Press Release: Get swept away to a tropical
adventure! The Novi Theatres Presents Kokonut Kapers opening
May 8
CONTACT: Debbie Lannen, 248-735-5615
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, Michigan, April 9, 2008 – C'mon, matey and join us for
Kokonut Kapers! Audiences are sure to love this buoyant musical
comedy that features fast-paced action, a treasure chest of jokes,
high school antics, pirates and a plot that moves as swiftly as a
hurricane.
In Kokonut Kapers, Cordelia Hawkins and her kids must do
something to earn money on storm-devastated Kokonut Island. They
decide to open Kokonut High, a private institution of higher
learning that promises a degree for every student...for a hefty fee.
Along with the handful of future snorklin' scholars that show up, a
crime syndicate also lands on the island and wants to take over.
Adding another layer of laughter, the ghost of Captain Kidd appears,
but only Swampy, a strange island inhabitant with a drop of true
pirate's blood can see him. Songs include Kokonut Island, Little
Wahini Baby, and Olive from Orlando.
Megan Boczar as Cordelia Hawkins (Northville)
Julia Colasanti as Swampy (Northville)
Stephanie Luther as Maw Cawawkee (Novi)
Javanna Anderson as Vicki Snow (Novi)
Anna Kilar as Lynne Smith (Novi)
Photo Courtesy of
Crescent Rose Photography - Novi
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Fifty-two young actors have been soaking up the sun and sand as
they prepare to open Kokonut Kapers. Director Harry Wetzel (Detroit
Repertory Theatre) has been busy perfecting this action-packed
comedy for all ages. “Auditions were impressive. This is a huge cast
that I found to be inspirational,” said Director Wetzel about his
first directing opportunity with the Novi Theatres.
Performance Schedule
(all performances held in the Novi Civic Center)
| Thursday |
May 8 |
7:30pm |
| Friday |
May 9 |
7:30pm |
| Saturday |
May 10 |
2:00pm |
| Sunday |
May 11 |
2:00pm |
| Friday |
May 16 |
7:30pm |
| Saturday |
May 17 |
2:00pm & 7:30pm |
| Sunday |
May 18 |
2:00pm |
Tickets for Kokonut Kapers go on sale April 18th
online and at the Novi Parks office in the Novi Civic Center,
located at 45175 W. 10 Mile Rd. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12
for students and seniors, all seats are reserved. For more
information, please call 248-347-0400.
The Novi Theatres has enriched the Novi community for more than
16 years. Pursuant to the Novi Parks vision of enriching
lives…strengthening community and through the leadership of
performing arts coordinator Debbie Lannen, The Novi Theatres is
committed to expanding performing arts opportunities for Novi and
the surrounding communities.
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