ANYTHING BUT BROADWAY
2026-02-01 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Studio Collaborative: ANYTHING BUT BROADWAY
Company: Little Renegade Productions, Kelsey Weinstein, Producer
Dates: Jan. 30, 31 @ 8pm, Feb. 1 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $20
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED FEB. 1, 2026
This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Description:
Little Renegade Productions presents Anything But Broadway, a night of live music, but there’s a catch. No musical theatre allowed. Featuring a cast of performers, musicians and Long Beach talent, enjoy a variety of music spanning a multitude of any genre but the one you’d most expect. Each night will be a different set list to keep you (and us) on the edge of your seat. From country to rock, folk to pop, this show will have something for everyone. You know…except for Broadway. But don’t fret musical theater fans, these theater kids are bringing show level quality to each and every genre. Enjoy the songs you know, the songs you don’t, and maybe add some new tunes to your favorite non-Broadway playlist.
Company Statement:
Little Renegade Productions is an independent production company presenting film, theatre, original music, and stories through emotional integrity and artistic 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.

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER
2026-02-07 20:00
Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Philip Brickey
The Queen of Mystery does it again in this ingenious detective story about a devastating event in a family’s past. Carla Crale believes her mother was wrongly convicted of her father’s murder. In an attempt to clear her mother’s name, she persuades those present on the day of her father’s death to return to the scene of the crime and ‘go back’ 16 years to recount their version of events. The play thrillingly slips from past to present, as Carla takes on the role of her mother to see how others’ stories of what happened are warped by time, prejudice, and perception. Can Carla find the real murderer, or will the truth always be clouded by mystery?
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON FEB. 7, 2026
AGE LIMIT
As 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.
A big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

This Show Contains:

Adult Themes and Language
Simulated Smoking

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 5 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1 hr.
PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Nina Rae (CARLA CRALE), Lee Samuel Tanng (JUSTIN FOGG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS), Nina Rae (CARLA CRALE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Nina Rae (CAROLINE CRALE), Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Nina Rae (CARLA CRALE), Amber Toomey (ANGELA WARREN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Amber Toomey (ANGELA WARREN), Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Nina Rae (CARLA CRALE), Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS), Amber Toomey (ANGELA WARREN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Nina Rae (CARLA CRALE), Lee Samuel Tanng (JUSTIN FOGG)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Michael Hovance (MEREDITH BLAKE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 9: Nina Rae (CAROLINE CRALE), Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Michael Hovance (MEREDITH BLAKE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER), Nina Rae (CAROLINE CRALE), Michael Hovance (MEREDITH BLAKE), Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE), Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE), Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Nina Rae (CAROLINE CRALE), Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS), Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER (MAINSTAGE, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026)
PHOTO 14: Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE), Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS), Michael Hovance (MEREDITH BLAKE / TURNBALL), Lee Samuel Tanng (JUSTIN FOGG), Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER), Nina Rae (CARLA / CAROLINE CRALE), Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE / JEFF ROGERS), Amber Toomey (ANGELA WARREN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Nina Rae (CARLA / CAROLINE CRALE)
Lee Samuel Tanng (JUSTIN FOGG)
Taylor Goss (AMYAS CRALE / JEFF ROGERS)
Aaron Izbicki (PHILIP BLAKE)
Talitha Barkow (ELSA GREER)
Michael Hovance (MEREDITH BLAKE / TURNBALL)
Sarah Green (MISS WILLIAMS)
Amber Toomey (ANGELA WARREN)

NODDING OFF IN CHURCH
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00
The Studio Collaborative: NODDING OFF IN CHURCH
Company: Landon Moss Productions, Landon Moss, Producer
Dates: Feb. 6 , 7 @ 8pm, Feb. 8 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $20
(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge. No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)
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Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8pm – SOLD OUT!
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at 8pm – SOLD OUT!
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at 2pm – SOLD OUT!

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Description:
“Nodding Off in Church” unfolds on Easter Sunday in Sherwood, Arkansas, as the Johnson family gathers under one roof. Between the morning service and Sunday dinner, old tensions and quiet grief simmer beneath the surface. Elice Johnson, the family matriarch, leans on her faith to hold everyone together, but her adult children wrestle with doubt, disappointment, and what belief means in their own lives. As memories of their late brother Emmanuel linger, conversations about love, loss, and religion push the family to confront the difference between inherited faith and lived experience.
Company Statement:
Nodding Off in Church marks the first official production under our company, and we couldn’t think of a better place to bring it to life than the Long Beach Playhouse. I had the honor of performing here last year in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, an experience I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. To now return as both creator and director is a full-circle moment I’m deeply grateful for. With this company, our goal is simple: to tell stories that spark conversation. We want to explore the uncomfortable, the honest, and the human because those conversations are what we believe bring us closer together.
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.

AUDITIONS: HARVEY
2026-02-09 19:00 - 2026-02-11 19:00
AUDITIONS: HARVEY
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By Mary Chase
Directed by Bob Fetes
AUDITION DATES: Feb. 9 – 11, 2026

Monday, February 9, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 4 – May 2, 2026
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HARVEY
AUTHOR: Mary Chase
DIRECTOR: Bob Fetes
RUN: April 4 – May 2, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, Feb. 9 & Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11,
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 14, Noon – 4:00pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Feb. 16; Monday through Thursday 7:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturdays 11:00am – 2:00pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring a headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Harvey is a warm, whimsical comedy centered on Elwood P. Dowd, a charming and gentle man whose constant companion is an invisible 6’3″ rabbit—Harvey, a “pooka.” Through a series of comedic misunderstandings, the play explores whether a little kindness and imagination might be more valuable than conformity. The play blends warm humor with magical whimsy, ultimately celebrating compassion and individuality.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are open to anyone of any ethnicity.
ELWOOD P. DOWD (M, 40s–60s): A genial, gentle, eccentric man who wholeheartedly believes in his invisible friend, Harvey.Actor qualities: Warmth, sincerity, comedic subtlety, strong timing.Notes: Elwood is never played as “crazy”—his kindness is genuine and grounded.
VETA LOUISE SIMMONS (F, 40s–60s): Elwood’s social-climbing sister, constantly exasperated by his behavior.Actor qualities: Strong comedic chops, expressive physicality, emotional range from frantic to heartfelt.
MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS (F, 18–30): Veta’s daughter, desperate for a normal family image to secure her social future.Actor qualities: Energetic, expressive, youthful, comedic timing.
DR. SANDERSON (M, 25–40): A young, ambitious psychiatrist at Chumley’s sanitoriumActor qualities: Professional demeanor with dry humor; romantic chemistry with Nurse Kelly.
NURSE RUTH KELLY (F, 20–35): A kind and competent nurse with a soft spot for Dr. Sanderson.Actor qualities: Warm, grounded, capable of balancing romance with farce.
DR. CHUMLEY (M, 40–70): Head of the sanitarium; authoritative, stressed, and ultimately transformed by Harvey’s influence.Actor qualities: Strong stage presence, ability to pivot from serious to comedic.
JUDGE GAFFNEY (M or F, 40–70): The Dowd family’s lawyer and trusted friend.Actor qualities: Solid, grounded, gravitas mixed with warmth.
E.J. LOFGREN (M or F, any adult age): A down-to-earth cab driver with a surprisingly philosophical take on life.Actor qualities: Down-to-earth, strong monologue delivery.
WILSON (M, 20–50) –The muscle of the sanitarium; blunt, practical, often comedic.Actor qualities: Physicality, gruff charm.
MRS. ETHEL CHAUVENET (F, 50 –70): A wealthy friend from a socially elite family. She is sophisticated and elegant.Actor Qualities: Socially commanding, with comedic timing. (Appears in Act 1 only and may double with Betty Chumley.)
BETTY CHUMLEY (F, 50-70): Kind and talkative wife of Dr. Chumley, she is warm and friendly.Actor Qualities: Outgoing and slightly concerned with social niceties rather than professional seriousness. (Appears in Act 2 only. May double as Mrs. Chauvenet.)
MISS JOHNSON (F, Age Open): The maid in Veta Luise Simmon’s household.Actor qualities: Sharp, clear, and able to complement other characters’ comedic beats. (Very brief appearance largely confined to Act 1.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Harvey Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download

STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER (2026)
2026-02-13 20:00 - 2026-02-14 20:00
The Studio Collaborative: STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER (2026)
Company: LBP, Madison Mooney, Carole Louise, & Serena Bottiani-Henderson, Producers
Dates: Feb. 13 & 14 @ 8pm, 2026
Tickets: $20
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Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at 8pm

This Collaborative Show does not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description:
The Staff & Friends Cabaret Fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s two night event will showcase beloved volunteers and staff members of the Playhouse performing songs, scenes, stand up and more! Let’s celebrate with a night of fun and raise some funds for LBP!

AUDITIONS: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2026
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
THE 2026 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
TITLES: Show 1: AS WE LIKE IT
Show 2: WOLVES AT THE DOOR
AUTHORS: Oded Gross (As We Like It)
Ali MacLean (Wolves at the Door)
DIRECTORS: Noah Wagner (As We Like It)
Andy Justus (Wolves at the Door)
RUN:
Stage Reading of AS WE LIKE IT on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 7pm.
Stage Reading of WOLVES AT THE DOOR on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 7pm.
There will be a talk-back after each reading.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (One night only for both plays.)
Times: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
There will be 3-4 rehearsals (usually one per week) before the stage reading, arranged between the directors and the actors cast. Rehearsals will start immediately.
(Please see General Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.)
Rehearsal Schedule For Each Specific Show:
AS WE LIKE IT –
Rehearsals: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, and 23 (possible); 7pm -10pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
WOLVES AT THE DOOR
Rehearsals: Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26; 7pm – 10pm.
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
This 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 (one local to southern California, one non-local) to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back.
As it is a stage reading, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts. The stage reading of their show will only happen one night, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading.
SHOW 1: AS WE LIKE IT
By Oded Gross
Stage Reading on Friday, March 27, 2026
Directed by Noah Wagner
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
As We Like It follows the story of a woman named Rose, who tries to motivate her family to rehearse in the serenity and privacy of the woods a production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It to be performed at the wedding of the Duke, and his betrothed, the Fairy Queen. The only problem is there is no Fairy Queen. There is no Duke. They are not in a serene forest. This Midsummer Night’s / As You Like It delusion is Rose’s shield against a brutal reality she doesn’t wish to confront — she and her family are in hiding from the Nazis in the grim forests of Poland during World War 2. Her theatrical fantasy is a shield against unbearable reality, but her family fears her delusion may get them killed. The play explores the danger and necessity of self-made fictions and asks when stories protect us and when they put everything at risk.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
ROSE (F, 20s): A young Jewish woman.
AVRAM (M, 40s): Rose’s uncle.
MIRIAM (F, late teens): Avram’s daughter.
IDIS (F, 30s): A Jewish woman.
ROLAND (M, 20s): A wanderer; Kurt’s brother.
KURT (M, 20s): A wanderer; Roland’s brother.

SHOW 2: WOLVES AT THE DOOR
By Ali MacLean
Stage Saturday, March 28, 2026
Directed by Andy Justus
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A poignant drama about Grace and Gavin, who have recently lost their daughter Lucy in a mass shooting event. While grieving, Grace is bombarded by a stream of visitors, all who seem to want to exploit her in some manner. Grace and Gavin grapple with their own relationship woes, as Gavin wants to heal and Grace isn’t ready to move on. The play flips back and forth in time from the past as we see what set the shooter on his path, and the present with Grace navigating though the aftermath of her devastating loss.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Casting open to all races and ethnicities.
GRACE YEAGER (F, mid 30s – 40): A woman grieving the loss of her 9-year-old daughter and struggling to keep it together. Sensible and compassionate but impatient and direct when confronted by insincerity.
GAVIN YEAGER (M, mid 30s – 40s): Grace’s husband. Grieving stepfather. Protective and thoughtful. Affectionate and frustrated by his deteriorating relationship with Grace.
OFFICER MCCOY (M, 40s – 50): A Chicago cop. Confident, tries to be helpful. A bit patronizing. (Doubles with Maurice.)
MARC HOLMES (M, 20s): A young man arrested for a mass shooting. Shy and detached, but gains confidence when angry.
MITCH KOSTKA (M, mid 30s – 40) Grace’s ex-husband. A guy who still lives for the glory days of high school and thinks the world owes him. Confrontational. (Doubles with Rick.)
JENNINGS: (M, 40s – 60s): Marc’s court appointed lawyer. Efficient and charismatic (Doubles with Pastor Conway.)
LYDIA (F, late 40s – 60s): A medium. Maternal and Empathetic
RICK (M, 30s) Marc’s boss. Tries to be everybody’s friend but a bit inept as a boss. A gym bro. (Doubles with Mitch Kostka.)
PASTOR CONWAY (M, 40s – 60s): A local preacher. Patient and devout.(Doubles with Jennings.)
MAURICE (M, 40s – 50s). Down-to-earth, kindly. (Doubles with Officer McCoy)
RAYANNE (F, 7): Maurice’s daughter. Shy and lighthearted.
GENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

NWF 2026 General Rehearsal Schedule V.2Download

IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN!: The Musical
2026-03-01 14:00 - 17:00
The Studio Collaborative: IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN!: The Musical
Company: Foster Cats Productions, Harry White, Producer
Dates: Feb. 20, 21 @ 8pm, Feb. 22 @ 2pm, & Feb. 27, Feb. 28 @ 8pm, Mar. 1 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $35
(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge. No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 1, 2026
This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Description:
In association with the Oscar-winning producer of David Lynch’s The Elephant Man and Mel Brooks’ The Producers, along with the Tony-nominated producer of Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club, IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN! THE MUSICAL is flying in to Long Beach. Written by the same team behind the Oscar-winning films Richard Donner’s Superman and Bonnie and Clyde, and with a score composed by the guys behind Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, this rarely seen musical comedy features the man of steel like you’ve never seen him before: with jazz hands!
Company Statement:
Foster Cat Productions is a Los Angeles based theatre company, founded by alumni of Atlantic Theater Company’s conservatory program in NYC. Our mission is to highlight lesser-known works in the theatre, in an effort to unearth culturally relevant pieces that might have been forgotten or overshadowed by the often over produced classics, joining audiences and artists together in enriching and broadening the horizons of the artform.
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.

AUDITIONS: POTUS
2026-03-02 19:00 - 2026-03-04 19:00
AUDITIONS: POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Kathy Paladino
AUDITION DATES: March 2 – 4, 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 24 – May 23, 2026
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: POTUS or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
PRODUCER: The Costa Mesa Playhouse in collaboration with The Long Beach Playhouse.
AUTHOR: Selina Fillinger
DIRECTOR: Kathy Paladino
RUN: April 24th – May 23rd
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call: Prepare a monologue in the style of the play (Comical Farce)
Dates: Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, March 4th
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: March 7th, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10:00pm. Some Saturdays, 10am – 1pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Prepare a monologue in the style of the show (Comical Farce)
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
Note: roles are open to all ethnicities.
HARRIET: (F, 40+) His Chief of Staff. Steel-Nerved. Composed. Seemingly Loyal to a fault. Always in control. Until she’s not
JEAN: (F, 30-60) His Press Secretary. Hanging on by a thread. Master spinner. Constantly amazed at how much can go wrong. Easily baited or pulled off target. In other words, also a mom.
STEPHANIE: (F, 25-60) His Secretary. Struggling to stand amongst the giants. Easily intimidated, but resilient. Book-smart, not people-smart. Completely uninhibited and primal in the right circumstances.
DUSTY: (F, 20-40) His dalliance. Farm Girl. Also, in STEM. Also, a Cheerleader. A little ditzy, but that plays into her immense charm & confidence. Open-minded on plenty of fronts, and ready to play ball (and with balls)
BERNADETTE: (F, 35-55) His Lesbian, incarcerated sister. Straight out of Prison. Black Sheep. Narcotic Saleswoman (and great at it). Got a guy for everything. Vengeful against the system she was born into.
CHRIS: (F, 25-45): A journalist and nursing mother of twins. Hard-Earned Senior Reporter. Crafty. Observant and quick to act. Under-utilized and written off as a new mom
MARGARET: (F, 40-60) His Wife. Calculated. Fighting against the intimidation her accomplishments bring. Elegance masking a level of simmering rage at all times.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

POTUS Beg. Rehearsal Schedule (Actor Ver.)Download

A NIGHT OF MOSTLY COMEDY
2026-03-08 14:00 - 16:00
The Studio Collaborative: A NIGHT OF MOSTLY COMEDY
Company: Rick Reischman Productions, Rick Reischman, Producer
Dates: Mar. 6, 7 @ 8pm, Mar. 8 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $20
(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge. No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MAR. 8, 2026
This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
PROMO VIDEO:

Description:
A series of short plays written by Rick Reischman featuring 2 dramas and 6 comedies. Each play features a different subject and style. No two plays are alike!
THE PLAYS:
“Literal West”: Comedy. A bartender in the Old West who takes everything literally is confronted by an Outlaw.
“Overly Dramatic Theater”: Comedy. A sitcom written in the 90’s is replayed, then played as an overly dramatic drama.
“There Used to be Rainbows”: A thriller/drama. A couple returns to New York City after many years and deals with some unresolved issues.
“Finding Murder”: Comedy. A detective in England with short term memory loss tries to solve a murder.
“Fanman”: Dark Comedy. A serial killer tries to break into a young woman’s house to kill her.
“Family History”: Drama. A woman and her husband return to their Great-Grandparents home in Germany and learn about their family history.
“A Few Good Auditions”: Comedy. Two friends are casting a show they are both directing, but one curses auditions by saying the wrong thing.
“Good Cop, Dad Cop”: Comedy. After a loud concert, two cops are interrogating a suspect. Things start to go wrong when one cop is asked to play a bad cop.
Company Statement:
Rick Reischman Productions is all about creating a community of artists that support and uplift one another in our craft to entertain everyone around us.
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.

THE HUMORIST MARK TWAIN
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00
The Studio Collaborative: THE HUMORIST MARK TWAIN
Company: Haven Productions, Scott Haven, Producer
Dates: Mar. 13, 14 @ 8pm, Mar. 15 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $20
(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge. No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)

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Friday, Mar. 13, 2026 at 8pm
Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026 at 8pm
Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description:
The Humorist Mark Twain offers a mirror to human nature – one that repeats patterns throughout history. Twain’s words, written 140-165 years ago, easily apply to today’s issues of government, racism, religion, and the human condition. In this one-person performance, Haven draws from Mark Twain’s books, journals, lectures, and essays to create sharp social commentary with comedic and critical storytelling. The goal is simple: to promote deep introspection; sometimes with wit and humor, others with pathos and empathy.
Company Statement:
Haven Productions is dedicated to igniting and sustaining a deep curiosity in theater as a transformative art form. We believe the stage is more than entertainment: It is a powerful lens through which truth is revealed, and the complexities of the human condition are explored. Through bold storytelling, thought-provoking performances, and a commitment to artistic excellence, Haven Productions strives to create experiences that inspires reflection, sparks dialogue, and connects audiences to the universal themes that shape our lives.
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.

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN
2026-03-20 20:00 - 2026-03-21 20:00
August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026
By August Wilson
Directed by Rovin Jay
Master playwright, August Wilson, blends naturalism, mysticism, and magical realism to explore the experience of a Black community at the turn of the 20th century. It’s 1904, and Citizen Barlow comes seeking asylum in the Pittsburgh Hill District home of matriarch and spiritual advisor Aunt Ester. She sets him off on a spiritual journey aboard the legendary slave ship Gem of the Ocean to visit the home of the ancestors, the City of Bones. Confronted with the plight of those who came before him, Citizen must come to terms with his own guilt in this unsettling but compelling story filled with humor and heart that is a touchstone for everything else that Wilson has written.
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 21ST, 2026.
AGE LIMIT
As 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.
This Show Contains:

Adult Language, Themes and Content
Racially Charged Language
Flashing & Pulsing Lights
Smoke and Fog Effects
Simulated Smoking

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 25 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1 hr. 12 mins.
A BIG THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our production of GEM OF THE OCEAN!!!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Gary Gibson (ELI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Gary Gibson (ELI), Bob Baumsten (RUTHERFORD SELIG), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Dan White (CAESAR WILKS), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Dan White (CAESAR WILKS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Gary Gibson (ELI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 9: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Gary Gibson (ELI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Dan White (CAESAR WILKS), Gary Gibson (ELI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Gary Gibson (ELI), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN (MAINSTAGE, Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026)
PHOTO 14: BACK: Dan White (CAESAR WILKS), Bob Baumsten (RUTHERFORD SELIG), FRONT: Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW), Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER), Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY), Gary Gibson (ELI)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Gary Gibson (ELI)
Asim Rashad (CITIZEN BARLOW)
Daphne Jones (AUNT ESTER TYLER)
Chaunice Hendking (BLACK MARY)
Bob Baumsten (RUTHERFORD SELIG)
Maurice G. Smith (SOLLY TWO KINGS)
Dan White (CAESAR WILKS)

PLAYS IN A DAY 2026
2026-03-21 20:00 - 23:00
The Studio Collaborative: PLAYS IN A DAY 2026
Company: LBP, Alex Shewchuk, producing
Dates: Mar. 21 @ 8pm, 2026
Tickets: $10
(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge. No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 21, 2026
This Collaborative Show does not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
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!

AUDITIONS: THE LION IN WINTER
2026-03-23 19:00 - 2026-03-25 19:00
AUDITIONS: THE LION IN WINTER
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By James Goldman
Directed by James Rice
AUDITION DATES: March 23 – 25, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 16 – June 13, 2026
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: LION IN WINTER
AUTHOR: JAMES GOLDMAN
DIRECTOR: JAMES RICE
RUN: May 16, 2026 – June 13, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 23 & Tuesday, March 24, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, March 28, 2026, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Date – March 30, 2026, Monday thru Thursday, 7pm – 10:00pm, Saturdays 10pm – 2pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions and you can access them here:
LINK TO AUDITIONS SIDES

SHORT SYNOPSIS:
It is 1183 in the medieval Angevin Empire. Fifty-year-old Henry II of England seeks to establish a line of succession and summons his family for Christmas at his castle in Chinon, Touraine. He wants his youngest son, John, to inherit his throne, while his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, reprieved from imprisonment in England by Henry for the holiday, favours their eldest surviving son, Richard, a proven warrior. Henry invites Philip II of France, son and successor of Louis VII, Eleanor’s first husband, to settle some business. Louis had made a treaty with Henry pledging Philip’s half-sister Alais, currently Henry’s mistress, in troth to Henry’s future heir; Philip demands either a wedding or the return of her dowry, the strategically important county of Vexin near Paris.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: A British Dialect may be required.
HENRY II (M, 50 – 60, all ethnicities.)
King of England. Although aging, Henry acts like a much younger man. He has boisterous energy, a forbidding temper, and a relentless drive that makes him a formidable opponent. He is determined to have John, his youngest son, as his heir, but he knows that if he does his remaining family could start a civil war. He is in love with his much younger mistress, Alais, the daughter of the late King of France, but has no qualms using her as a bargaining chip in his plans. (Role may require an Intimate Moment with the character of Alais – kissing.)
ELEANOR (F, 60 – 68, all ethnicities.)
Queen of England, Duchess of Aquitaine, & former Queen of France, Henry’s estranged wife, has been imprisoned under house arrest for ten years for supporting her sons in an unsuccessful rebellion. A decade older than Henry, she’s always been his equal in intelligence, wit, & ambition. Her love for him is conflicted: she cares deeply for him but fiercely resists being disregarded or subordinate. Years ago, when Henry turned to a mistress, Eleanor devoted herself to raising Richard, her son.
RICHARD (M, 25 – 35, all ethnicities.)
The eldest surviving son of Henry and Eleanor, Richard has been a famous soldier since his sixteenth birthday. He’s impressive and domineering but has a tense relationship with both of his parents. Richard is his mother’s favorite, yet he’s wary of her. He wonders if she genuinely loves and supports him or uses him as a tool in her conflict with his father. Richard feels neglected and excluded by Henry and silently yearns for his father’s approval but covers his pain with his warrior’s demeanor. (Role may require some Same-Sex Intimacy with the Character of Philip – Kissing/Embracing.)
GEOFFREY (M, 20 – 25, all ethnicities.)
The second eldest surviving son of Henry and Eleanor, Geoffrey is attractive, charming, and the most intelligent of the brothers. His parents, however, never consider him in the running to be king— even though he possesses the intellectual promise of a great monarch. His feelings of being neglected have made him a cold amoral schemer who constantly changes his alliances between Richard and John, hoping to disgrace them both so he can gain the throne and his parents’ love and respect.
JOHN (M, 16 – 25 to play a 16 y.o, all ethnicities.)
The youngest son of Henry and Eleanor, John is Henry’s favorite and his chosen heir. Though he can be sweetly charming when he wishes, he has been spoiled rotten by his father, and often taunts his brothers, knowing that Henry will back him up. However, beneath his boasting, he is deeply insecure, as he knows he has neither Richard’s brawn nor Geoffrey’s brain. His lack of maturity and desperate desire to come out on top lead him to trust anyone who offers him a helping hand.
ALAIS (Pronounced “Alice”) (F, 20 – 25, all ethnicities.)
Daughter of the late King of France and half-sister to King Philip. She is deeply in love with Henry, many years her senior, and has been his mistress for seven years. In that time, she has grown from a simple teenage girl to a gentle and thoughtful young woman with a quiet strength. Though at times she tries to match Henry’s family in their ruthlessness, she knows her kind nature will not allow her to truly compete with them. (Role may require an Intimate Moment with the character of Henry II – kissing.)
PHILIP (M, 18 – 24, all ethnicities.)
The young King of France, half-brother to Alais. Philip has come to Henry’s court to demand that a treaty made with his late father be fulfilled. He is relatively new to his throne and initially behaves with a commanding dignity, showing little emotion. When his negotiations with Henry fail, he encourages the rebellious thoughts of Henry’s sons, making empty promises to each in turn. Philip is especially close to Richard, who was his lover two years ago. (Role may require some Same-Sex Intimacy with the Character of Richard – Kissing/Embracing.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

The Lion in Winter Beg. Reh. Schedule V.3Download

AUDITION SIDES:

The Lion in Winter Open Call SidesDownload

LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2026
2026-03-27 19:00 - 2026-03-28 19:00
The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2026
Company: LBP New Works Committee producing
Dates: Mar. 27 & 28 @ 7pm, 2026
Tickets: Free.
Seats need to be reserved by clicking the date below for a 50 Cent Service Fee or calling our box office at 562-494-1014 option 1
No Service Fee if reserving seats over the phone or in person.
THE WINNING SHOWS:
Non-Local Winner: AS WE LIKE IT by Oded Gross
Local Winner: WOLVES AT THE DOOR by Ali MacLean

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Non-Local Winner: AS WE LIKE IT – Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 at 7pm – Talk Back After
Local Winner: WOLVES AT THE DOOR – Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 at 7pm – Talk Back After

This Collaborative Show does not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description of the Festival:
This 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 stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back.
About the Shows:
AS WE LIKE IT follows the story of a woman named Rose, who tries to motivate her family to rehearse in the serenity and privacy of the woods a production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It to be performed at the wedding of the Duke and his betrothed, the Fairy Queen. The only problem is there is no Fairy Queen. There is no Duke. They are not in a serene forest. This Midsummer Night’s / As You Like It delusion is Rose’s shield against a brutal reality she doesn’t wish to confront — she and her family are in hiding from the Nazis in the grim forests of Poland during World War 2. Her theatrical fantasy is a shield against unbearable reality, but her family fears her delusion may get them killed. The play explores the danger and necessity of self-made fictions and asks when stories protect us and when they put everything at risk.
Written Oded Gross
WOLVES AT THE DOOR follows Grace and Gavin, who lost their daughter, Lucy, to gun violence. The gunman committed a mass shooting in an ‘incel’ styled revenge plot. Lucy, at a dance class nearby, was collateral damage. While grieving, Grace is bombarded by a stream of visitors, all who seem to want to exploit her in some manner. Meanwhile, she and Gavin grapple with their own relationship woes, as one of them wants to heal and one isn’t ready to move on. The play flips back and forth from the past where we see what set the shooter on his path, and the present where Grace tries to come to terms with the aftermath.
Written by Ali MacLean
FREE TICKETS TO THE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2026 ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY A GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP FROM THE PORT OF LONG BEACH.

AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
2026-04-13 19:00 - 2026-04-15 19:00
AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Michael Hovance

AUDITION DATES: April 13 – 15, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: June 6 – July 3, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
AUTHOR: David Lindsay-Abaire
DIRECTOR: Michael Hovance
RUN: June 6 – July 3, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, April 13 & Tuesday, April 14, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, April 18, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, April 20: Monday through Thursdays 7pm – 10pm with an occasional possible Saturday rehearsal, Noon – 3pm if needed.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Its 1999, (before kids had cell phones), and Kimberly has all the usual problems of a typical 16 year old; making friends at her new school, dealing with her dysfunctional family… and a rare genetic condition where she ages four and a half times faster than her peers. Feeling trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman, Kim meets Jeff, another young misfit at school, and an uncertain relationship develops between them. Soon her life goes “akimbo,” contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, a scam-artist aunt, her own mortality, and most terrifying of all, the possibility of first love. A dark comedy that gives a quirky twist to the term ‘coming of age story’.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
KIMBERLY LEVACO (F, 60+ to play 16 y.o.): Kimberly is sixteen but appears much older because of a rare (fictional) aging disorder. She’s intelligent, perceptive, and often wiser than the adults around her. She longs for normal teenage experiences: friends, romance, and a sense of belonging, but she’s also aware that her time is limited. The actor should be able to express both the physical presence of an older woman and the emotional energy of a teenager. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Jeff.)
BUDDY LEVACO (M, Mid 30s-40s): Kimberly’s father. A man with a gentle heart and a weak backbone. He drinks too much and uses humor to hide his sense of failure. Buddy is not cruel, but he’s unreliable and emotionally lost. He wants to do right by his family but lacks the maturity or stability to make lasting change. His love for Kimberly is genuine, but his inability to take responsibility often undermines it.
PATTIE LEVACO (F, Mid 30s – 40s): Kimberly’s mother: High-strung, self-centered, and constantly overwhelmed, Pattie has a hard time accepting reality. She masks her fear and guilt with sarcasm and self-pity. There’s love beneath her chaos, but she doesn’t know how to show it. This role requires solid comedic timing. Pattie is 8 months pregnant throughout the duration of the show. She has bandages wrapping up both hands, and walks with crutches for several scenes.
DEBRA (F, 30 – 40): Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. Debra is unapologetically herself — bold, funny, and always scheming for her next move. An ex (and possibly future) con. Beneath her chaotic energy is a deep need for connection and belonging. She’s both comic relief and a surprising source of heart.
JEFF (M, 18 – 25 to play 16 y.o.): A classmate of Kimberly’s. Jeff is intelligent, quirky, and endearingly awkward. A lover of D&D and the “puzzleistic arts”. He shares Kimberly’s sense of humor, and becomes her closest friend and potential love interest. His presence gives her a glimpse of a normal teenage experience. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Kimberly.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Kimberly Akimbo Beg. Reh. Schedule Actor Ver.Download

AUDITIONS: GODSPELL
2026-04-28 19:00 - 2026-04-30 19:00
AUDITIONS: GODSPELL
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Sonya L. Randall
Choreographed by Sonya Randall & Omar Ceja
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear

NEW AUDITION DATES: April 27, 28, & 30, 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – OFF
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: GODSPELL
BOOK BY: JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
MUSIC & NEW LYRICS BY: STEVEN SCHWARTZ
DIRECTOR: SONYA L. RANDALL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: STEPHEN OLEAR
CHOREOGRAPHER: SONYA RANDALL & OMAR CEJA
RUN: June 27, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, April, 27 & Tuesday, April 28, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Times: 7pm – 11pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: May 2, 2026, Sat. 1pm – 5pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Sunday, May 3, 2026; Monday – Thursday from 7pm – 10:30pm, Sundays 5pm – 10pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Bring 16 bars of a pop musical theatre song (no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown, please.) An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music that is in your key, clearly prepared, indicating where you start and stop. No tracks or a cappella.
Be prepared to dance.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Godspell is a musical that retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew through song, dance, and comedic storytelling, focusing on themes of friendship, love, and community, and culminates in the Passion of Christ. A group of eclectic disciples helps Jesus bring these timeless lessons to life using creative games and a blend of musical styles, ultimately forming a community around him, with the narrative moving toward his crucifixion. GODSPELL was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden). Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak), GODSPELL is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
All roles are available, open to any age (18+), ethnicity, or gender.
In addition to each individual being able to stand out, it is important that all cast members are able to function as an ensemble, without any feeling that any one (other than Jesus) stands out above the others. Other important traits to have for the roles are a sense of comic ability, and some skill at improvisation.
JESUS (Tenor, 18+): Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle, but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. He sings “Save the People,” “All for the Best,” Alas for You,” and “Beautiful City”
JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS (Baritone, 18+): Will perhaps split this role between two actors. He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple, and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. He sings “Prepare Ye,” “All for the Best,” and “On the Willows.”
NICK (Tenor, 18+): Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, he might play several musical instruments, including concertina, recorder or guitar if the actor has this ability, but not a requirement of the role. He sings “We Beseech Thee.”
TELLY (Tenor, 18+): Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. He sings “All Good Gifts.”
GEORGE (Tenor, 18+): The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. He sings “Light of the World.”
ANNA MARIA (Alto, 18+): A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song “Day by Day.”
LINDSAY (Soprano, 18+): The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. She sings “Bless the Lord.”
UZO (Alto, 18+): The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to her. She sings “By My Side.”
MORGAN (Alto, 18+): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. She sings “Turn Back, O Man.”
CELISSE (Mezzo-Soprano, 18+): The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. She might play some instruments, including conga, ukulele and guitar if they can, but not a requirement of the role. She sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.”
Two to four ensemble will be added to cast at the director’s discretion.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Godspell Beg. Rehearsal Schedule (Actor Version)Download

HARVEY
2026-05-02 20:00
HARVEY
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
April 4 – May 2, 2026
By Mary Chase
Directed by Bob Fetes
In this popular comedy from the golden age of Broadway, the kindly Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary, six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid further family embarrassment, Veta decides to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. Yet her frantic explanations of the situation to the doctors get her mistakenly committed instead of her mild-mannered brother. When Elwood arrives at the sanitarium looking for Harvey, hilarity ensues in this gentle comedy about the acceptance of the ones we love and the fact that the truth can’t always be “seen.”
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MAY 2, 2026

AGE LIMIT
As 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.
This Show Contains:

Simulated Smoking
Flashing and Pulsing Lights

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 5 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1 hr. 10mins

A big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS), Judy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET), Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Harvey (HARVEY), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.), Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.), Robb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY, M.D.)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.), Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.), Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY), Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS), Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON), Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 9: Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON), Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.), Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Robb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY, M.D.), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS), Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY), Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HARVEY (MAINSTAGE, April 4 – May 2, 2026)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN), Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY), Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON), Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD), Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.), Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.), Judy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET / BETTY CHUMLEY), Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.), FRONT: Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS), Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)
Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)
Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)
Judy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET / BETTY CHUMLEY)
Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY, R.N.)
Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)
Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON, M.D.)
Robb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY, M.D.)
Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY)
Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN)

Long Beach Scouting Campfire Nights
2026-05-16 15:00 - 17:00
All the Laughs! Skits! Songs! & Stories! of a Scouting America Campfire with padded seats and a roof! Hosted by our nationally renowned masters of skit-craft the Tahquitz Community.

TICKETS HERE

THE LION IN WINTER
2026-05-16 20:00 - 2026-06-13 20:00
THE LION IN WINTER
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
May 16 – June 13, 2026
By James Goldman
Directed by James Rice
This medieval drama is a modern day classic that tells the story of the Plantagenet royal family, locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, has been kept in prison since raising an army with her sons against her husband, King Henry II. Let out for the holidays, the family descends into sibling rivalry, adultery, and desperate maneuvering for the throne. As Eleanor says, “Every family has its ups and downs,” in this intelligent show that bursts with astringent wit and a humor that bristles and burns.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON JUNE 13, 2026
AGE LIMIT
As 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.
This Show Contains:

Adult Themes and Content

Act One is Approx. 55 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins
A Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Noah Wagner (HENRY II), Lauren Velasco (ALAIS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 2: CJ Switzer (JOHN), Amanda Karr (ELEANOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD), Amanda Karr (ELEANOR), Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), CJ Switzer (JOHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD), Amanda Karr (ELEANOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Amanda Karr (ELEANOR), Noah Wagner (HENRY II)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), CJ Switzer (JOHN), Amanda Karr (ELEANOR), Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), CJ Switzer (JOHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Amanda Karr (ELEANOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 9: J. Henrik Nielsen (PHILIP), Noah Wagner (HENRY II)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 10: CJ Switzer (JOHN), Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), Noah Wagner (HENRY II), Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 11: J. Henrik Nielsen (PHILIP), Lauren Velasco (ALAIS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD), CJ Switzer (JOHN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Amanda Karr (ELEANOR), Noah Wagner (HENRY II)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

THE LION IN WINTER (MAINSTAGE, May 16 – June 13, 2026)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: J. Henrik Nielsen (PHILIP), CJ Switzer (JOHN), Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY), Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD), Lauren Velasco (ALAIS), Noah Wagner (HENRY II), Amanda Karr (ELEANOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Noah Wagner (HENRY II)
Amanda Karr (ELEANOR)
Giovanni Navarro (RICHARD)
Trevor Hart (GEOFFREY)
CJ Switzer (JOHN)
Lauren Velasco (ALAIS)
J. Henrik Nielsen (PHILIP)

POTUS
2026-05-23 20:00
POTUS, or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
April 24 – May 23, 2026
By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Kathy Paladino and David Rodriguez
One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON MAY 23, 2026
AGE LIMIT
As 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.
This Show Contains:

Extreme Adult Language and Content of a Humorous and Outrageous Nature.
Simulated Smoking

Act One is Approx. 55 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 45 mins

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Pagan Urich (HARRIET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Victoria Serra (DUSTY), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE), Pagan Urich (HARRIET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Victoria Serra (DUSTY), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Victoria Serra (DUSTY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Katherine Galera (CHRIS), Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET), Katherine Galera (CHRIS), Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE), Victoria Serra (DUSTY), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE), Pagan Urich (HARRIET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 9: Pagan Urich (HARRIET), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Katherine Galera (CHRIS), Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE), Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Pagan Urich (HARRIET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE), Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE), Victoria Serra (DUSTY), Pagan Urich (HARRIET), Katherine Galera (CHRIS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

POTUS (STUDIO, April 25 – May 23, 2026)
PHOTO 14: BACK: Katherine Galera (CHRIS), Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE), Stacy Castiglione (JEAN), Pagan Urich (HARRIET), MIDDLE: Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET), Victoria Serra (DUSTY), FRONT: Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse

CAST:

Pagan Urich (HARRIET)
Stacy Castiglione (JEAN)
Jessalyn Waldron (STEPHANIE)
Victoria Serra (DUSTY)
Shelby Mayes (BERNADETTE)
Katherine Galera (CHRIS)
Katrina D. RiChard (MARGARET)

AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
2026-05-26 19:00 - 2026-05-28 19:00
AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
AUDITION DATES: May 26 – 28, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: July 18 – Aug. 15, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
AUTHOR: Lucas Hnath
DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin
RUN: July 18 – August 15, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Time: 7pm – 9pm
(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.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Sat., May 30, Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Regular Rehearsal: Staring June 1, Mondays – Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, 9am – Noon.
(Please check beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
NOTE: Open to casting actors with some, limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances. A daily, regular rehearsal schedule will be set after callbacks.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Be ready to do a memorized monologue with possible adjustments by the director.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the callbacks.
No dialect is required.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
The play takes place in the Helmer home in Norway. Standard American stage dialect will be used. The time is 15 years after Nora left Torvald. Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, leaving behind her husband and children for a life unknown. Now she is knocking on that same door, having returned with an urgent request for her former husband.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: ALL ETHNICITIES AND TYPES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
NORA (F, look 40-45 years old): A much wiser woman than her former self. She is a writer and is living comfortably.
TORVALD (M, look 50-55 years old): Still a lawyer. He has let the community believe that Nora died rather than left him. So while Nora has been living her truth, he has been living a lie.
ANNE MARIE: (F, look 60-75): Nanny to Nora and then her children, She knows everything that has happened, or not happened, in this family.
EMMY: (F, look 18-25 years old): Nora and Torvald’s daughter, has strong ideas that often contradict her mother’s experience. About to marry, and is doing it “right”. She has no affection for Nora.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

A Doll’s House, Part 2 Beg. Rehearsal Schedue (Actor Version)Download

RADIO HOUR FUNDRAISER
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, June 11th @ 6:00 – 8:00pm
Written by Harry Saltzgaver, The Mostly Annual Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour proves to have the humor, wit, and self reference that makes it a must -see evening out. Attracting the political hard-hitters is easy when it is so much fun and for such a good cause. The Long Beach Playhouse celebrates over 90 years in operation and intends to be here, serving Long Beach, for at least 90 more.

When: Thursday, June 11th @ 6:00 – 8:00pm

Event, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres hosted by
Keesal, Young & Logan

Tickets: $75 per person ($125 for two)
Tickets can be bought by calling the Box Office at 562-494-1014 or mailing in a check to the Playhouse.
The Event this year will be at NEW Offices of Keesal Young & Logan: The Waterfront at Catalina Landing, 310 Golden Shore, Suite 400,Long Beach, CA 90802
This Year’s Cast!
Former Congressman Alan Lowenthal
State Senator Lena Gonzalez
State Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal
City Auditor Laura Doud
City Prosecutor Doug Haubert
City Councilwoman Cindy Allen
City Councilwoman Kristina Duggan
Symphony President Kelly Ruggirello
Rancho Los Alamitos Executive Director Tim Roberts

(Due to our cast members busy schedules this cast list may change)

Multiple Levels of Sponsorship Available!
Contact Madison@LBPlayhouse.org for more information.
Benefitting the Long Beach Playhouse
One of the oldest continuously operating community theaters west of the Mississippi!
All proceeds benefit the Playhouse programs including its Mainstage and Studio
productions, and its internationally recognized New Works Festival.

By supporting the Playhouse, you are helping to keep the arts alive in Long Beach!

The Long Beach Playhouse is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit.
Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Thank You to the Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our fundraiser!!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO
2026-06-26 20:00 - 2026-07-03 20:00
KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
June 6 – July 3, 2026
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Michael Hovance
In this zany, warmhearted comedy play that inspired the recent Tony Award winning musical, Kimberly is a lonely 16-year-old girl suffering from a disease that causes her to age at more than four times the normal rate. Feeling trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman, Kim meets Jeff, another young misfit at school, and an uncertain relationship develops between them. Soon her life goes “akimbo,” contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, a scam-artist aunt, her own mortality, and most terrifying of all, the possibility of first love. KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a shrewd and strangely affecting comedy that’s a bit of youthful happiness unlike any other.

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the 2026 Studio Season!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!

Friday, June 26, 8pm
Saturday, June 27, 8pm
Sunday, June 28, 2pm
Thursday, July 2, 8pm – Special Thursday Night Show
Friday, July 3, 8pm – Closing Night

AGE LIMIT
As 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.
This Show Contains:

Adult Language and Content
Flashing and Pulsing Lights

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 5 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 1 hr.
PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 4: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 5: Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS), Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 6: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN), Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 7: Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO), Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 8: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO), Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS), Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 9: Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO), Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 10: Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO), Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN), Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 11: Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO), Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 12: Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO), Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 13: Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO (STUDIO, June 6 – July 3, 2026)
PHOTO 14: Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS), Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO), Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO), Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO), Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Spencer Kayden (KIMBERLY LEVACO)
Patrick Peterson (BUDDY LEVACO)
Erin Rose (PATTIE LEVACO)
Ben Primas (JEFF McCRACKEN)
Sallie Eskins (DEBRA WATTS)

GODSPELL
2026-06-27 20:00 - 2026-08-02 14:00
GODSPELL
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed and Choreographed by Sonya Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
From 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.

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

Friday, June 26, 2026, 8pm – Half Price Preview
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
Thursday July 2, 2026, 8pm – Special Thursday Show
Friday, July 3, 2026, 8pm
Saturday, July 4, 2026 – NO SHOW
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 2pm
Friday, July 10, 2026, 8pm
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 8pm
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 2pm
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8pm
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8pm
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 2pm
Friday, July 24, 2026, 8pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8pm
Sunday, July 26, 2026, 2pm
Friday, July 31, 2026, 8pm
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, 8pm
Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, 2pm – Closing

AGE LIMIT
As 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.
A Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVEIW PHOTOS:

GODSPELL Preview Photo (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 1: Kenny Giles (JESUS), Quinn Vann (JUDAS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

GODSPELL Preview Photo (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 2: Kenny Giles (JESUS), Quinn Vann (JUDAS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

GODSPELL Preview Photo (MAINSTAGE, June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026)
PHOTO 3: Kenny Giles (JESUS), Quinn Vann (JUDAS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Kenny Giles (JESUS)
Quinn Vann (JUDAS)
David Poncé (JOHN THE BAPTIST/DAVID -“We Beseech Thee”)
Demetri Mack (DEMETRI -“All Good Gifts”)
Chandler Van Allen (CHANDLER -“Light of the World”)
Brittany Dakoske (BRITTANY -“Day By Day”)
Madison Cheramie (MADISON -“Bless the Lord”)
Morgan Elena (MORGAN -“By My Side”)
Veera Weinstock (VEERA -“Learn Your Lessons Well”)
Carole Louise (CAROLE -“Turn Back O Man”)
Celeste Moran (ENSEMBLE)
Eric Lazaro (ENSEMBLE)

AUDITIONS: HANGMEN
2026-07-06 19:00 - 2026-07-08 19:00
AUDITIONS: HANGMEN
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Carl DaSilva

AUDITION DATES: July 6 – 8, 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Aug. 29 – Sept. 26, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HANGMEN
AUTHOR: Martin McDonagh
DIRECTOR: Carl daSilva
RUN: August 29th – September 26th.
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, July 6 & Tuesday, July 7, 2026
(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.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, July 11, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting July 13, Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10pm; Some Sunday rehearsals will be scheduled as needed, 6pm – 9pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
British accent is required.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Set in 1965 England just as capital punishment is abolished, the play follows Harry Wade, the country’s second-best executioner, now a pub landlord in Oldham. When a menacing stranger named Mooney arrives, his presence triggers the disappearance of Harry’s daughter, forcing Harry into a dark, comedic, and brutal showdown regarding the true nature of justice.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
HARRY (M, 50s to 60s; character of British Caucasian decent): He is bombastic, authoritative, and often a bully. He takes immense pride in Being England’s “second-best” executioner in the country, though he is clearly jealous of the number one. (Role requires a British accent.)
ALICE (F, 50s to 60s; character of British Caucasian decent): Harry’s resilient and no-nonsense wife. She helps with the pub and serves as a grounded counterpoint to Harry’s arrogance, though she often bears the brunt of his insults and dismissive behavior. (Role requires a British accent.)
SHIRLEY (F, 18 – 25 to play 15; character of British Caucasian decent): Their 15-year-old daughter often described as “mopey” and “moody”. She is shy and sensitive, seeking her own voice while living under her parents’ dominating presence. (Role requires a British accent.)
SYD (M, 40s – 60; character of British Caucasian decent): Harry’s former assistant executioner who was fired for “sexual impropriety” involving a corpse. He is mousy, comical, and somewhat bumbling, carrying a mix of shame and a desire for revenge against Harry. (Role requires a British accent.)
MOONEY (M, Thirties; character of British Caucasian decent): A mysterious and menacing young Londoner who arrives at the pub. He is secretive, calculating, manipulative and fast-talking. He disrupts the pub’s routine with a veiled sense of danger. (Role requires a British accent.)
PIERREPOINT (M, Late 60s to 70s; character of British Caucasian decent): England’s real-life most famous hangman and Harry’s professional rival. He makes a late but commanding appearance that highlights Harry’s petty insecurities by comparison. (Role requires a British accent.)
INSPECTOR FRY (M, 50s to 60s; character of British Caucasian decent): A local police inspector who is more interested in drinking at the pub than doing his job. He has known Harry for a long time and tends to turn a blind eye to the pub’s goings-on. (Role requires a British accent.)
ARTHUR (M, 60s to 70s; character of British Caucasian decent): An elderly, nearly deaf pub regular who needs everything repeated to him and often gets it wrong anyway. (Role requires a British accent.)
CHARLIE (M, 40s; character of British Caucasian decent): A loyal pub regular who often explains the ongoing conversations to Arthur. (Role requires a British accent.)
BILL (M, 40s; character of British Caucasian decent): Another local patron who rounds out the sycophantic chorus of regulars that Harry orders around. (Role requires a British accent.)
CLEGG (M, 20s; character of British Caucasian decent): An opportunistic baby-faced journalist who visits the pub to interview Harry about the end of capital punishment. (Role requires a British accent.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Hangmen (2026) Beg. Reh. Schedule (Actor Version)Download

A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
2026-07-18 20:00 - 2026-08-15 20:00
A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
July 18 – Aug. 15, 2026
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Phyllis Gitlin
Fifteen 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.

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the 2026 Studio Season!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

Friday, July 17, 8pm – Preview
Saturday, July 18, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
Friday, July 24, 8pm
Saturday, July 25, 8pm
Sunday, July 26, 2pm
Friday, July 31, 8pm
Saturday, August 1, 8pm
Sunday, August 2, 2pm
Friday, August 7, 8pm
Saturday, August 8, 8pm
Sunday, August 9, 2pm
Friday, August 14, 8pm
Saturday, August 15, 8pm – Closing Night

AGE LIMIT
As 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.

AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
2026-08-03 19:00 - 2026-08-05 19:00
AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Music and Book by Dan Studney, Lyrics and Book by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Rovin Jay
Choreographed by Sonya Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear

AUDITION DATES: Aug. 3 – 5, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(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.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 10 – Nov. 15, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL
AUTHOR: Book, Music & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
DIRECTOR: Rovin Jay
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
CHOREOGRAPHER: Sonya Randall
RUN: October 9 – November 15, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, August 3 & Tuesday, August 4, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks, by Invitation Only:
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 7pm – 11pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, August 8, 2026, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal:
August 10 – October 8, 2026
Mondays through Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm
Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
Possible Sundays (if needed), 6pm – 9pm
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Singing auditions: please prepare 16 bars of a musical theater or pop/rock song that showcases your voice in the style of the show (no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown, please.) An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music that is in your key, clearly prepared, indicating where you start and stop. No tracks or a cappella.
Be prepared to dance.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A wildly irreverent satirical musical comedy based on the infamous 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film. Narrated by a pompous Lecturer, the show follows all-American teenager Jimmy Harper as he’s lured into a reefer den and his wholesome life spirals into deception, obsession, and madness. Outrageous and over-the-top. It’s 1930s camp, gangster movies, and musical theater madness colliding with sharp wit and a killer score.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
All roles are open. Long Beach Playhouse encourages actors of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities to audition.
NOTE: REEFER MADNESS is a hilarious, over-the-top adult musical comedy like the Rocky Horror Show that contains simulated drug use, and comedic, simulated orgy-like scenes as well as simulated sexual scenes. Please read the script before auditioning to make sure you are comfortable doing a show like this. Due to the adult nature of the show, no one under the age of 18 will be cast.
JIMMY HARPER (M, Tenor, 18-24): A wholesome, innocent student who runs into trouble after he’s lured into the dangerous world of reefer. Must sing, act, and move well. (Intimacy requirements – kisses MARY LANE multiple times, simulated sexual moments with SALLY.)
MARY LANE (F, Soprano, 18-24): Jimmy’s pure and devoted sweetheart; naïve and bright. Must sing, act, and move well. (Role requires being seen in underwear – bra and panties. Intimacy requirements – kisses JIMMY multiple times; has simulated dominatrix/BDSM sexual moments with RALPH.)
THE LECTURER (Any, Baritone, 35-55): A pompous authority figure who frames the action as a cautionary tale. Dry comic presence. Must own the stage. Must sing. (Plays multiple different roles in the show. Role as GOAT MAN/SATYR in Bacchanal requires being seen bare-chested in a skimpy satyr costume.)
JACK STONE (M, Bass/Baritone, 25-40): The villain. Handsome, slick, charismatic drug pusher. A 1930s gangster movie-type. Strong comic actor; must sing. (Also Plays JESUS – roles requires being seen shirtless in a loincloth.)
MAE (F, Mezzo/Soprano, 25-40): Jack’s attractive, sharp, and world-weary girlfriend. Powerful belt. Must sing and move.
RALPH WILEY (M, Baritone/Tenor, 18-30): A dopey, lovable stoner. A fraternity man whose college days ended long ago due to his reefer habit. Very funny. Strong physical comedy. Must sing. (Intimacy requirements – has simulated dominatrix/BDSM sexual moments with MARY LANE.)
SALLY DeBOWER (F, Mezzo-Soprano, 18-30): Vivacious, free-spirited “reefer girl” with the soul of Mae West and the moxie of a vintage Barbara Stanwyk. High energy comic role. Must sing and move. (Intimacy requirement: simulated sexual moments with JIMMY.)
PLACARD GIRL (F, Soprano/Mezzo, 18-30): Interacts with and reinforces the Lecturer’s warnings by holding large moral-message signs throughout the production. Strong mover; must sing.
ENSEMBLE: Churchgoers, students, junkies and much more. Strong singers who move well. All ages. All voice types. (Ensemble members will be seen as belly dancers and “jungle orgy” dancers in revealing harem/cabaret style clothing. Intimacy requirements – simulated, group “orgy-like“ activity in the Bacchanal; “lascivious” style dancing and grinding in “Five and Dime.”)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Reefer Madness Beg. Rehearsal Schedule (Actor Version)Download

HANGMEN
2026-08-28 20:00 - 2026-09-26 20:00
HANGMEN
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Aug. 29 – Sept. 26, 2026
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Carl DaSilva
In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, a peculiar stranger lurks, with a very different motive for his visit. Martin McDonagh does it again in HANGMEN, a corrosively funny black comedy filled with dramatic tension in a juicy tale of capital punishment that will leave you “hanging” on the edge of your seat with suspense and devilish delight.

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the 2026 Studio Season!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

Friday, August 28, 8pm – Preview
Saturday, August 29, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
Friday, September 4, 8pm
Saturday, September 5, 8pm
Sunday, September 6, 2pm
Friday, September 11, 8pm
Saturday, September 12, 8pm
Sunday, September 13, 2pm
Friday, September 18, 8pm
Saturday, September 19, 8pm
Sunday, September 20, 2pm
Friday, September 25, 8pm
Saturday, September 26, 8pm – Closing Night

AGE LIMIT
As 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.

REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
2026-10-10 20:00 - 2026-11-15 14:00
REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Oct. 10 – Nov. 15, 2026
Music and Book by Dan Studney, Lyrics and Book by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Rovin Jay
Choreographed by Sonya Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
An unlikely musical comedy inspired by an earnest 1936 public service film of the same name, this raucous spoof takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the goofy charm of REEFER MADNESS, an addictive, hilarious, and highly stylized musical romp with a sly satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more.

A Big THANK YOU to the Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring the 2026 Studio Season!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

Friday, October 9, 8pm – Preview
Saturday, October 10, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
Friday, October 16, 8pm
Saturday, October 17, 8pm
Sunday, October 18, 2pm
Friday, October 23, 8pm
Saturday, October 24, 8pm
Sunday, October 25, 2pm
Friday, October 30, 8pm
Saturday, October 31, 8pm
Sunday, November 1, 2pm
Friday, November 6, 8pm
Saturday, November 7, 8pm
Sunday, November 8, 2pm
Friday, November 13, 8pm
Saturday, November 14, 8pm
Sunday, November 15, 8pm – Closing

AGE LIMIT
As 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.
