Treasure Island

⟵ This production is part of our Past Seasons archive

ADAPTED BY ELLEN GEER

FROM THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Synopsis:
Robert Lewis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure story sails off the page and onto the wooded outdoor stage of Theatricum Botanicum. A young man’s romantic dream of pirates on the high seas becomes a harrowing reality, where he is tested at every turn. He must face these challenges with courage, trusting a moral compass strong enough to triumph and discover the true treasure found in a life lived with integrity and purpose.

A Theatricum Past Production

Ran June 20 – October 3, 2026 at our outdoor amphitheater

What Critics Are Saying About "Treasure Island"

MOUNTING INTENSITY DELICIOUSLY DELIGHTFUL THOUGHTFUL STORYTELLING FAMILY-FRIENDLY ADVENTURE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

“The second act unfolds with mounting intensity… That acceleration culminates in an exhilarating battle sequence that ranks among the most thrilling action set pieces perhaps ever witnessed at Theatricum."

“Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum’s adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate novel Treasure Island is absolutely good fun. Audiences today are used to watching action stories on screens, but beholding the WGTB troupers leap off of the page onto the stage to enact duels, chases, pistol, musket and cannon fire live and in the flesh, en masse, is deliciously delightful to see in person.”

“Here, the actors do a fantastic job. There isn't a weak performance in the cast... We Angelenos need excuses to get out into nature, and Theatricum's magical canyon setting is a bucket-list experience… you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.”

“What distinguishes this adaptation is its balance between family-friendly adventure and thoughtful storytelling. Younger audience members will enjoy the larger-than-life pirates, battles, and excitement, while adults may find themselves drawn to the play’s reflections on greed, leadership, and the challenging transition from innocence to experience.”

"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

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TREASURE ISLAND

ADAPTED BY ELLEN GEER FROM THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON