BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Long Beach Playhouse - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Long Beach Playhouse X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lbplayhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Long Beach Playhouse REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T210000 DTSTAMP:20260709T111949 CREATED:20250731T230331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T195636Z UID:10097-1783713600-1785704400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:GODSPELL DESCRIPTION:GODSPELL\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nJune 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026\nBook by John Michael Tebelak\, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\nDirected and Choreographed by Sonya Randall\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\nFrom famed Wicked! composer and lyricist\, Stephen Schwartz\, comes his first major musical offering\, GODSPELL. Taking the world by storm when it first premiered\, the show boasts a score of chart-topping songs including \, “Day by Day\,” “All for the Best\,” and “By My Side\,” as it tells the story of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. A small group of storytellers help tell different parables with a hefty dose of humor and pathos using an eclectic blend of songs\, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville. This show is a sensation that continues to touch audiences with its messages of kindness\, tolerance\, and love. \n  \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, July 10\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 12\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 19\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 25\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, Aug. 2\, 2026\, 2pm – Closing\n\nAGE LIMIT \nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nHaze and Smoke Effects\nFlashing and Pulsing\nSimulated Acts of Violence\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 45 mins.\n  \nA Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! \n \nPREVEIW CLIP 1:\n \nPREVEIW CLIP 2:\n \nPERFORMANCE PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 1: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, CIRCLE: Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 2: BACK ROW: Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, MIDDLE ROW: Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\, Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, FRONT ROW: Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\, Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 3: David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 4: FRONT: Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, BACK: Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 5: Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 6: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, OUTER CIRCLE: The Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 7: CENTER: Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, OUTER GROUP: Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\, David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\, Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 8: CENTER: Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, BEHIND: Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\, Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\, Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\, Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 9: CENTER: David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, OUTER GROUP: The Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 10: Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\, Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\, Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 11: Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, David Poncé (DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\, Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\, Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 12: CENTER: Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, OUTER GROUP: The Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 13: The Cast of GODSPELL\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n GODSPELL (MAINSTAGE\, June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\, David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST/DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\, Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)\, Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\, Quinn Vann (JUDAS)\, Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\, Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\, FRONT ROW: Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\, Kenny Giles (JESUS)\, Madison Cheramie (MADDY -“Bless the Lord”)\, Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\, Julia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nKenny Giles (JESUS)\nQuinn Vann (JUDAS)\nDavid Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST/DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)\nDemetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)\nChandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)\nBrittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)\nMadison Cheramie (MADISON -“Bless the Lord”)\nMorgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)\nJulia Vira Weinstock (VIVI -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)\nCarole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)\nCeleste Moran (ENSEMBLE)\nEric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/godspell/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Godspell-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260709T111949 CREATED:20260302T235427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T202846Z UID:10418-1784404800-1786824000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 DESCRIPTION:A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nJuly 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026\nBy Lucas Hnath\nDirected by Phyllis Gitlin\nFifteen years ago\, Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life\, leaving behind her husband and children for a life unknown.  Now she is knocking at that same door\, having returned with an urgent request for her former husband. Before Nora can get what she needs\, she must reckon with the people she left\, all of whom have some choice words for the former Mrs. Helmer. A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 is a funny\, probing\, and bold new comedy/drama that is at once a continuation of Ibsen’s play and a heartfelt meditation on how far we’ve come in the century and a quarter since. \n \nA Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the 2026 Studio Season! \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, July 17\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, July 18\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, July 24\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 25\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 26\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 31\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 1\, 8pm\nSunday\, August 2\, 2pm\nFriday\, August 7\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 8\, 8pm\nSunday\, August 9\, 2pm\nFriday\, August 14\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 15\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nPREVIEW PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 Preview Photo (STUDIO\, July 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026)\nPHOTO 1: Kelley Barton (ANNE MARIE)\, Pagan Urich (NORA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 Preview Photo (STUDIO\, July 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026)\nPHOTO 2: Shawn Plunkett (TORVALD)\, Pagan Urich (NORA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 Preview Photo (STUDIO\, July 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026)\nPHOTO 4:BACK ROW: Pagan Urich (NORA)\, Shawn Plunkett (TORVALD)\, FRONT ROW: Kelley Barton (ANNE MARIE)\, Caitlin Durkin (EMMY)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 Preview Photo (STUDIO\, July 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026)\nPHOTO 3: Caitlin Durkin (EMMY)\, Pagan Urich (NORA)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nPagan Urich (NORA)\nShawn Plunkett (TORVALD)\nKelley Barton (ANNE MARIE)\nCaitlin Durkin (EMMY) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-dolls-house-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Dolls-House-Part-2-Event-Banner-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260709T111949 CREATED:20260629T201344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T201345Z UID:10589-1785178800-1785351600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstave Theater \nAdapted by John Faust\, based on the film by George A. Romero and John Russo. \nDirected by David Scaglione \n  \nAUDITION DATES:  July 27 – 29\, 2026\n\nMonday\, July 27\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  July 28\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  July 29\, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Sept. 19 – Oct. 17\, 2026\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD \nAUTHOR: John Faust \nDIRECTOR: David Scaglione \nRUN:  Sept. 19 – Oct. 17\, 2026 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates: Monday\, July 27 & Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they sign-in.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, Aug. 1\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starting Aug. 3\, Mon. – Thurs.\, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays\, Noon – 4pm\, unless otherwise listed. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts\, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nAdapted from the well-known horror motion picture by George A. Romero and John Russo\, set in the fictional town of Evans City\, Pennsylvania\, in 1968. There are local news reports of the dead rising from grave\, and the police department is quickly overrun- with reports of ghouls and the town’s people are powerless to stop flesh-eating zombies. Our leading couple\, BEN and BARBARA must hide out from undead in a farmhouse with a couple\, HARRY and HELEN COOPER and their daughter\, KAREN\, for the time being\, but can they or anyone be trusted? \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nNOTE: All roles are open to any ethnicity unless specifically listed (BEN & BARBARA.)  Long Beach Playhouse encourages actors of all backgrounds\, gender identities\, and abilities to audition. \nNIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is a horror themed stage production that will feature undead creatures and simulated blood\, brains\, and guts.  You should make sure you are comfortable with the subject matter and style of the show before auditioning. \nBEN (M\, 18-40\, African American): Dynamic and strong; leader type. \nBARBARA (F\, 18-30\, Caucasian): Frightened yet resilient; at first dazed by what is happening. \nJOHNNY: (M\, 18-30): Barbara’s brother and a bit of a jerk.  Later gets turned into a ghoul. \nHARRY COOPER (M\, 30-65): Gruff and old-fashioned\, husband to Helen.  Out for himself and his family. \nHELEN COOPER (F\, 30-65): Reactionary and frightened\, wife to Harry. Is more reasonable and cooperative than her husband. \nKAREN COOPER (F\, 12-21 to play young girl): Daughter of Helen and Harry; seems innocent\, but has a dangerous secret. \nTOM (M\, 16-21 to play teenager) Teenager\, boyfriend to Judy. Wants to help\, but ends up an innocent victim. \nJUDY (F\, 16-21 to play teenager) Teenager\, girlfriend to Tom.  Is deeply devoted\, but ends up an innocent victim. \nNEWS ANCHOR (M or F\, 20-65): Strong and assertive; trying to come to grips with what is happening. \nFIELD NEWS ANCHOR- (M or F\, 20-65): Struggling to be famous; trying to come to grips with what is happening. \nDR. GRIMES (F\, 20-65): Scientist determined to learn what is going on; this side of bizarre or eccentric. \nCHIEF McCLELLAND (M or F\, 20-65):\, County Sheriff – typical movie police officer. \nVINCE (M\, 18-28): Chief McClelland’s Deputy; good with a rifle. \nRUSS/GHOUL 1 (M\, 18-65): Chief McClelland’s Deputy\, then ghoulish and full of death. \nSALLY/GHOUL 2 (F\, 21-65): Server when living and a ghoul when dead. \nCEMETERY GHOUL (M\, 18-65): Quiet\, unassuming yet dead; non-speaking\, just moaning. \nDINER CUSTOMER 2/GHOUL 3 (M or F\, 18-65): Small speaking role and later a ghoul. \nDINER CUSTOMER 1/GHOUL 4 (M or F\, 18-65): Small speaking role and later a ghoul. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n  \n\n\nNight of the Living Dead Beg. Reh. Schedule Actor VersionDownload URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-night-of-the-living-dead/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Night-of-the-Living-Dead-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR