SCR Announces PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, INTO THE WOODS, & More

June 2011 - October 2011

JUNE

June 17 - June 19 : Nicholas Studio : SCR Studio Series

D IS FOR DOG

Rogue Artists Ensemble

In the seemingly innocent home of the Rogers family, life is like a 1950s sitcom-or is it? All is not as perfect as it seems. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and their two darling children, Dick and Jane, must face their history and identity before it is too late, with only mysterious phone calls and a forbidden book as clues. D is for Dog explores the themes of family loyalty and compassion using iconic imagery from 1950s television blended with startling elements of horror and science fiction. Mixing puppetry, live actors, original music and video projection, the play takes audiences from the absurd to the terrifying, and everywhere in-between.

Performance Times: June 17 at 8 p.m., June 18 at 2 & 8 p.m. and June 19 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $30, $20 Students

 

JULY

Theatre is dark - NO productions.

 

AUGUST

August 6 - 14 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

INTO THE WOODS

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

book by James Lapine

directed by Hisa Takakuwa

musical direction by Erin McNally

Presented by SCR's Summer Players

Fairy tales begin "once upon a time" and end "happily ever after." Not so fast! After all the dreams come true in this Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece, everybody returns to the woods for a reality check. Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame) and Rapunzel get tangled up with a bevy of other fairytale characters-and a few new ones created to add to the chaos-and discover the consequences of wishing for too much. Journey with SCR's Summer Players into a fantastical world where traditional fairytales take on fractured new lives and teach important new lessons. Performance Times: August 6 - 7 and August 13 - 14 at 1 & 5 p.m.

Tickets: $12

 

SEPTEMBER

September 9 - October 9 ? Segerstrom Stage

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

by Jane Austen

adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan

directed by Kyle Donnelly

One of the most popular novels in English literature comes to the stage in a lavish production centered on a bustling, enthusiastic-and discombobulated-family. They're the Bennets-the terribly silly but determined Mrs. Bennet, her bemused but doting husband and their five daughters, all of marriageable age. So imagine the stir when a wealthy young man and his handsome friend turn up in the neighborhood. The daughters are agog, with one exception. The beautiful (and independent) Elizabeth has no interest in the handsome (and enigmatic) Mr. Darcy, who is equally aloof. And that's what captures our imagination as we hope for love to triumph. It's so much fun!

Previews: September 9 - 15, opens September 16, closes October 9.

Tickets: $20-$66 (Previews $20-$46, Regular Run $28-$66). See last page for performance times.

Friends Seminar: Thursday, September 1.

Post Show Discussion Nights: Wednesday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 27.

Inside the Season: Saturday, September 24.

ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m.

Corporate Honorary Producer: U.S. Bank

 

September 12 ? Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

"THEATRE MAGIC: The Black and White Ball" 2011 Gala

South Coast Repertory's annual fund-raiser constitutes the first and largest donation to SCR's Annual Fund, in support of education and outreach programs. From its early beginnings, the SCR Gala has been declared the traditional opener of the social and theatrical seasons, and the 2011 Gala will be no exception! In fact, this will be a season opener like never before, with a black and white theme that will carry over into the gowns, and possibly even masks. Those who love and support South Coast Repertory and its artistic contribution to the world of theatre will gather for this magical evening at the glamorous Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, launching SCR's 48th Season in a celebratory way, with grand entertainment and the amazing J.T. and the California Dreamin' band providing dancing until midnight as partygoers connect with longtime friends, meet new ones and have a (Gala) Ball! Elaine Weinberg and her daughter, Nancy Dahan, are this year's Gala Ball chairs.

Time: 6 p.m.

Phone: Call (714) 708-5504 for information.

 

September 25 - October 16 ? Julianne Argyros Stage ? World Premiere

HOW THE WORLD BEGAN

by Catherine Trieschmann

directed by Daniella Topol

produced in association with Women's Project Theater

They have strong beliefs in Plainview, Kansas. And high school biology teacher Susan Pierce knows the score. A transplant from Manhattan, she arrived here with a desire to start a new life and a willingness to help out in the aftermath of a devastating tornado. Susan tries to tread carefully, but sometimes things fall out of her mouth willy nilly, like that offhanded comment in her biology class about the origins of life. Folks in Plainview get up in arms about that kind of thing.

Previews: September 25 - 29, opens September 30, closes October 16.

Tickets: $20-$66 (Previews $20-$46, Regular Run $28-$66). See last page for performance times.

Friends Seminar: Thursday, September 15.

Post Show Discussion Nights: Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5.

Inside the Season: Saturday, October 8.

ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, October 15, at 2 p.m.

 

OCTOBER

Through October 9 ? Segerstrom Stage

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

by Jane Austen

adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy and J.R. Sullivan

directed by Kyle Donnelly

See September listing for details.

 

Through October 16 ? Julianne Argyros Stage

HOW THE WORLD BEGAN

by Catherine Trieschmann

directed by Daniella Topol

See September listing for details.

 

October 21 - November 20 ? Segerstrom Stage

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

by Horton Foote

directed by Martin Benson

"Lyrical!" (Variety) "Inspirational!" (CurtainUp) "A masterpiece!" (TalkinBroadway). Critics across the breadth of America have lauded this gem of a play about Carrie Watts, an aging widow who wants to go home. Trapped in a tiny apartment in Houston, she yearns for Bountiful, the Gulf Coast town where she grew up and spent the best years of her life. And-latest pension check in hand-she's determined to get there, come hell or high water. The journey is filled with frequent humor and a tenderness that's both heartbreaking and life-affirming. Travel with her in this delicately beautiful play by the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, whose work has enriched SCR's stages-and mesmerized its audiences.

Previews: October 21 - 27, opens October 28, closes November 20.

Tickets: $20-$66 (Previews $20-$46, Regular Run $28-$66). See last page for performance times.

Friends Seminar: Thursday, October 13.

Post Show Discussion Nights: Wednesday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 8.

Inside the Season: Saturday, November 5.

ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, November 19, at 2:30 p.m.

 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS SCHEDULE - THEATRE CONSERVATORY

July 25 - August 6 or August 8 - 20

SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND TEENS

Young people (grades 3-12) who are newcomers to SCR's acting programs have the opportunity to get their first taste of theatre in the SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOP, with two sessions to choose from either: July 25 - August 6 or August 8 - 20. After completion of their session, students have the opportunity to enter the year-round Kids and Teen Acting Classes. 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: $315, with discounts for additional siblings.

 

August 8 - August 20

SUMMER Musical Theatre WorksHOP

Open to all, grades 7-12- from beginners to young pros! This exciting and lively class teaches students how to audition for a musical role and then prepares them to perform that role. They'll enjoy the vocal work, while learning to interpret the music and the text. In other words, they'll learn what it means to "act" a song and "sing" a scene. Throughout, emphasis will be on healthy use of the voice. This is the class young students have been asking for! Please call (714) 708-5510.

 

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CALL (714) 708-5577 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SCR.ORG

PERFORMANCE TIMES

2010/2011 Season

Segerstrom Stage: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday - Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Julianne Argyros Stage: Tuesday - Sunday evenings at 7:45 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Theatre for Young Audiences: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

SCR Studio Series: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

 

TICKET INFORMATION

2010/2011 Season

Segerstrom Stage/Julianne Argyros Stage: Segerstrom Stage - $20-$68. Argyros Stage - $20-$68. Discounts for previews; patrons 25-and-under; full-time students and educators with valid ID; seniors 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 25-and-under and full-time students get $10 Rush Tix the day of performance (subject to availability).

Theatre for Young Audiences: $20-$32. Discounts for previews ($20-$27). Regular Run ($23-$30).

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