Walk the gangplank with the Story Pirates

Ahoy matey! The Story Pirates lands at Symphony Space for two shows on Oct. 3.

The group is renowned for creating hilarious sketch comedy inspired by children’s narratives, and is launching the Just Kidding season at Symphony Space.

The Story Pirates group includes top talent from comedy hubs including Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, the Groundlings (and more), who faithfully bring to life the unfiltered world of kids’ imaginations. When the curtain rises, cats can fly, hot dogs save the world, and fried foods battle dairy foods. The characters you’re likely to meet are Captain Waffles, Moneyhead Alan, Snufflepants, and anybody or anything a child can cook up.

“Story Pirates,” Oct. 3, 11 am and 2 pm. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for non-members,

Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street on the Upper West Side, (212) 864–5400, www.symphonyspace.org]

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