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

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It’s not too late to subscribe—or give a gift!

Nov 25th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Uncategorized

This year, why not give the gift that keeps giving all year—a subscription to our 2010 Season!

When you add up our five great , our special including , and the satisfaction of knowing your gift will keep giving all year long, we think you’ll agree that Altarena subscriptions make great gifts—for your [...]



Bus Stop

Nov 19th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Shows

Bus Stop “A terrific show with a great cast, in an excellent little theater”Get tickets now, or subscribe to our 2010 season and save 20%!

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.

Directed by Michael Ryken

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



Announcing our 2010 Season!

Nov 18th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Site News, Subscribers

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”.



Artistic Director Fred Chacon honored for service to Alameda’s children

Nov 14th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Press Release, Site News

Fred Chacon, our Artistic Director and the director of the Drama program at Alameda High, has received an Alameda Community For Kids award!



Brian Copeland’s “Not A Genuine Black Man” returns to Altarena

Oct 14th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Shows


Altarena Playhouse and CaroLena Productions present Brian Copeland in the exclusive Alameda performances of hisNot A Genuine Black Man, the longest-running solo show in San Francisco history! Two performances only, December 4 and 5 at 8:00 PM. Sure to sell out, so buy your tickets now!


Subscribers: Purchase in advance and get $5 off per ticket!



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

Sep 26th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Join Us

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!



Community spotlight: Patrick Kenney, Altarena Advisory Board member

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Site News

Patrick Kenney, Altarena Advisory Board member and founder of Cairdea Design & Marketing, was recognized for starting Hike for the Cure, a Boy Scout hike to raise money for cancer research. As Scoutmaster, Patrick leads Troop 88, which he joined in 1971! We’re proud to partner with local businesses like Cairdea led by community leaders like Patrick Kenney.



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

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Reviews

Ken Bullock calls The Nerd “crisp and funny”, and Alice Chalip enjoys its “Lighthearted fun”! Tickets still available for most performances!



Artistic Staff Positions Available

Sep 11th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Join Us

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.



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

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Reviews

Today’s Alameda Sun says of The Spitfire Grill: “By the end of the show you will have fallen in love with every character on stage…there isn’t a weak link” and praises director Fred Chacon’s “invisibly perfect” staging and “most impressive” cast for putting on a show with “the kind of heart that you root and cheer for.”