South Coast Repertory Announces Its April - July 2009 Schedule

South Coast Repertory recently announced its April - July 2009 schedule. It is as follows:

April

Julianne Argyros Stage
Goldfish (World premiere)
By John Kolvenbach
Directed by Loretta Greco
From Chicago to New York to London, where the Evening Standard praised his "robust humor and
bursts of poetic lyricism," John Kolvenbach is one of today’s most sought-after playwrights. He more than lives up to the raves in this SCR-commissioned world premiere, a tale of two off-beat college students who fall surprisingly in love. Lucy’s loquacious. Albert’s solitary. But Lucy persists, and – to his amazement – sweeps him off his feet in this compelling story about family, legacy and love lost and found.
Opened March 20, closes April 5.
Tickets: $28-$64. See last page for performance schedule.
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 pm
Honorary Producer: Laurie Smits Staude
Media Partner: Orange Coast Magazine

Segerstrom Stage
Our Mother's Brief Affair (World premiere)
By Richard Greenberg
Directed by Pam Mackinnon
Adult siblings Seth and Abby have reunited to tend to their elderly mother, Anna, who has a habit of playing out periodic deathbed scenes for her children. But this time something is different. This time Anna has a story to tell, about a long-ago love affair with a man whose name is synonymous with betrayal.
Previews: April 3-9, opens April 10, closes May 3.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$54, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance
schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: April 15 and April 21
Inside the Season Interactive class about the production: Saturday, April 18, 10:30-12:30 pm, $12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 pm
Honorary Producer: The Playwrights Circle

Nicholas Studio / Junior Teen Players Production
Gold in the Bones
Three haunted pirate tales by Washington Irving
Adapted by Eric Coble
Directed by Mercy Vasquez
In a town called Communipaw a long, long time ago, the only surviving member of Captain Kidd’s
pirate crew has ghostly stories to tell. They’re all about where the pirates buried their stolen gold—
and what happened to the men and women who searched for it. Three terrifying tales of madness
and greed, told in the scary style of Washington Irving (author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow)—will amaze audiences young and old.
Age recommendation: audience members should be at least eight years.
Media Partner: Coast Kids
Tickets: $9.00
Times: 1 and 4 pm

Julianne Argyros Stage
Emilie – La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight (World premiere)
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by David Emmes
A highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most interesting women – the 18th century Parisian Emilie Du Châtelet – and her lifelong affair with the Enlightenment superstar Voltaire.
Previews: April 19-23, opens April 24, closes May 10.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$45, Regular Run $28-$64) See last page for performance
schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: April 28 and April 29
Inside the Season Interactive class about the production: Saturday, May 9, 10:30-12:30 pm, $12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 pm
Honorary Producers: Bette and Wylie Aitken

May

Segerstrom Stage
Our Mother's Brief Affiar (World premiere)
By Richard Greenberg
Directed by Pam Mackinnon

Julianne Argyros Stage
Emilie – La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight (World premiere)
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by David Emmes

Pacific Playwrights Festival
With the world premieres of Richard Greenberg’s Our Mother’s Brief Affair and Lauren Gunderson’s
Emilie - La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life at the Petit Théâtre at Cirey Tonight as backdrops, SCR presents its 12th Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival, featuring new plays by
established writers in staged readings.
Made possible by a generous grant from The Shubert Foundation, with additional support from the
Elizabeth George Foundation.
Honorary Producers: Sophie & Larry Cripe, John & Sue Murphy and Tod & Linda White. Special
thanks to the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the Pacific Playwrights
Festival.
Media Partner: Coast Magazine
Tickets to readings: $12; fully-produced productions: $31-$64

Segerstrom Stage
In a Garden (Staged reading)
By Howard Korder
Directed by David Warren
An American architect plays a game of cat and mouse with the Culture Minister of a Middle
Eastern country while the world teeters on the brink of disaster.
Pacific Playwrights Festival

Julianne Argyros Stage
Doctor Cerberus (Staged reading)
By Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo
A 13-year-old boy, trying to survive life with his parents and older brother, fixates on
Saturday night horror movies, introduced by the enigmatic Dr. Cerberus. But are they doing
him more harm than good?
Pacific Playwrights Festival                                                                                                   May 1 at 3:30 pm

Nicholas Studio
Extraordinary Chambers (Staged reading)
By David Wiener
Directed by Art Manke

An American businessman, in Cambodia with his wife, is set to broker a deal, until a cloud of suspicion descends on his “fixer.” In the end, none of them can escape the past.                      May 1 at 7:45 pm, May 2 at 7:45 pm

Segerstrom Stage
9 Circles (Staged reading)
By Bill Cain
Directed by Michael John Garces
This powerful contemporary drama about military justice during wartime asks, when does
killing in the service of country become a crime?                                                                    May 2 at 10:30 am

Segerstrom Stage
The Language Archive (Staged reading)
By Julia Cho
Directed by Mark Brokaw
George is a linguist who knows many, many languages; but when his marriage starts to
unravel, he suddenly finds himself utterly at a loss for the right words.                                    May 3 at 10:30 am

Segerstrom Stage
Collected Stories
By Donald Margulies
Directed by Martin Benson
This is the first major revival of a play that gained modern masterpiece status with its compelling
story that examines the artistic inspiration. The question of who has control over memories—the
one who lives them or the one who writes about them—is the dilemma that confronts a young author and her revered mentor, with whom she collides on her race toward fame. Originally commissioned and premiered by SCR, Collected Stories won Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards for Best Production of a Play and Best Original Play. went on to become a Pulitzer Prize finalist and was acclaimed across the country and around the world.
Tickets: $20-$64 (Previews $20-$54, Regular Run $28-$64)                                                    May 15 – June 14

Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, May 23 at 2:30 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: May 27 and June 2
Inside the Season Interactive class about the production: Saturday, June 6,
10:30-12:30 pm, $12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, June 13 at 2:30 pm
Honorary Producers: Valerie and Geoffrey Fearns

Nicholas Studio / Teen Players Production
Hard Times
By Charles Dickens
Directed by Hisa Takakuwa
The hardship of workers in Coketown in the 19th Century is set against the exuberance of the circus people in Charles Dickens’ much-loved moral tale which proves that facts alone are not, after all, enough.
Media Partner: Coast Kids
Tickets: $9.00
Times: 1 and 4 pm                                                                                                              May 23-24, 29-31

Theatre for Young Audiences / Julianne Argyros Stage
The Brand New Kid
A musical based on the children’s book “The Brand New Kid” by Katie Couric
Music by Michael Friedman
Book by Melanie Marnich
Lyrics by Michael Friedman and Melanie Marnich
Directed by Shelley Butler
Say "yes" to tolerance and "no" to meanness! That's a good rule, but it's not always easy. When Ellie stands up for Lazlo S. Gasky, the new kid at school, everyone turns against her. But Ellie and Lazlo find a way to teach an important lesson (be yourself—it's the best way to be!) in this sweet, goofy and upbeat musical from the book by CBS news anchor Katie Couric.
Previews May 29- June 5, opens June 6, closes June 14.
Media Partner: OC Family
Tickets: $17-$28 (Previews $17-$24, Regular Run $21-$28) See last page for performance
schedule.

June

Segerstrom Stage
Collected Stories
By Donald Margulies
Directed by Martin Benson                                                                                             Through June 14

Theatre for Young Audiences / Julianne Argyros Stage
The Brand New Kid
A musical based on the children’s book “The Brand New Kid” by Katie Couric
Music by Michael Friedman
Book by Melanie Marnich
Lyrics by Michael Friedman and Melanie Marnich
Directed by Shelley Butler                                                                                              Through June 14

Education Programs Schedule - Theatre Conservatory

Professional Intensive Program
SCR’s nationally renowned Professional Intensive Program is limited to a select enrollment of
students 18 or older, who must qualify through audition. The eight-week full-time summer program puts the finishing touches on training for careers in theatre, film and television. Coursework includes In-Depth Acting, Theatre Audition Techniques, Film and Television Techniques, Comedy and Improvisation, Shakespeare, Stage Combat and Voice. The faculty of working professional actors and teachers is led by Karen Hensel, winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, with seminars by distinguished guests from various areas of the arts and entertainment fields.
Tuition: $2290                                                                                                                   June 1 - July 25

Adult Program/Summer Session
Students 18 and over choose from a variety of classes developed to suit individual pace and
interests. Curriculum ranges from Improvisation to Fundamentals of Acting to Actors Workshop for
career-minded students. Most sessions also include classes in Acting for the Camera and
Improvisation. Classes meet weekly 7-10 pm. Call (714) 708-5510 for schedule.
Tuition: $305 per nine-week class                                                                                        June 15 – August 4

Youth and Teen Programs/Summer Acting Workshop
Young people (grades 3-12) who are newcomers to SCR’s acting programs have the opportunity to
get their first taste of the acting experience in the Summer Acting Workshop with two
sessions to choose from either July 27 – August 8 or August 10 - 22. After completion of their
session, students have the opportunity to enter the year-round Youth and Teen Programs.
Following year II of the program, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring in the Nicholas Studio. All sessions are held in SCR’s Education facilities within the Folino Theatre Center.
Tuition: $305 with discounts for additional siblings
Media Partner: OC Family                                                                                                     July 27 – August 8 or August 10 - 22

For information about education programs, call (714) 708-5577

Performance times
2008/2009 Season
Segerstrom Stage: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday
evenings at 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.
Julianne Argyros Stage: Tuesday - Sunday evenings at 7:45 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees
at 2:00 pm.
Theatre for Young Audiences: Previews: Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at
2:00 pm and 4:30 pm.
Regular Run: Friday at 7:00 pm; Saturday at 11:00 am, 2:00 and 4:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 and 4:30 pm.

Ticket information
2008/2009 Season
Segerstrom Stage/ Julianne Argyros Stage
$20-$64 Discounts for previews; patrons 25-and-under, full-time students and educators with valid ID, seniors and groups of 15 or more (at most performances); and Today Tix, special ticket bargains on the day of performance only and subject to availability, after 5:00 pm for evening performances and after noon for matinee performances; patrons 25-and-under and full-time students $10 Rush Tix available half an hour before curtain (subject to availability).
Theatre for Young Audiences: $17-$28 Discounts for previews ($17-$24), Regular Run ($21-$28)
and children under 12 ($17-$21)
Ticket Services Office: (714) 708-5555 or purchase tickets online at www.scr.org.