LA CANADA PLAYHOUSE
Welcome to the La Canada Playhouse!
The Theatre Department at La Canada High School is a home for storytellers. From classic comedies to modern dramas, the students at LCHS create rich, complex characters to tell thought provoking stories that are both hilarious and heartwarming. Whether it’s the timeless work of William Shakespeare or the comedic genius of Neil Simon, our students excel at transporting audiences of all ages into the magical world of live theatre. Students enrolled in the theatre department explore a wide range of drama theories and techniques in acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre which in turn helps them craft their work into unforgettable performances.
To continue providing our students with these life changing experiences, we would like to invite you to support the La Canada Playhouse Foundation! La Canada Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was created to fundraise for the growing needs of the program and to support the students participating in it. We would be so grateful if you were able to support the La Canada Playhouse’s 2025 - 2026 season with your tax-deductible donation!
2025 - 2026 SEASON
A La Canada Playhouse Production
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE
BY JOHN PATRICK
This warm and whimsical comedy follows an eccentric widow who is committed to a sanatorium by her greedy stepchildren, only to discover that the kindness and imagination of the residents far outshine the cruelty of the outside world. Both funny and tender, "The Curious Savage" reminds us that true wealth lies in compassion, generosity, and human connection!
SEP 22 - 24, 2025 | 7 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
BY ROBERT HARLING
A heartwarming and humorous portrait of six Southern women whose lives intertwine at a small-town beauty salon, "Steel Magnolias" explores how friendship, laughter, and resilience carry us through life’s joys and sorrows. At once tender and hilarious, the play celebrates the strength of community and the power of love in the face of hardship.
OCT 13 - 15, 2025 | 7 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
BY JOSEPH KESSELRING
This darkly comic farce revolves around two sweet elderly sisters who cheerfully poison lonely old men, their frantic nephew who discovers the truth, and a cast of eccentric relatives that turn their quiet home into a madhouse of chaos. Fast-paced and hilariously macabre, "Arsenic and Old Lace" blends sharp wit with outrageous twists in a timeless comedy of murder and manners!
NOV 3 - 5, 2025 | 7 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
BY CHARLES DICKENS
Set on Christmas Eve in Victorian London, Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who show the cantankerous miser the error of his ways while teaching him the true meaning of Christmas. All of Dickens' timeless characters will fill you with the spirit of giving in our traditional version of this "ghostly" tale!
DEC 8 - 10, 2025 | 7 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
MACBETH
BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy of ambition and fate, "Macbeth" chronicles a Scottish nobleman whose murderous rise to power unravels into madness and ruin. Filled with witches’ prophecies, dark intrigue, and haunting battles, the play is a timeless exploration of power, guilt, and destiny.
FEB 9 - 11, 2026 | 7 PM
64 HOUR FILM FESTIVAL
A La Canada Playhouse Production
64 HOUR FILM FESTIVAL
The 64 Hour Film Festival is a high-energy, action-packed filmmaking project. Teams of students compete to make a film over a 64 hours and are screened at a premiere!
PRODUCTION WEEKEND
JAN 30 - FEB 1, 2026
FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
FEB 23, 2026 | 8 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
DRACULA
BY BRAM STOKER
This chilling gothic thriller follows the struggle between the infamous Count and those who dare to resist his dark power, all set within the shadowy halls of his castle. Filled with eerie atmosphere, suspense, and a gripping battle of good versus evil, this faithful yet haunting adaptation brings Bram Stoker’s classic tale to life as a murder mystery steeped in terror and intrigue!
MAR 9 - 11, 2026 | 7 PM
A La Canada Playhouse Production
OLIVER!
BY LIONEL BART
"Oliver!" brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale to life in a rousing musical filled with unforgettable songs, as young orphan Oliver navigates the streets of London in search of family and belonging. This beloved show blends humor, heart, and high adventure in one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.
MAR 26 - 27, 2026
A La Canada Playhouse Production
MAMMA MIA!
THE ABBA JUKEBOX MUSICAL
Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, this joyful, feel-good musical revolves around a young bride-to-be who secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hopes of discovering her father’s identity. Told through the infectious hits of ABBA, this delightful story of love, laughter, and family is a sparkling celebration that will have audiences dancing in their seats.
APR 23 - 26, 2026
REACT AWARDS
A La Canada Playhouse Production
REACT AWARDS
THEATRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Join us at the annual REACT Awards, a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent of our theatre department and honoring the remarkable achievements from the school year. Experience an evening filled with excitement, recognition, and unforgettable performances. Reception to follow at the end of the awards ceremony.
MAY 2, 2026 | 8 PM
SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION
MANAGER
Hair and make up supplies and print advertising
DESIGNER
Props, scripts, and launder costumes
DIRECTOR
Paint & materials to build and maintain repertory of sets
PRODUCER
Royalty fees for productions that require licensing
$50
$100
$250
$500
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
In order for the LCHS Theatre Department to produce world class performances, additional funding is required beyond what the district is able to provide. Maintaining our extraordinary collection of repertory sets, scenery, and props requires lumber, molding, paint, screws, staples, wood glue, and much, much more. Likewise, the costumes in our Broadway level wardrobe shop (with over 50 complete show plots and nearly 100,000 individual pieces) need to be washed, dry cleaned, and mended after each production. And then we have show-specific expenses including royalties, expendables (like batteries for wireless mics), and advertising materials - all of which must be paid for in order to produce the shows.
This is where your support plays an important role. Your donation to the La Canada Playhouse Foundation helps directly pay for all of these expenses. With your assistance, we can continue to provide our students with the finest theatre education possible!
To be, or not to be: that is the question
- William Shakespeare
