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Story Pirates Creator Camp to Begin This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021

The Story Pirates are have announced their second-annual Story Pirates Creator Camp, presented in partnership with Random House Children's Books following the wildly successful launch in 2020. Participating children will join Story Pirates performers on adventures involving magic, comedy, mystery, comics, superheroes & anything they can dream up.

Story Pirates Release Kid-Inspired STRAWBERRY BAND Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2021

Today, The Story Pirates have released their fourth family music album, The Strawberry Band. Every song on the adventurous mock concept album was inspired by a kid's idea

Story Pirates Announce New Album and Podcast Episodes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021

The Story Pirates will release their fourth family music album, The Strawberry Band, on April 2nd. Every song on the adventurous mock concept album was inspired by a kid’s idea, including today’s first single, “Fun Crazy Weird Hair Store,” by a 9 year old named Sylvia from New Jersey. 

Story Pirates Team With Random House For Virtual Camp Featuring Authors and Illustrators
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2020

For the month of July, best-selling children's book authors and illustrators will connect directly with hundreds of young people via the Story Pirates Creator Camp.

STORY PIRATES to Produce Daily Live Content
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020

Photo Flash: Daisy Eagan, Skylar Astin, Rachel Bloom, and More Attend Opening Night of FOUND at the Los Angeles Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2020

Opening night of the West Coast premiere of 'Found: A New Musical' was held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center last Thursday, Feb. 20.

Photo Flash: IAMA Theatre Company Presents the West Coast Premiere of FOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2020

IAMA Theatre Company presents the West Coast premiere of Found, a new musical inspired by Davy Rothbart's popular Found Magazine, which features scores of actual discarded notes and letters that have been 'found' in the real world by everyday people.

IAMA Theatre Company Has Announced Three Dates for Davy Rothbart's FOUND MAGAZINE Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2020

IAMA Theatre Company has announced three late-night dates for a special presentation of Davy Rothbart's 'Found Magazine' show, in which Rothbart shares his collection of discarded notes and letters including photos, love notes, grocery lists and other magical and mesmerizing finds. Rothbart, who created the magazine in 2001, collects any found item 'that gives a glimpse into someone else's life' from contributors around the world.

IAMA Theatre Company Will Present the West Coast Premiere of Musical Comedy FOUND Starring Jonah Platt
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2020

'Dear Mom summer camp isn't fun anymore, everyone is dying.' 'Dear Ron things haven't been the same since we found out we were related.' 'I, Becka McNeil state herein that upon my death Drew Kopel has all legal rights to my skull.' IAMA Theatre Company presents the West Coast premiere of Found, a new musical inspired by Davy Rothbart's popular Found magazine, which features scores of actual discarded notes and letters that have been 'found' in the real world by everyday people.

Moritz Von Stuelpnagel Will Direct West Coast Premiere Of New Musical FOUND For IAMA In 2020
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

IAMA Theatre Company has revealed the mystery title of the new musical promised in the company's 2019-20 season announcement: Tony-nominated director Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Broadway's Hand to God, Present Laughter, Bernhardt/Hamlet; off-Broadway's Teenage Dick) will direct the West Coast premiere of Found: A New Musical Comedy, with a book by Hunter Bell and Lee Overtree and music and original lyrics by Eli Bolin.

The Story Pirates Come to The Broad Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2019

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents The Story Pirates Present: This Show is Missing! On Saturday, March 30 at 11:00am. Grab your magnifying glasses and funny-looking, double-sided hats because a mystery is afoot at Story Pirates headquarters. They are celebrating the release of their latest book with a show…but their script has vanished! The Story Pirates need help from kids in the audience to get to the bottom of it.

The Story Pirates Podcast Launches New Season On Todayst
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2019

Gimlet Media's The Story Pirates Podcast, consistently voted as one of the top podcasts for kids, will launch a season of 20 new episodes on January 31 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever podcasts are streaming.

Story Pirates Podcast Launches New Season Of Episodes Starting January 31
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2019

Gimlet Media's The Story Pirates Podcast, consistently voted as one of the top podcasts for kids, will launch a season of 20 new episodes on January 31. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever podcasts are streaming.

The Story Pirates Podcast Launches New Season On January 31st
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2019

Gimlet Media's The Story Pirates Podcast, consistently voted as one of the top podcasts for kids, will launch a season of 20 new episodes on January 31 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever podcasts are streaming.

FOUND Musical Podcast Series to Explore Stories of Love, Loss and More
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2016

FOUND, a new musical and Killer Films Media in partnership with Wondery announce the launch of the FOUND podcast series and app.

Theatre Artists Present New Works at Weston Playhouse Event Today
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2014

The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company will introduce the creative teams behind four new musicals during a Salon Reception at its Playhouse on the Village Green, today, May 3rd from 4 to 6 pm. The culmination of Weston's seventh annual Artists Retreat week, the salon reception is free and open to the public with no reservations necessary.

Theatre Artists to Present New Works at Weston Playhouse Event, 5/3
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 23, 2014

The Weston Playhouse Theatre Company will introduce the creative teams behind four new musicals during a Salon Reception at its Playhouse on the Village Green, Saturday, May 3rd from 4 to 6 pm. The culmination of Weston's seventh annual Artists Retreat week, the salon reception is free and open to the public with no reservations necessary.

TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER- In the Studio with Eli Bolin!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2013

Cutting-Edge Composers is in the studio with Eli Bolin exclusively on Broadwayworld.com. We caught up with Eli to find out about his upcoming productions of Found at NY Stage and Film, and Volleygirls, starring Susan Blackwell, at NYMF. Check out the video below for insight into Eli's writing process, and a sneak peek at two songs from two of his latest musicals! You might even see a surprise guest performance from Volleygirls cast member Jennifer Johnson.

Annual STORY PIRATES & FRIENDS Benefit Set for Peter Norton Symphony Space, 6/7
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2013

The Story Pirates (Benjamin Salka, CEO; Lee Overtree, Artistic Director), a national arts integration education organization, announces its annual Story Pirates & Friends Benefit on Friday, June 7th 2013 at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway). Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:00 pm.

Northwestern's AMTP to Workshop New Musical FOUND, with Book by Hunter Bell, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013

The American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University will present two invited readings of the new musical 'Found' with book by Tony Award-nominated writer Hunter Bell and writer Lee Overtree, and music and original lyrics by Eli Bolin on Wednesday, May 29 and Friday, May 31, as part of the program's 'In The Works' initiative.