HOW I BECAME A PIRATE to Open 2/14 at Beef & Boards

Sail into adventure with Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's debut of How I Became A Pirate, opening on Valentine's Day! This exciting new Pyramid Players production is based on Melinda Long's best-selling children's book, and is on stage through March 15 for kids of all ages.

Young Jeremy Jacob is recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his mates to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Along the way, Jeremy learns all about being a pirate, and discovers many surprises - including the perfect spot to bury the treasure.

It's a story of adventure and finding one's own heart - a path that can't be found on any treasure map!

Isaac Herzog stars as Jeremy Jacob, the boy who finds adventure can be as close as his own backyard. Peter Scharbrough is Braid Beard, with A.J. Morrison as Swill the Pirate, Stephen Barnowski as Sharktooth the Pirate, Michael Davis as Pirate Pierre, Robert Kingery as Max the Pirate and Jordan Moody as Pirate Seymour Braunschwagger.

The show is directed by Eddie Curry, with musical director Kristy Templet, choreographer Deb Wims and stage manager Jeff Stockberger.

How I Became A Pirate is live on stage Feb. 14 through March 15, and is the first production in the 2014 Live Theatre for Kids series at Beef & Boards. Pyramid Players productions are one hour in length and presented without intermission. Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. Children have the opportunity to meet the cast after each show for pictures and autographs.

Performances take place at 10 a.m. on most Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on most Saturdays. All tickets are $15.50 and include a snack. For reservations, contact the box office at 317.872.9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays.

For more information or complete show schedule, visit beefandboards.com.