Melinda Long’s best-selling book comes to life when Ocean State Theatre Company presents the unforgettable musical adventure “How I Became a Pirate” for one show only on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. The production is part of Ocean State Theatre Company’s Family Fun Fest, which is recommended for children four years and older.

Jeremy Jacobs’ talent for building sand castles and digging moats has earned him an invitation to join the crew of Captain Braid Beard’s ship. Living the high life at sea, Jeremy trades manners for mayhem as he rolls in stolen treasure, sings sea chanteys and practices his pirate talk with all his new pirate friends. It’s a grand adventure, until Jeremy remembers all the things he left behind such as bedtime stories and goodnight kisses. And what about soccer practice tomorrow?  Surely, the pirates can be convinced to take him home.

Adapted for the stage by award-winning composers, lyricists and playwrights Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, “How I Became a Pirate” is filled with wacky pirates and silly songs including “A Good One To Boot,” “Green Teeth,” “I’m Really Just a Sensitive Guy,” “You’ve Got to Talk Like a Pirate,” “Pirates Dot Aaargh!” and many others.

Directed and choreographed by managing producer Joel Kipper, this swashbuckling musical adventure features the talents of Mike Daniels of North Providence, Meghan Rose Donnelly of Matunuck and Valerie R. Myette of North Kingstown, who were involved with OSTC’s inaugural production of Neil Simon’s “Fools”; Derek Capobianco of Cranston, who appeared in “RENT,” “Legally Blonde” and “Les Misérables”; Josh Christensen of Warwick, who appeared in “RENT,” “The King and I,” “Miracle on 34th Street” and “Les Misérables”; Brad Kirton of Coventry, who appeared in “Fools” and “Legally Blonde” and Bobby Miller III of Cranston, who made his OSTC debut as Gavroche in “Les Misérables.”

“How I Became a Pirate” will be presented on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a/m. The theatre is located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard. Single tickets are $10 each with packages of three Family Fun Fest shows or more for $8 per ticket. Discount rates are available for groups of 20 or more by calling 921-1777 x112. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Friday from 12 noon-6 p.m., Saturdays from 12 noon-4 p.m. and from 12 noon until curtain time on performance days. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling 921-6800.

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