Auburn Ave Kids kicks off a new season by traveling ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’

Ring in a new school year with a fun, new treatment to a literary classic. Auburn's Ave Kids brings in Tears of Joy Theatre's production of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Auburn Avenue Theater.

September 9, 2013 3:35 pm
Auburn Ave Kids brings to life Jules Verne's classic tale with a 2 o'clock matinee Sept. 21.
Auburn Ave Kids brings to life Jules Verne's classic tale with a 2 o'clock matinee Sept. 21.

Ring in a new school year with a fun, new treatment to a literary classic.

Auburn’s Ave Kids brings in Tears of Joy Theatre’s production of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Auburn Avenue Theater.

Two enthusiastic Jules Verne fans tell the story of the French adventure novelist’s work. Professor Pierre Aronnax is dispatched by the government to investigate a strange creature that’s been troubling the sea. Upon colliding with a strange vessel, he meets the eccentric Captain Nemo and his infamous invention, the Nautilus. From there, their various adventures will take them “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”.

For a full listing of upcoming shows and to order tickets, visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

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Showtime

• What: Auburn Ave Kids presents “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”

• When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21

• Where: Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

• Tickets: $8. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.