Alley Theatre Presents World Premiere Production of Treasure Island

Alley Theatre Presents Treasure Islandhuliq.comAlley Theatre Presents World Premiere Production of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, that runs from May 19 through June 17 on the Hubbard Stage, Directed by Gregory Boyd. Treasure Island is the tale of young Jim Hawkins, the son of an innkeeper in 18th century England, who matches wits with a mob of pirates to obtain a secret treasure.Taking a highly sought-after map in hand, the eager Hawkins sets off on a series of adventures in search of Treasure Island. With heart-pounding sword fights, edge-of-your-seat rescues and cutthroat mutiny on the high seas, Treasure Island is an adventure for the whole family.Adaptor Ken Ludwig is author of the Alley’s recent world premiere productions of Be My Baby and Leading Ladies, as well as the Broadway hits Lend Me a Tenor and Crazy for You. Treasure Island will feature spectacular designs by a team of theatrical luminaries, including scenic designer Eugene Lee (Broadway’s Wicked), costume designer Constance Hoffman (Alley’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum), lighting designer Howell Binkley (Broadway’s Jersey Boys and Steel Magnolias) and sound designer John Gromada (Broadway’s Rabbit Hole and A Streetcar Named Desire).Treasure Island is sponsored by Enbridge Energy and Time Warner Cable. Additional support is provided by BJ Services Company and Pricewaterhouse Coopers, as well as the Alley Theatre’s 2006-2007 season sponsor Continental Airlines, the official airline of Alley Theatre and Season Producers, Mr. and Mrs. Meredith J. Long. -- www.alleytheatre.org