
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
Our Story The Santa Maria Civic Theatre was founded in 1959 as the first organization in Santa Maria to provide continuous live theatre...


Holiday Traditions
We asked California Community Theatres to share their holiday traditions and activities. Enjoy these stories and ideas while getting...


Tips for Applying for California Arts Council Grants
Thinking of applying for a California Arts Council Grant? There may be more opportunities for your organization than ever before....


A Repertory Theatre
Learn about A Repertory Theatre, whose mission is to produce plays for fundraisers for nonprofit or charities in the community. Hear from...

California Q's - Ticket Sales Trends
Do you sell season tickets at your theatre? If you do sell season tickets, how many shows are in a season (how many shows comprise a...

California Q's - Dress Rehearsal Performances
For your MainStage productions, does your community theatre regularly hold a final dress rehearsal which members of the public can...


The Search for Designers
Finding designers in community theatre can be an issue: quality folks are either busy with other commitments, or your budget doesn't...


CATS - Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra
The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS), a 501c(3) public benefits charitable corporation, promotes diversity through the arts...


Importance of Conferences
The 3rd Annual California Community Theatre Conference has come and gone, and while each time, the logistics and operations of the day...

Free Fall Stage
California Community Theatre was lucky enough to get some time 'talking shop' with Executive Director of FreeFall Stage, Deanne M....