Frederick L. Chacon, Artistic DIrector • 1409 High St. • Alameda, CA 94501 • (510) 523-1553
    Man of La Mancha

    Directed by Stewart Lyle
    Musical Direction by Armando Fox
    Choreography by Paula Wujek

    Opens February 26! 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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Reviews

Bus Stop: “A terrific show with a great cast, in an excellent little theatre”

...that's what Charles Jarrett Reviews says about Bus Stop.  And although we are not allowed to quote directly from Goldstar ...

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 ...

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Auditions for “Sylvia” and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

Open auditions for “Sylvia” (March 1-2, callbacks March 3, dir. Gene Kahane) and “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” (March 22-23, callbacks March 24, dir. Noah Haydon)!

Now Hiring: Box Office Manager

Altarena Playhouse, a 72 year old community theater in Alameda, has an immediate opening for a box office manager.  The box office manager is the initial contact for theater customers and should be articulate, patient, flexible and friendly.

Responsibilities:

  • Process reservations and ticket sales over the phone and in person
  • Enter reservations and sales accurately using online ticketing [...]

Subscribers

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, [...]