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San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a premier Southern California cultural center and historic landmark, kicks off June 2019 with comedy, music and fun when the Los Angeles-based Troubadour Theater Company performs a two-night run of its original production The Odd-Essy for an Orange County audience.
About Troubadour Theater Company
Troubadour Theater Company, affectionally dubbed “Troubies” by its fans, is a no-holds-barred, slapstick-driven ensemble of actors, musicians, and comedians that has been performing for audiences throughout Southern California and beyond since 1995. They are known for their fast-paced, laugh-filled adaptations of classic plays, literature and film. Troubies have put their spin on all genres of classic tales, such as A Midsummer Saturday Night’s Fever Dream and Fleetwood MacBeth, but thanks to commissions from the Getty Villa, the troupe has branched out to the Roman and Greek classic plays such as Oedipus the King, Mama (with music from Elvis). They have received numerous accolades, including a two-time honor for Best Season at LA Stage Alliance’s Ovation Awards.
Press Accolades for Troubadour Theater Company
“…the truest hallmark of any Troubadour show [is] an audience laughing so hard it can hardly breathe.” – LA Times
“…the weirdest and most innovative show likely to grace local theaters.” – OC Weekly
“…Bring a change of underwear, you may wet yourself…” – OC Register (really, they said this)
“…pure enjoyment that catches adults and small children laughing at the same jokes.” – Backstage West
About The Odd-Essy
The Odd-Essy is a comic spin on Homer’s classic Greek drama. The ancient tale of a war hero who battles mystical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods on his long journey home to his family will be modernized with screwball dialogue, slapstick antics, and silly songs. The production is directed by the Troubies’ leader and chief clown (he actually did start his career as a circus clown) Matt Walker.
The production of The Odd-Essy at Casa Romantica will run for two nights only, on Thursday, June and Friday, June 7. The production is appropriate for all ages, although the humor is intended to appeal to adults and teenagers.
If you go: Casa Theater: The Odd-Essy happens on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7, 2019. Showtime is at 7:00 PM nightly and doors open at 6:30 PM. Parking at Casa Romantica is free. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for Casa Romantica members; seating unreserved. Alcoholic beverages are available for a $5 suggested donation at the cash bar, and complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments are also available. To purchase tickets, go to Casa Romantica.org/Calendar, call (949) 498-2139, or visit the box office onsite.
About Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens maintains a robust series of year-round programs in arts, music, history, horticulture, and literature for all ages. Under the leadership of Executive Director Berenika D. Palys, Casa Romantica has commissioned several critically-acclaimed works, including Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja California (2018; visual art), Casa Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2018; theater), Casa Kinetic: Celebrating Tap Dance Legends (2018; dance), Casa Coastal: Rebecca Louise Law (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective (2017; contemporary dance), The Beauty of the Butterfly (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Carrie Lee Riggins (2016; contemporary dance), Casa Drama: Slings & Arrows (2015; theater), and Open Casa: The Photographs of Douglas Kirkland (2015; visual art). The 2018-19 Casa Captivating season includes more music, visual and performing arts commissions, and an enhanced wellness program.
“Casa Romantica strives to be the epicenter for innovative artistic experiences in our southern California community,” says Casa Romantica Executive Director Berenika D. Palys.
Casa Romantica also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution’s annual Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy has received critical praise for its comprehensive two-week music studies program in cello, piano, viola, and violin. Casa Romantica also offers a Summer Dance Workshop, a Spring Break Arts Week, various art, literature, and horticulture events to grades K-12, and welcomes over 2,000 children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.
Mission Statement: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is the historic home of the founder of the City of San Clemente. Casa Romantica provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, and horticulture and is a premier Southern California cultural center.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672. Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 11 am—4 pm; Friday—Sunday 10am—2pm; closed Mondays and holidays. General admission is $5; Casa Members and children under age 13 visit for FREE. For more information, call (949) 498-2139 or visit CasaRomantica.org
