The Spitfire Grill
Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Directed by Frederick L. Chacon
July 10 – August 16, 2009
The Spitfire Grill is one of the most heartfelt and uplifting musicals to come along in recent years. When a young woman is released from prison and decides to start a new life in a small midwestern town, she finds a place for herself working at the Spitfire Grill. But she – and the town – have old wounds that need healing, and it takes an unusual contest to begin pulling everyone together. A tuneful and stirring tribute to small town life, The Spitfire Grill is homespun, honest, and hard to resist.
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2009 Summer Theatre Camp
Conveniently located at our theatre in central Alameda, the Altarena Playhouse Summer Theatre Camp offers children of all skill levels the opportunity to study acting, monologues, improvisation, movement, and commercial technique. Led by professional instructor Richard Robert Bunker, students participate in classes, theatre games, and rehearsals designed to strengthen skills and self-confidence in a supportive, creative environment. Each session culminates in a family-friendly production showcasing the students’ work.
Each two-week session meets Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 PM. Tuition is $475 per session. The final performance for family and friends will take place on the last day of each session at 2:00 pm at The Altarena. To enroll, please fill out the enrollment form and mail it to us along with your tuition payment.
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Reviews
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Auditions
Auditions for “The Spitfire Grill”The Altarena Playhouse will be holding open auditions for its upcoming production of the musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. (Dir: Frederick Chacon). Auditions will be held May 10 and 11 at 7:00 pm with callbacks on May 17 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals begin May 25. Performances July 10 through August 16. Auditions by appointment only. More info…
Subscribers
Dinner And A ShowIt’s a new year and a new season, so we figure it’s a great time to introduce 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 [...]
