By Min Kahng
Directed by Jacole Kitchen
A New Musical Play for Young Audiences
Touring San Diego Schools March and April 2023
Public performances at La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW FESTIVAL at The Rady Shell on April 29 and 30
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ABOUT THE SHOW
In this new musical play, fifth grader Jin is headed to the beach for the very first time on a class field trip. Jin is more comfortable spending his time indoors, playing his favorite game, CUBECRAFTIA. Even though Jin grew up in San Diego, going to the beach is something new to him. He’s a bit anxious about it, but with the support of friends, teachers, and his imagination, Jin learns that everyone has different feelings when it comes to approaching the unknown and that it is important to express those feelings, and try new things even when they feel scary.
ABOUT THE POP TOUR
One of La Jolla Playhouse’s signature Learning and Engagement programs, the Performance Outreach Program (POP) Tour is an annual world-premiere, Playhouse-commissioned production that brings the magic of theatre to San Diego classrooms. Launched in 1987, the POP Tour can be accessed by schools, libraries and community centers. Prior to each performance, a Playhouse teaching artist visits each school, either in person or virtually, to engage students in an interactive workshop that explores issues and themes at the core of the play. The Playhouse also provides schools with an interactive standards-based engagement guide that enables educators to integrate the play into their curriculum, including exciting interviews with the cast and the creative team. Ideal for students in grades 3 – 6.
La Jolla Playhouse Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Institutional Support
of our Learning & Engagement Donors
Corporate support provided by:
Government support provided by:
Foundation support provided by:
The Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation
The Pratt Memorial Fund
San Diego Scottish Rite Community Foundation
Individual support provided by:
Tony and Margaret Acampora
Dede and Mike Alpert
Christa Burke
Maureen and Lawrence Cavaiola
Wendy Gillespie*
Jim Gilmore
Lynn Gorguze and The Honorable Scott Peters*
Gerald and Ingrid Hoffmeister Fund, The San Diego Foundation
Linda Lenhard and Mark Kritchevsky
Dr. Ken Melville and Dr. Sabina Wallach
Ilene Mittman, in memory of Dr. Charles Mittman
Perlmeter Family Foundation*
Maryanne and Irwin Pfister*
Julie and Lowell Potiker Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation*
Karen Quiñones, The Quiñones Family Trust
Judy and Alan Robbins
Robin and Larry Rusinko*
Swanna and Alan Saltiel, Dan Cameron Family Foundation*
Karen and Jeff Silberman*
Elizabeth and Joseph Taft Revocable Trust
Cynthia Walk
Peggy Ann Wallace*
Bobbi Warren
*Community Learning Circle
**Listing as of June 30, 2023
Land Acknowledgment
La Jolla Playhouse acknowledges the land on which our theaters sit as the un-ceded territory of the Kumeyaay Nation. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. Their contributions to our region are tremendous and we thank them for their stewardship