Long Beach Playhouse

SHAKESPEARE MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE
2020-09-01 08:00 - 2020-10-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Starting in June, as way to engage our community of actors and performers to participate in theater and perform again during the quarantine, we started the SHAKESPEARE MONOLOGUE CHALLENGE. We asked participants to submit their performances of Puck’s closing monologue from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 5, Scene 1.
We had many great submissions, and we put our favorites together into a beautiful Puck Megamix. Here is the Megamix, and the full length submissions of our favorites. Please enjoy! And a special thank you to video edit Austin James for putting the Puck Megamix together.

If you like what you see, and want to help us thrive in this time when we can’t produce live theater, please consider donating to the Long Beach Playhouse. Every dollar helps!
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PUCK MEGAMIX:

Madeline Jones Submission:

Amara Phelps Submission:

Caren E. Salas Submission:

Dungeonmadster Submission:

Emily Castaneda Submission:

Lauren Velasco Submission:

Sofia Agiurre Submission:

Long Beach Gives 2021
2021-09-23 11:00 - 22:00 | Long Beach Playhouse
Long Beach Gives 2021!

Let’s raise some funds for your favorite community theatre!
To Donate during LB Gives visit our page here
donate.longbeachgives.org/longbeachplayhouse

What’s Long Beach Gives? CLICK HERE For More Information

We will have live and pre-recorded performances throughout the day!

1pm LIVE RADIO SHOW! The Maltese Falcon
Cast Includes: Lewis Leighton, Steve Shane, Mitchell Nunn, Skip Blas, Bob Fetes, Roxanne Martinez, Gigi Fusco Meese, Linda Hoag, Taylar Ann

3pm LIVE RADIO SHOW! All About Eve
Cast Includes: Mitchell Nunn, Skip Blas, Steve Shane, Bob Fetes, Harriet Whitmyer, Linda Hoag, Roxie Martinez, Taylar Ann

Check in Live with Executive Director Madison Mooney at 8pm!

ANGELS IN AMERICA - PART ONE: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
2021-10-02 20:00 - 2021-10-30 23:00
At the height of the AIDS epidemic in mid 1980s New York, a group of charismatic, but lost characters tackle politics, sex, religion, and a way forward in Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize winning two-part epic that has been called one of the most important plays of the last 30 years. After experiencing Part One: Millennium Approaches this season, you’ll be counting the days before returning to next season’s opener, Part Two: Perestroika. This moving, funny, gut-wrenching masterpiece will fill you with emotional highs and lows, draw you in and trap you in its web of global and timeless issues.
CAST LIST:

Noah Wagner (ROY M. COHN)
Brian Patrick Williams (JOSEPH PORTER PITT)
Allison Lynn Adams (HAPER AMATY PITT)
Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON)
Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER)
Lisa J. Salas (HANNAH PORTER PITT)
Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES)
Alison Boole (THE ANGEL/EMILY)

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 1: Noah Wagner (ROY M. COHN), Brian Patrick Williams (JOSEPH PORTER PITT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 2: Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES), Allison Lynn Adams (HAPER AMATY PITT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 3: Brian Patrick Williams (JOSEPH PORTER PITT), Allison Lynn Adams (HAPER AMATY PITT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 4: Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON), Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 5: Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON), Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 6: Lisa J. Salas (HANNAH PORTER PITT), Noah Wagner (ROY M. COHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 7: Christian Jordan Skinner (MAN IN PARK), Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 8: Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER), Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 9: Alison Boole (ELLA), Lisa J. Salas (HANNAH PORTER PITT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 10: Alison Boole (EMILY/THE ANGEL), Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON), Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER), Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 11: Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON), Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 12: Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 13: Lisa J. Salas (ETHEL ROSENBERG), Noah Wagner (ROY M. COHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE – MILLENNIUM APPROACHES
(STUDIO, Oct. 2nd – Oct. 30th 2021)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Richard J. Martinez (BELIZE/MR. LIES), Alison Boole (EMILY/THE ANGEL), Lisa J. Salas (HANNAH PORTER PITT), Brian Patrick Williams (JOSEPH PORTER PITT), Michael Mullen (LOUIS IRONSON) Christian Jordan Skinner (PRIOR WALTER), FRONT ROW: Noah Wagner (ROY M. COHN), Allison Lynn Adams (HAPER AMATY PITT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

PREVIEW:

MIRACLE ON ANAHEIM STREET A Comedy Variety Fundraiser
2021-12-04 19:00 - 22:00
MIRACLE ON ANAHEIM STREET
Benefitting the WomenShelter of Long Beach
Dates: Dec. 4, @ 7pm, 2021
Tickets $20
This comedy variety fundraiser features live comedy from award-winning improv troupe Held2gether, and the opportunity to win raffle prizes, spotlighting this important organization, the WomenShelter of Long Beach.

The show is nearly sold out!

For those that are unable to join us in person a recording of the show will be available by Monday Dec 6th! The recording will be only $5, which will add on to the funds being raised for WSLB!!

Click Here for Tickets! Select Miracle on Anaheim Streaming!

A HOLIDAY EROTICA from the CRay Project
2021-12-10 20:00 - 2021-12-11 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: A HOLIDAY EROTICA
Company: The CRay Project
Dates: Dec. 10 & 11 @ 8pm, 2021.
Tickets: $20
Description:
Want to take a ride? Join author Amber Stone as her new holiday erotica comes to life. From Santa’s baby, sex parties, and letting her wildest fantasies come to life, this joyride is one that will surely put you to sleep . . . a beautiful nightmare intended to stimulate your deepest desires and evoke some pleasurable fantasies.
This burlesque style show is intended for Mature Audiences.
Company Statement:
CRayProject, founded in 2015 is a black empowerment movement that allows artists to have a platform to be themselves. We tackle controversial topics and subject matter that need awareness. CRayProject has many umbrellas; we have expertise in dance, music, film, and more. We believe in giving our community both RAW and educational art. But most importantly working together to build our community as black and brown people through different art forms.
The CRay Project is a Featured Resident Artist of the Long Beach Playhouse.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

TRUTH BE TOLD
2022-01-14 20:00 - 2022-01-15 23:00
Studio Collaborative: TRUTH BE TOLD
Producer: Doyle Smiens
Dates: Jan. 14 & 15 @ 8pm, 2022
Tickets: $20
Description:
“Truth Be Told”
With Doyle Smiens,
Directed by Ann Wellman

Truth Be Told is my coming out story but also a story about how I found my way back to myself. I struggled with disappointment, betrayal, rejection and despair on my journey to self-discovery. A powerful story well told can inspire hope in listeners. My story is such a story.
This show will make you laugh, cry as well as make you think. “Truth Be Told” is poignant and emotionally moving and well worth the price of admission.

The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

IMPROV FOR WARRIORS 2
2022-01-21 20:00 - 2022-01-22 23:00
Studio Collaborative: IMPROV FOR WARRIORS 2
Company: Bravo Company
Dates: Jan. 21 & 22, @ 8pm, 2022
Tickets: $20
Description:
Bravo Company is once again partnering with the Wounded Warrior Project to support those who have sacrificed for our country. Join us for an evening of Improv comedy and fun for all ages. 100% of Bravo Company’s share of ticket sales will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Company Statement:
Bravo Company was founded in 2014 to provide a brand of live theatre inspired by classic vaudeville comedy with highly interactive, and family friendly entertainment.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

WELCOME TO THE VANTAGE POINT
2022-01-28 20:00 - 2022-01-29 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: WELCOME TO THE VANTAGE POINT

Company: Company of Angels

Dates: Jan. 28 & 29 @ 8pm, 2022

Tickets: $15

Description:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year as Company of Angels presents, “Welcome to the Vantage Point,” an improvised family-friendly comedy show. Take a theatrical journey through a diverse landscape of American theater as we use your audience suggestions to improvise scenes in three iconic theatrical styles.

Company Statement:

Honoring our history as the oldest non-profit professional equity waiver theater in Los Angeles, Company of Angels produces theater that reflects and responds to the richness, diversity, and complexity that is our city. Our Company of diverse theater artists fosters mutual learning partnerships with the residents of Los Angeles through artistic development opportunities, community building enterprises, and life experiences. Company of Angels develops emerging artists, creates new work, and re-envisions theater to entertain new audiences and serve the City of Angels.

The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

LOVE, LINDA - CANCELED
2022-02-04 20:00 - 2022-02-06 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: LOVE, LINDA (The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter)
Company: P3 Theatre Company,
Dates: Feb. 4, & 5 @ 8pm, Feb. 6 @ 2pm, 2022
Tickets: $25, $20 for groups of 10 or more.
Group tickets not available online – call 562-494-1014, option 1 or visit box office in person to order.
Description:
In this tour-de-force one-woman show, Linda Lee Thomas (Mrs. Cole Porter), candidly recounts, through song and story, her life’s journey with Cole Porter. Though Porter was gay, their companionship and love lasted through 35 years of marriage and a spectacular, glamour-filled life. With innovative arrangements, the timeless music and lyrics of Cole Porter weave through the compelling narrative of Love, Linda, examining the darker sides of their life, while also celebrating the deep love that blossomed through their unconventional relationship.
Company Statement:
P3’s mission is to ignite a spark in our diverse community through creative programming that passionately explores humanistic truth.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

LEGACY OF A GARAGE BAND
2022-02-11 20:00 - 2022-02-13 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: LEGACY OF A GARAGE BAND
Company: Community Professionals
Dates: Feb. 11 & 12 @ 8pm, Feb. 13 @ 2pm, 2022
Tickets: $20
Description:
The Legacy of a Garage Band. The moment a band ceases beholden to each other, the moment they break their music bond with one another, the world engulfs them, and the music is lost forever. You only get one chance at greatness.
Company Statement:
Community Professionals and El Toro Collaborative is a community of progressive artists and writers committed to bringing innovative and progressive creative works to the community.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

CRay Project PINS Frknik
2022-02-18 20:00 - 2022-02-20 16:30
A spring-break picnic conceived by Spelman College in 1982, gaining public recognition in 1990 with 300,00 attendees. Honoring black excellence, culture, and sexual liberation, will be relived in
Long Beach, California!

PINS is an interactive “urban” burlesque experience that celebrates the beauty of being unapologetically BLACK; crushing all societal stigmas regarding black sexual liberation. This joyride is provocative, risque, and sure to fulfill your intimate fantasies. An interactive production, combining dance, music, comedy, and “Striptease”, this show will leave the audience GAWKING for more!

THE GREAT WILDCAT JACKSON
2022-02-25 20:00 - 2022-02-27 20:00
The Studio Collaborative: THE GREAT WILDCAT JACKSON

Company: Little Bigstage Productions
Dates: Feb. 25 & 26 @ 8pm, Feb. 27 @ 2pm, 2022.
Tickets: $15
Description:
Wildcat Jackson is the self-proclaimed monarch of the west. With his silly yet edgy brand of comedy magic, he entertains as an old-west showman in a modern world. This bargain-basement Buffalo Bill Cody works a crowd with his larger-than-life charisma and offbeat carnival-style show.
Company Statement:
Little Big Stage Productions is driven by its mission to entertain first and foremost. But all the while striving to achieve its core principles of activism thru art or efficacy thru laughter or inspiration thru education. Little Bigstage will always strive to Be a dynamic force in the realm of entertainment through those principles and through the of minimalism and simplicity.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

PLAYS IN A DAY
2022-03-05 20:00 - 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: PLAYS IN A DAY
Company: LBP, Alex Shewchuk & Jesse Bosworth producing
Dates: March 5 @ 8pm
Tickets: $10
Description:
Join us for an exhilarating evening of theatre. Witness the work of exhausted writers, frantic actors, and impulsive directors as they strive to create the debut performance of a show that will never be seen again! All the shows presented will be written, rehearsed, and performed in just one day!

CRay Project Community Dance Classes
2022-03-14 18:30 - 2022-03-20 15:30 | Long Beach Playhouse
Join CRay Project teaching dance classes for all!
$15 per class

Class Schedule:

Monday, March 14th
6:30p-7:30p -Adult Beginner Ballet
Ballet Technique class teaching the foundation for training and focusing on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body and use of arms

7:45p-9p-Corrective Stretch (Mats are highly encouraged)
Examines fundamental concepts of movement and movement impairments with the use of pilates and yoga techniques

Tuesday, March 15th
6p-7:30p- Twerk Fitness
From booty shaking, body rolls, hip, booty and cheek isolation as well as hair whips and more, this class will break down the basics of twerk through fitness and fun.

7:30p-9p- Tip N Sip Heels Class (18 to TIP, 21 to SIP)
Basic heels class teaching the fundamentals of confidence, sex appeal, and rhythm while sipping your favorite drink!

Wednesday, March 16th
6:30p-7:30p- Adult Beginner Ballet

Ballet Technique class teaching the foundation for training and focusing on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body and use of arms

7:45p-9p- Corrective Stretch (Mats are highly encouraged)
Examines fundamental concepts of movement and movement impairments with the use of pilates and yoga techniques

Thursday, March 17th
6:30p-7:30p- Afro Jazz (Beginner Level)
A fusion of African, Afro-Brazilian, Caribbean and jazz dance styles.

7:45p-9p- Dance Fitness
Not your average “Step Aerobics” Class. High cardio class powered by hip hop moves, fitness exercises, and strengthening.

Friday, March 18th
6p-7:30p-Hip Hop
This class introduces foundational Hip-Hop steps, musicality, and isolations of the body. Participants will be challenged to pick up phrase work and choreography.

7:45p-9p- Dance Fitness

Not your average “Step Aerobics” Class. High cardio class powered by hip hop moves, fitness exercises, and strengthening.

Saturday, March 19th
10a-11a-Ballet Kids (up to age 12)
Class is geared towards enhancing child’s coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology

11a-12:30p-Adult Beginner Ballet
Ballet Technique class teaching the foundation for training and focusing on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body and use of arms

12:45p-2p-Hip Hop
This class introduces foundational Hip-Hop steps, musicality, and isolations of the body. Participants will be challenged to pick up phrase work and choreography.

2p-4p-Beginner Heels
This dance class will teach posture, poise and power as well as an introduction to choreography in an inclusive, fun, safe and beginner friendly environment. You will tackle the principles of wearing, walking, strutting and posing in heels.

Sunday, March 20th
12p-2p-Corrective Stretch

Examines fundamental concepts of movement and movement impairments with the use of pilates and yoga techniques

LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2022
2022-03-25 19:00 - 2022-03-26 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2022
Company: LBP New Works Committee producing
Dates: March 25 & 26 @ 7pm, 2022
Tickets: Free. Requires RSVP Registration.
Description:
The annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a staged reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back.
We have our Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the LBP 2022 New Works Festival! The New Works Committee read nearly 100 scripts this year, and we are pleased to announce the winners! Join us for the New Works Festival March 25 & 26. Admission is free thanks to a sponsorship from the Port of Long Beach.
LOVELY DAY FOR A BOATING TRIP
Non-Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2022
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Friday, March 25, 2022
By Lindsey Brown
LOVELY DAY FOR A BOATING TRIP is a triptych of plays about three lovely days and three not so lovely boating trips as three groups of people each set out in a rowboat with darkly comic results. In play one, a couple set out for open water with their marriage on the brink. Just how far would you trust your spouse? In play two, a bride tests the limits friendship as she tries to escape her wedding. And in play three, a man, his girlfriend, and his grandmother set out for a seemingly cozy picnic on a remote island. But what’s in all those heavy bags he’s bringing?
CAST:
“ . . . to Kill a Spouse”

Anne Gundry (GLORIA)
Jeff Cheezum (GRAHAM)

“ . . . to Escape Your Wedding”

Desi Molinari (SADIE)
Maria Oliviera (GWEN)

“ . . . to Get Rid of a Body”

Roxanne Martinez (NANA)
Jack Ritter (LEO)
Carole Lousie (SIERRA)

&
REMBRANDT PERFECTED
Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2022
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Saturday, March 26, 2022
By Braddon Mendelson
On a Spring day in 1839, American artist and telegraph inventor Samuel Morse and scenic artist Louis Daguerre — whose daguerreotype ushered in the new world of photography — meet for the first time in Daguerre’s studio in Paris. While demonstrating their inventions to one another, they notice a silhouetted figure in one of Daguerre’s pictures and devise an outlandish plan to identify the individual, the first human ever depicted in a photographic image.
CAST:

Ian Roettger (LOUIS-JACQUES-MANDÉ DAGUERRE)
Ashley Gilmore (MADAME LOUISE GEORGINA DAGUERRE)
Jeremy Krasovic (SAMUEL MORSE)
Rick Werblin (FRANCOIS FAUCHEUX)
Ace Christensen (DR. CHARLES JACKSON)
Mark Eggert (CHARLES BOUTON)
Gideon Amick (BOOTBLACK/POLICEMAN)

Thank you to our amazing sponsor the PORT OF LONG BEACH

AVENUE Q
2022-04-30 20:00 - 2022-05-28 23:00
Produced by JD THEATRICALS in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
This laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere.
CAST LIST:

Zachary Balagot (PRINCETON)
Kelsey Weinstein (KATE MONSTER)
Brandon Gomez (NICKY/MRS. THISTLEWAT)
Sean McCallon (ROD)
Gloria Henderson (CHRISTMAS EVE)
David Ponce (BRIAN)
Eileen Goodwin (GARY COLEMAN)
Eric Schiffer (TREKKIE MONSTER)
Mia Anderson (LUCY THE SLUT)
Cris Cortez (BAD IDEA BEAR/RICKY/NEW GUY)
Mabel Schreffler (BAD IDEA BEAR)

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Eileen Goodwin (GARY COLEMAN), David Ponce (BRIAN)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Zachary Balagot (PRINCETON), Eileen Goodwin (GARY COLEMAN)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 3: David Ponce (BRIAN), Gloria Henderson (CHRISTMAS EVE), Kelsey Weinstein (KATE MONSTER), Zachary Balagot (PRINCETON), Eileen Goodwin (GARY COLEMAN)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Kelsey Weinstein (KATE MONSTER), Zachary Balagot (PRINCETON)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Brandon Gomez (NICKY), Sean McCallon (ROD)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Eric Schiffer (TREKKIE MONSTER)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Mia Anderson (LUCY THE SLUT)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 8: FRONT: Cris Cortez (BAD IDEA BEAR), Mabel Schreffler (BAD IDEA BEAR)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Kelsey Weinstein (KATE MONSTER), Gloria Henderson (CHRISTMAS EVE), Brandon Gomez (NICKY), Sean McCallon (ROD)
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

AVENUE Q (STUDIO, April 30 – May 28, 2022)
PHOTO 10: CAST PHOTO
(Stephanie Noel Garrison Photography)
Produced by JD Theatricals in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
2022-07-23 20:00 - 2022-08-20 23:00
Billy’s dream of getting away from the island of Inishmaan seems to come true when he gets the chance to meet Hollywood director Robert Flaherty as he comes to the neighboring island of Inishmore to film his next project. Will Billy have the chance to escape his tedious daily life and the casual meanness of the other inhabitants of this small Irish island, or will it all go wrong? Find out in this very funny, darkly comic tale from the playwright who brought us The Lieutenant of Inishmore and the recent Oscar-nominated film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. McDonagh’s characters will entertain you as they balance on his famous tightrope of cruelty, kindness, humor, and vulnerability.
CAST:

Mary Price Moore (KATE)
Carmen Tunis (EILEEN)
Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE)
Dylan La Rocque (BILLY)
Ronan Walsh (BARTLEY)
Makena Margolin (HELEN)
Patrick Peterson (BABBYBOBBY)
Floyd Harden (DOCTOR McSHARRY)
Kip Hogan (MAMMY)

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Carmen Tunis (EILEEN), Mary Price Moore (KATE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Carmen Tunis (EILEEN), Mary Price Moore (KATE), Dylan La Rocque (BILLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Carmen Tunis (EILEEN), Ronan Walsh (BARTLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Patrick Peterson (BABBYBOBBY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Patrick Peterson (BABBYBOBBY), Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE), Kip Hogan (MAMMY), Floyd Harden (DOCTOR McSHARRY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE), Kip Hogan (MAMMY), Floyd Harden (DOCTOR McSHARRY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE), Kip Hogan (MAMMY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Makena Margolin (HELEN), Ronan Walsh (BARTLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Dylan La Rocque (BILLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Ronan Walsh (BARTLEY), Carmen Tunis (EILEEN), Mary Price Moore (KATE), Dylan La Rocque (BILLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 13: Dylan La Rocque (BILLY), Makena Margolin (HELEN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (STUDIO, July 23 – Aug. 20, 2022)
PHOTO 14: Patrick Peterson (BABBYBOBBY), Ronan Walsh (BARTLEY), Makena Margolin (HELEN), Carmen Tunis (EILEEN), Dylan La Rocque (BILLY), Mary Price Moore (KATE), Karl Schott (JOHNNYPATEENMIKE), Kip Hogan (MAMMY), Floyd Harden (DOCTOR McSHARRY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PORT OF LONG BEACH FOR SPONSORING OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA!

THE REVOLUTIONISTS
2022-09-03 20:00 - 2022-10-01 23:00
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Madison Mooney and Gregory Cohen
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
This production closed Oct. 1, 2022.

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

CAST:

Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 3: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 4: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 9: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 10: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 11: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 12: Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES), Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 13: Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE REVOLUTIONISTS (STUDIO, Sept. 3 – Oct. 1, 2022)
PHOTO 14: Tara Brown (MARIANNE ANGELLE), Amara Phelps (MARIE-ANTOINETTE), Stacy Park (CHARLOTTE CORDAY), Meredith Miranda (OLYMPE DE GOUGES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PORT OF LONG BEACH FOR SPONSORING THE OPENING NIGHT GALA

URINETOWN The Musical
2022-10-15 20:00 - 2022-11-19 23:00 | Long Beach Playhouse
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Rovin Jay
Assistant Directed and Choreographed by Sonya L. Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of capitalism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a large city a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! This irreverently humorous “comedic romp” reinvigorates the very notion of what a musical could be, with wickedly modern wit and sustained unbridled laughter!

CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED NOV. 19TH, 2022

COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the facility.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

This Show Contains:

Adult Content & Themes
Fog and Smoke Effects
Pulsing and Flashing Lights
A Fee for the Privilege to Pee
Bunny Endangerment
A lot of Stealing from other Shows

This is a Two Act Show, with one, 15 min. Intermission
• Act I is Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
• 15 Minute Intermission
• Act II is Approx. 1 hr.

PREVIEW CLIP:

HUMOROUS COMMERCIAL FOR THE SHOW:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 1: Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Veronique Merrill Warner (OLD WOMAN), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 2: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 3: FRONT: Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), BACK: Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 4: BACK: Tucker Price (UGC WORKER), MIDDLE ROW: Ja’lil B. Nelson (DR. BILLEAUX), Russell Malang (UGC WORKER), Jessica Flynn (MRS. MILLENNIUM), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Veronique Merrill Warner (UGC WORKER), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), FRONT: Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Kyra Olschewske (CALDWELL’S SECRETARY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 5: Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 6: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 7: Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 8: Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 9: FRONT: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), BEHIND: Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 10: FRONT: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), BACK: Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 11: FRONT: Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), BEHIND: Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 12: LEFT: Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), BACK ROW: Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), FRONT ROW: Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG) (Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 13: BACK GROUP: Tucker Price (HOT BLADES HARRY), Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES), FRONT: Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

URINETOWN: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2022)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Ja’lil B. Nelson (TINY TOM / DR. BILLEAUX), Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE / CALDWELL’S SECRETARY), Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH), Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL), Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK), Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP), Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE), Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL), Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN), FRONT ROW: Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG / HOT BLADES HARRY), Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG / OLD WOMAN), Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG), Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL), Via May (LITTLE SALLY), Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES / MRS. MILLENNIUM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Zachary Balagot (BOBBY STRONG)
Fadeke Oparinde (HOPE CLADWELL)
Eric Schiffer (CALDWELL B. CLADWELL)
Derek Rubiano (OFFICER LOCKSTOCK)
Via May (LITTLE SALLY)
Amanda Webb (PENELOPE PENNYWISE)
Rick Reischman (SENATOR FIPP)
Tucker Price (JOSEPH “OLD MAN” STRONG / HOT BLADES HARRY)
Gary Douglas (OFFICER BARREL)
Veronique Merrill Warner (JOSEPHINE “MA” STRONG / OLD WOMAN)
Ja’lil Nelson (TINY TOM / DR. BILLEAUX)
Andrew Taylor (MR. MCQUEEN)
Kyra Olschewske (SOUPY SUE / CALDWELL’S SECRETARY)
Jessica Flynn (LITTLE BECKY TWO SHOES / MRS. MILLENNIUM)
Russell Malang (ROBBY THE STOCKFISH)

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PORT OF LONG BEACH FOR SPONSORING OUR OPENING NIGHT GALA!

BEST OF THE BEST SHOW & BEHIND THE MASK
2023-01-13 20:00 - 2023-01-15 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: BEST OF THE BEST SHOW & BEHIND THE MASK
Company: The Long Beach Community Theater
Dates: Jan. 13, 14 @ 8pm, Jan. 15 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 8pm – Best of the Best Show
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 8pm – Best of the Best Show – SOLD OUT
Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at 2pm – Behind the Mask

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
BOTH SHOWS CONTAIN: Adult Language, Content, and Themes.
Description:
The Best of the Best Show:
It’s the beginning of Season TEN (What?!) for the Long Beach Community Theater and we’re ready to celebrate! Over the past nine years we have had 100’s of participants step behind the mic. to share their true stories and talents! Join us for a smorgasbord-sampler of some of our favorite five-minute pieces from our “big shows”, our two years spent on ZOOM, and our monthly storytelling event, “Speak. Easy.”
Behind the Mask:
What happens when we take our masks off? When does the REAL (insert YOUR name here) get to stand up? AS IS.
Post-pandemic, 12 local artists went on a journey inward to learn more about themselves, their interactions with others, and how they show up in the world. Come witness as they creatively express themselves using storytelling, spoken word, monologues, music, and dance to allow you to see BEHIND THE MASK.
Company Statement:
The Long Beach Community Theater (LBCT) is a unique, storytelling theater where the participants are given a topic and five minutes to share a true story from their lives using any form of performing or visual arts they like: dancing, singing, acting, spoken word, film, or simply storytelling served straight-up – ANYTHING GOES! The LBCT provides a platform and a safe space for our friends and neighbors to express themselves and connect one story at a time. We strive to enhance our understanding of ourselves and others by producing original material revolving around social and cultural issues as well as values pertinent to the lives of our community. We believe everyone has a story and everyone’s story matters!
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

AGNES OF GOD
2023-01-20 20:00 - 2023-01-22 14:00
The Studio Collaborative: AGNES OF GOD
Company: Unnamed Theatre Company
Dates: Jan. 20, 21 @ 8pm, Jan. 22 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $24 regular, $20 Student/Senior/Military
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
A young nun who claims she gave a virgin birth is accused of murdering her child. A psychiatrist assigned to the case faces off with the Mother Superior. All 3 women explore questions of faith, memory, and the meaning of sainthood.
Company Statement:
We’re smart, scrappy and sprightly theatre creators who affirm that art should honor the humanity of all peoples. We seek to uplift and empower the voices of the unheard, the unattended to and the undesired, so that we may create theatre experiences that touch the souls of our community and push the boundaries of creativity.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

LEMUR MOM
2023-01-27 20:00 - 2023-01-29 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: LEMUR MOM
Company: Full Price Productions
Dates: Jan. 27, 28 @ 8pm, Jan. 29 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
Lemur Mom is a special needs comedy for a neuro-diverse universe. Written and performed by Megan Dolan, it is a heartbreaking and hilarious theatrical journey from diagnosis through support groups, child psychologists, and play-dates – trying to help her young son communicate. It’s a poignant and surprisingly funny transformation as Megan moves from believing she’s the wrong mom to accepting she’s the perfect mom for her unique and gifted son.
Company Statement:
Full Price Productions is a Long Beach based small business focused on providing positive, challenging, and joyful theatre, storytelling projects, films, performances, and entertainments. We offer services from audition coaching and actor self-tapes to performer loan outs for TV and film projects; from theatrical direction to film production.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

IT STARTED WITH A LIE!
2023-02-03 20:00 - 2023-02-12 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: IT STARTED WITH A LIE!
Company: VanderHart Productions
Dates: Feb. 3, 4 @ 8pm, Feb. 5 @ 2pm & Feb. 10, 11 @ 8pm, Feb. 12 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $24 regular, $14 Students, $21 Seniors
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at 2pm
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
A racy bedroom farce about gay couples and strange bedfellows.
Peter Stern is turning 50 and not happy. His company is being swallowed by a conservative foreign investor. Peter’s hubbie Elliot is marketing a sports drink with side effects—including extreme horniness. Their friends are completely self-absorbed and now a hunky construction worker is hitting on his husband. Everyone has issues that become intensified once they all drink Mega Voltage!
Company Statement:
VanderHart Productions is an independent production company dedicated to the creation of LGBTQ+ content for stage and screen. We have produced seven successful stage productions in Southern California including “Honey I’m Home” and “With Friends Like These…” and several feature films including the cult favorite “Homewrecker” and the romantic comedy “Open: breaking the rules”. Our goal is to create entertaining, inclusive, and positive LGBTQ+ entertainment.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

ACT 1 DANCE PRESENTS: MOVEMENTS 2023
2023-02-17 20:00 - 2023-02-19 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: ACT 1 DANCE PRESENTS: MOVEMENTS 2023
Company: Act 1 Dance Company
Dates: Feb. 17, 18 @ 8pm, Feb. 19 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $25
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
Act 1 Dance Company is a rising contemporary dance company who also does various dancing styles. In the midst of a pandemic, many individuals were isolated and had few opportunities to interact and create with one another; Act 1 has brought together performers and artists from all walks of life to encourage those interactions. Act 1 Dance Company has been presented with an opportunity to foster artistry and creativity in its newest production: MOVEMENTS. Act 1 Dance Company is an inclusive dance company that aims to inspire its members and community through creative movement.
Company Statement:
Act 1 is an inclusive, dance company that aims to inspire its members and community through creative movement. This allows young adults to express their passion for dance while continuing to pursue their other aspirations and give back to the community.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

GROUP CHAT
2023-02-24 20:00 - 2023-02-26 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: GROUP CHAT
Company: Bunny King Productions
Dates: Feb. 24, 25 @ 8pm, Feb. 26 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:

Wear a mask within the theatre.
Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.

Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Description:
This witty, fast-paced ensemble piece takes the audience on a unique adventure ranging from the surprising order of wildlife society to the dark, dangerous jungles of the internet. Featuring lions, people, trolls, music and more, the seemingly unrelated stories unfold revealing the possibility that we may not live as far apart as we think. Despite the vast distances in our disparate perspectives, perhaps common ground is within reach.
Company Statement:
Bunny King Productions, home of Zoom’s Fairy Tales and Madame Safarie’s Musings, is an entertainment company that brings creative visions to light on stage and screen.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

ORDINARY DAYS
2023-03-03 20:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: ORDINARY DAYS
Company: Little Renegade Productions
Dates: Mar. 3, 4 @ 8pm, Mar. 5 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $20, $15 Student/Senior
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 5, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Set in New York City, the musical follows four characters, Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb, exploring how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways.
Company Statement:
Little Renegade Productions is a Los Angeles based production company, bringing music, film theater and truth to the stage and screen.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

GODDESS / RESTROOM CONFESSIONS
2023-03-10 20:00 - 2023-03-12 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: GODDESS / RESTROOM CONFESSIONS
Company: Brandon Ferruccio – Producer
Dates: Mar. 10, 11 @ 8pm, Mar. 12 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $15
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Mar. 10, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 11, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 12, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
A One-Act Double Feature Event: Showcasing two dynamic female-charged plays. Written and Directed by Brandon Ferruccio
Goddess – What sort of problems would mythological Goddesses have if they lived in present day, New York City? The same problems as everyone else; menopause, cheating spouses, overbearing mothers, and low self-esteem…
Restroom Confessions – Six diverse women divulge their personal problems and endless drama in their lives in a completely unconventional setting…
Company Statement:
Brandon Ferruccio is a playwright and director who is producing an evening of his original, one acts shows.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

NOBODY LOVES A TELEMARKETER
2023-03-17 20:00 - 2023-03-19 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: NOBODY LOVES A TELEMARKETER
Company: Timeless Theater
Dates: Mar. 17, 18 @ 8pm, Mar. 19 @ 2pm, 2023
Tickets: $15
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 18, 2023 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 19, 2023 at 2pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Nobody Loves a Telemarketer is a delightful romantic comedy about life, love, and their hang ups. Martin, a telemarketer with a debilitating fear of rejection, and his coworker Harry, who takes delight in harassing people over the phone, are met with a cheery new employee who has no idea what she is getting herself into. Along with their eccentric cohort, will Harry go too far and Martin not far enough?
Company Statement:
Timeless Theater is a company started by Sean Wellengard producing plays that he wrote, which have culminated in a book Timeless Theater: Monologue and Play Book.
The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

PLAYS IN A DAY
2023-03-25 20:00 - 22:00
The Studio Collaborative: PLAYS IN A DAY
Company: LBP, Alex Shewchuk, producing
Dates: Mar. 25 @ 8pm, 2023
Tickets: $10
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Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8pm

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

Description:
Join us for an exhilarating evening of theatre. Witness the work of exhausted writers, frantic actors, and impulsive directors as they strive to create the debut performance of a show that will never be seen again! All the shows presented will be written, rehearsed, and performed in just one day!

LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2023
2023-03-31 19:00 - 2023-04-01 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2023
Company: LBP New Works Committee producing
Dates: March 31 & April 1 @ 7pm, 2023
Tickets: Free
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE:

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at 7pm – Local Winner:
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) – With talk-back after the show

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 7pm – Non-Local Winner:
FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN – With talk-back after the show

All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.
COVID Patron Safety Protocol

Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn inside the theatre spaces, but are not required except for special performances.
Masks are required for those coughing and sneezing
Masks are available for any patron or volunteer who would like or need one

THE SHOWS:
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2023
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Friday, March 31, 2023
By Chuck Cummings
Directed by Robyn Hastings
BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) is the true story of jazz singer Billie Holiday’s visit to photographer Carl Van Vechten’s Manhattan apartment to have her portrait taken. But Billie doesn’t just want an 8 x 10 glossy, and Carl, who has photographed many mid-twentieth century American luminaries, has an agenda of his own. Well, at least according to the playwright, who makes us question what’s true.
Cast:

Robb Tracy (CARL VAN VECHTEN)
Anne Gundry (FANIA MARINOFF)
Ervin Bolisay (SAUL MAURIBER)
Hadiza Hinish (BILLIE HOLIDAY)
Robin Harrison (PLAYWRIGHT)
Melissa Calasanz (NARRATOR)

INTERVIEW WITH playwright Chuck Cummings about his play from STAGE EXPLORATIONS:

FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
Non-Local Winner of the LBP New Works Festival 2023
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theater
Reading on Saturday, April 1, 2023
By Nancy Davidoff Kelton
Directed by Meredith Miranda
Joanna, age 50, journeys towards forgiveness, understanding her mother. and self-love. Her mother was in a mental institution which Joanna called “the nervous hospital.” Their evolving relationship, finding a home for Mom, and understanding mental illness are major themes. Joanna bonds with her father. That has a price including reminders that her looks disappoint. Joanna’s struggles with herself, her family, and Wrongstein men, along with her growth are dramatized with humor and pain.
Cast:

Judy Gish (JOANNA)
Nancy Fleming (MOM & OTHERS)
Robb Tracy (DAD & OTHERS)
Holly Jeanne (MILDRED AND OTHERS)
Alex Lohman (NARRATOR / DIANE AND OTHERS)
Amara Phelps (MOLLY / WENDY & OTHERS)
Mitchell Nunn (LARRY / SHELDON AND OTHERS)
Ervin Balisay (ROBERT / SAM & OTHERS)

INTERVIEW WITH playwright Nancy Davidoff Kelton about her play from STAGE EXPLORATIONS:

DESCRIPTION OF THE FESTIVAL:
The annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a staged reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and audience talk-back.
