SATURN RETURNS, THE HAPPY ONES, And PUTTING IT TOGETHER Among SCRS's Upcoming Productions

The following is SCR's upcoming events from October 2009 – January 2010.

October

Through Oct. 11 ? Segerstrom Stage
Putting it Together
Words and music by Stephen Sondheim
Devised by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie
Directed by Nick DeGruccio

Through Oct. 18 ? Julianne Argyros Stage ? World Premiere
The Happy Ones
By Julie Marie Myatt
Directed by Martin Benson

Oct. 23 – Nov. 22 ? Segerstrom Stage ? West Coast Premiere
Saturn Returns
By Noah Haidle
Directed by David Emmes
From the fertile brain of Noah Haidle, one of the brightest new voices in American theatre, comes
88-year-old Gustin. He’s endearingly crabby and, according to his caregiver, perfectly healthy and in no need of care. But there are echoes in Gustin’s home, echoes of the women he loved—and
thought he couldn’t live without. He steps into those echoes and takes the audience with him
through three stages of his life, on an inventive journey that bends time and surprises at every turn.
Previews Oct. 23-29, opens Oct. 30, closes Nov. 22.
Tickets: $20-$65 (Previews $20-$55, Regular Run $28-$65) See last page for performance
schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2:30pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 10
Inside the Season interactive class about the production: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30 am–12:30
pm, $12
ASL interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2:30 pm
Honorary Producers: Bette & Wylie Aitken

Oct. 29 ? Julianne Argyros Stage
Newscripts Reading
The first in a series of three Monday evening play readings will present a new play in development
By one of America’s hottest new playwrights.
Performance Time: 7:30 pm
Tickets: $12
Honorary Producer: Elaine J. Weinberg

November

Through Nov. 22 ? Segerstrom Stage
Saturn Returns
By Noah Haidle
Directed by David Emmes

Nov. 6 – 22 ? Theatre for Young Audiences / Julianne Argyros Stage
Junie B. Jones and Little Monkey Business
Based on “Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business” by Barbara Park.
Adapted by Joan Cushing.
Book, music, and lyrics by Joan Cushing.
The Washington Post called it “tuneful, funny and bouncy—a treat in Crayola colors!” Audiences of
all ages will agree as they enjoy this musical delight narrated by the star of the show, the world’s
funniest kindergartner—Junie B. herself. A straight talking (some might say loudmouth) five-year-old who’s not at all interested in frilly clothes—though she does envy the new pink high tops of her friend, “That Grace.” Junie will steal your heart as she frets over a double whammy problem: having a baby brother on the way and trying to come up with a great idea for show-and-tell. Her solution will knock your socks off!
Previews Nov. 6-13, opens Nov. 14, closes Nov. 22.
Tickets: $17-$29 (Previews $18-$25, Target Time $17-$24, Regular Run $22-$29) See last page for performance schedule.
Theatre for Young Audiences is made possible in part by grants from The Nicholas Endowment and
The Segerstrom Foundation.

Nov. 28 – Dec. 26 ? Segerstrom Stage
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens, adapted by Jerry Patch
Directed by John-David Keller
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Orange County’s beloved holiday family tradition, returns to
South Coast Repertory for its 30th incarnation. Hal Landon Jr., who stars as Ebenezer Scrooge,
has entertained audiences for over a quarter of a century with his memorable portrayal of the world’s most celebrated miser.
Previews November 28-December 3 opens December 4, closes December 26.
Tickets: $24-$59 (Previews $24-$40, Regular Run $34-$59) See last page for performance
schedule.
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 pm
Corporate Honorary Producer: U.S. Bank

December

Through Dec. 26 ? Segerstrom Stage
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens, adapted by Jerry Patch
Directed by John-David Keller

January

Jan. 3 - 24 ? Julianne Argyros Stage ? West Coast Premiere
Ordinary Days
Music and lyrics by Adam Gwon
Directed by Ethan McSweeney
A promising star plucked from the new breed of composers in America, Adam Gwon is the latest
winner of the Fred Ebb Award for Excellence in Musical Theater Songwriting. With Ordinary Days
he hit the boards running in the USA and the UK, causing critics to sit up and take notice of its spare, fast-paced and lyrical form. From the bustling streets to the quiet rooftops, four young New Yorkers trying to find their way become intricately connected through a series of funny and fortuitous events that prove ordinary days can be simply extraordinary.
Previews Jan. 3-7, opens Jan. 8, closes Jan. 24.
Tickets: $20-$65 (Previews $20-$46, Regular Run $28-$65) See last page for performance
schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2:00 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13
Inside the Season Interactive class about the production: Saturday, Jan. 16, 10:30 am-12:30
pm, $12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2:00pm
Honorary Producer: Pam and Jim Muzzy
Media Partner: OC Weekly

Jan. 22 – Feb. 21 ? Segerstrom Stage
Fences
By August Wilson
Directed by Seret Scott
One of the most powerful forces in theatre, August Wilson brilliantly chronicled the black experience in 20th-Century America. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, a hardworking family man in the 1950s meets life head-on with dignity, humor and eloquence, but not without frequent stumbles. Through it all, he asks his family to stand by him. Often, their devotion is tested, and with reason, but in the end this is a strong and honest family. We, the audience, recognize that and embrace them. The New York Times led the praise with this simple accolade: “Gripping.”
Previews Jan. 22-28, opens Jan. 29, closes Feb 21.
Tickets: $20-$65 (Previews $20-$55, Regular Run $28-$65) See last page for performance
schedule.
Pay-What-You-Will: Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2:30 pm
Free Post-Show Discussions: Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Tuesday, Feb. 9
Inside the Season Interactive class about the production: Saturday, Feb. 6, 13:30 am-12:30 pm,
$12
ASL Interpreted Performance for the Deaf Community: Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 pm
Media Partners: KOCE and OrangeCoast

Education Programs schedule – Theatre Conservatory

Through Nov. 10
Adult Program / Winter Session
Students 18 and over choose from a variety of classes developed to suit individual pace and
interests. Curriculum ranges from Improvisation to Fundamentals of Acting to Actors Workshop for
career-minded students. Most sessions also include classes in Acting for the Camera, Improvisation, Singing for the Actor and Playwriting. Classes meet weekly, 7-10 pm. Call (714) 708-5510 for schedule.
Tuition: $295
Through Nov. 21

Youth and Teen Programs / Winter Session
SCR’s year-round acting program for youth (grades 3-6) and teens (grades 7-12) includes four levels of training with entry levels at all ages for students with no previous experience. After completing Year II, students may audition for the SCR Players, an advanced ensemble group whose training culminates with public performances each spring on one of SCR’s stages. All sessions are held in SCR’s Education facilities within the Folino Theatre Center.
Tuition: $260

For information about education programs, call (714) 708-5577.

Performance times:

2009/2010 Season

Segerstrom Stage: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm, Thursday - Saturday
evenings at 8:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

Julianne Argyros Stage: Tuesday - Sunday evenings at 7:45 pm, Saturday and Sunday matinees
at 2:00 pm.

Theatre for Young Audiences: Previews: Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 4:30 pm, Sunday at
2:00 pm and 4:30 pm.

Regular Run: Friday at 7:00 pm; Saturday at 11:00 am, 2:00 and 4:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 and 4:30
pm.

Ticket information:

2009/2010 Season

Segerstrom Stage/ Julianne Argyros Stage

Segerstrom Stage - $20-$70. Argyros Stage - $20-$65. Discounts for previews; patrons 25-and-
under, full-time students and educators with valid ID, seniors and groups of 15 or more (at most
performances); and Today Tix, special ticket bargains on the day of performance only and subject to availability, after 5 pm for evening performances and after noon for matinee performances; patrons 25-and-under and full-time students $10 Rush Tix available day of performance (subject to availability).

A Christmas Carol : $24-$59 Discounts for previews November 28-December 1 ($24-$40) and
student matinees December 2-3 ($24). Regular Run ($34-$59) Children under 12: $5 discount for
previews, $10 discount on all regular performances, except Friday and Saturday evenings.
Discounts available for groups of 15 or more at some performances.

Theatre for Young Audiences: $17-$29 Discounts for previews ($17-$25), Regular Run ($22-$29)
and children under 12 ($17-$23)

Ticket Services Office: (714) 708-5555 or purchase tickets online at www.scr.org.