How I Became a Pirate

How I Became a Pirate

10 a.m. and 12 noon performances, Tuesday - Friday
11 a.m., some Saturdays

Weekday general admission tickets: $8
Weekend and holiday reserved tickets: $10

Based on the book written by Melinda Long and Illustrated by David Shannon
Book, Music and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman
Directed by David & Julie Payne

AARRRRGH! Who doesn't want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacob 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. Set sail for a hilarious and toughening journey as Jeremy learns that the most important things in life are worth more than buried treasure. A story of adventure and finding one's own heart - a path that can't be found on any treasure map.

Recommended for grades: Pre K-5, ages 4 and up

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2012 Accessible Performances

Audio Described - March 7, 2012 at 10am and 12 pm
Shadowed - March 8-9, 2011 at 10am and 12 pm

Throughout the school year, the Arvada Center offers several performances of this unique art form so children with special needs can enjoy and participate in live theater alongside their peers.

Shadow-interpreted theater utilizes specially trained American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to perform as "shadows" on stage alongside actors. Shadow theater marries sign language with choreographed movement, allowing the sign language to become a seamless part of the theater experience. In this way, audience members who are deaf, hard of hearing or language delayed can simultaneously see and "hear" the complete theater performance in the same way as hearing audiences. Shadow theater is also enjoyed by hearing audiences as an innovative art form and educational opportunity. Similar to watching a film with subtitles, viewers benefit from a rich bilingual experience and gain an appreciation for another language.