Season press release

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Last year many of our performances were sold out far in advance. Pass the word!

How The Other Half Loves

by Alan Ayckbourn 
September 10* – October 8, 2011

Written by the Neil Simon of England and directed by the gent who directed one of your all-time favorites, Not Now, Darling, this is an ingenious comedy like none you have ever experienced. The dinner party scene alone is worth the price of admission. Imagine two dinner parties in two different houses, on two different nights, played simultaneously on one stage!

“You can go into the theatre sober and come out later - drunk from laughter.” UPI

*Preview Night: Friday, September 9, 2011


 
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Based on the Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
November 12* – December 17, 2011

Scripps Ranch Theatre presents a musical for the entire family -- You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (1999 revided version) tells the story of an average time in the life of the famous Peanuts comic strip child hero, Charlie Brown. Most of the characters are 5-6 years old, however the show obviously is cast older, with actor-singers from mid-teens to mid-30s who can evoke the bearing and act the part of a single-digit child. The audience is introduced to the whole Peanuts gang: Sally, Shroeder, Linus, Lucy and Snoopy. All of the characters share their observations, largely negative, of Charlie Brown. As the play progresses, the relationships of the Peanuts characters to one another are further expanded. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder and takes great pleasure in tormenting Charlie Brown. Linus loves his blanket. Snoopy lives in his rich imagination. Charlie Brown is in love with a mysterious little, redheaded girl. The show ends with each character listing things that for him or her equal happiness. Finally, Lucy ends up telling Charlie Brown what a good man he is, leaving a smiling, happy Charlie Brown alone on stage.

*Preview Night: Friday, November 11, 2011

Brooklyn Boy

by Donald Margulies
January 21* – February 18, 2012

Written by a Pulitzer Prize winner, this inspirational comedy is about going home again; going back to your neighborhood, your family, your friends, your religion and yourself. This is a witty, emotionally rich tale in which you will find personal resonance and hope. 

“Truly one of the best plays I have seen ... You really must go.” WOR radio; “Uproariously funny.” NY Daily News

*Preview Night: Friday, January 20, 2012

Almost, Maine

by John Cariani
March 24* – April 21, 2012

We are proud to present the San Diego premier of this fantasia. Beneath the glow of the northern lights, in a star filled sky, love in all its wonder and wackiness fills this midwinter night’s dream. This is a play for everyone who has ever experienced the mystical wonderment and bewilderment of being in love. While watching it, holding hands is permitted. 

“Susceptible hearts may be set to tingling …” NY Times

*Preview Night: Friday, March 23, 2012

California Suite

by Neil Simon
May 26* – June 23, 2012

Neil Simon at his most humane, compassionate best. A humorous confection divided into four parts. If you liked Plaza Suite, you’ll love California Suite. Neil Simon, four couples and one hotel suite add up to an uproarious, sky bursting ending to our best season ever! 

“Mr. Simon is writing at his ebullient best. His language has the grace of conversation we wish our friends could muster." NY Times

*Preview Night: Friday, May 25, 2011

Make your reservations today!

Call Box Office at 858-578-7728
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Performances
Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. 

Scripps Ranch Theatre encourages patrons to make reservations early
as performances sell out quickly. 

Location
All performances are held in the theater on the campus of Alliant International University (formerly United States International University) at 10455 Pomerado Road in Scripps Ranch, one-half mile east of the I-15/Miramar-Pomerado Road exit.
Click here for map and directions.