LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the third show in its 98th season with the perfect show for Halloween, the Tony Nominated Best Play, THE SEAFARER, written by Conor McPherson (The Weir) and directed by Ovation Award-winner Michael Matthews (The Graduate).
Executive Director Ellen Richard comments, “I love the writing in this play so much and we are thrilled to be presenting it, especially at this time of year.” Adds Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, “I’ve looked forward to producing this play for 10 years and the moment has arrived. An exceptional cast, an extraordinary director and a play that is funny, chilling and a perfectly spooky Irish ghost story for the season!”
THE SEAFARER will begin previews on Wednesday, October 17; will open on Sunday, October 21 at 5:30 pm and perform through Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.
It’s Christmas Eve in a small coastal village north of Dublin, and Sharky has returned to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind. As Sharky attempts to stay off the bottle during the holidays, he contends with old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky, who are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. With the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised ever higher and Sharky may be playing for his very soul. Inspired by Celtic folklore, London’s Sunday Times states“the writing is poetic, brutal, athletic, hilarious.” The New York Times calls it “a work of art.”
The Design Team for THE SEAFARER is as follows: Scenic Design by Stephen Gifford; Lighting Design by Tim Swiss; Sound Design by Kate Wecker; Costume Design by Alex Jaeger; Dialect Coach is Tuffet Schmelzle; and the Production Stage Manager is Vernon Willet.
The season is generously underwritten by The Hale Family. THE SEAFARERis produced and underwritten by Laura and Louis Rohl.
ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING
THE SEAFARER will begin previews on Wednesday, October 17; will open on Sunday, October 21 at 5:30 pm and perform through Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.
Performances will be Wednesdays through Fridays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 2 pm & 7:30 pm; Sundays at 1:00 pm. There will no performance on Sunday, October 21 at 1:00 pm. There will be added performances on Thursday, October 18 at 2 pm; Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 pm; Sunday, October 28 at 5:30 pm and Thursday, November 1 at 2 pm.
Tickets range from $55 – $85 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229. Prices subject to change.
The box office is open Mondays – Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is proud to be an active participant in the celebrated Laguna Beach arts community. From classic plays and musical comedies to the current off-Broadway smash, cutting edge and traditional music exhibitions, dance festivals and stand-up comedy performances, Laguna Playhouse brings the magical experience of the performing arts direct to over 80,000 patrons each season.
Learn What’s Going On at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
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