From the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC):
The sketch comedy musical stories of Story Pirates will be showcased on the SOPAC stage May 14 at 12 p.m. Called “crazy entertaining” by Jon Stewart, Story Pirates will keep you doubled over laughing, all the while motivating kids to pick up a pencil and write from their own imaginations. Story Pirates celebrates creative writing by kids in a loud, hilarious sketch comedy musical performed by professional improvisers and musicians. The live performance is based entirely on stories written from the unfiltered imaginations of young people.
In celebration of SOPAC’s 10th Anniversary, there will be a pre-show costume parade, where kids are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes to the performance. The parade will be followed by giveaways from SOPAC, Sparkhouse, and [words] Bookstore.
Since 2003, Story Pirates have worked with tens of thousands of students to make their own words and ideas come to life on stage, and watched as, one by one, these children began to call themselves writers. Story Pirates is a nationally respected education and media organization that celebrates the words and ideas of young people.
Story Pirates will enthrall children on the SOPAC stage May 14 at 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online at SOPACnow.org, or by calling the box office at (973) 313-2787.
SOPAC programs are made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization.
About SOPAC
Since 2006, SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The premier arts center hosts a variety of live performances, community events and education programs for all ages. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has a partnership with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC—a series featuring upcoming musicians from the acclaimed conservatory. SOPAC is home for Seton Hall University Arts Council’s performances, including Classical Concert Series, Jazz N’ the Hall performances and Seton Hall Theatre productions. SOPAC also presents performances by its theater company in residence, Midtown Direct Rep, and its dance company in residence, Lydia Johnson Dance. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org.
