How I Became a Pirate
How I Became a Pirate is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting with South Coast Repertory attached. Joanne DeNaut (casting director) and Kari Hayter (director) are attached. It is scheduled to open in Costa Mesa, CA from January 2027 to March 2027. Production List last updated this listing on August 31, 2026.
Project Summary
How I Became a Pirate is a Theatre for Young Audiences & Families musical produced by South Coast Repertory, based on the book written by Melinda Long with illustrations by David Shannon. Book, music, and lyrics are by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman. Rehearsals run January 26 through February 25, 2027, with performances February 19 through March 7, 2027, in Costa Mesa, California.
Production Contacts— Members Only
The production office contacts for How I Became a Pirate are on file at Production List, last updated August 31, 2026, and are available to members. Membership is $29.95 for the first month.
Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Kari Hayter |
| Musical Director | Jennifer Lin |
Casting
| Casting Director | Joanne DeNaut |
Sound & Music
| Book, Music & Lyrics | Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/how-i-became-a-pirate (last updated Aug 31, 2026).