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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.

Last Updated
Aug 31, 2026
Opening Date
January 2027March 2027
Venue
Costa Mesa, CA
Project Type

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.

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Directing

DirectorKari Hayter
Musical DirectorJennifer Lin

Casting

Casting DirectorJoanne DeNaut

Sound & Music

Book, Music & LyricsJanet 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).