Bad Auditions by Bad Actors SLATE: Troupe #2276 from Pasadena High School, presents “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors” by Ian McWethy. When a director attempts to cast "Romeo and Juliet," chaos ensues with every type of actor imaginable. Through laughter and confusion, he discovers that the “perfect” cast isn’t perfect at all. Enjoy.
PLAY SUMMARY: “Bad Auditions by Bad Actors” follows a desperate director trying to cast "Romeo and Juliet," who is met with every theatrical nightmare imaginable—overdramatic method actors, clueless beginners, musical theater divas, and wildly inappropriate interpretations. As auditions spiral into chaos, he discovers that finding the “perfect” actor may be impossible… and hilariously disastrous.
Little Women SLATE: Monte Vista Christian School Troupe #7200 presents “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott - a story that surrounds trials within family and love throughout the struggle of poverty and uncertainty. This heart warming play follows an eager writer looking for success, what will she learn on her journey? Trigger Warning: Themes of death, please take a moment to exit the theater if needed. Thank you.
PLAY SUMMARY: "Little Women" is a warm, spirited portrait of four sisters growing up during the Civil War. In Louisa May Alcott’s classic, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy chase ambition, love, art, and independence while clashing, forgiving, and dreaming big. It’s messy, heartfelt, and timeless. Sisterhood becomes their greatest adventure and strength.
The Actor's Nightmare SLATE: Troupe #909 from Palo Alto High School, presents "The Actor’s Nightmare" by Christopher Durang. An ordinary accountant suddenly finds himself trapped onstage in the middle of several famous plays with no script and no idea what’s happening. As scenes from classic theatre unfold around him, chaos and comedy collide. Enjoy.
PLAY SUMMARY: "The Actor’s Nightmare" follows George, an ordinary accountant, who suddenly finds himself onstage in the middle of several classic plays—with no script and no idea what’s happening. As actors perform scenes from Shakespeare, Noël Coward, and Beckett around him, George struggles to survive the absurd chaos of theater in this hilarious backstage nightmare.
Mockingbird SLATE: Citrus Valley High School Troupe 7716 presents “Mockingbird,” adapted by Julie Jensen from the novel by Kathryn Erskine. We see the world through Caitlin, an 11-year-old on the autism spectrum navigating grief after her brother’s death in a school shooting. Trigger Warning: References to school shooting and bullying.
PLAY SUMMARY: “Mockingbird” follows Caitlin, an 11-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Emotions are mysterious, and voices are almost always too loud. After a mass shooting takes her brother—the one person who helped her cope—she must navigate grief, empathy, and a confusing world, slowly finding comfort and connection.
#Censored SLATE: Freedom High School, Troupe #6000 presents “#CENSORED” by Maria Mcconville - An empowering story about Art censorship set in a high school art fair where one student creates controversial artwork and is met with severe criticism. Trigger warning: Contains controversial topics and language
PLAY SUMMARY: "#CENSORED" is an empowering show about art censorship. One student goes against the norm at an art fair and creates a controversial art piece. Following a group of students, parents, teachers, and their views against the artwork, the artist is met with anger, astonishment, disgust, and most of all, hope.
