How I Became a Pirate

Squawk! 

The Navigators and the Treasure Seekers went to a treasure of a play, How I Became a Pirate. 

It was based on the book of the same name:

Having started the year reading lots about pirates, 

this play was full of pirate-y treasure for us. 

Pirate treasure chests

Pirate language

Pirate manners (none!)

Pirate bedtime stories (none!)

Pirate sea shanties

And lots of pirate humor (cue the word poop deck!)

We practiced theater etiquette.

We recognized Jeremy Jacob's sand castle!

The stage became a ship.

Afterwards we were able to ask the stage hands our own questions. 

The Tacoma Musical Playhouse also had fancy bathrooms...

...with a fancy chaise lounge!

Thank you for showing the play. I like it when they said "Swill, Swill."

(one of the characters who was never a "first time listener.")

Thank you for letting us go to How I Became a Pirate.

I liked the poop deck and it was funny.

(Notice the detailed costumes!)

Thank you for letting us see the show.

The funny part was when we saw the poop deck.

(Notice the drawing of the stage!)

Thank you for letting us see your show. 

I like the silly parts.

We are studying pirates. 

"Braid Beard! That is you!"

The Navigators LOVE experiencing musical theater.

However, when asked if they want 

to become a pirate someday, 

the answer was a resounding 

NO!

Moms and dads, you are doing 

a mighty fine job raising these mateys. 

You might try asking them to swab the deck

but be careful how you say it. 

AAAARRRRRGGGG!