Craig Francis News

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents a new family-friendly production of Jungle Book.  Adapted from the works of Rudyard Kipling, this version is written and directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller and is performed Today, July 17 through Sunday, July 29 (press opening July 18). 

Asolo Repertory Theatre hits a home run bringing this re-imagined and inventive production to its stage. The Canadian theater and television team of Craig Francis and Rick Miller who staged their version of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' last year is the talent behind the re-telling of this classic children's story.

Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announced four new mainstage productions for 2018-2019.

Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly presents the final production of its 2017-18 season: the world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK, a boldly re-imagined family friendly stage adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Rudyard Kipling's beloved classic. From the creators of Asolo Rep's 2017 hit production of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, JUNGLE BOOK previews June 6 - 8, opens June 9 and runs through June 24 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. It is recommended for ages 5 and up and will be presented by Kidoons and WYRD Productions in association with the 20K Collective, produced by Jeff Lord, co-created and co-directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents a new family-friendly production of Jungle Book.  Adapted from the works of Rudyard Kipling, this version is written and directed by Craig Francis and Rick Miller and is performed Tuesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 29 (press opening July 18). 

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced today an exquisite lineup of programming for its 2018-2019 season and a new name for its mainstage theatre.

 In celebration of Asolo Rep's world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK this June, the theatre will present an Artist in the Jungle art contest. The theatre has collaborated with three local artists who have created artwork especially for this contest. February's artwork was created by Michael White, March's piece was created by Linda Richichi, and April's art was created by Jen Emm.

Asolo Rep's highly anticipated 2017-18 season 'Staging Our World' kicks off in November with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece EVITA.

Asolo Repertory Theatre announces its final production of its 2017-18 season: the world premiere of JUNGLE BOOK, a boldly re-imagined family friendly stage adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Rudyard Kipling's classic novel.

Asolo Repertory Offers Another Unique Production With Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Asolo Rep proudly presents the final production of its 2016-17 season: TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, the stunning new theatrical re-imagination of Jules Verne's classic deep sea tale created by Craig Francis and Rick Miller, who will direct the production, presented by Canada's family-focused entertainment production company Kidoons and WYRD Productions and produced by Jeff Lord.  TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA comes to life on stage by way of visually striking multimedia storytelling, with vivid projections that will take the audience on the voyage of a lifetime. Previews are Wednesday, June 7 and Thursday, June 8 at 7pm, opening night is Friday, June 9 at 7pm and the production runs through Saturday, July 1 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Following last season's haunting State of Denial, Teesri Duniya Theatre is privileged to present award-winning writer Carmen Aguirre's timely play, The Refugee Hotel, from October 26-Nov. 13 at Segal Centre Studio, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin.

Teesri Duniya Theatre presents The Refugee Hotel, written by Carmen Aguirre, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin, running Today, October 26 - Sunday, November 13, 2016.

Teesri Duniya Theatre presents The Refugee Hotel, written by Carmen Aguirre, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin, running Wednesday, October 26 - Sunday, November 13, 2016. It takes courage to remember, it takes courage to forget, it takes a hero to do both. A dark comedy about exile, love and the Canadian resettlement experience.

Following last season's haunting State of Denial, Teesri Duniya Theatre is privileged to present award-winning writer Carmen Aguirre's timely play, The Refugee Hotel, from October 26-Nov. 13 at Segal Centre Studio, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin.

Astonishing sea creatures! Colossal battleships! Uncharted undersea worlds! Get swept away by this wildly inventive reimagining of a classic tale.

Teesri Duniya Theatre presents The Refugee Hotel, written by Carmen Aguirre, directed by Paulina Abarca-Cantin, running Wednesday, October 26 - Sunday, November 13, 2016.

This 2016-2017 season, eight professional theatre companies at the core of the local indie scene, satisfy a vast range of tastes and interests with stories that stimulate imagination, understanding, discussion and change. English-speaking audiences can become acquainted with French playwrights or young students can take their first step in a life-long appreciation of theatre. Homegrown plays, lauded nationally and abroad, are presented by some companies while others play cultural ambassadors and tour their offerings inside and outside the province. Fact-based productions bring Canadian history to vivid life or delve into stories of other countries and cultures. Theatre-goers will experience characters' challenges and triumphs, embark on spiritual, emotional and historical journeys, see life through the eyes of the disenfranchised and the persecuted, or explore issues of sexuality, freedom, and power. An alphabetical list, by company, follows.

Asolo Rep's 2016-17 Season single ticket sales begin September 8 for subscribers and donors and October 1 for the general public.

Asolo Rep's 2016-17 Season single ticket sales begin September 8 for subscribers and donors and October 1 for the general public.