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THE NEW YEAR

There’s something for everyone as we kick off 2020—including a gripping drama, a charming and romantic musical and an adventurous story for young audiences. Plan ahead!

Fireflies

A Playwight Who Explores Critical Moments in Black History

Playwright Donja R. Love has written a trilogy of plays that explore Black queer love at key moments in U.S. history. Grouped together, they are called The Love* Plays, but each stands on its own, connected thematically and through character lineage. The middle play, Fireflies, kicks off the new year on the Julianne Argyros Stage (Jan. 5-26, 2020). Set during the Civil Right Movement, the play centers around Charles, a charismatic leader of the movement, and Olivia, his eloquent, talented wife. As a church bombing rocks the South, Charles and Olivia must come to terms with not only the world around them, but also with issues closer to home. Read more about what inspires Love's writing in this article from the Lark Play Development Center.

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Fireflies

She Loves Me
Jan. 25-Feb. 22, 2020

This romantic Broadway musical reminds us that one kind deed can open up a world of possibilities. Based on the same story as You've Got Mail.

Mountain Meets the Moon

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
Feb. 7-23, 2020

Seeking good fortune for her village, young Minli sets out on an adventure filled with magic, mystery and fantastical creatures! Great for ages 6+.

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SEGERSTROM STAGE

A Christmas Carol

The SCR Podcast: Hal Landon Jr. Talks 40 Years of A Christmas Carol

In this edition, Landon reminisces about his four decades as Ebenezer Scrooge. Listen now.

Kids of A Christmas Carol

Wassail!

This new video has memorable moments from A Christmas Carol. Watch now.

Standby Tickets

We begin a standby line one (1) hour prior to show time and will begin selling standby five (5) minutes before the show. Everyone must be at least twelve (12) years old to attend on a standby ticket as we do not guarantee seating will be together in the theatre. Anyone wishing to purchase standby tickets acknowledges that they may be moved several times as ticketed patrons arrive to take their seats. Refunds will only be given if seating is not available. You may call the Box Office directly at (714) 708-5555 for additional information.

ACTING CLASSES

Adults in Acting Class

Save When You Enroll Now

For a limited time, when you sign-up for adult acting classes, you’ll save $20. Kick off the new year creatively when you sign up for musical theatre, improv, basic skills, playwriting and more. Winter session runs Jan. 21-March 23, 2020.

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Kids in Class

Sign Up Kids & Teens for Acting Classes

Registration is open for all winter acting classes. These courses for kids and teens have all the ingredients to make learning fun and help build self-confidence, communication skills, collaborative skills and more. Winter session runs Jan. 7-March 14, 2020. NOTE: Taking winter acting classes is a prerequisite for taking acting classes in the spring.

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NEW PLAY READING

NewSCRipts

Reminder: Next NewSCRipts Reading

The second NewSCRipts play reading of the season is on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m., with Bekah Brunstetter’s The Ancient Order of Real Bearded Santas, an SCR commission. The story follows the monthly meetings of the Ancient Order of Real Bearded Santas, where the four members discuss the highs and lows of playing Santa Claus and more. But when a new Santa—Santa Tom—joins the group, he’s a bit too thin and far too gloomy for the role. And the truth about him may threaten the group’s very existence. Tickets are $12 in advance or at the door.

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SUPPORT

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Today is #GivingTuesday—Let’s Do Something Big Together!

Support SCR on this global day of giving. Your gift to South Coast Repertory supports our Theatre for Young Audiences student matinee program and helps inspire new generations of theatregoers.

PLUS! Every new gift will be DOUBLED, thanks to the generous matching gift challenge from Lisa and Richard de Lorimier.

I'm In—Here's My Gift

From all of us at South Coast Repertory, thank you for your support—on #Giving Tuesday and every single day you help to enable our mission. 

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Gift Certificate

It’s Never Too Early for Stocking Stuffers!

SCR gift certificates* make inventive and fun gifts for the holidays—they’re available in any denomination and may be used toward a ticket, a subscription or an acting class. PLUS—they never expire. Purchase now.

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We can mail gift certificates ordered by Dec. 15, 2019, to you or to your gift recipient. Orders placed on or after Dec. 16, 2019, must be picked up at the Box Office.

Holiday Office Schedule

Our regular Box Office hours are Mondays, noon to 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to show time. Reach our customer service representatives during these hours at (714) 708-5555; by email at boxoffice@scr.org; or in person at our Box Office. 

Looking Ahead: Our Administrative Office and the Box Office will be closed on Christmas Day (Wednesday, Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020).