555 or www.scr.org

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6536

March 9-30 - Julianne Argyros Stage

Reunion
by Gregory S Moss

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
by Samuel D. Hunter
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. This play is an SCR commission.

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.; Thursday, 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

APRIL 2014

Apr. 13 - May 4 - Julianne Argyros Stage

TBA: A World Premiere to be announced
Every spring, the theatre community gathers at SCR for America's most anticipated forum for new plays, featuring a world premiere on the Julianne Argyros Stage. SCR audiences see it first!

Tickets: Prices start at $22

Dates: Previews: Apr. 13-May 4; regular performances Apr.19-May 4.

Show times: Tuesday-Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

More information: (714) 708-5555

Link: http://www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=5926

April 25-27

17th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF)

The Pacific Playwrights Festival annually presents seven new plays in staged readings and full productions during a three-day period. Audiences consist of local playgoers and representatives from theatres nationwide. PPF provides a gathering place for writers and theatre professionals 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

EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THEATRE CONSERVATORY

ADULT ACTING AND 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 INFORMATION

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: http://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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