Frederick L. Chacon, Artistic DIrector • 1409 High St. • Alameda, CA 94501 • (510) 523-1553
    Bus Stop

    Bus Stop
    Long before “The Breakfast Club”, there was “Bus Stop”. It’s winter on the Great Plains, and a snowstorm near Kansas City has stranded a group of bus passengers at a local diner. During their weather-enforced overnight layover, the diverse group of strangers develop short-lived but revealing relationships as they learn about each other—and about themselves.

    Featuring: Xanadu Bruggers • Charles Evans • Hannah Knapp • Charles Lewis • Adam Reeser • Cynthia Roberts • David Roberts • Stephen Steiner

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Reviews

The Nerd: “Crisp & funny”, “lighthearted fun”

“Crisp and funny... the cast comes through as individuals and ensemble. And it’s a perfect role for comic actor Beagley...”  —Ken ...

Alameda Sun: Spitfire is “A wonderfully perfect, endearing treat”

Today's Alameda Sun carries a rave review of our production of The Spitfire Grill: "Director Fred Chacon once again shows ...

“Love At First Bite”

Bat Boy, The Musical opened at the Altarena last weekend to sold-out crowds and standing ovations. So we had a ...

Local Critics Love Hay Fever

The reviews are in for our production of Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," and everyone seems to agree... it's a ...

Urinetown is ‘Surprisingly Delightful’

Tom Billings, writing for today's Alameda Journal, weighs in with his review of the Altarena's Urinetown, The Musical. One ...

Music, comedy flow brightly in ‘Urinetown’

The Oakland Tribune published a glowing review of Urinetown in today's paper. Alice Chalip writes: "URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL, now at Altarena ...

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Auditions: “Bus Stop” & “Man of La Mancha”

Auditions for Bus Stop and Man of La Mancha, the first two productions of our 2010 Season, will be held in early November…have a great time acting in the theater you love!

Artistic Staff Positions Available

Altarena is looking for various Artistic Staff positions for our 2010 season. Become a part of the Altarena artistic team and help create theater in our unique and intimate space.

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Announcing our 2010 Season!

Announcing our 2010 Season! In addition to our Spring production of “Man of La Mancha”, we’re proud to feature the classic play “Steel Magnolias”, the hilarious “Sylvia”, the drama/comedy “Bus Stop”, and finally a witty musical look at relationships, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”.

Dinner And A Show

In 2008 we introduced a new benefit for our season subscribers: The Dinner and A Show discount. We’ve partnered with several of our favorite local restaurants who are offering our subscribers 10% off their pre-show dinner bill. Subscribers dining at one of our partner restaurants just need to show their season ticket passes before ordering, [...]