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Announcing OCEAN's 2025 Theater Production
"The Hobbit"
Adapted by Patricia Gray
Directed by Marc Weinblatt
Performed by OCEAN K-12 Students
The K-12 OCEAN School is excited to announce that it will be doing a full production of “The Hobbit,” based on the beloved book by J.R.R. Tolkien, in March 2025. Tolkien is considered the “father” of modern fantasy literature and has influenced generations of writers since “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was written.
This ambitious production will feature giant puppets and shadow puppetry under the guidance of Puppet Masters, Thaddeus Jurczynski and Celia Fulton-Walden and original music by Aimee Ringle. Fans of the book and movie can expect some familiar characters including Bilbo the Hobbit and Gandalf, plus dwarves, elves, goblins, a dragon, and of course, Gollum! Preparations are already underway and will involve many K-12 grade students, parents, as well as local community professionals. Students can be involved in a variety of aspects of this production - from acting to puppetry, costumes, sets, poster design, and more.
“The Hobbit” will be directed by Marc Weinblatt, a professional theatre director, educator, activist, and long-time OCEAN parent. Marc recently directed this spring’s OCEAN production of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Previously he directed (with Rowen DeLuna) 5 OCEAN student productions from 2011-2015. Marc has also directed multiple adult plays locally for Key City Public Theatre, including acclaimed Shakespeare-in-the-Park productions of “The Tempest” and “Hamlet.”
This exciting school/community project provides the opportunity to make theatre not only fun and entertaining, but also a powerful multi-generational educational experience. Come join us as we bring the fantastical world of Middle Earth to life!