HADESTOWN: Teen Edition
2025-05-23 14:00 - 2025-05-24 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
HADESTOWN: Teen Edition
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
April 26 – May 24, 2025
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Anne Kate Mohler
Musical Direction by Andy Zacharias
Choreography by Lea Mano
Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical, HADESTOWN: Teen Edition is an intriguing and beautiful folk musical that explores the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a young cast of actors 13-19. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone, this beautiful and beguiling sung-through show pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love with music inspired by classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz. Thought-provoking, powerful and prophetic, HADESTOWN is cause for celebration in this transporting musical hit! Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MAY 24, 2025
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.
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.
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production & Opening Night Gala!

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 1: BACK: Ali Valenzuela (FATE), Phyre Romero (FATE), Tessa Holder (FATE), MIDDLE: Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER), Belle Gomer (WORKER), Saroj Romero (WORKER), Natalie Wu (WORKER), AJ Buechler (WORKER), Lorelei Dumas (WORKER), FRONT: Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS), Nava Tate (HERMES), Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 2: FRONT: Nava Tate (HERMES), BACK: Madeline Kim (WORKER), Saroj Romero (WORKER), Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), Lorelei Dumas (WORKER), Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 3: BACK: Madeline Kim (WORKER), Saroj Romero (WORKER), Natalie Wu (WORKER), Belle Gomer (WORKER), Ali Valenzuela (FATE), Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER), Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), AJ Buechler (WORKER), FRONT: Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE), Nava Tate (HERMES), Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE), Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE), Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Tessa Holder (FATE), Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE), Phyre Romero (FATE), Ali Valenzuela (FATE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE), Timm Junge (HADES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 7: FRONT: Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS), BACK: WORKERS AND FATES
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 8: BACK ROW: Ali Valenzuela (FATE), Natalie Wu (WORKER), Lorelei Dumas (WORKER), Phyre Romero (FATE), Belle Gomer (WORKER), Tessa Holder (FATE): NEXT ROW: Madeline Kim (WORKER), Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER), Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), Saroj Romero (WORKER), AJ Buechler (WORKER), NEXT ROW: Timm Junge (HADES), Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS), Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE), Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE), FRONT: Nava Tate (HERMES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 9: FRONT: S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE), Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS), BACK: Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), Abby Sowers (WORKER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 11: BACK: Annalise Aitken (WORKER), Sariah Rodriguez (WORKER), Brooklyn Williams (WORKER), Abby Sowers (WORKER), Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), Liberty Lucero (WORKER), Daniella Steedle (WORKER), FRONT: Ash Frost (PERSEPHONE), Vanessa Yataco (HERMES), Zachary Veeh (WORKER), Rose Blatchley (WORKER), S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 12: S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE), Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 13: FRONT: Brandon Reyes (FATE), Meredith Dahl (FATE), Jessica Gurule (FATE), S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE), BACK: WORKERS
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 14: Vanessa Yataco (HERMES), Ash Frost (PERSEPHONE), Timm Junge (HADES), Brooklyn Williams (WORKER), Abby Sowers (WORKER), Zachary Veeh (WORKER), S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 15: Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition (STUDIO, April 26 – May 24, 2025)
PHOTO 16: BACK ROW: Brandon Reyes (FATE), Annalise Aitken (WORKER), Sariah Rodriguez (WORKER), Rose Blatchley (WORKER), Meredith Dahl (FATE), Liberty Lucero (WORKER), Brooklyn Williams (WORKER), Jessica Gurule (FATE), MIDDLE ROW: Abby Sowers (WORKER), Daniella Steedle (WORKER), Zachary Veeh (WORKER), Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER), FRONT ROW: Timm Junge (HADES), Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS), Vanessa Yataco (HERMES), S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE), Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE),
(Michael Hardy Photography)
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse.

CAST:

Oliver Chang (ORPHEUS)
Ezion Garcia (ORPHEUS)
Audrey Cymone (EURYDICE)
S’Naii Lapierre (EURYDICE)
Ash Frost (PERSEPHONE)
Phoebe Castellanos (PERSEPHONE)
Nathan Andreas (HADES)
Timm Junge (HADES)
Jessica Gurule (FATE)
Ali Valenzuela (FATE)
Tessa Holder (FATE)
Meredith Dahl (FATE)
Brandon Reyes (FATE)
Phyre Romero (FATE)
Nava Tate (HERMES)
Vanessa Yataco (HERMES)
Lola Ivie-Valle (WORKER)
Abby Sowers (WORKER)
Bennet Fillmore (WORKER)
Saroj Romero (WORKER)
Belle Gomer (WORKER)
Brooklyn Williams (WORKER)
Lorelei Dumas (WORKER)
AJ Buechler (WORKER)
Liberty Lucero (WORKER)
Daniella Steedle (WORKER)
Annalise Aitken (WORKER)
Rose Blatchley (WORKER)
Michael Akhetuamen Jr. (WORKER)
Natalie Wu (WORKER)
Sara Ford (WORKER)
Madeline Kim (WORKER)
Sariah Rodriguez (WORKER)
Zachary Veeh (WORKER)

AUDITIONS: LOBBY HERO
2025-05-27 19:00 - 2025-05-29 19:00
AUDITIONS: LOBBY HERO
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Kenneth Lonergan
Directed by Carl DaSilva

AUDITION DATES: May 27 – 29, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, May 29, 2025 – 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: July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: LOBBY HERO
AUTHOR: Kenneth Lonergan
DIRECTOR: Carl DaSilva
RUN: July 18th – August 16th
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 27 & Wednesday, May 28, 2025
(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, May 29, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, May 31, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting June 1st, Monday – Thursday 7pm – 10pm; Sundays 6pm – 9pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
New York accent a plus, but not required.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A slacker security guard, his strict supervisor, a local hero cop, and his attractive, rookie partner interact in a mid-tier New York apartment lobby. Part drama, part comedy, and a little bit of romance, as loyalties are strained to the breaking point.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
JEFF (M, Late Twenties) White American. A goof-off security guard in the middle of the graveyard shift. He wants to make a better life for himself, he just doesn’t know where or how.
WILLIAM (M, Late Twenties) Black American. The youngest captain in the history of his security firm and looking to grow. Struggles with his brother’s recent trouble with the law.
BILL (M, Around Thirty) White American Beloved local hero cop who believes his own hype and has happily allowed it to corrupt him. Only really here to “visit” the woman in apartment 22-J. Imagine the typical image of a cop: that’s Bill.
DAWN (F, Early Twenties) Any ethnicity, American. A naive, cute rookie cop, torn between admiration for her partner and her firm morals. In over her head, but aspires to be a great cop.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Lobby Hero Beg. Rehearsal Schedue V.3Download

STEEL MAGNOLIAS
2025-06-14 20:00 - 22:30
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
May 17 – June 14, 2025
By Robert Harling
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
See the beloved play the popular movie is based on – STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana is the place where the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s queen bees: local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby, is about to get married; eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, who’s been in a bad mood for forty years; all helped out by Truvy’s eager new assistant, Annelle. Filled with hilarious repartee, this lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South will have your heart aching with laughter and heartbreak.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025, 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.
*Preview night is $10 for those purchasing tickets over the phone or in person, there is a $3 service fee for those purchasing online.
This Show Contains:

Adult Language and Themes
Simulated Smoking

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 10 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 55 mins
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production!!

SHOW TRAILER:

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Gioia Moen (SHELBY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Gioia Moen (SHELBY), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Gioia Moen (SHELBY), Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER), Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Gioia Moen (SHELBY), Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Gioia Moen (SHELBY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER), Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Gioia Moen (SHELBY), Sarah Green (M’LYNN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

STEEL MAGNOLIAS (MAINSTAGE, May 17 – June 14, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE), Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY), Roxy Payne (ANNELLE), FRONT ROW: Sarah Green (M’LYNN), Gioia Moen (SHELBY), Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Katrina D. RiChard (TRUVY)
Roxy Payne (ANNELLE)
Andrea Stradling (CLARIEE)
Gioia Moen (SHELBY)
Sarah Green (M’LYNN)
Phyllis M. Nofts (OUISER)

ADA AND THE ENGINE
2025-07-03 20:00 - 2025-07-05 20:00
ADA AND THE ENGINE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
June 7 – July 5, 2025
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Kelsey Weinstein
The Industrial Revolution dawns as young Ada Byron Lovelace (daughter of the flamboyant and notorious romantic poet, Lord Byron) sees the boundless creative potential in the “analytic engines” of the genius of the age, Charles Babbage. A precocious intellect herself, Ada and Charles form a romance of the mind as she envisions a whole new world where art and information converge. Their ideas lead to the first mechanical computer in Lauren Gunderson’s music-laced story of love, friendship, and the edgiest dreams of the future as Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age.
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Thursday, July 3, 8pm – Special Thursday Night Show
Friday, July 4th, 8pm – NO SHOW DUE TO THE HOLIDAY
Saturday, July 5, 8pm – Closing Night

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.
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.
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!
This Show Contains:

Pulsing and Flashing Lights
Excitement About the New Wonders of the Age
Scientific Discoveries of the First Order
Machines That Can Think
Anticipation of the Future

Act One is Approx. 1 hr.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 55 mins.

PREVIEW CLIP:

PREVIEW PHOTOS:

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Holly Jones (LADY ANABELLA BYRON), (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE), Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE), Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE), Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE), Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Holly Jones (LADY ANABELLA BYRON), Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Holly Jones (LADY ANABELLA BYRON), Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE), Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE), Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE), Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE), Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Giovanni Navarro (LORD BYRON), Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

ADA AND THE ENGINE (STUDIO, June 7 – July 5, 2025)
PHOTO 14:BACK: Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE), Holly Jones (LADY ANABELLA BYRON / MARY SOMMERVILLE), Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE / LORD BYRON), FRONT: Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Jenna Palermo French (ADA BYRON LOVELACE)
Holly Jones (LADY ANABELLA BYRON / MARY SOMMERVILLE)
Brian Pirnat (CHARLES BABBAGE)
Giovanni Navarro (LORD LOVELACE / LORD BYRON)

AUDITIONS: VERONICA'S ROOM
2025-07-07 19:00 - 2025-07-09 19:00
AUDITIONS: VERONICA’S ROOM
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Ira Levin
Directed by Gregory Cohen

AUDITION DATES: July 7 – July 9, 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, July, 8, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 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: Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025

AUDITON NOTICE:
TITLE: VERONICA’S ROOM
AUTHOR: Ira Levin
DIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen
RUN: August 30 – September 27, 2025
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 7 & Tuesday, July 8, 2025
(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, July 9, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, July 12, 2025, Noon – 4:00pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, July 14: Monday through Thursdays (7:00pm – 10:00pm) with an occasional possible Saturday morning rehearsal, (9am – Noon) if needed.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A young couple are enticed to visit an attic room in the Brabissant Mansion by the family’s caretakers because of an uncanny resemblance of the young woman to the late daughter of their employers. This invitation begins the blurring of lines between reality and madness, guilt and murder. This is a roller-coaster ride for the audience where all lines of conduct are crossed.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PLEASE NOTE: Uncomfortable themes such as child abuse, incest, and necrophilia are dealt with in this production. If involved, you must be comfortable presenting these aspects. There is also some staged violence which will be thoroughly choreographed.
No nudity will be required.
WOMAN (F, Late 30s – Early 60s) Able to play a sweet, elderly Irish-American housekeeper and a strong, yet embittered Bostonian socialite. (Irish and Bostonian accents are required.)
MAN (M, Late 30s – Early 60s) Able to play a sweet, elderly Irish-American groundskeeper and a loving, yet emotionally wounded Bostonian socialite. (Irish and Bostonian accents are required.)
GIRL (F, Early 20s) An innocent, intelligent young college student (An attempted Bostonian accent is required.)
YOUNG MAN (M, 20s – Early 30s) Able to play a good-hearted, but somewhat sheltered young lawyer and a very straight-laced, old school Bostonian doctor. (Bostonian accent is required.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Veronica’s Room Beg. Reh. Calender v.2Download

AUDITIONS: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
2025-07-28 19:00 - 2025-07-30 22:00
AUDITIONS: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by David Scaglione
AUDITION DATES: July 28 – 30, 2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, July 30 2025 – 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: Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
AUTHOR: Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
DIRECTOR: David Scaglione
RUN: Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025
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: Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(Anyone auditioning will only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 2, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Aug. 4, Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, Noon – 4pm, unless otherwise listed.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times. We will accept minor, limited conflicts with the rehearsal schedule, but will not be casting anyone missing tech dates or performances.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
NOTE: This is an ensemble show – most performers, other than Elizabeth and Jekyll, will be needed to play multiple roles with multiple accents, as well as to play HYDE.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Adapted from the novella ‘Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ by Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll has been performing strange experiments, on himself, at the same moment multiple murders have befallen the city. Can the two situations be related? Simultaneously, a mysterious and sinister Mr. Hyde has appeared in the darkness of the city’s underbelly, but who is this man and what relationship is he to Dr. Henry Jekyll?
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are open to any ethnicity.
DR. HENRY JEKYLL (M, 21 – 40, Upper-class British Accent): A kind Doctor of anatomical science, and a soft-spoken humanitarian, yet with a dark side he keeps hidden. Henry tries not to allow his temper to get away with him, but what secret is he hiding?
ELIZABETH JELKES (F, 18 – 40, Working-class British Accent): a very loving soul, but is drawn to the darkness, and falls in love with the wrong man.
The following actors perform many roles in the play and at certain points will perform as HYDE:
GABRIEL UTTERSON AND HYDE (M/F, 18 – 60, Upper-class British Accent): Utterson is a good friend of Jekyll’s, and a lawyer who is in the middle of several cases of murder.
SIR DANVERS CAREW, RICHARD ENFIELD, O.F. SANDERSON, AND INSPECTOR, AND HYDE (M, 21 – 60, Upper/lower class British Accent): Sir Carew is an egotistic doctor and nemesis of Dr Jekyll’s. Enfield is a colleague of Jekyll’s.
DR. H.K. LANYON, POLICE DOCTOR, SURGICAL STUDENT, AND HYDE (M/F 18 – 60, Lower/upper-class British Accent): Lanyon is a doctor and a colleague of Jekyll. This actor also plays assorted medical personnel.
POOLE, SURGICAL STUDENT, POLICE DOCTOR, & HYDE (M/F 18 – 60, Lower/upper class British Accent): Poole is Jekyll’s butler and is a witness to many of Hyde’s crimes.
ORDERLIES (M/F, 18 – 60) They are part of the ensemble, and, at points, a body double for Hyde.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Jekyll & Hyde Beg. Reh. Schedule v.2Download

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
2025-08-02 20:00 - 2025-08-03 14:00
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025
Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Gregory Cohen
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
Choreography by Kysa Cohen
Winner of nine Tony Awards, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has touched audiences worldwide with its message of humor, warmth, and honesty. Set in the tight-knit, traditional Jewish community of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor milkman, his wife Golde, and their five daughters face the changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of 1905 Czarist Russia. Filled with iconic and beloved songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” this universal musical will leave you and your family crying tears of sadness, laughter, and joy.
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED AUG. 3, 2025
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:

Fog and Smoke Effects
Quick Shifting and Pulsing Lights
Bright Lights in the Audience Aisle-ways
Actors Staged in the Audience Aisle-ways

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 35 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 50mins
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Production!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE), Iggi El Kouatli (FIDDLER)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Iggi El Kouatli (FIDDLER), Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE), CAST
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Robert Baumsten (RABBI), Ethan Trejo (NACHUM), Noah Raleigh (MENDEL), Charlie Massey (MORDCHA), Karl Schott (LAZAR WOLF), Karl Schott (LAZAR WOLF)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Sherry Domerego (YENTE), Leena Fritz (FRUMA-SARAH/VILLAGER), Lisa Meert (GOLDE), Alexis Chisholm (VILLAGER), Dora Sheade (SHAINDEL), Jennifer Harmon (GRANDMA TZEITEL/VILLAGER), Lea Mano (VILLAGER), Haylee Karpman (VILLAGER)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Lisa Meert (GOLDE), Sherry Domerego (YENTE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Lorelei Dumas (CHAVA), Cassie Angerosa-Korrie (TZEITEL), Rachel Girardet (HODEL)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Adriano Brown (PERCHIK), Josie Magaña (SHPRINTZE), Lily Layne (BIELKE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Lisa Meert (GOLDE), Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Cassie Angerosa-Korrie (TZEITEL), Grant Thackray (MOTEL)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Jack Murphy (CONSTABLE), Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Ben Applegate (FYEDKA), Lorelei Dumas (CHAVA)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Ethan Trejo (GHOST), Leena Fritz (FRUMA-SARAH) Charlie Massey (GHOST), Lisa Meert (GOLDE), Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Charlie Massey (MORDCHA), Grant Thackray (MOTEL), Seth Weiner (AVRAM)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (MAINSTAGE, June 28 – Aug. 3, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Ethan Trejo (NACHUM), Karl Schott (LAZAR WOLF), Graham Wojcik (BAND), Jack Murphy (CONSTABLE), NEXT ROW: Jerry Barba (BAND), Iggi El Kouatli (FIDDLER), Sofia Estes (BAND), Stephen Olear (MUSICAL DIRECTOR/BAND), Nick Estes (BAND), Nick Shewchuk (BAND), NEXT ROW: Charlie Massey (MORDCHA), Seth Weiner (AVRAM), Lea Mano (VILLAGER), Sherry Domerego (YENTE), Robert Baumsten (RABBI), Noah Raleigh (MENDEL), NEXT ROW: Jennifer Harmon (GRANDMA TZEITEL), Haylee Karpman (VILLAGER), Alexis Chisholm (VILLAGER), Leena Fritz (FRUMA-SARAH), Dora Sheade (SHAINDEL), NEXT ROW: Josie Magaña (SHPRINTZE), Cassie Angerosa-Korrie (TZEITEL), Grant Thackray (MOTEL), Ben Applegate (FYEDKA), Lorelei Dumas (CHAVA), Adriano Brown (PERCHIK), Rachel Girardet (HODEL), Lily Layne (BIELKE), FRONT: Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE), Lisa Meert (GOLDE)
(Jonathan Lewis Photography)

CAST:

Eric M. Schiffer (TEVYE)
Lisa Meert (GOLDE)
Cassie Angerosa-Korrie (TZEITEL)
Rachel Girardet (HODEL)
Lorelei Dumas (CHAVA)
Josie Magaña (SHPRINTZE)
Lily Layne (BIELKE)
Sherry Domerego (YENTE)
Grant Thackray (MOTEL)
Adriano Brown (PERCHIK)
Karl Schott (LAZAR WOLF)
Charlie Massey (MORDCHA)
Robert Baumsten (RABBI)
Noah Raleigh (MENDEL)
Seth Weiner (AVRAM)
Ethan Trejo (NACHUM)
Jennifer Harmon (GRANDMA TZEITEL)
Leena Fritz (FRUMA-SARAH)
Jack Murphy (CONSTABLE)
Ben Applegate (FYEDKA)
Dora Sheade (SHAINDEL)
Alexis Chisholm (VILLAGER)
Haylee Karpman (VILLAGER)
Lea Mano (VILLAGER)
Iggi El Kouatli (FIDDLER)

AUDITIONS: HEATHERS: The Musical
2025-08-04 19:00 - 2025-08-06 19:00
AUDITIONS: HEATHERS: The Musical
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Directed by Sean Gray
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
Choreography and Assistant Direction by Sonya Randall

AUDITION DATES: Aug. 4 – 6, 2025

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 – 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.)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the adult subject matter and intense themes of the show, we will only be casting actors 18 years of age and over at the time of the auditions.
PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HEATHERS: The Musical
AUTHOR: Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
DIRECTOR: Sean F. Gray
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
ASSIST. DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sonya Randell
RUN: Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025
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, Aug. 4 and Tues. Aug. 5, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm (Sign-in Times)
(Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis based on when they signed in.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wed., Aug. 6, 2025
Times: 7pm – 11pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 9, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Aug. 10: Mon. – Thurs., 7pm – 10:30pm; Sundays: 6pm – 9:30pm
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Conflicts with the Rehearsal Schedule will play a major part in casting. Limited, minor conflicts will be accepted, but we will not cast anyone with a conflict on a tech day or a performance.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring printed out current Head Shot and Resume. Please be familiar with the show. Have a good knowledge of any minimal conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule. People with conflicts on Tech Dates or Performances will not be cast.
AT THE OPEN CALL: Please prepare one of the Song Excerpts from the Show (Available HERE or BELOW) to sing. Be prepared to act and present a character with your song. Also be prepared to move for the dance portion of the auditions. A change of clothes is suggested for movement.
LINK TO AUDITION SONG EXCERPTS
AT THE CALLBACKS: – Scene sides will be read, songs from the show will be learned and sung, and a dance callback may be seen. If possible, roles will be offered at the end of the evening in person.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
HEATHERS: The Musical is the darkly delicious satire based on the iconic teen-comedy movie of the 80s. Veronica Sawyer, a brainy teenage misfit, hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. Once there, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid, J.D. But before she can get comfortable atop the food chain, she runs afoul of Heather Chandler, the almighty queen of the school. Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass…but J.D. has other plans, as a series of murders of Westerberg’s most popular students reveals the real-cut throat nature of teenage popularity.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are open to any ethnicity. All roles are singing roles. Due the mature nature of this show, we are only considering adult actors who are 18+ at the time of the auditions.
WARNING: HEATHERS is a dark comedy satire that deals frankly and sometimes comically with subjects such as murder, suicide, bullying, teen sexuality, and drug use. Please seriously, and honestly, consider your ability and comfort dealing with these issues before committing to your involvement in the show.
In particular, you should note the following:

Veronica and JD are required to kiss multiple times and be involved a simulated sex scene.
Some of the other Westerberg High Students are required to “make-out” at the party.
Kurt, Ram, JD and Veronica are required to appear on stage in their underwear.
Martha and Heather McNamara attempt suicide in the show.
Veronica fakes her own suicide.
Veronica, Kurt, and Ram are involved in a scene where a drunken assault is implied.
Heather Chandler, Kurt, and Ram are murdered in the show.
Martha is verbally bullied about her weight.
Many characters sing about topics of a sexual nature.
Some scenes depict the use of alcohol and drugs.
Some scenes and songs include coarse language and adult themes.

We have included this information not to put you off from auditioning but rather to be honest about what the show includes. To avoid difficulties later, we encourage all auditioners to read the script of the show and consider watching the movie prior to auditioning to know what kind of show they getting themselves into.
VERONICA SAWYER: (F, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: G3-F#5. Voice: High belting required, Must have dynamic and stylistic range. Burns to be both cool and kind, but doesn’t yet know how to be both at the same time. Fierce sense of right and wrong, keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she’s an old soul, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love or shocked by cruelty. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing, simulated sex scene. Actor will be required to be Seen in Underwear: bra and panties.)
JASON “J.D.” DEAN: (M, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: C3-Bb4. Voice: Strong, confident belt with a wide emotional range. Darkly charismatic, compelling, attractive. Charming on the outside, damaged on the inside. Keen smarts, savage wit. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing, simulated sex scene. Actor will be required to be Seen in Underwear: tighty-whities.)
HEATHER CHANDLER: (F, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: A3-E5. Voice: Strong belt, Mezzo for chorus. The richest, hottest, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it without fear, patience, or mercy. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing.)
HEATHER MCNAMARA: (F, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: G3-F5. Voice: Strong belt, Soprano for chorus. Beautiful, innocent, stupid. Can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing.)
HEATHER DUKE: (F, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: A3-G5. Voice: Strong belt, Alto for chorus. The whipped beta dog of the three Heathers. Deeply insecure. When she finally becomes Queen Bee, she wields power like a bulldozer. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing.)
MARTHA DUNNSTOCK: (F, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: G3-Eb5. Voice: Strong belt, wide vocal expression. Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck,” the opposite of confident and popular. Huge and beautiful soul, optimistic even in the face of rejection.
RAM SWEENEY: (M, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: B2-F#4. Voice: Strong baritone, some falsetto useful. Linebacker. Big, insensitive to the feelings of others, ruled by appetites. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing. Actor will be required to be Seen in Underwear: tighty-whities.)
KURT KELLY: (M, 18 – 28 to play 17) Vocal Range: Bb2-A4. Voice: tenor, strong belt, some falsetto. Quarterback and captain. Chiseled, rude, entitled, cocky. He’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing. Actor will be required to be Seen in Underwear: tighty-whities.)
FACULTY/PARENTS:
MS. FLEMING: (F, 40 – 50) Vocal Range: Ab3-F5. Voice: Great belt. Aging hippie teacher, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Resentful of today’s entitled youth, protective of the underdogs. Despite a penchant for self-promotion, genuinely cares about the students in her charge. Also Plays VERONICA’S MOM.
RAMS’ DAD: (M, 35 – 45) Vocal Range: C3-A4. Voice: tenor – power belt. Former football player turned suburban dad, has never outgrown his high school glory days. Hates weakness, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also Plays: BIG BUD DEAN & COACH RIPPER.
KURTS’ DAD: (M, 35 – 45) Vocal Range: F#3-A4. Voice: Strong baritone/tenor – power belt. Straight-laced, very conservative, also former football player: A simple guy, not book smart, you’d’ be happy to share a beer with him. Also Plays: VERONICA’S DAD & PRINCIPAL GOWAN
OTHER WESTERBERG HIGH STUDENTS:
RODNEY (BELEAGURED GEEK): (M, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Ab3-F#4. Voice: Tenor. An embittered social outcast.
KEITH (PREPPY STUD): (M, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Eb3-F#4. Voice: Baritone/Tenor. Straightlaced, ambitious, blow-dried. Dreams of being even richer than his parents. Also Plays: OFFICER MILNER. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing.)
DWIGHT (HIPSTER DORK): (M, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Bb2-F4. Voice: Bass/Baritone. Thinks he’s Ducky from Pretty in Pink. Also Plays: OFFICER MCCORD.
DEBBIE (NEW WAVE GIRL): (F, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Bb3-A4. She wants her MTV and dresses accordingly.
TRACY (STONER CHICK): (F, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Ab3-Eb5. Smokes outside with the freaks in between classes. Her future’s so bright she’s gotta wear shades to hide her bloodshot eyes.
COURTNEY (YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE): (F, 18 – 28 to play 16 -18) Vocal Range: Ab3-Bb4. A tennis-playing, perky Student Council type. (Role requires Intimate Moments with other actors: kissing, touching, embracing.)
AUDITION SONG EXCERPT PACKET AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Heathers Audition Song Packet and InstructionsDownload

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Heathers The Musical Beg. Rehearsal Schedule V.1Download

The SpongeBob Musical Produced by JewelBox Childrens Theatre
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:30
GET TICKETS HERE

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical.

LOBBY HERO
2025-08-15 20:00 - 2025-08-16 20:00
LOBBY HERO
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025
By Kenneth Lonergan
Directed by Carl DaSilva
In Kenneth Lonergan’s brilliant comedic drama, LOBBY HERO, we met Jeff, the luckless young security guard in the lobby of a New York apartment building. Berated by his tightly wound supervisor William, clueless in the presence of local hero cop Bill, and hopeless in the presence of Bill’s attractive rookie partner, Dawn, Jeff can’t help but say the wrong thing at the wrong time. But when everyone is drawn into a local murder investigation, truth becomes elusive and justice proves costly in this irrepressible show that demonstrates the unintended consequences of good intentions.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED AUGUST 16, 2025
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.
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.
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!
This Show Contains:

Adult Language and Content

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

PREVIEW CLIPS:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Nate Memba (WILLIAM), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Brandon Prado (BILL), Ashley O’Connor (DAWN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Brandon Prado (BILL), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Ashley O’Connor (DAWN), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Ashley O’Connor (DAWN), Brandon Prado (BILL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Nate Memba (WILLIAM), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Brandon Prado (BILL), Nate Memba (WILLIAM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Nate Memba (WILLIAM), Ashley O’Connor (DAWN), Brandon Prado (BILL), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Ashley O’Connor (DAWN), Brandon Prado (BILL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Nate Memba (WILLIAM)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Ashley O’Connor (DAWN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Brandon Prado (BILL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

LOBBY HERO (STUDIO, July 19 – Aug. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK: Ashley O’Connor (DAWN), Brandon Prado (BILL), FRONT: Nate Memba (WILLIAM), Trevor Hart (JEFF)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Trevor Hart (JEFF)
Nate Memba (WILLIAM)
Brandon Prado (BILL)
Ashley O’Connor (DAWN)

AUDITIONS Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE
2025-09-08 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00
AUDITIONS: Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By Neil Simon
Directed by James Rice

AUDITION DATES: Sept. 8-10, 2025

Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 – 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: Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: Plaza Suite
AUTHOR: Neil Simon
DIRECTOR: James Rice
RUN: November 1 – November 29, 2025
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, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
(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, Sept. 10, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, Noon – 4 p.m.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Mon. Sept. 16, 2025; Mon. – Thurs. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
(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.
NOTE: Casting three couples.
Act 3 will require a NY Jewish dialect.
All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
PLAZA SUITE is composed of three acts all set in Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The first act, Visitor From Mamaroneck, introduces the audience to not-so-blissfully wedded couple Sam and Karen Nash, who are revisiting their honeymoon suite in an attempt by Karen to bring the love back into their marriage but her plan backfires and the two become embroiled in a heated argument about whether or not Sam is having an affair.
The second act, Visitor from Hollywood, involves a meeting between movie producer Jesse Kiplinger and his old flame, suburban housewife Muriel Tate. Muriel has come for nothing more than a chat between old friends. Jesse, however, has other plans in mind and repeatedly attempts to seduce her.
The third act, Visitor from Forest Hills, revolves around married couple Roy and Norma Hubley on their daughter Mimsey’s wedding day. In a rush of nervousness, Mimsey has locked herself in the suite’s bathroom and refuses to leave. Her parents make frantic attempts to cajole her into attending her wedding while the gathered guests await the trio’s arrival downstairs.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
VISITOR FROM MAMARONEK:
KAREN NASH (F, 40s-50ish years old, Ethnicity open.): Pleasant, witty and down to earth. She is OK with being middle-aged. She is also secretly hoping the stay at the Plaza will bring her and her husband closer together. Must be able to convey a balance of sarcasm and drama.
SAM NASH (M, 40s-50ish years old, Ethnicity open.): Not accepting his age. He is neat and well-tailored. He is overly concerned with his appearance. Sam is a workaholic, but not because he likes work.
VISITOR FROM HOLLYWOOD:
JESSE KIPLINGER (M, 30s-35, Ethnicity open.): Confident, successful Hollywood producer. He has one purpose in seeing Muriel. (This role includes physical intimacy that will be coordinated.)
*This role also appears as the BELLHOP and BORDEN.
MURIEL TATE (F, 30s, ethnicity open.): She is somewhat naive. She is warm, generous, and very impressed with Jesse though unsure of meeting with him. (This role includes physical intimacy that will be coordinated.)
*This role also appears as JEAN and MIMSEY.
VISITOR FROM FOREST HILLS:
NORMA HUBLEY (F, 45 – 50ish, ethnicity open.): Mother of the bride who tries to appear calm in a crisis. She sways from trying to keep Type-A husband in control while passively and aggressively taking a stand for herself. This character has sequences of physical/farce comedy. Requires a NY Jewish dialect.
ROY HUBLEY (M, 45 – 50ish, ethnicity open.): Father of the bride with the bills to prove it. A competitive businessman, out of his league when dealing with emotions and marrying off his daughter. This character has sequences of physical/farce comedy. Requires a NY Jewish dialect
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Plaza Suite Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download

VERONICA’S ROOM
2025-09-27 20:00
VERONICA’S ROOM
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025
By Ira Levin
Directed by Gregory Cohen
From Ira Levin, author of Rosemary’s Baby and Deathtrap, comes this chilling mystery thriller that explores the thin line between reality and fantasy. Students Susan and Larry find themselves enticed to a mysterious mansion by its dissolute caretakers. Struck by Susan’s strong resemblance to Veronica, the long-dead daughter of the family they work for, the older couple induce her to impersonate the dead woman to give solace to their employer, Veronica’s addled sister, who believes she’s still alive. Dressed in her clothes, Susan finds herself locked in Veronica’s room and in her role. Or is she Veronica, in 1935, pretending to be an imaginary Susan?
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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

Friday, September 26, 8pm
Saturday, September 27, 8pm – Closing Night

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.
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:
Intense Adult Themes and Content that Deal with Extremely Dark, Past Traumas.
Act One is Approx. 45 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 55 mins.

Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL), Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL), Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL), Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN), Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN), Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL), Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Noah Wagner (THE MAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

VERONICA’S ROOM (STUDIO, Aug. 30 – Sept. 27, 2025)
PHOTO 14: Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN), Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL), Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN), Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Andrea Stradling (THE WOMAN)
Noah Wagner (THE MAN)
Cassandra Angerosa-Korrie (THE GIRL)
Charlie Rodriguez (THE YOUNG MAN)

AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
2025-10-15 14:30 - 2025-10-18 12:00
AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Carol Louise Nicholson

AUDITION DATES: Oct. 15 – 16, & Oct 18, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Noon – 3pm: 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: Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
AUTHOR: Charles Dickens, adapted by Carole Louise Nicholson
DIRECTOR: Carole Louise Nicholson
RUN: Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Wednesday 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: Wednesday October 15th and Thursday October 16th, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Saturday October 18th, 2025
Times: 12pm-3pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Monday October 20th, 2025, 7pm – 10pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Tuesday October 21st, 2025:
Monday – Thursday: 7pm – 10pm
Saturday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Select Sundays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
No rehearsal on Wednesday, November 26th & Thursday, 27th, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
(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:
All Actors: Bring headshot and resume.
For the Ghost Trio: Please be prepared to sing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” a cappella.
For all other characters: Please be ready for a cold reading from the script. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella. A Christmas Carol is the tale of a miserable and miserly man, Ebenezer Scrooge, learning to value people over riches with the help of spirits. This story takes a critical look at the responsibilities of those with wealth to those in need, and the importance of family and community care.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages. All roles require a British Accent and being comfortable with singing on stage.
SCROOGE, MARLEY & ASSOCIATES (FAMILY)
EBENEZER SCROOGE (M, to play 50+) A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas. (Role requires a British Accent.)
JACOB MARLEY (M, to play 50+) The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play Mr. Fezziwig and Broker 2 (Role requires a British Accent.)
FRED HOLLOWELL (M, 18-30) Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer and Thomas. (Role requires a British Accent.)
ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL (F, 18-30) Fred’s outgoing and playful wife. Will also play Belle and Caroline. (Role requires a British Accent.)
CRATCHIT FAMILY
BOB CRATCHIT (M, 35-50) An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his large family. Will also play Dick Wilkins and Broker 1 (Role requires a British Accent.)
MRS. CRATCHIT (F, 35-50) A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Oliver. (Role requires a British Accent.)
MARTHA CRATCHIT (F, 16-20) Eldest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play the Solicitor and Street Child. (Role requires a British Accent.)
PETER CRATCHIT (M, 13-17) Eldest son of the Cratchits. Will also play Young Caroler, Ignorance, and Street Child. (Role requires a British Accent.)
BELINDA CRATCHIT (F, 7-13) Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Street child, Fan, and Want. (Role requires a British Accent.)
TINY TIM (M or F, 7-10) Youngest son of the Cratchits. A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Will also play School-age Scrooge and Turkey boy. (Role requires a British Accent.)
SPIRIT ROLES
All spirit roles are non-gendered.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (18-60): A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Will also play Topper and Dilber.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (18-60): An exuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Will also play Old Joe.
GHOST 1: (18-60), (Soprano): A playful and mischievous spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
GHOST 2: (18-60), (Mezzo Soprano/Alto): A stern and cautious spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
GHOST 3: (18-60), (Tenor/Baritone): A serious and dark spirit who will narrate and sing carols throughout the story. Strong choral singing and storytelling is required.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Carol (2025) Beg. Reh. Schedule V.3Download

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
2025-10-18 20:00
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the novella by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by David Scaglione
See this chilling new play version of the classic story of duality, desire, and depravity taken from one of the most famous tales of Gothic horror. Behind the doors of Victorian London, Dr. Henry Jekyll’s experiments have brought forth his other self—Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. As we encounter the multiple faces of Hyde, he meets a woman who stirs his interest. But Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master of the mind they share.
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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED OCT. 18, 2025
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 Content and Dark Themes
Descriptions of Sexual Violence, Violence Against Children, and Self-Harm
Simulated Onstage Violence
Pulsing Lights
Fog Effects

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

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 1: David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Sarah-Jane Finch (POOLE), Trevor Hart (RICHARD ENFIELD), Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON), Terrance Sylvas (DR. H.K. LANYON), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 3:Trevor Hart (RICHARD ENFIELD), Terrance Sylvas (DR. H.K. LANYON), Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Renée Schwarz (SURGICAL STUDENT), Aaron Izbicki (SIR DANVERS CAREW), Katherine White (SURGICAL STUDENT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Trevor Hart (HYDE), Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH JELKES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Aaron Izbicki (SIR DANVERS CAREW), Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Terrance Sylvas (HYDE), Trevor Hart (HYDE), Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH JELKES), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Carmen Tunis (HYDE), Aaron Izbicki (HYDE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 8: David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH JELKES)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON), Katherine White (INSPECTOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON), Sarah-Jane Finch (POOLE), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Katherine White (INSPECTOR)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Carmen Tunis (HYDE), Trevor Hart (HYDE), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Terrance Sylvas (HYDE), Aaron Izbicki (HYDE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Terrance Sylvas (DR. H.K. LANYON), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Trevor Hart (HYDE), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (MAINSTAGE, Sept. 20 – Oct. 18, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Aaron Izbicki (SIR DANVERS CAREW/ HYDE), David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL), Trevor Hart (RICHARD ENFIELD / HYDE), Katherine White (SURGICAL STUDENT / ORDERLY / INSPECTOR), FRONT ROW: Sarah-Jane Finch (POOLE / SANDERSON), Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON / HYDE), Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH JELKES), Renée Schwarz (SURGICAL STUDENT / ORDERLY / MAID), Terrance Sylvas (DR. H.K. LANYON / HYDE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

David Vaillancourt (DR. HENRY JEKYLL)
Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH JELKES)
Carmen Tunis (GABRIEL UTTERSON / HYDE)
Aaron Izbicki (SIR DANVERS CAREW/ HYDE)
Trevor Hart (RICHARD ENFIELD / HYDE)
Terrance Sylvas (DR. H.K. LANYON / HYDE)
Sarah-Jane Finch (POOLE / SANDERSON)
Renée Schwarz (SURGICAL STUDENT / ORDERLY / MAID)
Katherine White (SURGICAL STUDENT / ORDERLY / INSPECTOR)

Staff & Friends Cabaret Submissions!
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00
The Staff & Friends Cabaret has been getting bigger and bigger the past few years! Before completing our form, please be sure to read through all the information below!

Show Dates: Friday February 13th, 2026 & Saturday February 14th, 2026

The show will consist of two big group numbers and individual acts showcasing our talented staff and performers at the playhouse. The event will also have a raffle and fundraising drive.

We are anticipating a large amount of submissions this year. Too many to fit into two nights! Due to this, we will be casting for individual acts. We may follow up or ask more information about your individual act when making our selections. We may not be able to accommodate everyone who submits for an individual act, but everyone is welcome to join the group numbers.

Performers can be involved in a number of ways:

(1) Participate in 2 big group numbers for the show,

(2) Perform an individual act: It can be a song, monologue, dance, hidden talents, anything you want! It can be just be you, a duet, or a group

(3) All of the above.

Performers (and other friends of the playhouse) can also help with donations or volunteer on the day of the event.

To participate as a performer:

(1) Performers must have participated in at least one LBP produced show

(2) Individual act performers need to be available for the following rehearsal dates: Tech Week (Feb. 9th thru 12th in the evening), Show Dates (Feb. 13th and 14th)

(3) Group number performers need to be available for the above dates along with group rehearsals: Saturdays Jan. 3rd thru Feb. 7th. Conflicts with multiple group rehearsal dates will be taken into account when assigning solos in group numbers.

If you have questions that you would like answered before you fill out your submission form please reach out to LBP Executive Director Madison Mooney at 562-494-1014 ext 503 or Madison@LBPlayhouse.org

Submissions will close at end of day on November 30th. Late submissions for Individual Acts will not be accepted.

Submissions have closed

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie's GO BACK FOR MURDER
2025-11-03 20:00 - 2025-11-05 20:00
AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s GO BACK FOR MURDER
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Philip Brickey
AUDITION DATES: November 3 – 5, 2025

Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 – 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: Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 2026
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: GO BACK FOR MURDER
AUTHOR: Agatha Christie
DIRECTOR: Philip Brickey
RUN: January 10 to February 7, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 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, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4, 2025
(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, November 5, 2025.
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, November 8, Noon to 4 pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, November 10, regular rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, 7pm -10 pm, and Saturdays, 1pm – 4 pm.
(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.
SIDES AVAILABLE BELOW
For specified roles, a British dialect is encouraged at auditions but not required. Time will be spent during rehearsals to work on the British dialect.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Agatha Christie turns back the clock with this unique take on a murder mystery. After receiving a letter from beyond the grave, Carla Crale believes her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of her father’s murder. In a passionate attempt to clear her mother’s name, Carla 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 relive their version of events.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are open to all ethnicities.
Some actors will play their characters in two different decades.
Some actors may play multiple roles.
JUSTIN FOGG (M, 25-35). Solicitor in the office of Fogg, Fogg, Bamfylde and Fogg. Sober and serious. Doting at times. (Role has a British dialect.)
CARLA LE MARCHANT (F, CANADIAN, 20-35 TO PLAY 21). Passionate, persuasive and dead set on proving her mother’s innocence. Also plays Caroline Crale, her mother.
Will also double as:
CAROLINE CRALE (F, 25-35). Married to Amyas. A formidable woman. Deeply in love with her husband, she fights to keep him. Also plays Carla Crale, her daughter. (Role has a British dialect.)
JEFF ROGERS (M, CANADIAN, 25-40). Carla’s fiancé. A slick, self-satisfied, good-looking man. Insensitive to others.
Will also double as:
AMYAS CRALE (M, 35-45). The artist. He is unashamedly self-absorbed, yet charismatic and likeable. (Role has a British dialect.)
PHILLIP BLAKE (M, 25-40 AND 40-55). Amyas Crale’s devoted friend. Self-important with traces of nervous irritability. He is very sure of himself. (Role has a British dialect.)
MEREDITH BLAKE (M, 25-40 AND 40-55). Phillip’s older brother. A sweet man. At times ineffectual and irresolute. (Role has a British dialect.)
Will also double as:
TURNBALL. (M, 60-75). Elderly clerk in the law office. Dry and reserved. (Role has a British dialect.)
ELSA GREER/LADY MELKSHAM (F, 20-30 AND 30-45). The “other” woman. Attractive and alluring. Cold at times. She knows what she wants. (Role has a British dialect.)
MISS WILLIAMS (F, 35-45 AND 50-60). The nanny. She is intelligent, reserved and quietly commanding. (Role has a British dialect.)
ANGELA WARREN (F, 30 AND 14). Caroline Crale’s half-sister. Emotionally volatile as a child. Self-assured as an adult. (Role has a British dialect.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Go Back for Murder Beg. Reh. Schedule V.4Download

AUDITION SIDES:

Go Back for Murder Sides (Updated)Download

Membership Open House
2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00
Tours! Raffles! Music! Oh my!

To close our Annual Membership Drive we are hosting an Open House

Come by Saturday afternoon November 15th anytime between 1pm and 4pm

Backstage Tours will be starting at 1:15pm, 2:15pm, and 3:15pm. See our Mainstage Backstage, Scene Shop, and Costume Shop. Learn a bit about the history of LBP, and how our staff and volunteers build our sets and costumes!

We will have food for everyone, and drink specials available at Brian’s Bar!

At the close of our event at 4pm we will be pulling our Grand Raffle Winner! 2 Tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm. Get your entry by becoming a member during our Drive (Winner need not be present to win)

RSVP Not Required but please feel free to email Madison@LBPlayhouse.org if you would like us to know you are coming, or if you have any questions!

Want to become a Member today? Find out more information on our different membership levels and buy a Membership HERE

HEATHERS: The Musical
2025-11-16 20:00 - 21:00
HEATHERS: The Musical
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy & Laurence O’Keefe
Directed by Sean Gray
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear
Choreographed and Assistant Directed by Sonya Randall
HEATHERS: The Musical is the darkly delicious satire based on the iconic teen-comedy movie of the 80s. Veronica Sawyer, a brainy teenage misfit, hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. Once there, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid, J.D. But before she can get comfortable atop the food chain, she runs afoul of Heather Chandler, the almighty queen of the school. Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass…but J.D. has other plans, as a series of murders of Westerberg’s most popular students reveals the real-cut throat nature of teenage popularity.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED NOV. 16, 2025.
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.
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.
Thank You to The Port of Long Beach for Sponsoring our Opening Night Gala and our Production of Heathers!
This Show Contains:
WARNING: This is not a show intended for children. Due to the adult subject matter, anyone under the age of 13 is strongly cautioned attending the show which contains:

Dark Humor, Adult Language & Themes that Deal with Murder, Suicide, Teen Sex and Sexuality, and Drug Use.
Strobing and Flashing Lights.
Smoke Effects.
Loud, Simulated Gun Shots.
Depictions of Simulated Sex.
Depictions of Simulated Violence.
Simulated Smoking.

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

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), Harper O’Loughlin (HEATHER CHANDLER), Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Alana Ruhe (MARTHA DUNNSTOCK), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Kelsey Weinstein (DEBBIE – “NEW WAVE GIRL”), Teddy Larkin (DWIGHT – “HIPSTER DORK”), Sylene Fontamillas (TRACY – “STONER CHICK”), Emiliano Curiel (RODNEY – “BELEGUERED GEEK”), Joseph Park (KEITH – “PREPPY STUD”), Tessa Holder (COURTNEY – “YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE”)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Mitchell Dambrowski (KURT KELLEY), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER), Quinn Vann (JASON “J.D.” DEAN), Zavier Davis (RAM SWEENEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), Harper O’Loughlin (HEATHER CHANDLER), Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Milo Cote (COACH RIPPER), Caleb Miller White (PRINCIPAL GOWAN), Amanda Webb (MS. FLEMING)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Zavier Davis (RAM SWEENEY), Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), Mitchell Dambrowski (KURT KELLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Quinn Vann (JASON “J.D.” DEAN), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Caleb Miller White (KURT’S DAD), Milo Cote (RAM’S DAD)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 10: BACK ROW: Sylene Fontamillas (TRACY), Alana Ruhe (MARTHA DUNNSTOCK), Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA), Amanda Webb (MS. FLEMING), Milo Cote (COACH RIPPER), Caleb Miller White (PRINCIPAL GOWAN), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER), Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), FRONT ROW: Joseph Park (KEITH), Emiliano Curiel (RODNEY), Kelsey Weinstein (DEBBIE), Teddy Larkin (DWIGHT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), Tessa Holder (COURTNEY), Teddy Larkin (DWIGHT), Caleb Miller White (PRINCIPAL GOWAN), Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA), Joseph Park (KEITH), Emiliano Curiel (RODNEY), Kelsey Weinstein (DEBBIE), Sylene Fontamillas (TRACY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Alana Ruhe (MARTHA DUNNSTOCK)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Mitchell Dambrowski (KURT KELLEY), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER), Harper O’Loughlin (HEATHER CHANDLER), Zavier Davis (RAM SWEENEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

HEATHERS: The Musical (STUDIO, Oct. 11 – Nov. 16, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Emiliano Curiel (RODNEY – “BELEGUERED GEEK”), Teddy Larkin (DWIGHT – “HIPSTER DORK”/OFFICER MCCORD), Kelsey Weinstein (DEBBIE – “NEW WAVE GIRL”), Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE), Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA), Joseph Park (KEITH – “PREPPY STUD”/OFFICER MILNER), Tessa Holder (COURTNEY – “YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE”), Sylene Fontamillas (TRACY – “STONER CHICK”), FRONT ROW: Milo Cote (RAM’S DAD/BIG BUD DEAN/COACH RIPPER), Mitchell Dambrowski (KURT KELLEY), Zavier Davis (RAM SWEENEY), Quinn Vann (JASON “J.D.” DEAN), Harper O’Loughlin (HEATHER CHANDLER), Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER), Alana Ruhe (MARTHA DUNNSTOCK), Amanda Webb (MS. FLEMING/VERONICA’S MOM), Caleb Miller White (KURT’S DAD/VERONICA’S DAD/PRINCIPAL GOWAN)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Arystaysha West (VERONICA SAWYER)
Quinn Vann (JASON “J.D.” DEAN)
Harper O’Loughlin (HEATHER CHANDLER)
Kacey Oschack (HEATHER MCNAMARA)
Journie Ma-Johnson (HEATHER DUKE)
Alana Ruhe (MARTHA DUNNSTOCK)
Zavier Davis (RAM SWEENEY)
Mitchell Dambrowski (KURT KELLEY)
Milo Cote (RAM’S DAD/BIG BUD DEAN/COACH RIPPER)
Amanda Webb (MS. FLEMING/VERONICA’S MOM)
Caleb Miller White (KURT’S DAD/VERONICA’S DAD/PRINCIPAL GOWAN)
Emiliano Curiel (RODNEY – “BELEGUERED GEEK”)
Sylene Fontamillas (TRACY – “STONER CHICK”)
Joseph Park (KEITH – “PREPPY STUD”/OFFICER MILNER)
Tessa Holder (COURTNEY – “YOUNG REPUBLICANETTE”)
Teddy Larkin (DWIGHT – “HIPSTER DORK”/OFFICER MCCORD)
Kelsey Weinstein (DEBBIE – “NEW WAVE GIRL”)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE
2025-11-28 20:00 - 2025-11-29 20:00
Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025
By Neil Simon
Directed by James Rice
Hilarity abounds in Neil Simon’s portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at The Plaza Hotel. The first tale is of a marriage in tatters, as the room a suburban couple uses while their house is being painted turns out to be the suite they honeymooned in years ago. In the second, a Hollywood producer reconnects with a childhood sweetheart for a little romantic diversion, but she turns out to be more than he bargained for. In the third, the parents of a bride are fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom to get married. The town will be set laughing in this wild and richly funny farce that answers the age old question, “What if these walls could talk?”
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THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED NOV. 29, 2025
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:

Mild Adult Language
Humorous References to Self-Harm

Act One is Approx. 1 hr. 20 mins.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 30 mins
PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Todd Rew (SAM NASH), Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH), Todd Rew (SAM NASH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH), Todd Rew (SAM NASH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH), Todd Rew (SAM NASH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Ryabrae Ngaida (JEAN MCCORMACK), Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH), Todd Rew (SAM NASH)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 6: Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE), Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE), Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER), Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER), Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Lee Samuel Tanng (ROY HUBLEY), Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY), Lee Samuel Tanng (ROY HUBLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 13: Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY), Lee Samuel Tanng (ROY HUBLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

Neil Simon’s PLAZA SUITE (MAINSTAGE, Nov. 1 – Nov. 29, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Todd Rew (SAM NASH), Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER/BELLHOP/BORDEN), Lee Samuel Tanng (ROY HUBLEY), FRONT ROW: Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH), Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE/JEAN MCCORMACK/ MIMSEY), Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Lisa J. Salas (KAREN NASH)
Todd Rew (SAM NASH)
Charlie Rodriquez (JESSE KIPLINGER/BELLHOP//BORDEN)
Ryabrae Ngaida (MURIEL TATE/JEAN MCCORMACK/ MIMSEY)
Jessica Plotin (NORMA HUBLEY)
Lee Samuel Tanng (ROY HUBLEY)

Miracle on Anaheim St.
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
HELD2GETHER and the Long Beach Playhouse are working together to support a great cause! The comedy variety show Miracle on Anaheim Street will make you laugh while raising money for Felipe Fernandez!

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025)
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025
Adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
Directed by Carole Louise Nicholson
Holiday favorite, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, returns for its annual incarnation in this quick-paced, highly theatrical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future show Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his miserly ways and the blessings that come with generosity. Can they convince him to change before it’s too late? Come spend time with the characters you’ve come to love – Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and, of course, the irascible miser himself. This yearly tradition will be the Christmas ghost story needed to set you and your loved ones on the path to holiday cheer.
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Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, 2pm – Closing – SOLD OUT!

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:

Fog and Haze Effects
Flashing Lights
Loud Sounds and Noises
A Ghostly Tale of Redemption and Holiday Cheer!

Act One is Approx. 45 Min.
There will be a 15 Minute Intermission
Act Two is Approx. 30 Min.
A big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala!

PREVIEW CLIP:

PERFORMANCE PHOTOS:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 1: Ren Warzecha (GHOST 2), Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3), Christine Carver (GHOST 1)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 2: Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 3: Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT), Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Andy Justus (FRED HOLLOWELL)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 4: Dash Gomer (TINY TIM), Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 5: Ren Warzecha (GHOST 2), Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3), J.D. Rinde (JACOB MARLEY), Christine Carver (GHOST 1)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 6: J.D. Rinde (JACOB MARLEY)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 7: Trina Estanislao (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 8: Andy Justus (YOUNG EBENEZER), Alexandra Young (BELLE)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 9: Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Andy Justus (YOUNG EBENEZER), Alexandra Young (BELLE), Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 10: Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Robb Tracy (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT), Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 11: Front: Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT), Katherine White (MRS. CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 12: Katherine White (MRS. CRATCHIT), Madelynn Dodson (BELINDA CRATCHIT), Dash Gomer (TINY TIM), Nathaniel Toral (PETER CRATCHIT), Rose Kinner (MARTHA CRATCHIT), Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 13: BACK ROW: Alexandra Young (ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL), Andy Justus (FRED HOLLOWELL), Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT), Katherine White (MRS. CRATCHIT), Rose Kinner (MARTHA CRATCHIT), FRONT ROW: Nathaniel Toral (PETER CRATCHIT), Dash Gomer (TINY TIM), Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Madelynn Dodson (BELINDA CRATCHIT)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2025) (MAINSTAGE, Dec. 6 – Dec. 21, 2025)
PHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Trina Estanislao (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST / TOPPER/ DILBER), J.D. Rinde (JACOB MARLEY, MR. FEZZIWIG, BROKER 2), Alexandra Young (BELLE / ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL / CAROLINE), Andy Justus (FRED HOLLOWELL / YOUNG EBENEZER / THOMAS), Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT / DICK WILKINS / BROKER 1), Katherine White (MRS. CRATCHIT / OLIVER), Rose Kinner (SOLICITOR / MARTHA CRATCHIT), Robb Tracy (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT / OLD JOE), FRONT ROW: Christine Carver (GHOST 1), Nathaniel Toral (PETER CRATCHIT / YOUNG CAROLER / IGNORANCE), Madelynn Dodson (FAN / BELINDA CRATCHIT / WANT), Dash Gomer (TINY TIM / SCHOOL-AGE SCROOGE / TURKEY BOY), Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE), Ren Warzecha (GHOST 2), Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3)
(Michael Hardy Photography)

CAST:

Gregory Cohen (EBENEZER SCROOGE)
Jay Miramontes (BOB CRATCHIT / DICK WILKINS / BROKER 1)
J.D. Rinde (JACOB MARLEY, MR. FEZZIWIG, BROKER 2)
Andy Justus (FRED HOLLOWELL / YOUNG EBENEZER / THOMAS)
Katherine White (MRS. CRATCHIT / OLIVER)
Alexandra Young (BELLE / ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL / CAROLINE)
Rose Kinner (SOLICITOR / MARTHA CRATCHIT)
Nathaniel Toral (PETER CRATCHIT / YOUNG CAROLER / IGNORANCE)
Madelynn Dodson (FAN / BELINDA CRATCHIT / WANT)
Dash Gomer (TINY TIM / SCHOOL-AGE SCROOGE / TURKEY BOY)
Trina Estanislao (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST / TOPPER/ DILBER)
Robb Tracy (GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT / OLD JOE)
Christine Carver (GHOST 1)
Ren Warzecha (GHOST 2)
Andrew Yonce (GHOST 3)

AUDITIONS: August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN
2025-12-29 19:00 - 2026-01-02 22:00
AUDITIONS: August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By August Wilson
Directed by Rovin Jay
AUDITION DATES: Dec. 29 – 30, 2025, & Jan. 2, 2026

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Friday, Jan. 2, 2025 – 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: Feb. 21 – Mar. 21, 2026
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.
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: GEM OF THE OCEAN
AUTHOR: August Wilson
DIRECTOR: Rovin Jay
RUN: February 21 – March 21, 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, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Jan. 5th:
Mondays – Thursdays, 7pm -10pm
Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
Possible Sundays, 6pm – 9pm TBD
(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 a headshot and resume.
Please prepare a monologue from an August Wilson play.
Sides for cold readings will be available at the auditions for those without a monologue prepared.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, Gem of the Ocean is the first chronological installment of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. The play centers on Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old spiritual guide, and her home at 1839 Wylie Avenue—a sanctuary for souls seeking redemption. As Citizen Barlow arrives in search of salvation, the household is drawn into a journey that spans history, memory, and myth.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
All roles are Black/African descent except for the role of Rutherford Selig. Long Beach Playhouse encourages actors of all backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities to audition.
AUNT ESTER (F, Black/African Descent, 60s–80s): A spiritual matriarch; commanding and wise.
CITIZEN BARLOW (M, Black/African Descent, 20s–30s): A young man seeking redemption; earnest and haunted.
SOLLY TWO KINGS (M, Black/African Descent, 60s–70s): A former conductor on the Underground Railroad; fiery and proud.
BLACK MARY (F, Black/African Descent, 30s–40s): Aunt Ester’s housekeeper and protégé; strong-willed and compassionate.
CAESAR WILKS (M, Black/African Descent, 40s–50s): Black Mary’s brother, a strict lawman; complex and authoritative.
ELI (M, Black/African Descent, 50s–60s): Caretaker of Aunt Ester’s home, grounded and loyal.
RUTHERFORD SELIG (M, Caucasian/European Descent, 40s–60s): A traveling peddler; observant and affable.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Gem of the Ocean Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download

THE CLUB OF BROKEN FASTS
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00
The Studio Collaborative: THE CLUB OF BROKEN FASTS
Company: ADDSSP Inc., Dina Cataldi, Producer
Dates: Jan. 9, 10 @ 8pm, Jan. 11 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets: $30, Students $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 JAN. 11, 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:

The Club of Broken Fasts is a madcap take on the 1985 John Hughes classic, rendered in Shakespearian verse. You know the story: Brian the Brain, Claire the Princess, Andrew the Jock, Allison the Madwoman, and Bender the Wretch are all stuck in Saturday detention under the not-entirely-benign watch of Vice Principal Vernon. Together, they spend the day joking, musing, fighting, kissing, flouting authority, and, hopefully, growing up. Through elevated language and spectacular design melding iconic ’80s looks with Elizabethan sensibilities, The Club of Broken Fasts transforms this classic coming-of-age tale into a dramatic stage comedy fit for the Globe itself!

Or if you prefer, in verse:
It’s forty years since first we came to see
The work of teen movie auteur John Hughes.
See it re-writ in verse, with endless glee!
You know the story, though the words are new:
Brain, princess, jock, madwoman, and a wretch,
One Saturday, sit in their school detain’d;
And, ere the strike of four, all rules reject,
Their secrets, nay, their very souls laid plain.
But one day’s liv’d within our humble show,
Yet in that day, such marvels come to pass
That something more of life you’ll come to know
When you behold the Club of Broken Fasts!

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.

HARRIET TUBMAN: Love Slave
2026-01-18 20:00 - 21:00
The Studio Collaborative: HARRIET TUBMAN: Love Slave
Company: Terrell M. Green, Producer
Dates: Jan. 16, 17 @ 8pm, Jan. 18 @ 2pm, 2026
Tickets:

General Admission Friday: $25
Senior/Veteran Ticket Friday: $20
General Admission Saturday & Sunday: $27
Senior/Veteran Saturday & Sunday: $25
Student/Child: $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.)
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED JAN. 18, 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:
Harriet Tubman: Love Slave— by Terrell M. Green — is a bold, rap-poetic musical remix of history, reimagining the young Harriet before she became “The Moses of Her People.” Mixing hip-hop, soul, and spoken word, it dives into the untold love story between Harriet and her first husband, John Tubman — the man who ghosted her when she chose freedom over fear. Haunted by love, faith, and the ancestors who call her forward, Harriet transforms heartbreak into a revolution. Part concert, part spiritual awakening, and all power — Love Slave asks what happens when the one who leaves you behind becomes the reason you rise.
Company Statement:
267 Productions Co., LLC (founded by Terrell M. Green), is a hybrid digital-media and live-performance company committed to amplifying underrepresented stories through data-driven storytelling, digital innovation, and theatrical expression. We merge art, technology, and social impact to create transformative experiences that connect communities, inspire dialogue, and empower new narratives on stage and online.
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.

MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS & WAKE (the f*ck) UP!
2026-01-24 20:00 - 2026-01-25 21:00
The Studio Collaborative: MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS & WAKE (the f*ck) UP!
Company: Long Beach Community Theater, Ann Wellman, Producer
Dates:
MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS: Jan. 23, 24 @ 8pm, 2026
WAKE (the f*ck) UP!: Jan. 25 @ 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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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON JAN. 25, 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.
THIS SHOW CONTAINS:

ADULT CONTENT (not for children under 18)

Description:
The Mixtape Confessions – A Journey through the Beats that Broke & Built Us – Join us for a fun night of storytelling and music as we go on a musical tour of the soundtrack of our lives. Local artists will share true five-minute stories about how music shaped some of their most memorable moments as we hold space and laugh, cry, and rock the night away!
WAKE (the f*ck) UP! – was created from a workshop called “The PLAYground!” The artists met weekly for months and explored the Enneagram, deep inner work, performing arts, and the stories of their lives as they took a peek behind their masks at their shadows and mined for the GOLD hidden within. This experiential theatrical production is a heart-wide-open look at our lives and the stories we tell. It’s about learning to see and accept what is – as it is, stepping into our uniquely inspired shoes, and saying “THIS IS ME.”
Company Statement:
The LBCT is a small, diverse, and collaborative theater that creates opportunities for the Long Beach community to come together and participate in synergized shows that blend and blur the lines between the visual and performing arts by mixing genres. The concept for this community theater is to create a safe space where our friends and neighbors can share their stories using any form of expression they like. ALL are welcome to participate – from children to adult dreamers and senior citizens. Male, female, transgender, gay, straight, happy, sad, experienced-on-the-stage to never-been-on-the-stage-before-in-my-whole-life-but-I-always-wanted-to-get-on-the-stage – diversity is not only welcomed, but it is also encouraged! This is an opportunity to let your voice be heard and share your story.
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.

ANYTHING BUT BROADWAY
2026-02-01 20:00 - 21:00
The Studio Collaborative: ANYTHING BUT BROADWAY
Company: Little Renegade Productions, Kelsey Weinstein, Producer
Dates: Jan. 30, 31 @ 8pm, Feb. 1 @ 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.)
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
CHOOSE YOUR DATE:
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
(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. 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!
