Ahoy there, theater mateys

“Treasure Island,” an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s beloved tale, is coming to the Whidbey Children’s Theater and opens today, during the Choochokam Arts Festival.

Presented by a lively, multi-aged cast of youth actors, the production is directed by Martha Murphy, with choreography and musical direction by Melinda Mack.

The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with afternoon matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The play continues the next weekend, with 7:30 p.m. performances July 15 and 16 and a final matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17.

Tickets for Choochokam weekend matinees are $7, while all other performances are $12 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

All performances will be held at the Martha Murphy Mainstage Theater, located at 222 Anthes in Langley. Call 221-2282 for tickets and information.