Treasure Island

By Ken Ludwig
Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson

Mar. 12-28, 2010 • McColl Family Theatre
Front Orchestra $24.00 │ General Section $18.00

Treasure Island Pirate Party for 21+
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The year is 1775, and 14-year-old Jim Hawkins has already experienced more of life's hardships than have many adults. Losing his beloved father and running the Admiral Benbow Inn alone with his mother is challenge enough, but then the secretive pirate Billy Bones shows up at the Inn, entrusting Jim with a mysterious map that will lead him on the high seas adventure of a lifetime. Featuring all Robert Louis Stevenson's unforgettable characters – including the peg-legged Long John Silver and his garrulous parrot – Ken Ludwig's creative stage version captures the swashbuckling excitement of this classic story, while highlighting Jim's growth from boy to man. Trust, trickery, swordfights, betrayal and redemption abound in this spectacular adaptation of one of literature’s greatest coming-of-age adventure tales.

For Ages 10+/Grades 4+
Best enjoyed by Upper Elementary, Middle and High School ages
NOTE: Being faithful to the book, this adaptation contains scenes with flintlock pistols, swordplay and blood. There is some mild cursing (“damn,” “hell,” etc.) and alcohol consumption (these are pirates after all!). A fog machine is also used during the performance.

Target Family Time Performance: Friday, Mar. 19, 7:30 pm
Buy one get one free!

Signed language performance for
hearing impaired on Sat., Mar. 27, 3 pm

Coming to the show? Check out our Family Play Guide for trivia,
games and activities to share with your family before the show!

"All manner of riches await you in ... the latest swashbuckling adventure from Children's Theatre of Charlotte. In this case, the jewels are the sparkling yet deeply realized performances of the exemplary cast and the gold is the brilliant set, costume and sound design."
- Julie Reed Bell, The Charlotte Observer (FULL REVIEW)

"...An entertaining, exhilarating swashbuckling adventure
for children and adults alike."
- Merideth Alcorn, Moms.Charlotte.Com (FULL REVIEW)

"Along with the script, the acting, the directing, and the technical elements, it all adds up to a captivating production."
- Ann Marie Oliva, ARTS a la Mode
(FULL REVIEW)

Sponsored by

The Leon Levine Foundation
Sandra and Leon Levine