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Man of La Mancha
Directed by Stewart Lyle
Musical Direction by Armando Fox
Choreography by Paula Wujek
February 26-April 3 The mission of Don Quixote, questing idealist and alter ego of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, is to help others see the world “not as it is, but as it ought to be.” His signature song The Impossible Dream is an anthem for anyone on a quest of their own, and makes the story as powerful today as in Cervantes’ time.
Featuring: Perry Aliado • Laura Domingo • Ron Dritz • James Gee • John Hale • Don Hardwick • Gregory Marks • Lisa Price • LaMont Ridgell • Sebastian Romeo • Bob Stratton • Donna Turner
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Sylvia
A Play by A.R. Gurney
Directed by Gene Kahane
May 14-June 13 Long-married empty-nesters Greg and Kate adopt an abandoned street-smart mutt named Sylvia after the kids have grown up and moved out. But will Sylvia be a companion, a rival for affection, a distraction from life’s little dissatisfactions…or just a “bone of contention” between them? Through Sylvia’s eyes, we see how Greg and Kate deal with the hilarious complications and ultimately learn to welcome Sylvia into the family, reminding us that our hearts always have room for one more. Featuring: Analisa Svehaug • Chris Ciabattoni • Leontyne Mbele-Mbong • Jamie Olsen
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2010 Summer Theater Camp
Conveniently located at our theater in central Alameda, the Altarena Playhouse Summer Theater Camp, Led by professional instructor and Altarena Director of Education Richard Robert Bunker, offers young people of all skill levels the opportunity to study acting, monologues, improvisation, movement, and commercial technique. Camp alumni often go on to act in both Altarena and other local and regional productions.
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Reviews
...that's what Charles Jarrett Reviews says about Bus Stop. And although we are not allowed to quote directly from Goldstar ...
“Crisp and funny... the cast comes through as individuals and ensemble. And it’s a perfect role for comic actor Beagley...” —Ken ...
Today's Alameda Sun carries a rave review of our production of The Spitfire Grill: "Director Fred Chacon once again shows ...
Bat Boy, The Musical opened at the Altarena last weekend to sold-out crowds and standing ovations. So we had a ...
The reviews are in for our production of Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," and everyone seems to agree... it's a ...
Tom Billings, writing for today's Alameda Journal, weighs in with his review of the Altarena's Urinetown, The Musical. One ...
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Open auditions: Steel Magnolias & I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now ChangeCall for open auditions for Steel Magnolias, directed by Richard Robert Bunker, and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, directed by Noah Haydon. Join us in putting up two great shows!
Altarena partner R&B Cellars featured in SF Chronicle
Local Alameda winemaker Kevin Brown and his wife Barbara, proprietors of R&B Cellars (whose lively wines you’ve tasted if you have attended any Altarena opening night receptions or our Fundraiser), were featured this weekend in the San Francsico Chronicle! We’re proud of our partnerships with local businesses, and thrilled that Kevin and Barbara’s family-owned winery is getting much-deserved recognition!
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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 ShowIn 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, [...]
