MISSION SAN JUAN Capistrano welcomes you to its historic courtyard for an evening of theatre under the stars as Outside South Coast Repertory (SCR) presents its production of “The Old Man and The Old Moon” (book, music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.).
GUESTS PREPARE FOR A PERFORMANCE OF OUTSIDE SCR’S PRODUCTION OF “THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON” ON JULY 26 AT THE HISTORIC MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. PHOTO BY PATTY MAHONEY/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
This season marks the fourth and final year of a partnership between the Mission and SCR that began during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to gather and enjoy the arts in an outdoor setting.
The Mission’s executive director Mechelle Lawrence Adams had this to say:
“The Mission Preservation Foundation is proud of the partnership that was born during difficult times for both of Orange County’s premiere theatrical and historical entities. As hard-working nonprofits, we came together to deliver something special to our respective audiences. We are forever grateful for the tremendous leadership at SCR in delivering something that was completely compatible and respectful to the site. We were enthralled with the way that SCR designed the outdoor stage and the determined dedication of their team to do something special here. It was a very positive experience for our members and team and overall, I believe we all succeeded during a time when we needed to be innovative and brave. Mutually, we all delivered on that promise.”
The lively story — told by an indie-folk band — of an old man’s epic love-driven search around the world makes for a fantastical journey for spectators.
The Outside SCR production of “The Old Man and The Old Moon” runs on select evenings through August 11. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35-$60, with special pricing for those age 25 and under. Single tickets are on sale now, either online at www.scr.org or by phone at (714) 708-5555.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Old Mission Road in San Juan Capistrano.