Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cabrillo Playhouse ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Be a Wavemaker: Help Raise the Curtain on a New Season](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/be-a-wavemaker-help-raise-the-curtain-on-cabrillo-playhouses-new-season/) - As Cabrillo Playhouse prepares to launch its exciting 2026–2027 season on October 2, 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 grew out of an unexpected $2,000 donation from a Cabrillo supporter. Rather than simply celebrating the gift, the - [2026–2027 Season Subscription Packages Are Now Available](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/2026-2027-season-subscription-packages-go-on-sale-august-1/) - Cabrillo Playhouse's 2026–2027 Season Subscription Packages are now on sale. Whether you're a longtime patron or visiting us for the first time, a season subscription is the best way to enjoy all six productions while securing your preferred seats before individual tickets go on sale. A season subscription includes all six productions for $177, offering - [Cabrillo Playhouse Announces its 2026-2027 Season](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-announces-its-2026-2027-season/) - Cabrillo Playhouse has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, featuring six productions that span comedy, music, mystery, and adventure. Season Ticket packages will be available beginning August 1 on the Cabrillo Playhouse website. The season was revealed May 31 during a special event attended by board members, volunteers, and members of the local arts community. Producing Artistic - [Cabrillo Playhouse Announces Directors for 2026-2027 Season](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-announces-directors-for-2026-2027-season/) - Following the announcement of its 2026-2027 season earlier this year, Cabrillo Playhouse has finalized the creative teams that will bring each production to life. From a classic musical comedy and heartfelt friendships to outrageous farce, contemporary drama, and an interactive mystery, the season promises a wide range of theatrical experiences for audiences throughout the year. - [Meet the Cast of The Spitfire Grill](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/meet-the-cast-of-the-spitfire-grill/) - When Percy Talbott arrives in the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin, hoping to leave her troubled past behind, she finds an unexpected opportunity at the local Spitfire Grill. What begins as a chance for a fresh start gradually transforms into a moving story of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances. Filled with heartfelt characters and an - [Review: Home, I’m Darling Polishes the Chrome at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://fanboynation.com/home-im-darling-polishes-the-chrome-at-cabrillo-playhouse-review/#new_tab) - [Home, I'm Darling | Production Photos](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-birds-production-photos-copy/) - Production photos from Cabrillo Playhouse’s staging of Home, I’m Darling, May 22 to June 14, 2026.By Laura Wade.Directed by Hillary Pearson.Photos by Eric Modyman. - [The Spitfire Grill Serves Up Hope, Heart, and Music at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-spitfire-grill-serves-up-hope-heart-and-music-at-cabrillo-playhouse/) - Cabrillo Playhouse continues its reopening season with its next production, The Spitfire Grill, running July 10 through August 2, with performances Thursdays through Sundays. This uplifting musical marks Cabrillo's fifth production since reopening following its major renovation and brings a moving story of redemption, community, and second chances to San Clemente audiences. Based on the - [Cabrillo Playhouse Catches a Second Wind](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/cabrillo-playhouse-catches-a-second-wind#new_tab) - [Preview: The Miracle Worker at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/the-miracle-worker-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Preview: Company at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/company-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Preview: The Cottage at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/the-cottage-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Preview: Home, I'm Darling at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/home-i-m-darling-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Preview: The Spitfire Grill at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/the-spitfire-grill-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Preview: The Birds at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://www.cultureoc.org/post/the-birds-at-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Cabrillo Playhouse Seeks New Members for Its Board of Directors](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-seeks-new-members-for-its-board-of-directors/) - Cabrillo Playhouse is looking for passionate community members who want to play a meaningful role in the future of one of Orange County's longest-running community theaters. As the playhouse continues to grow and serve audiences throughout the region, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. Whether your background is in business, - [The Birds | Production Photos](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-birds-production-photos/) - Production photos from Cabrillo Playhouse’s staging of The Birds, April 10 to May 3, 2026.By Conor McPherson from a story by Daphne du Maurier.Directed by Eric Modyman.Photos by Eric Modyman. - [Review: The Spitfire Grill Sizzles at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://fanboynation.com/the-spitfire-grill-sizzles-at-cabrillo-playhouse-review/#new_tab) - [The Spitfire Grill | Production Photos](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-spitfire-grill-production-photos/) - Production photos from Cabrillo Playhouse’s staging of The Spitfire Grill, July 10 to August 2, 2026.Music and Book by James Valcq and Book by Fred Alley.Directed by Ella Wyatt.Photos by Mia Rasinski. - [Q&A with Hillary Pearson on Home, I’m Darling](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/qa-with-hillary-pearson-on-home-im-darling/) - As Cabrillo Playhouse continues its reopening season with Home, I’m Darling, we sat down with director Hillary Pearson to talk about the show’s sharp humor, stylish world, and timely themes. In addition to directing the production, Hillary serves as president of the Cabrillo Playhouse board and has helped lead the theatre through its recent renovation - [Meet the Cast of Home, I'm Darling](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/meet-the-cast-of-home-im-darling/) - Cabrillo Playhouse continues its reopening season with Home, I’m Darling, Laura Wade’s stylish comedy about marriage, nostalgia, and the complications of trying to recreate an idealized past. Set inside a carefully curated 1950s lifestyle, the play mixes sharp humor with emotional honesty as its characters balance fantasy and reality. Featuring an entirely new group of - [Home, I’m Darling Brings Sharp, Stylish Comedy to Cabrillo Playhouse](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/home-im-darling-brings-sharp-stylish-comedy-to-cabrillo-playhouse/) - Cabrillo Playhouse continues its reopening season with its next production, Home, I’m Darling, running May 22 through June 14, with performances Thursdays through Sundays. This is the fourth show in Cabrillo’s first season back following its major renovation, after three productions that drew strong audiences and critical praise. Written by Laura Wade, Home, I’m Darling - [The Birds Takes Flight at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-birds-takes-flight-at-cabrillo-playhouse/) - San Clemente’s beloved Cabrillo Playhouse, a cornerstone of local arts for more than 70 years, has returned to full strength following the most extensive renovation in its history. After a nearly six-month closure, the historic theatre underwent major upgrades to its stage, lighting, acoustics, and audience amenities, made possible by community support and a dedicated - [Cabrillo Playhouse Recognized as Historic Landmark with New Plaque](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-recognized-as-historic-ole-hanson-home-with-new-plaque/) - Members of the San Clemente Historical Society joined the board of directors and staff of the Cabrillo Playhouse on Sunday afternoon, March 29, to celebrate the installation of a bronze plaque on the exterior of the playhouse, noting its classification as a historic Ole Hanson home as well as the year of its construction, 1928. - [Meet the Cast of The Birds](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/meet-the-cast-of-the-birds/) - Continuing its 2026 season, The Cabrillo Playhouse presents The Birds, running April 10 through May 3, a gripping and unsettling adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s short story that explores what happens when the familiar world begins to fracture. Set inside an isolated cabin under siege, the play strips away comfort and certainty, leaving four strangers - [Review: Next to Normal at Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente](https://theorangecurtainrev.com/next-to-normal-cabrillo-playhouse-in-san-clemente-review/#new_tab) - [Review: Company at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://theorangecurtainrev.com/company-cabrillo-playhouse-review/#new_tab) - [Review: The Cottage at Cabrillo Playhouse is the Ultimate in Infidelity](https://fanboynation.com/the-cottage-at-cabrillo-playhouse-is-the-ultimate-in-infidelity-review/#new_tab) - [Review: The Cottage at Cabrillo Playhouse](https://theorangecurtainrev.com/the-cottage-cabrillo-playhouse-review/#new_tab) - [The Cottage | Production Photos](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/the-cottage-production-photos/) - Production photos from Cabrillo Playhouse’s staging of The Cottage, February 27 to March 22, 2026.By Sandy Rustin.Directed by Ben Green.Photos by Eric Modyman. - [Live Theater is Back at Cabrillo Playhouse!](https://www.sanclementejournal.com/2026/02/23/564239/live-theater-is-back-at-cabrillo-playhouse-#new_tab) - [Meet the Cast of The Cottage](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/meet-the-cast-of-the-cottage/) - Following the momentum of its newly renovated space, The Cabrillo Playhouse continues its 2026 season with The Cottage, a fast paced romantic comedy by Sandy Rustin that opens February 27 and runs through March 22. Set in an English countryside retreat where secrets are revealed and doors rarely stay shut, The Cottage blends classic farce - [Meet the Company of Company](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/meet-the-company-of-company/) - Stephen Sondheim’s Company opens January 16 at The Cabrillo Playhouse, running through February 8, and brings together a cast uniquely suited to one of musical theatre’s most intimate and ensemble-driven works. Told through a series of sharply observed vignettes, Company follows Robert, a bachelor surrounded by friends whose marriages, relationships, and contradictions force him to - [Company | Production Photos](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/company-production-photos/) - Production photos from Cabrillo Playhouse’s staging of Company, January 16 to February 8, 2026.Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.Book by George Furth.Directed and choreographed by Michael Lopez.Photos by Eric Modyman. - [Cabrillo Playhouse Reopens After 6-Month Closure for Renovation](https://www.picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetimes/eye-on-sc/cabrillo-playhouse-reopens-after-6-month-closure-for-renovation/article_36cdc2db-f19a-4f7e-b8d9-dc0f2d3de1d5.html#new_tab) - [Cabrillo Playhouse Awarded $50,000 Samueli Foundation Breakaway Grant](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-awarded-50000-samueli-foundation-breakaway-grant/) - The Cabrillo Playhouse has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Samueli Foundation through its inaugural Breakaway Fund, supporting major technology upgrades as part of the theater’s newly renovated space. The grant will be used to invest in state-of-the-art lighting, a modern lighting control system, upgraded sound equipment, and a dedicated computer to run the - [The New Cabrillo Playhouse: A Fresh Act for San Clemente’s Historic Theater](https://www.sanclementejournal.com/2025/12/02/556497/the-new-cabrillo-playhouse#new_tab) - [Cabrillo Playhouse Announces 2026 Season for Newly Renovated Stage](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/cabrillo-playhouse-announces-2026-season-first-to-open-on-newly-renovated-stage/) - The Cabrillo Playhouse announced its 2026 season today, marking the first full lineup of productions to take the stage following the most significant renovation in the theater’s 70-year history. Reopening in January, the upgraded venue introduces a new stage that expands creative possibilities for performers, designers, musicians, and audiences alike. “This renovation allows us to ## Pages - [Home](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/) - Cabrillo playhouse has been bringing comedies, drama and musicals to san clemente since 1953! - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/volunteer-opportunities/) - Get Involved Donate Now Volunteer Opportunities Cabrillo Playhouse is powered by volunteers. From helping welcome audiences on performance nights to assisting behind the scenes, volunteers play an essential role in making each production possible.Volunteers assist with a wide range of activities including front-of-house support, special events, production needs, and other projects throughout the season. It - [Auditions](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/auditions-casting-call/) - Auditions The Salonnieres By Liz Duffy Adams Directed by Angela CruzAuditions: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15 & 16 @ 7:00pmCallbacks by invitation Thursday, September 17th @ 7:00pm Please bring a headshot and resume` and be prepared to read from the scriptPlease be prepared to list any and all conflicts Synopsis:In pre-Revolutionary Paris, Madeleine, a girl fresh from - [Special Events](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/special-events/) - Special Events Everything's on fire. At least this show is funny. For one night only, JimJokes.com takes over the Cabrillo Playhouse with a lineup of comics who have absolutely no interest in giving you a motivational speech. They're here to make you laugh until your face hurts. Headlining the show is Macey Isaacs, whose sharp, - [Theatre Rental](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/theatre-rental/) - Theatre Rental Thrilling and Entertaining Audiences Since 1953 Any groups or individuals wanting performance usage requiring lights, sound, ticket reservations, credit card access will be handled on an individual basis. Please refer to our season show dates on this website and on our annual brochure for time availability. Theatre stage, auditorium, lobby, kitchen and patio - [About Us](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/about-us/) - Enjoy Live TheatreAt Its Best! About Us Cabrillo Playhouse has been a cultural cornerstone of San Clemente since 1953. Located just a block from Avenida Del Mar, the theatre operates from an intimate Spanish Colonial Revival building that places audiences only steps away from the stage.With sixty-four seats and a strong tradition of volunteer involvement, - [News](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/news/) - News Be a Wavemaker: Help Raise the Curtain on a New Season View story 2026–2027 Season Subscription Packages Are Now Available View story Cabrillo Playhouse Seeks New Members for Its Board of Directors View story Cabrillo Playhouse Announces Directors for 2026-2027 Season View story Review: The Spitfire Grill Sizzles at Cabrillo Playhouse View story The - [Garden Cabaret](https://cabrilloplayhouse.org/garden-cabaret/) - Garden Cabaret Purchase Tickets Show Coming in June Special Events, Garden Cabaret & Auditions Special Events Garden Cabaret Auditions Donate and Contribute to Quality Live Theatre Cabrillo Playhouse productions are made possible not only by ticket sales but by the generosity of our community. 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