Palm Theatre event pairs Disney film with live discussion
Animated film ‘The Princess and the Frog’ screens Sept. 25
– Screenwriter Rob Edwards will host a reception and screening of the 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog” at the Palm Theatre in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.
The event is presented in partnership with the Cuesta College Central Coast Writers’ Conference and serves as a prelude to the two-day conference on Sept. 26-27. Edwards, who co-wrote the screenplay with directors John Musker and Ron Clements, is the closing keynote speaker for the 2025 conference. He will also teach a master class on screenwriting and lead two breakout sessions.
“The Princess and the Frog,” nominated for three Academy Awards, is an animated musical romantic comedy produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Inspired by the novel “The Frog Princess” and the German folk tale “The Frog Prince,” the film is set in 1920s New Orleans. It tells the story of a waitress named Tiana who dreams of opening a restaurant but becomes a frog after kissing Prince Naveen, who has been cursed by a witch doctor.
In addition to “The Princess and the Frog,” Edwards wrote the Academy Award-nominated “Treasure Planet” and consulted on “Tangled,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” and “Frozen.” His 2025 film releases include “Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World,” “Sneaks,” and “The King of Kings.” He is currently writing projects for Universal, Showtime, and Sony.
Rob Edwards. Courtesy photo.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for a reception with Edwards. The film will begin at 6 p.m., followed by an interview and question-and-answer session.
Tickets cost $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors 60 and older and children 12 and younger. Tickets can be pre-ordered at thepalmtheatre.com/tickets.
The Palm Theatre is located at 817 Palm St. in San Luis Obispo.
The Central Coast Writers’ Conference will take place Sept. 26-27 on the Cuesta College San Luis Obispo campus. For questions about the screening or conference, email centralcoastwritersconference@gmail.com. More information and registration are available at www.centralcoastwritersconference.com.
