An area landmark since its opening in 1926 (when it was a vaudeville house), El Portal Theatre is a living legend. Today, the venue stages dramatic, comedy and musical productions that routinely garner rave reviews. Out front, there's an eye-catching art deco marquee that lights up at night; a vintage ticket kiosk sits underneath it. The entryway is lined with framed show posters. Inside—thanks to a 1990s remodel—the theater has three performance spaces: the MainStage, with its 360 seats, the Forum Theatre and its 95 seats, and the Studio Theatre, which is the 42-seat venue used by Theatre Tribe. Parking is available in the rear, and the theater is extremely convenient to the North Hollywood Metro station. For pre- or post-show dining, a number of options are within walking distance.
Pump It Up is a children's indoor party zone for birthdays, events and celebrations. It includes inflatables, catering and children's events. To schedule a party or for more information, contact the number listed.
Laguna Playhouse offers live entertainment from leading stage artists and specializes in musicals and classic theater. Apart from mainstream theater like "I Love Lucy" and "Daddy Long Legs," it also actively helps develop opportunities for new and younger talent through its Youth Theater and Theater For A New Generation programs. Since this playhouse promotes local talent, the events are frequently sponsored by local organizations such as OC Register and the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau. Members/Subscribers enjoy special perks such as early purchase discounts. Discounts are also available for students, teachers, military personnel and groups of 10 or more attending the same event.
Founded in 1981 by Joan Robinson and Ronn Guidi, former artistic directors of the Oakland Ballet, California Academy of Performing Arts creates a space for learning art and dance in a professional manner. Students of CAPA often perform for professional companies around the world and throughout the USA. The academy works with people over 24 years old and is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the Bay Area.
A nonprofit theater group that offers local talent performance opportunities for both adults and children. The Chautauqua Playhouse is the winner of the 2010 Arts Management Excellence Award and a member of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. Its slogan is "providing quality theatre for 34 seasons."
Davis Musical Theater Company is a non profit corporation abbreviated DMTC. Jan and Steve Isaacson founded the organization in 1984. DMTC is known as the longest-running, year-round, amateur musical theater company in California. It also produces 10 musicals throughout the year. Purchase tickets on the company Web site along with audition, donation and volunteer information.
