Arrrrrrre you ready?

The Torrance Theatre Company has been dark since we closed the November 2009 production of A CHRISTMAS STORY, but that is all about to change...

The TTC is announcing the first show of the 2010-2011 season, which will mark the 12^th consecutive summer musical production for the company in the 502-seat James Armstrong Theatre.

The show we have chosen is Gilbert and Sullivan's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE; because let's face it, there's no better way to cause a stir than with a boisterous band of Pirates!

The TTC presented this show in 2005 in the George Nakano Theatre to sold-out houses and very enthusiastic audiences. Now five years later, we are revisiting this raucous group of renegades, along with everyone's favorite Major General, a gaggle of clumsy constables, and a bevy of beauties who are frolicking around the cliffs of Cornwall!

The goal, the main goal, is for EVERYONE to have fun! We are talking about the actors, the creative team, AND the audience. We feel that this show is ready it take on that challenge. Actors starting calling in the moment the auditions were announced; the creative team was keyed up before the first production meeting; and all that's left is the audience, and we know that you are excited too! It's clear that this is going to be a big, colorful, fast-paced and funny show that all ages will enjoy; we are hoping to bring entire families together for a great night of classic G&S theatre right here in Torrance!

Opening night is going to be Friday, August 13^th at 8 pm, and that night we are going to have a party celebrating ALL THINGS PIRATES beginning at 6 pm in the plaza, complete with food, entertainment, a visit from "Captain Jack Sparrow" and much, much more. You'll want to put it on your calendar now, and stay tuned for when tickets go on sale.

The show's creative team will include Jim Hormel (Director, Vocal Director, Choreographer), Rick Heckman (Music Director), Amyanne Duncan (Lighting Designer), Michael Aldapa (Stage Manager/Wigmaster), Sasha Stewart (Associate Producer), Jimmy Mulligan (Scenic Design/Construction/Painting), costumes from The Theatre Company in Upland, Diana Mann (Costume Coordinator), and Gia Inferrera-Jordahl (Producer).

There are big plans for the TTC, and while budgets for the ARTS continue to shrink, we are working hard to bring even more opportunities for artists and audiences in the next year! However, we need your support, so please stay connected here and on the other TTC pages to find out how you can help make a difference and how together we will keep great theatre alive! We are planning to announce the rest of the 2010-2011 season line-up at opening night of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE., and we’re sure that they will be plenty for all us to get excited about!

Thanks for your interest in the TTC, and we’ll see you at the show!