North Coast Rep Present The Perfectly Preposterous Pirate Adventure Thru 5/22

Marauding pirates will seize the stage at North Coast Repertory Theatre May 19-22 in an original play about the history and unique qualities of Solana Beach. The world premiere of The Perfectly Preposterous Pirate Adventure of Solana Beach is the result of an educational grant by the City of Solana Beach and is being presented by NCR's Theatre School.

The play was co-written by Theatre School Director Matt Thompson and NCR Development Officer Kathryn Byrd, who wrote the grant proposal. "Winning the grant was a highly competitive process, so we were thrilled when our proposal was accepted," she said. "Matt has written a number of plays and said he always wanted to write a funny pirate adventure, because everyone loves pirates. We expect this play to appeal to kids and adults alike. It's a fun way to learn something about the community."

The Perfectly Preposterous Pirate Adventure of Solana Beach tells the tale of a band of misfit pirates who steal a sacred magic object from an island tribe and find themselves thrown into a time warp. A riddle sends them searching through history for the treasure and key that will send them home. However, they keep ending up in the same location - a beautiful stretch of pristine shoreline along the California coast. As they unravel the riddle, they meet friendly inhabitants who help them find the treasure and teach them about the history and culture of this wondrous place.

"Our cast and crew are having a ball mounting this production. The enthusiasm level is sky-high, and we're confident that audiences will react in the same way," Thompson said.

Featuring: Aria Balance, 13, from Digueño Middle School; Siena Balance, 14, Digueño Middle School; Bayleigh Bogan, 14, Digueno Middle School; Alyssa Cochran, 14, Earl Warren Middle School; Amanda Dodson, 12, Digueño Middle School; Molly Gillies, 14, Roger Rowe Middle School; Delaney Hulshof, 12, Ocean Knoll Middle School; Joelle Leib, 15, Canyon Crest Academy Ben Natkin, 14, Earl Warren Middle School; Emily North, 14, Earl Warren Middle School; Sarah Norton, 12, St. Michael's; Darius Paymai, 12, Ada Harris Middle School; Kate Ross, 13, San Elijo Middle School; Kira Sedayao, 12, Notre Dame Academy; Thor Sigurdsson, 14, Grauer School; Madison Vice, 13, Oak Crest Middle School.

The Design Team for The Perfectly Preposterous Pirate Adventure of Solana Beach includes:
John Finkbiner(Set Master), Aaron Rumley(Production manager, Light and sound design), Jannifer Mah(Costume Design), Annie Bornhurst(Props design), Sarah Palmer(stage Manager), Cindy Cochran
(Costume and Make-up Assistant).

When:
May 19- May 22, 2011

Where:
North Coast Repertory Theatre
987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Ticket Prices: $9 - $12

How to buy tickets: Tickets for The Perfectly Preposterous Pirate Adventure of Solana Beach are available only at North coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. For ticket information or reservations call (858)481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org. Box Office hours are Noon to 4pm daily and Noon to Curtain day of shows.

Showtimes: Show times are Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 2pm and 5pm.

Listing: Through a grant with the city of Solana Beach we are presenting a wonderful new theatre experience for young audiences, based on the culture and environment of Solana Beach. Watch for surfing pirates, polo playing train engineers, and giant avocados! This yet to be titled production will be full of fun and exciting characters! Don't miss it!

About The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep: A year-round operation, the long-established Theatre School holds classes and workshops covering every aspect of theatre, mounts four student productions per year, and runs a three-week Summer Fun Camp in July. New this year is a three-day intensive Summer Improvisation and Sketch Comedy Session June 23-25, which will culminate in a fully staged Improvisational Show on June 25. The session is geared for ages 11 to 17.
To obtain the latest information on auditions, casting, classes and more, call the Theatre School Hotline, (858) 481-2155, ext. 303.
The Theatre School Season is proudly sponsored by The Jeffrey and Sheila Lipinsky Family Foundation.
Matt Thompson is the Theatre School director.His bio s as follows:

Matt Thompson(Theatre School Director) has over ten years of teaching experience. Most recently he has taught for The La Jolla Playhouse's Education Outreach Program, where he facilitated such curriculums as Greek and Shakespeare Studies, Playwriting, Novel Adaptation, Improvisation Workshop, Character Building, and Acting Styles. Matt has also taught a variety of theatrical classes for young people through Mackerstar Entertainment, The Monart School of Art, and The Actor's Workshop Studies. He has also been a teacher for the San Diego and Los Angeles public school systems. For several years he was a comedy coach instructing students in sketch comedy and improvisation at The Second City and The Comedy Store.
Matt has directed over thirty productions, most recently, "Hansel & Gretel," here at North Coast Rep. Also a playwright, his plays for young people have been published through Brooklyn, Dramatic, and Heuer Publishing respectively. You may recognize Matt from various roles he has played on stage, right here at North Coast Repertory Theatre.

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