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.)

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

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.

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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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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

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

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The Studio Collaborative: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2026

Company: LBP New Works Committee producing

Dates: Mar. 27 & 28 @ 7pm, 2026

Tickets: Free.  

Seats need to be reserved by clicking the date below for a 50 Cent Service Fee or calling our box office at 562-494-1014 option 1  

No Service Fee if reserving seats over the phone or in person.

THE WINNING SHOWS:

Non-Local Winner: Will be Announced in February, 2026

Local Winner: Will be Announced in February, 2026

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Non-Local Winner – Friday, Mar. 27, 2026 at 7pm – Talk Back After
• Local Winner – Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026 at 7pm – Talk Back After

This Collaborative Show does not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description of the Festival: 

This annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back.

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The Studio Collaborative: PLAYS IN A DAY 2026

Company: LBP, Alex Shewchuk, producing

Dates: Mar. 21 @ 8pm, 2026

Tickets: $10

(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge.  No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Mar. 21, 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: 

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

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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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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• 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!

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The Studio Collaborative: THE HUMORIST MARK TWAIN

Company: Haven Productions, Scott Haven, Producer

Dates: Mar. 13, 14 @ 8pm, Mar. 15 @ 2pm, 2026

Tickets: $20

(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge.  No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

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

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

The Humorist Mark Twain offers a mirror to human nature – one that repeats patterns throughout history. Twain’s words, written 140-165 years ago, easily apply to today’s issues of government, racism, religion, and the human condition. In this one-person performance, Haven draws from Mark Twain’s books, journals, lectures, and essays to create sharp social commentary with comedic and critical storytelling. The goal is simple: to promote deep introspection; sometimes with wit and humor, others with pathos and empathy.

Company Statement:

Haven Productions is dedicated to igniting and sustaining a deep curiosity in theater as a transformative art form. We believe the stage is more than entertainment: It is a powerful lens through which truth is revealed, and the complexities of the human condition are explored. Through bold storytelling, thought-provoking performances, and a commitment to artistic excellence, Haven Productions strives to create experiences that inspires reflection, sparks dialogue, and connects audiences to the universal themes that shape our lives.

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

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The Studio Collaborative: IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN!: The Musical

Company: Foster Cats Productions, Harry White, Producer

Dates: Feb. 20, 21 @ 8pm, Feb. 22 @ 2pm, & Feb. 27, Feb. 28 @ 8pm, Mar. 1 @ 2pm, 2026

Tickets: $35

(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge.  No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at 2pm
• Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

From the Academy Award-winning writers of Bonnie and Clyde, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Superman (1978), and the composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, comes a rarely seen musical, campy and fun, that brings the man of steel to the stage in a hilariously unique story that explores the differences of alter ego Clark Kent and who he becomes when he dons the famous “S”. He’s caught in a love triangle with Lois Lane and an overly ambitious Daily Planet reporter who is eager to leak Superman’s true identity. All the while, a vengeful scientist plots something sinister…

Company Statement:

Foster Cat Productions is a Los Angeles based theatre company, founded by alumni of Atlantic Theater Company’s conservatory program in NYC. Our mission is to highlight lesser-known works in the theatre, in an effort to unearth culturally relevant pieces that might have been forgotten or overshadowed by the often over produced classics, joining audiences and artists together in enriching and broadening the horizons of the artform.

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

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The Studio Collaborative: A NIGHT OF MOSTLY COMEDY

Company: Rick Reischman Productions, Rick Reischman, Producer

Dates: Mar. 6, 7 @ 8pm, Mar. 8 @ 2pm, 2026

Tickets: $20

(All online ticket purchases are subject to a $4 service charge.  No service charge is applied to tickets purchased in-person or by phone through our Box Office.)

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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Mar. 8, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

A series of short plays written by Rick Reischman featuring 2 dramas and 6 comedies. Each play features a different subject and style. No two plays are alike!

THE PLAYS:

“Literal West”: Comedy. A bartender in the Old West who takes everything literally is confronted by an Outlaw.

“Overly Dramatic Theater”: Comedy. A sitcom written in the 90’s is replayed, then played as an overly dramatic drama.

“There Used to be Rainbows”: A thriller/drama. A couple returns to New York City after many years and deals with some unresolved issues.

“Finding Murder”: Comedy. A detective in England with short term memory loss tries to solve a murder.

“Fanman”: Dark Comedy. A serial killer tries to break into a young woman’s house to kill her.

“Family History”: Drama. A woman and her husband return to their Great-Grandparents home in Germany and learn about their family history.

“A Few Good Auditions”: Comedy. Two friends are casting a show they are both directing, but one curses auditions by saying the wrong thing.

“Good Cop, Dad Cop”: Comedy. After a loud concert, two cops are interrogating a suspect. Things start to go wrong when one cop is asked to play a bad cop.

Company Statement:

Rick Reischman Productions is all about creating a community of artists that support and uplift one another in our craft to entertain everyone around us.

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

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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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CHOOSE YOUR DATE:

• Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 8pm
• Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at 8pm
• Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

“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.

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The Studio Collaborative: MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS & WAKE (the f*ck) UP!

Company: Long Beach Community Theater, Ann Wellman, Producer

Dates:

MIXTAPE CONFESIONS: Jan. 23, 24 @ 8pm, 2026

WAKE (the f*ck) UP!: Jan. 26 @ 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:

• MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS – Friday,  Jan. 23, 2026 at 8pm
• MIXTAPE CONFESSIONS – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 8pm
• WAKE (the f*ck) UP! – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at 2pm

This Collaborative Show has assigned seating which can be chosen when purchasing tickets.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. Due to the age of our building, there is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.

Description: 

The 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.

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