MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE ABOUND WITH
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES
AS PART OF THE FAMILY SERIES AT
SEGERSTROM CENTER
“A theatrical delight.” – The Australian
April 4 & 5, 2020
Samueli Theater
Tickets on sale now
Go on a journey of self-discovery with Emil and the Detectives April 4 and 5 in Samueli Theater as part of the Center’s imaginative 2019-2020 Family Series. Australia’s celebrated Slingsby Theatre Company performs a poignant coming-of-age story that combines the thrilling intrigue of a classic mystery caper with an evocative film noir design, complete with smoke and mirrors, miniature worlds and a cinematic score. Based on the 1929 novella by German writer Erich Kästner, Emil & the Detectives explores the value of friendships, taking risks and the empowerment of young people.
Audiences are encouraged to arrive one hour before the performance for free creative activities. For these performances, Samueli Lobby will be transformed into Newtown train station and arriving audiences of all ages will be greeted by train attendants and invited to help rebuild the city through a variety of activities.
Tickets are $20 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. Group discounts for groups of 10 or more are available at (714) 755-0236. The 1:00 performance on April 5 will be ASL interpreted. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars and assistive listening devices. To learn more visit SCFTA.org/accessibilityinformation.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds United Airlines, Official Airline. Parenting OC is the Media Partner of the Family Series.
About Emil and the Detectives
Young Emil catches a train to visit family, but something valuable is stolen and Emil ends up alone in the big city, lost and desperate. A group of quick-thinking and resourceful children rallies around him, and the thief soon discovers Emil was not such an easy target. Can a bunch of kids work together to uncover and outsmart the criminal?
About Slingsby Theatre Company
Co-founded in 2007 by Artistic Director Andy Packer, Slingsby is an Adelaide-based company that produces and tours original theatre that captivates, challenges and inspires international audiences of adults and young people. In 10 years, Slingsby has produced and premiered seven original productions and won 14 industry awards. They have an outstanding international reputation as artistic leaders, having performed in 83 venues in 57 cities across 10 countries and growing. Slingsby is acclaimed for its sophisticated aesthetic and complex emotional storytelling. They focus on sharing timeless, other-worldly stories of loss, hope and wonder, helping audience members find empathy for those around them and resilience in their own situations. Audiences are emotionally challenged, yet ultimately reminded of the wonders of life and infinite possibility of the universe.
Segerstrom Center’s Education Programs
Segerstrom Center’s Education Department reaches nearly 300,000 individuals throughout Southern California each year with a variety of programs designed to create sustainable creative arts experiences for children, teachers and families. These education programs focus on providing equitable access to the arts for students and families in our region and include extensive workshops, performances and residencies at schools and community organizations, performances for students and families at the Center as well as professional development for teachers and students. By providing the opportunity for young people to engage in the arts, Segerstrom Center is promoting enhanced learning, creative thinking and civic responsibility as well as both cognitive and social skills.
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Emil and the Detectives
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Samueli Theater
615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Saturday, April 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets – $20
In Person – The Box Office
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Online – SCFTA.org
Phone – (714) 556-2787
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Group Sales – (714) 755-0236
Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
The 2019 – 2020 Family Series concludes with Paper Planet (May 2 – 3).
Information provided is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a public, non-profit organization. “Segerstrom Center for the Arts” is a registered trademark.
