AN ADVENTURER S TALE OF BUCCANEERS AND BURIED GOLD. Treasure Island AN ORIGINAL ADAPTATION BY FOLLOWING SEAS PRODUCTIONS

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1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Mia Bonadonna (for media only) AN ADVENTURER S TALE OF BUCCANEERS AND BURIED GOLD Treasure Island AN ORIGINAL ADAPTATION BY FOLLOWING SEAS PRODUCTIONS AT THE BELMONT PIER PIRATE INVASION FOUR ACTS PERFORMED ON A FESTIVAL SCHEDULE JUNE 29 AND 30

2 FREE TO THE PUBLIC Following Seas Productions proudly announces that their original theatrical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson s TREASURE ISLAND will run at the on the beach at Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion as four acts on a festival schedule on June 29 and June 30, MORE-MORE-MORE Treasure Island is free to the public. General seating is available on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion is located at Belmont Veteran s Memorial Pier, located approximately at Allin Street between 39 th Place and S. Termino Avenue, Long Beach, CA Following Seas Productions original theatrical adaptation of Treasure Island is an action-packed buccaneer s epic about fortune hunting, daring exploits, and sailing the open seas as told through such iconic characters as the curious cabin boy Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, a genial, but ruthless, one-legged pirate. After discovering a treasure map belonging to the salty old Billy Bones, Jim, and his friends, Doctor Livesey and Captain Smollett, unwittingly charter a ship crewed by Long John Silver s band of cut-throat pirates. As all seek their fortunes, a beautifully woven context of equality, trust, coming-of-age, and the uncertainty of morality emerges. Treasure Island is a serialized site-specific presentation of linked, yet independent mini-plays performed over the course of a day with acts that appeal to both allday festival goers interested is taking in the entire story, as well as those that are only able to participate in single play segments. The production will occur at the Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion at the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier. Appropriate for all ages, Treasure Island stays true to Stevenson s darkly iconic imagery

3 through nautical atmosphere, period elements, pirate slang, authentic use of sea shanties, and carefully crafted action choreography. Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19 th century Scottish novelist, poet, and travel essayist most famous for writing Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A celebrity and social critic in his own day, Stevenson brought tremendous imagination, cutting dialogue, and humanist perspectives to all of his work. Treasure Island, in particular, is a widely-loved and influential classic literary that is significantly responsible for lasting popular perceptions of pirate culture. Stevenson is now among the 26 most translated authors in the world. MORE-MORE-MORE Following Seas Productions is a Long Beach based performing arts company that hones the human-to-sea relationship through dynamic theatrical experiences and artistic advocacy. It is the Mission of Following Seas Productions to protect Earth s oceans and foster the human-to-sea connection through performing arts. Following Seas strives to cultivate sustainable methods of ocean renewal, promote ecological health, and conduct community outreach in the greater Long Beach area. Treasure Island was adapted for the stage by Ryan Castle with direction by Sarah Dickey and Tony Moya. The cast includes Theresa Nguyen, Ryan Castle, Allison Bretall, Tiffany Humfeld, Ron Chanou, Rachel Hanson, Michael Kambli, Anita Castle, Mia Bonadonna, Denise Pentecost, Tony Moya, and Sarah Dickey. Treasure Island features fight choreography by Ryan Castle and Theresa Nguyen. Set design is by Ryan Castle. Treasure Island is made possible with gracious community support in the form of sound design by Jason Seifert of JMS Technical Solutions; period costuming by Bianca Sovich of Bianca s Historical Costumes; and prop design provided by Parrot Jack of Pirates for Parties. Treasure Island is produced

4 by Following Seas Productions in conjunction with The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion through Mia Bonadonna and Fred Khammar. Following Seas Productions is working in conjunction with The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion. The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion is a free community event that includes music, dance, live performers, theatrical presentations, black powder and sword fight demonstrations, a pirate encampment, kid zone, pirate parade, costume contest, and numerous food, drink, and retail vendors. TREASURE ISLAND is playing Saturday, June 29 at and Sunday, June 30 with serialized performances occurring throughout the day. Admission is free to the public. The Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is approximately located on Allin Street between 39 th Place and S. Termino Avenue in Long Beach, CA For more information, please visit or www. alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-pierdaze.html. WHAT: MORE-MORE-MORE Details for Calendar Listing TREASURE ISLAND Treasure Island is an action-packed buccaneer s epic about fortune hunting, daring exploits, and sailing the open seas as told through such iconic characters as the curious cabin boy Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver, a genial, but ruthless, one-legged pirate. After discovering the treasure map of the infamous Captain Flint, Jim, and his friends, Doctor Livesey and Captain Smollett, unwittingly charter a ship crewed by Long John Silver s band of cutthroat pirates. As they seek their fortunes, a beautifully woven context of equality, trust, coming-of-age, and the uncertainty of morality emerges.

5 WHO: Adapted for the Stage by Ryan Castle Directed by Sarah Dickey and Tony Moya Produced by Mia Bonadonna Presented by Following Seas Productions in conjunction with The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion WHEN: Performances: June 29 and June 30 Four acts performed on a festival schedule, beginning at 11AM. WHERE: On the beach at The Belmont Pier Pirate Invasion At Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier Approximately located on Allin Street, between 39 th Place and S. Termino Avenue Long Beach, CA HOW: www. alfredosbeachclub.com/seafest-pierdaze.html TICKETS: General Admission: Free to the Public

6 PARKING: On-site and street parking available. ###