April 27
Onstage Presents:
Improv Playhouse
“Naked Stage”
Saturday, April 27th at 7:30 PM
These stories take place on a single set, in a traditional stage-play style. The improvisers play one character each, and there are no built-in transitions or scene breaks . All the actors have is the bare stage, a simple suggestion from the audience, and each other.
The Naked Stage combines San Francisco's tradition of narrative longform improvisation with the demands and surprises of traditional theater. In a sense, the actors are "trapped" on stage with only each other. Without the usual exit options (lights, time and location jumps, and other scene-enders), they are left to fully confront the characters and situations which they have created in the moment.
Tickets $25
Opening in May
Plotline Theatre Company
“Mass Appeal”
by Bill C. Davis
May 3rd thru 19th
This brilliantly funny yet compassionate play explores the conflict between an established older priest and the impassioned young seminarian who challenges the validity of his well-routined regimen.
“There are few more invigorating theatrical experiences than hearing the voice of a gifted writer for the first time.” —The New York Times
“…Davis has a funniness that is more benign, more interwoven with elemental human weakness and strengths, more forthright than wit. Humor, in short.” —New York Magazine
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
May 5
Spontaneous Mind Presents
“Partners in Crime”
Sunday, May 5th at 2:30 PM
This first of its kind improvised serial production is back for its thirteenth installment. We continue to follow the exploits of two “partners” who rely on audience suggestions to help create their evolving characters and decide where the next investigation will lead them. Murder, blackmail, jewel heists and kidnapping are just a few of the cases these two private eyes might be sent to solve. It's not a comedy, it’s a mystery.
Each show features a guest performer in each installment of Partners in Crime.
Come out and see what one reviewer called “…an improvisational film noir journey somewhere between Castle and Moonlighting.”
Shows are usually ~2 hrs in total length, but may run over, due to their nature.
Tickets only $15
Bob Dylan Birthday Show
Martinez Music Mafia Presents
Bob Dylan Birthday Show
Friday, May 24th at 7:00 PM
It’s Bob Dylan’s 83nd birthday!
For years, Martinez has celebrated Bob Dylan’s birthday with a concert. Just like last year, it’ll be held at the Campbell Theater, presented by the Martinez Music Mafia.
You think you know Dylan? Be prepared to be surprised as a lineup of local luminaries, (All longtime Dylanistas) display the breadth and depth of Dylan’s songwriting talents. It’s not just a greatest hits show - be prepared to say “I didn’t know THAT was a Dylan song!” The quality of the repertoire and the artists presenting it ensures a fun show you’ll love!
Tickets are limited, and will go for $25 for reserved admission tickets and some reserve table seats will be available at $35 each.
Wheelchair and companion tickets should only be purchased if wheelchair accessible seating is needed, please verify you have correct ticket type before purchase.
All proceeds benefit the Martinez Arts Association.
If you don't go, you'll just end up lying to your friends and saying you did go - and we don't want that to happen!
Event details subject to change, No Refunds or Exchanges.
Tickets from $25
Opening in July
Onstage Repertory Theatre
“One-Act Festival”
by Various Playwrights
Jul 12th thru 28th
Off the Shelf and OnStage is back with their popular one act festival featuring a wide variety of short plays, including new works by local writers as well as classic comedies. Presented over three weekends, with a different program each week you will want to see them all.
These tiny gems have delighted audiences every year.
This annual festival is an audience favorite featuring a series of short comic and dramatic one-act plays. These tiny gems have delighted audiences every year.
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
Opening in Sepember
Plotline Theatre Company
“Blithe Spirit”
by Noel Coward
Sep 6th thru 22nd, 2024
A smash hit on London and Braodway stages, this much-revived classic from the playwright of ‘Private Lives’ offers wit, conflict and big laughs as a fussy, cantankerous novelist finds himself haunted by the ghost of his late wife.
Tickets start at $22
Discount Thursday - $15
