Plaza Suite

A Comedy Neil Simon
Directed by Janet Sharpley

Hilarity abounds in this classic Neil Simon portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza.  A suburban couple take the suite where they honeymooned years before. The exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, calls a childhood sweetheart for a little sexual diversion. Parents fight about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom for her wedding.

License: Samuel French, Inc.

JANET SHARPLEY
Director

Ravenscroft

A Dark Comedy by Don Nigro
Directed by Craig Trauschke

This psychological drama is a Gothic thriller, both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a remote house to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase.  He becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women. You will not guess the ending, but you will be teased, seduced, amused, and frightened while discovering the truth. 

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License: Samuel French, Inc.

CRAIG TRAUSCHKE
Director

A Doublewide, Texas Christmas

A Comedy by J. Jones, N. Hope, J. Wooten
Directed by Julie Owen

In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and
tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being doubled-crossed! 

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License: Dramatists Play Services, Inc.

JULIE OWEN
Director

Our Lady of the Tortilla

A Comedy by Louis Santeiro
Directed by Crystal E. Mata

Nelson Cruz, the youngest son of the Cruz family, is returning home for the weekend to introduce his girlfriend to the family. He comes home only to find everyone in the household occupied with their own plans. Nelson’s mother, Dahlia, is obsessed with retrieving her husband from his new girlfriend; Eddie, the eldest son, shows up with his pregnant girlfriend; and pandemonium strikes when Dolores, Dahlia’s sister, sees the face of the Holy Virgin in a tortilla. The miracle brings hordes of believers and reporters to camp out on their lawn. As they struggle with beliefs and conflicts, the endurance of family love is revealed to be the real miracle. 

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License: Dramatists Play Services, Inc.

CRYSTAL E. MATA
Director

If the Shoe Fits

by Karen Woodford
Directed by Donna Bane

In this modern twist of a favorite, Prince Owen is depressed. He’s ready to go to college and study computers (after all, the Kingdom of Kravitz is the only kingdom without a webpage!), but tradition dictates that he attend a ball in honor of his graduation and choose a bride.

Workshop Sign up July 16 @ 9AM ~ Workshop Fee: $125

DONNA BANE
Director

Where the Wild Things Are

by Maurice Sendak, adapted by Marla Miller
Directed by Vanessa Pearson

The story follows Max, nicknamed “Wild Thing” by his mother after causing mischief, sent to his bed without supper. While in his bedroom, he is whisked off to the place where the wild things are and where he names himself king. After a lot of rumpus, Max sends them all to bed and returns home where someone loves him best of all.

Workshop Sign up July 19 @ 9AM ~ Workshop Fee: $75

VANESSA PEARSON
Director

Real Women Have Curves

Comedy by Josefina López
Directed by Crystal Elise Mata

Set in a tiny sewing factory in East Los Angeles in September 1987. Told from the point of view of Ana, the youngest employee at the factory, who yearns to go to college, but doesn’t have the money. The action follows the course of a summer at the factory, as the women talk about their lives, loves and deepest desires while attempting to meet impossible production deadlines.

License: The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

CRYSTAL ELISE MATA
Director

ROSE A MATA
Asst. Director

RUBEN FREEMAN
Set Designer

AVRY DIAZ
Prop Mistress

ZACK VARELA
Light Designer

JASMINE BLAS
Ana

JULIETTE BARRON
Estella

SYLVIA ARMENDÁRIZ
Carmen

CLAIRE ORELLANA
Pancha

JANIE H FREDERICK
Rosali

The Spirit of Christmas

Directed by Renea Runnels

The Spirit of Christmas, a holiday show for the entire family.

RENEA RUNNELS
Director

The Tin Woman

Comedy by Sean Grennan
Directed by Danielle Knight

Based on a true story, heart transplant recipient Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend’s urging, Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank, and their daughter Sammy ready to accept Jack’s death?

License: Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

DANIELLE KNIGHT
Director

Dancing Lessons

Romantic Comedy by Mark St. Germain
Directed by Gregory R. Brown

Ever, a young man with Asperger’s syndrome, seeks the instruction of a Broadway dancer to learn enough dancing to survive an awards dinner. The dancer, Senga, however, is recovering from an injury that may stop her dancing career permanently. As their relationship unfolds, they’re both caught off-guard by the discoveries—both hilarious and heartwarming—that they make about each other and about themselves.

License: Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

GREGORY R. BROWN
Director

ALRIC DAVIS
Asst.Director

ANN DOLBEE
Stage Manager

TERYL GARCIA
Set Design

ZACK VARELA
Light/Sound Design

AVRY DIAZ
Tech

RILEY SIMS
Ever

TERESA STRANAHAN
Senga