'How I Became A Pirate' Opens Lunchbox Theatre Series

Florida Repertory Theatre announced the opening of it's New and Improved Lunchbox Theatre Series with 'How I Became a Pirate,' a NEW peg tappin' musical adventure.

The play opens on Sat., Nov. 13 at 11am in the Historic Arcade Theatre, and the $12 admission price includes the performance, a lunch from The Morgan House and a special pirate workshop presented by The Imaginarium.

"The Lunchbox Theatre Series got a makeover this season," said Florida Rep Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi. "Not only are we performing onstage in the Historic Arcade Theatre, but we have a new lunch partner, The Morgan House - and we've added a whole new component with an interactive workshop that will really enhance each child's theatre experience. It is going to be an exciting year, and we're thrilled to open with How I Became a Pirate."

Based on a popular children's book by Melinda Long with Illustrations by David Shannon, 'How I Became a Pirate' is a delightfully funny and inventive new musical filled with sea chanteys, plank-walkin', stormy seas and more Pirate Speak than anyone could wish for. Kids of all ages will set sail for a funny and touching journey as one young buccaneer learns that the most important things in life are worth more than buried treasure.

Another new component to the Lunchbox Theatre series this season is a special Friday morning performance designed for schools, day cares or other groups that want to bring students to the theatre. In addition to the November 13 performance, 'How I Became a Pirate' will also be presented on Friday November 12. Both performances include the Morgan House lunch, a discussion with the actors and the interactive pirate presentation by The Imaginarium.

The production features Florida Rep's acting intern company, Megan Carr, Matthew Natale Rush and Rachel Swindler as well as returning company member, Adam Jones. These young theatre professionals will spend the season working with Florida Rep in many capacities, but chiefly with The Children's Theatre Series.

Florida Rep Associate Director, Jason Parrish (The New Kid; Schoolhouse Rock LIVE), directed the production, and was joined by an expert team of designers - all of whom are residents at Florida Rep. Chris Simpson, the company's technical director, served as the scenic designer, Roberta Malcolm, resident costumer, designed the costumes and Kate Smith designed the sound.

'How I Became a Pirate,' a new musical by Alyn Cardarelli and Stege Goers, plays in the Historic Arcade Theatre on Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13 at 11am. Tickets are $12 and available online at www.floridarep.org or through the box office at 239-332-4488.

'How I Became a Pirate' is sponsored by LCEC. Florida Rep's Education Programs are sponsored by Arthur Zupko, City of Fort Myers Public Art Committee, Florida Theatrical Association and the Alliance for the Arts.

Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the Historic Arcade Theatre on Bay St. between Jackson & Hendry with free parking in the Fort Myers River District. Fan them on facebook at www.facebook.com/FloridaRep.

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