South Coast Rep Announces Their Upcoming Calendar

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One of the finest theatres in America, Tony Award-winning SCR offers unique live theatre experiences on two state-of-the-art stages. The twelve-play season includes world premieres by America's hottest playwrights, new versions of great classics, and three plays for the entire family.

March - June 2010

MARCH

Through March 28 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
IN A GARDEN
by Howard Korder
directed by David Warren

A summerhouse will adorn the garden of the Culture Minister of Aqaat, designed by American architect Andrew Hackett. If he should live so long. The Culture Minister takes a while to make up his mind and likes nothing better than to skirmish over the renderings-and his favorite Hollywood movies. Will the house be built before the two men, like their countries, change loyalties and find themselves caught up in history? In this cat and mouse game set against a global background, cultures clash and world views are turned upside down.

Tickets: $28-$65. See last page for performance times.

Post Show Discussion Nights: Tuesday, March 16, and Wednesday, March 17.

Inside the Season: Saturday, March 20, at 10:30am.

ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, March 27, at 2:00pm.

Honorary Producers: Tom and Marilyn Sutton

March 20 - March 28 ? Nicholas Studio

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

adapted by Thomas Olson

from the book by Margery Williams

directed by Mercy Vasquez

performed by SCR's Junior Players

Is there a child anywhere who hasn't been touched by this classic story that brings toys to life? Now, they'll really come to life-the horse, the bear, the clown and all the rest-onstage, in this sparkling play about a boy named James and the toy rabbit he got for Christmas and immediately put away. But as all children know, if a toy is loved for a long time it will become real, which is what finally happens to the velveteen rabbit in this story of love, loss, and then-a little bit of magic.

Tickets: $9.

Performance times: March 20, 4pm, March 21, 27 and 28, 1pm and 4pm.

March 26 - April 25 ? Segerstrom Stage
THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE
by Julia Cho
directed by Mark Brokaw
George is a brilliant linguist. But he has a communication problem-with his wife, who's about to leave him, and with his assistant, who can't bring herself to leave him. This quirky comedy, by one of America's most exciting young playwrights, proves love is the one language that can leave us all at a loss for words.

Previews: March 26 - April 1, opens April 2, closes April 25.
Tickets: $24-$59 (Previews $24-$40, Regular Run $34-$59). See last page for performance times.
Post Show Discussion Nights: Wednesday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 13.
Inside the Season: Saturday, April 10, at 10:30am.
ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, April 24, at 2:30pm.
Honorary Producer: The Playwrights Circle

APRIL

April 11 - May 2 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
DOCTOR CERBERUS
by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
directed by Bart DeLorenzo

In the suburbs of Washington, D.C. in the mid-1980s, 13-year-old Franklin Robertson is trying to survive. His parents don't understand him. His older brother torments him non-stop. He'd rather write stories than go on dates. His great comfort comes from the horror movies he watches every Saturday night at midnight, on a black-and-white TV set in his basement, introduced by the enigmatic Dr. Cerberus. In fact, Franklin feels certain that Dr. Cerberus can save his misfit life-if only Franklin could get on his show. A coming-of-age comedy with a twist of terror, Doctor Cerberus is the latest from this "intelligent, compassionate writer" (Variety).

Previews: April 11 - 15, opens April 16, closes May 2.

Tickets: $20-$65 (Previews $20-$55, Regular Run $28-$65). See last page for performance times.

Post Show Discussion Nights: Tuesday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 21.

Inside the Season: Saturday, May 1, at 10:30am.

ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, May 1, at 2:00pm.

Honorary Producer: Laurie Smits Staude

April 23 - April 25
PACIFIC PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

A weekend devoted to new plays, including staged readings of five brand-new works. They are:

COMPLETENESS
by Itamar Moses
Friday, April 23 at 1pm on the Segerstrom Stage

Megabytes and microbes collide in a 21st-century romantic comedy about the timeless confusions of love.

HAPPY FACE
by David West Read
Friday, April 23 at 3:30pm on the Julianne Argyros Stage

Trying to take care of her kid brother, Poots, Wendy finds her funds dwindling and her prospects bleak - but she's a spitfire with a plan, and no one should bet against her.

BETWEEN US CHICKENS
by Sofia Alvarez
Friday, April 23 at 8pm and Saturday, April 24 at 2:30pm and 8pm in the Nicholas Studio

Two small-town girls new to the L.A. scene - party-girl Meagan and homebody Sarah - find their roles shifting after the arrival of a couch-crashing stranger.

RIGHT TO THE TOP
by Amy Freed
Saturday, April 24 at 10:30am on the Julianne Argyros Stage

Super-architect Gregor Zubrovsky has built monuments to himself in cities all over the world. And you don't want to mess with him if you know what's good for you.

KIN
by Bathsheba Doran
Sunday, April 25 at 10:30am on the Segerstrom Stage

Adam and Anna met online, fell in love and moved in together. But sometimes it's not the people we date but their kin who inform our lives.

Tickets: $12 per reading
Made possible by a generous grant from The Shubert Foundation, with additional support from the Elizabeth George Foundation.
Honorary Producers: Sophie & Larry Cripe, Yvonne & Damien Jordan, Sue & John Murphy, Linda & Tod White and Thomas B. Rogers & Sarah J. Anderson.
Special thanks to the Shubert Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Elizabeth George Foundation.

MAY

May 7 - June 6 ? Segerstrom Stage

CRIMES OF THE HEART

by Beth Henley

directed by Warner Shook

Babe shot her husband because he looked funny, Meg just hit town from Hollywood and a nervous breakdown, Lenny's fast becoming an old maid and today her pet horse got hit by lightning. They're the Magrath sisters of Hazelhurst, Mississippi, and they're the invention of SCR favorite Beth

Henley, who won the Pulitzer Prize for this play. She may heap tragedy after tragedy upon her heroines but does so with love, compassion and a prodigious sense of humor-and then brings out the chocolate cake and lemonade to get them through it all. You'll want to sit right down at the kitchen table and share their laughter.

Previews: May 7 - 13, opens May 14, closes June 6.

Tickets: $24-$59 (Previews $24-$40, Regular Run $34-$59). See last page for performance times.
Post Show Discussion Nights: Wednesday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 25.
Inside the Season: Saturday, May 22, at 10:30am.
ASL interpreted performance for the deaf community: Saturday, June 5, at 2:30pm.
Honorary Producers: Jean and Tim Weiss

May 21 - June 6 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
BEN AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH
by Bathsheba Doran
directed by Stefan Novinski

An enchanting story from olden times comes to life as a modern-day fairy tale-through the magic of theatre! Megan and Ben are two kids alone in the world. She earns pennies as a human statue-painted silver-while her little brother draws marvelous portraits with only a stubby pencil. One fateful day, his artwork catches the eye of the malicious Mrs. Crawly, who has a scheme to make millions with a magic paintbrush. When she captures Ben and puts him to work, it's up to Megan to save the day. You'll cheer the way she comes through!

Previews: May 21 - 28, opens May 29, closes June 6.

Tickets: $17-$29 (Previews $17-$25, Regular Run $22-$29). See last page for performance times.

Theatre for Young Audiences is made possible in part by grants from The Nicholas Endowment and

The Segerstrom Foundation.

May 29 - June 6 ? Nicholas Studio

AFTER JULIET

by Sharman Macdonald

directed by Hisa Takakuwa

performed by SCR's Junior Players

The young lovers have dispatched themselves with poison and knife, and the curtain has come down on Romeo and Juliet. Saddened by this tragedy, the Capulets and Montagues declare peace between their families. But the kids are still feuding. Benvolio (Romeo's best friend) loves Rosaline (Romeo's girlfriend before he me Juliet), but she still pines for Romeo-and she wants revenge. Filled with love, laughter and swordplay, this sequel is based on an original idea by Keira Knightley and written by her mother, with thanks to William Shakespeare.

Tickets: $9.

Performance times: May 29 at 4pm and 7:30pm, May 30 at 1pm and 4pm, June 4 at 7:30pm, June 5 at 7:30pm, June 6 at 1pm and 4pm.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS SCHEDULE - THEATRE CONSERVATORY

March 23 - June 5
KIDS AND TEEN ACTING CLASSES / SPRING SESSION
For returning students only. Please see SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOP if you are a newcomer.
SCR's year-round acting program for kids (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) includes four levels of training for continuing students only. After completing Year II, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring on one of SCR's stages. All sessions are held in SCR's education facilities within the Folino Theatre Center.
Tuition: $260

March 29 - May 19
ADULT ACTING CLASSES / SPRING 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 Playwriting, Acting for the Camera and Singing for the Actor. Classes meet weekly 7-10 pm. Call (714) 708-5510 for schedule.
Tuition: $295

July 26 - Aug 7 or August 9 - 21
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 the acting experience in the SUMMER ACTING WORKSHOP with two sessions to choose from either July 26 - August 7 or August 9 - 21. 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: $310 with discounts for additional siblings

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CALL (714) 708-5577

PERFORMANCE TIMES

2009/2010 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

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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