Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the magical power of storytelling with Shipwrecked, a theatrical adventure based on the real-life autobiography of Louis de Rougemont. An intrepid explorer who became an instant celebrity upon his return to civilization, Rougemont’s amazing tales of bravery, survival and exotic locales left 19th century England spellbound. But was it real or just a figment of his imagination? Will he be vindicated or will his reputation be ruined forever? Sure to bring out everyone’s inner child, this family-friendly frolic is a fascinating account of the high seas populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Oct. 12 – Nov. 6; International City Theatre, 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; $47-$55; (562) 436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies celebrates the magical power of storytelling with Shipwrecked, a theatrical adventure based on the real-life autobiography of Louis de Rougemont. An intrepid explorer who became an instant celebrity upon his return to civilization, Rougemont’s amazing tales of bravery, survival and exotic locales left 19th century England spellbound. But was it real or just a figment of his imagination? Will he be vindicated or will his reputation be ruined forever? Sure to bring out everyone’s inner child, this family-friendly frolic is a fascinating account of the high seas populated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Oct. 12 – Nov. 6; International City Theatre, 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; $47-$55; (562) 436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.org.
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