THE MUSIC MAN's a HIT, our mid-week UBU show rocked, NO SHAME this Friday and BETWEEN IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE is up next!

The cast and crew of THE MUSIC MAN will go in to their second weekend of performances with two great reviews in their pockets! You can read the entire NEW TIMES review, by Andrea Catanzarite, HERE and Debby Nicklas's TRIBUNE review is not posted as of 10 am this morning, but you can either pick up a print copy, or keep checking the website HERE. Take my word for it, they're both wonderful!

Photos by Danielle Dutro McNamara Photography

The show is breaking records for ticket sales, but I promise, we can still get you in to see this show! Click HERE to purchase your seats online, and if it's sold-out, just come on down to the theatre anyway. We'll have a waiting list at the door beginning one hour before show time, and we're always able to squeeze in  more than a  handful of those patient enough to wait. Whatever you do, don't miss our fabulous season finale musical!

Photos by Danielle Dutro McNamara Photography

Our eighth UBU'S OTHER SHOE STAGED READING for the 2014-15 Season was an absolutely hilarious look at "feminism's foibles." Gina Gionfriddo's 2012 comedy RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN was directed by Jenny Shaheen and featured the talented cast seen in the photos above. Congratulations to cast and crew on a wonderful show and a very successful two-night run. Mark your calendars now for our final UBU staged reading of the season, Edward Albee's THE GOAT (or Who is Sylvia?) on June 19 and 20.

Our final After Hours @slotheatre late night comedy show of the 2014/15 Season will hit the Little Theatre stage on May 29th. We are thrilled to present actress and comedienne Jill Turnbow in her one-woman show BETWEEN IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE. In hilarious and heartwarming detail, the show details Jill’s experiences as a stand-up comic entertaining the troops during the Persian Gulf War of 1991. Imagine a huge cruise ship moored in the Persian Gulf, brought there to offer “R&R” for troops in the region. Then imagine a young, female, stand-up comic, 27,000 men and an open bar. The result? In Jill's own words: "I had a pretty good time."  We promise you will too.

You can read more about the show in an article at Theatermania right HERE. There's also a review in the LA Times right HERE. And a great piece on the Backstage website HERE.  Yep. We're talking the real deal here. Jill performed a limited run of this show on the Little Theatre stage a few years ago and if you missed that one, do NOT miss this one. Even if you saw that one... see it AGAIN.
There will be six shows only running Fridays and Saturdays at 9:45 pm (note the change in time!) and Sundays at 7 pm immediately following THE MUSIC MAN. I'd recommend you get your tickets NOW to ensure your seats. And you can do that right HERE.

NO SHAME May hits the stage this Friday night after The Music Man. The lobby opens at 9:30 pm, submissions start at 10 pm and get ready for FREE, LIVE, LOCAL, ORIGINAL, late-night theatre beginning at 10:30 pm. I'll be there!

Brochure design by SUBPLOT STUDIO

Coming soon to a mailbox near you....the 2015-2016 SEASON!  To ensure that you receive our fabulous season brochure containing everything you need to know about purchasing season tickets (don't get stranded in the waiting list line next season!) along with detailed information about all the great shows, education programs and more, give us a call at (805) 786-2440 or send us an EMAIL with your mailing address TODAY!  This little gem will be hitting the streets by the end of next week and you don't want to miss out on your copy! You can take a sneak peek at next season's schedule on our website HERE and you can even download a subscription ticket order form, so you can get your order in early and ensure that you get the best seats in the house!

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday weekend to everyone. Be sure to add some live theatre to your weekend plans, along with the traditional BBQ and beach!

~Patty

TIME STAND STILL is closing, SEARCH FOR SIGNS is electrifying, and THE MUSIC MAN moves into theatre! This week at the Little Theatre!

Good afternoon friends of the Little Theatre,

Time Stands Still finished up its second week of performances last weekend- audiences are loving this challenging play, featuring a wonderful cast and direction by the amazing guest director, Teresa Thuman. There are only 5 more chances to see Donald Margulies' script come to life on the Little Theatre stage. Read more about the play and get your tickets by clicking HERE.

Have you heard the buzz? People are absolutely raving about about Jane Wagner's one woman tour de force The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. The play, featuring Suzy Newman, opened last Friday and audiences are jumping to their feet after experiencing an evening of theatre unlike anything you've ever seen! Here's what audience members are saying on facebook:

"I expected this show to be wonderful, and it was. Looking forward to seeing it again tomorrow night."

"SLO county, please go see The Search For Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. Four more performances left and you won't want to miss the directing talents of Kevin Dale Harris or the acting amazingness of Suzy Newman. Go! "

"I had the honor of seeing The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre! It was a roller coaster for the imagination. Suzy Newman played multiple characters with such specificity and depth... It was a wonder to watch this incredible actress at work!
Seriously, y'all! It was real good."

Search for Signs is the 4th AFTERHOURS@SLOTheatre production of this year; the production only plays for 3 more performances. Read more about the show and get your tickets by clicking HERE.

The action on the Little Theatre stage moves from Williamsburg, Brooklyn (Time Stands Still) to River City, Iowa as The Music Man moves into the theatre for rehearsal this week. Ticket sales are already incredibly strong for this classic American musical (directed and choreographed by Zach Johnson and musical directed by Lacey McNamara.) Don't miss out on the good seats- read more about the play and get your tickets by clicking HERE.

We're wrapping up our 68th anniversary season in just a few months, but there's still plenty of great theatre to enjoy before it's finished! The Music Man, Copenhagen, Rapture Blister Burn, The Goat, and Between Iraq and Hard Place- what a great way to close out the Little Theatre's most ambitious, successful season in history! Check out our website to read about everything that's coming up! Don't miss a moment!

Have a great week, everyone!

-Kevin

Enjoy a "Tax Relief Sale" on AFTER HOURS tickets, check out the review for TIME STANDS STILL and more AUDITIONS!

Bummed out on Tax Day? Could you use a few laughs this weekend? Well, you've come to the right place! This weekend only, we're offering $10 tickets to an amazing and hilarious one-woman-show: THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE. This is the show I've been waiting for all year. Suzy Newman will take on the Jane Wagner script made famous by Lily Tomlin on Broadway. Directed by the always amazing Kevin Harris, this is the fourth show in our inaugural AFTER HOURS @slotheatre late night comedy series and, trust me, it's worth staying up late to catch this one.

"A human comedy that strikes home so sharply it brings gasps of recognition as well as outbursts of laughter." --NEWSWEEK

SEARCH FOR SIGNS will take the stage immediately following our mainstage production of TIMES STANDS STILL on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 pm and Sunday at 7 pm. The show runs for two weekends only, April 17-26, but the discount is available for THIS WEEKEND ONLY!  Here's how:  Click HERE for more info on the show, then HERE to order your tickets. Choose your performance, then enter the promo code taxbreak and your $10 ticket option will pop right up.

Don't miss THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE!

I like musicals and comedies as much as the next girl, but if you want to really get my attention, and remind me why I LOVE theatre, give me a compelling, "meaty" drama every time. TIME STANDS STILL has it all:  an ensemble of strong actors, creative and insightful direction by Teresa Thuman, another beautiful, realistic set by Dave Linfield (I'm considering moving in to that loft!) and a thought-provoking, award-winning script by Donald Margulies.

Photos by Jamie Foster Photography

"Don't shy away from the serious subject matter of Time Stands Still. This hugely compelling drama mirrors a true-life story set in modern times." --TRIBUNE TICKET

You can read the complete Tribune review by Debby Nicklas right HERE, but don't take Debby's word for it, you definitely need to see TIME STANDS STILL. Click HERE for more info about the show, and click HERE for your tickets today.

The final Ubu's Other Shoe Staged Reading in our 2014-2015 Season will be Edward Albee's THE GOAT (or Who is Sylvia?) directed by Jill Turnbow. Four strong actors are needed and auditions are set for Monday, April 27th at 6 pm. Click HERE for more information about auditions and click HERE for more information about the play. You can also click HERE to read a review of the London production from 2004.

That's about it for me on this Tax Day 2015. I hope your refund is sweet and that you'll spend just a little of it on some live, local theatre in downtown SLO.

Have a great weekend!
~Patty

INDEPENDENCE bring audiences to their feet, DESIRE takes the stage, MARVIN GARDENS jumps into character work, and AUDITIONS for our RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN fundraiser are right around the corner! This week at the Little Theatre!

Good morning friends of the Little Theatre!

What a great weekend of performances at the Little Theatre. Independence enjoyed four standing ovations during the third week of its run- have you seen this remarkable production yet? There are only four more chances to see these four great actresses bring Lee Blessing's groundbreaking drama to life onstage. Check out the New Times review HERE. Check out the Tribune review HERE. Don't miss this powerful production- get your tickets for the final weekend by clicking HERE.

Ubu's Other Shoe (the staged reading series at the Little Theatre) is presenting Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms for two nights only: November 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM. Director Brent Keast has assembled a wonderful cast for this classic play. Learn more about the production and get your tickets by clicking HERE. Be sure to stay for the talkback with the director and cast after Wednesday's presentation.

A Hotel on Marvin Gardens, the fourth staged reading in Ubu's 10th anniversary season, has started rehearsals. Cynthia Anthony directs this hilarious comedy by Nagle Jackson (Taking Leave). Learn more about the play HERE. A Hotel on Marvin Gardens plays for two nights only: December 17 and 18 at 7:00 PM.

We're looking for some amazing singers and dancers to star in Some Enchanted Evening, our winter fundraiser. This tribute to the music and lyric of Rodgers and Hammerstein require a tight ensemble of 3 women and 2 men to bring these songs to life on our stage. See all of the audition details by clicking HERE.

Thank you, as always, for your support of our organization! Have a great week, everyone!

-Kevin

The word is out, the reviews are in and...

"Michael Hollinger’s Incorruptible makes
 for a downright giddy season opener
 at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre."  

~ Anna Weltner, New Times 

"Funny...irreverent...compelling...a stellar cast."

~ Joan Crowder, The Tribune

If you'd like to read the complete New Times review, you can do that HERE. For The Tribune, click HERE.

But take our word for it, you're going to love INCORRUPTIBLE!

Don't wait another minute, get your tickets TODAY!

You can read more about the show and get your tickets HERE. 

INCORRUPTIBLE

by Michael Hollinger
Directed by Jill Turnbow

Join us this weekend for local, laugh-out-loud hilarious, LIVE theatre at your San Luis Obispo Little Theatre in downtown SLO.

Have a great weekend, and I hope to see you soon!

~Patty

An INCORRUPTIBLE Opening Weekend!

All photos courtesy of Jamie Foster Photography

The sneak preview last night was a smash! Who knew a bunch of French monks from the middle ages could be so absolutely hilarious? I'll tell you who knew. Director Jill Turnbow, that's who. The oh, so talented director of last season's "The House of Blue Leaves," and author and star of the amazing one-woman show "Between Iraq and a Hard Place" has done it again with INCORRUPTIBLE and if you don't have your tickets yet, you'd better hurry, because as soon as word gets out about this one, you'll be out of luck!

INCORRUPTIBLE features the talents of local actors Tom Ammon, John Geever, Clayton Greiman, Matthew Hanson, Bob Peterson, Anita Schwaber, Tabatha Skanes and Rosh Wright. That about says it all, doesn't it? A dream cast!  And have I mentioned the gorgeous set, designed by Dave Linfield, and the awesome lighting by Kevin Harris?

Not to mention the great costumes by Sharon Woodside, creative props by Charlene Premer and... aw heck, get a load of this great cast and crew!

Here's the deal, you've got four weekends to see this thing, and I'd recommend you click HERE and buy your tickets NOW. Better yet, why not buy season tickets for the whole dang 2013-2014 Season?! You'll guarantee yourself five incredible nights (or days!) of great LIVE theatre, fun with friends and, best of all, you won't ever hear the words SOLD OUT when trying to buy your tickets to INDEPENDENCE or MIRACLE ON 34th STREET or PROOF or even A CHORUS LINE. 

So, what are you waiting for?!! 

Join us in our intimate, air-conditioned, downtown San Luis Obispo Little Theatre and share some laughs, a great performance, and some keen insights into human nature courtesy of playwright Michael Hollinger, at our opening weekend of INCORRUPTIBLE!

SEPTEMBER 6-29

Fridays & Saturday ~ 7pm

Saturdays & Sundays ~ 2pm

Directed by Jill Turnbow

Thanks to Show Sponsors

Gina Kirk & Jim Solomon

Concettina & Allyn Arnold ▪ Phyllis & Robert Frank

You can read more about the play and purchase your tickets HERE, or visit our Facebook event page for photos, more details on the show and comments from the cast, crew and fans right HERE.

Here's to another great weekend on the Central Coast! And here's hoping that weekend includes INCORRUPTIBLE at the San Luis Obispo Little Theatre. I'll be here and I hope to see you soon!

Cheers!

~ Patty