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The Story of My Life

Music & Lyrics by NEIL BARTRAM
Book by BRIAN HILL
Directed by MATTHEW McCRAY
Music Direction by ROBYN MANION

(April 30 – June 6, 2021)

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Dillon Klena and Wyn Moreno in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.
Dillon Klena and Wyn Moreno in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.
Wyn Moreno and Dillon Klena in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.
Wyn Moreno and Dillon Klena in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.
Wyn Moreno and Dillon Klena in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.

 
Wyn Moreno in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.

 
Dillon Klena and Wyn Moreno in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.

 
Dillon Klena in THE STORY OF MY LIFE. The virtual production of the musical by Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, with direction by Matthew McCray and music direction by Robyn Manion, is available online through June 6, 2021.

 

All photos courtesy of Chance Theater

Sweat

by LYNN NOTTAGE
Directed by ELINA DE SANTOS

(June 20 – July 18, 2021)

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Dalia Vosylius and Estelle in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater
Darrin Hickok and Jozben Barrett in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater
Dalia Vosylius, Scott Sheldon, Rey Pulice, and Estelle in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater
Cary J. Thompson, Scott Sheldon, and Rey Pulice in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater
Elijah Rashad Reed and Estelle in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater

 
Estelle and Marlene Galán in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater

 
Rey Pulice and Dalia Vosylius in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater

 
Darrin Hickok, Scott Sheldon, and Elijah Rashad Reed in the virtual production of the OC premiere of SWEAT, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Lynn Nottage and directed by Elina de Santos that will be available to watch online through July 18, 2021. Photo courtesy of Chance Theater

 

Edges

Music & Lyrics by BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL
Directed by JAMES MICHAEL McHALE
Music Direction by ROBYN MANION

(July 9 – August 8, 2021)

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Tyler Marshall, Elizabeth Curtin, Jewell Holloway, and Sarah Pierce in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.
Sarah Pierce in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.
Sarah Pierce, Jewell Holloway, and Elizabeth Curtin in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.
Tyler Marshall and Elizabeth Curtin in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.
Tyler Marshall, Elizabeth Curtin, and Sarah Pierce in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.

 
Sarah Pierce in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.

 
Tyler Marshall in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.

 
Elizabeth Curtin in the OC premiere of the Benj Pasek & Justin Paul’s musical, EDGES. Running July 9 – August 8, 2021, at Chance Theater, the song-cycle is directed by James Michael McHale and music directed by Robyn Manion.
All photos by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

Yellowman

by DAEL ORLANDERSMITH
Directed by KHANISHA FOSTER

(September 24 – October 24, 2021)

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Dante Alexander and Julanne Chidi Hill in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Julanne Chidi Hill in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Dante Alexander and Julanne Chidi Hill in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Julanne Chidi Hill and Dante Alexander in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Julanne Chidi Hill in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Dante Alexander in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Julanne Chidi Hill and Dante Alexander in the OC premiere of Dael Orlandersmith’s play, “Yellowman.” Directed by Khanisha Foster, this Pulitzer Finalist will be playing thru October 24th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 

All photos by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio

Striking 12

Book & Lyrics by BRENDAN MILBURN, VALERIE VIGODA, and RACHEL SHEINKIN
Music by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA
Directed by KARI HAYTER
Music Direction by LEX LEIGH

(November 26 – December 19, 2021)

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Jacklyn Uweh and Laura Leo Kelly in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Jacklyn Uweh, Laura Leo Kelly, and Allen Everman in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Jennifer Richardson and Lex Leigh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Lex Leigh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.
Laura Leo Kelly and Jennifer Richardson in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Jennifer Richardson, Laura Leo Kelly, Allen Everman, and Lex Leigh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Jacklyn Uweh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Jacklyn Uweh, Laura Leo Kelly, and Jennifer Richardson in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Allen Everman and Laura Leo Kelly in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Jennifer Richardson, Jacklyn Uweh, Laura Leo Kelly, and Lex Leigh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 
Laura Leo Kelly, Allen Everman, and Lex Leigh in “Striking 12,” witten by Brendan Milburn, Valerie Vigoda, and Rachel Sheinkin. Directed by Kari Hayter, with music direction by Lex Leigh, this nontraditional holiday musical will be playing thru December 19, 2021 at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center in Anaheim, CA.

 

All photos by Doug Catiller and Tanya Catiller

A Charlie Brown Christmas

by CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Based on the television special by BILL MELENDEZ and LEE MENDELSON
Stage Adaptation by ERIC SCHAEFFER
By special arrangement with ARTHUR WHITELAW and RUBY PERSSON
Directed by JAMES MICHAEL McHALE

(December 3-19, 2021)

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Matt Takahashi and Juston Gonzalez-Rodholm in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
Laura M. Hathaway and Matt Takahashi in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
Juston Gonzalez-Rodhom, Shai Culver, and Dimithri Perera in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
Christopher Diem and Laura M. Hathaway in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
Matt Takahashi and Alyssa Corella in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

 
Nathan Shube and Matt Takahashi in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

 
Dimithri Perera and Matt Takahashi in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

 
Matt Takahashi and Juston Gonzalez-Rodholm in the encore presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This live version of Charles Schulz’s classic television special adapted by Eric Schaeffer and directed by James Michael McHale will run thru December 19, 2021 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

 

All photos by Doug Catiller, True Image Studio