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

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Local Critics Love Hay Fever

Jul 25th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Reviews, Shows

Hay Fever (2008) The reviews are in for our production of Noel Coward’s “Hay Fever,” and everyone seems to agree… it’s a hit!

Alice Chalip, writing for the Alameda Journal, opens this way:

“Politely sexy, magnificently costumed and produced, and downright hilarious are apt descriptions of “Hay Fever,” the [...]



Hay Fever Opening Night Weekend Sold Out

Jul 11th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Shows, Tickets

Hay Fever (2008) Tickets are selling briskly for our production of Noel Coward’s delightful comedy Hay Fever; in fact, the opening night performance weekend is completely sold out. Frederick L. Chacon directs this very British “comedy of deliciously bad manners,” and the cast features a [...]



“Oh My Godmother!” Opens in San Francisco

Jun 30th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Shows

Ron Lytle’s Cinderella-with-a-twist musical “Oh My Godmother” – which began its life at the Altarena – has opened in a new production at San Francisco’s Zeum Theatre. Lytle is once again at the helm as director, and brings back several original cast members [...]



Auditions for Hay Fever

Apr 18th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us

The Altarena Playhouse announces open auditions for our upcoming production of Noel Coward’s classic comedy Hay Fever, directed by Altarena Artistic Director Frederick L. Chacon. Auditions will be held at the Altarena on May 18 & 19, 2008 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Appointments are preferred, but not mandatory. Drop-ins welcome. You can schedule an audition [...]



Chicago Opens With A Bang!

Mar 8th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Shows

Chicago (2008) I’m sure I’m not the only one still recovering from last night’s electrifying opening of Chicago. What an incredible night it was. The theatre was packed to capacity, the cast delivered a knock-out performance, and the reception afterward kept everyone reveling until nearly midnight. [...]



Auditions for On Golden Pond

Feb 26th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Shows

The Altarena Playhouse announces open auditions for our upcoming production of Earnest Thompson’s play On Golden Pond. Directed by Richard Bunker, On Golden Pond will open on May 30 and run through June 21, 2008. Auditions will be held on March 10, 11 & 12 and are by appointment only. For more information about the [...]



The Altarena Endowment Fund

Jan 11th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Uncategorized

For over 70 years, we’ve been been producing exciting, high-quality live theater in Alameda. Generous community support coupled with strong ticket sales have allowed us to continue growing and raising the level of artistic excellence, all while balancing our operating budgets and keeping ticket prices affordable. However, as production costs continue to rise, and arts [...]



Dinner And A Show

Jan 10th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Subscribers

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, [...]



Welcome to our new website

Aug 23rd, 2007 | By Webmaster | Category: Site News

As you may have noticed, we’ve given our website a bit of a facelift. In addition to the new site being easier to read and navigate, it is also much easier for us to update. This means that we will be able to add fresh news and information about the Altarena on a regular basis. [...]