janet yates vogt  & mark friedman

 

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How I Became a Pirate

Music & Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman

 

This delightful new musical is based on the best-selling children's book by Melida Long, with illustrations by David Shannon

 

Visit the following link:

 

http://firststagechildrenstheater.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-i-became-pirate-video.html

 

to hear FIRST STAGE THEATRE Director John MacLay talk about "How I Became a Pirate" and watch video clips from the First Stage production.


  • AARRRRGH! Really, who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacobs and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure burying purposes, Jeremy thinks the pirate life is for him. Until he realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night are those that are most important.

A story of adventure and finding one's own heart - a path that can't be found on any treasure map.

 

From the First Stage Production of "How I Became a Pirate"

 

How I Became a Pirate had its premiere at FIRST STAGE THEATRE in Milwaukee in Spring of 2009.

it will be soom be presented at:

  • SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S THEATRE
  • DES MOINES PLAYOUSE
  • OKLAHOMA THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES.


To the Ship!


How I Became a Pirate is a wonderful best-selling children's book by author Melinda Long with beautiful illustrations by David Shannon.

It is the story of young Jeremy Jacob who, one day while digging in the sand at the beach, is visited by a merry band of Pirates who have come ashore seeking his help in burying their treasure! It is an adventure for kids of all ages.

Janet and Mark have created a captivating new musical which captures the spirit of Melinda Long's hillarious text and David Shannon's wonderous illustrations.

 It is every child's dream to join a Pirate crew and sail away on a adventure. This musical takes you on just such a voyage. Meet Captain Braid Beard and his Pirate crew and join Jeremy Jacob on a fun and rollicking ride on the seven seas! Terrific songs like "A Good One To Boot, " "Green Teeth," " I'm Really Just a Sensitive Guy." "You've Got to Talk Like a Pirate," and "Pirates Dot Aaargh!" among others will have your audience rolling in the aisles and leaving the theatre secretly wishing for Braid Beard and the gang to one day pay them a visit.

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