As Cabrillo Playhouse prepares to launch its exciting 2026–2027 season on October 1, the theater is inviting the community to Be a Wavemaker by supporting a special fundraising campaign to raise $35,000 by September 30.
The campaign will help ensure Cabrillo Playhouse begins its new season from a position of strength while continuing its 70-year tradition of bringing outstanding live theater to San Clemente. Since opening in 1953, Cabrillo Playhouse has relied on the generosity of patrons and supporters to help bridge the gap between ticket sales and the true cost of producing quality theater.
To help launch the campaign, a generous Cabrillo supporter has pledged to match the first $5,000 in donations, doubling the impact of every gift.
As an added thank-you, donors who contribute $100 or more by August 18 will receive one raffle entry for every $100 donated for a chance to win four Row E orchestra tickets to The Phantom of the Opera at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Friday, August 21. A $500 donation earns five raffle entries. Additional raffle prizes will be announced throughout the campaign.
Every Be a Wavemaker donation also qualifies for recognition through Cabrillo Playhouse’s Annual Star Supporter Program at the appropriate giving level.
Whether your gift is $25, $100, or more, every donation helps preserve Cabrillo Playhouse, support future productions, and ensure audiences can continue enjoying exceptional live theater in the heart of San Clemente.
To make a donation and learn more about the Be a Wavemaker campaign, visit Cabrillo Playhouse’s donation page today.