Photo Flash: 'Shipwrecked!' Opens at South Coast Rep 9/27

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougement (as told by himself), by Donald Margulies and directed by Bart DeLorenzo makes its world premiere with the South Coast Repertory Theatre.  Opening is tonight, Thursday September 27 at 7:45PM with performances through October 14 at the Julianne Argyros Stage.

"Typhoon in the South Seas! Killer octopus! Cannibals! Inspired by the true story of the unlikely hero who spellbound Victorian England — and the world — with his incredible tale of survival, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright invites you to revel in the joy of storytelling and the magic of theatre. Don't be surprised if you'll want to experience it all over again with your whole family," declare press notes.

The cast stars Gregory Itzin (Louis de Rougemont), Melody Butiu (Player 1) and Michael Daniel Cassady (Player 2).  The creative team includes: Keith E. Mitchell (set design), Candice Cain (costume design), Rand Ryan (lighting design), Steven Cahill (composer/sound design), Christine Marie (puppet designer), John Glore (dramaturg) and Erin Nelson (stage manager).

Tickets $28-$62 are available at the box office, by calling 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org. The Folino Theatre Center is located at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa CA.

Photos by Henry DiRocco

Gregory Itzin as Louis de Rougemont with Melody Butiu as Captain Jensen

Gregory Itzin and Melody Butiu

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin with Michael Daniel Cassady as Bruno the dog

Gregory Itzin (center) with Melody Butiu and Michael Daniel Cassady

Gregory Itzin (right) with Melody Butiu and Michael Daniel Cassady

Gregory Itzin

Gregory Itzin and Melody Butiu