Described as "Monty Python meets Schoolhouse Rock," The Story Pirates (www.storypirates.org) is a nationally respected education and media organization founded in 2003 to celebrate the words and ideas of young people.
Their world-class teachers and first-rate actors and comedians teach creative writing to kids and then adapt the stories the kids write into skits and musical numbers. All the stories are written by kids!!! On March 31, they will be performing their "Greatest Hits" Show at White Plains Performing Arts Center at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets: $17 for Adults and $13 for Kids (16 & Under). To purchase tickets, call the Box Office at (914) 328-1600 or online at www.wppac.com. You may also visit the WPPAC box office Monday-Friday between 11 am and 5 pm. Group sales also available. The Story Pirates will also be performing a FREE preview of their show in Barnes & Noble at Center City at 4:30 pm.
They've been featured on the "Making a Difference" segment of NBC's Nightly News and in the NY Post. Over the years, the Story Pirates have teamed up with many celebrities, including Jon Stewart and Conan O'Brien, to raise money to take their program to more schools. Visit www.wppac.com and watch the video where Jon Stewart talks about his experience with the Story Pirates.
