San Diego Theatre Companies
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Theatre Companies in San Diego, California.
Diversionary Theatre shows and creates productions for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. The theatre is also a venue for San Diego artists and technicians to display their talents.
In operation since 1962, Common Ground Theatre focuses on producing works by and about those of African descent. Aimed at people of all ages and backgrounds, productions are meant to entertain and educate.
This non-profit children’s theatre program has been in operation since 1947. The theatre offers more than 200 different classes in the areas of acting, music and dance. Students perform a number of shows throughout the year.
Formed in 2001, the Balboa Park Puppet Guild was created in order to operate the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater. The guild produces a variety of original shows for children and adults alike as well as offers workshops, apprentice opportunities and children’s programs.
Broadway San Diego puts on a variety of shows throughout the year at both the Civic Theatre and the Spreckles Theatre. The company also has a number of special offers throughout the year.
This theatre company is a non-profit, volunteer organization that strives to produce entertaining theatre productions. Previous seasons have seen original productions such as Bermuda Ave Triangle, Pinocchio Comedia and Ten Little Indians.
Asian Story Theater is a theater company that shows traditional stories from China, the Philippines and Hawaii. Productions include the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden, the Rajah’s Daughter and Auntie’s Song.
Miracle Theatre Productions delights San Diego audiences year-round with theatre, nightlife and entertainment.
This Christian-based theatre group is the only theatre company in Mission Valley. The organization puts on a variety of events, plays and activities throughout the year for the church and San Diego Community.
Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company works to bring to the stage stories about the community. Mo`olelo, Hawaiian for story, legend, tale or narrative, also works to educate youth in the areas of technical theatre and design.
This traveling troupe will perform mystery dinner theatres for private events and parties. Performances are an interactive theatre experience filled with mystery and comedy. Shows may also be experience at the Imperial House Restaurant located at 505 Kalmia Street.
With productions such as Jesus Hopped on the ‘A’ Train and In Arabia We’d All be Kings, Lynx Performance Theatre strives to produce shows that are exciting, progressive and provocative.
With a combination of dance and theatre, Eveoke Dance Theatre produces a full season of creative works. Apart from performances, the company also offers dance education and community outreach programs.
This theater company's goal is to introduce children to the theater and the arts through education and involvement in their programs. They also host an acting instructional course. Community outreach programs are performed to help build a closer-knit connection to the community throughout the San Diego region.
This theater is known as the smallest theater with the biggest heart in San Diego. They are busy all the time with productions large and small. See their website for play listings, performances and events.
This theatre company is a non-profit organization that is devoted to creating and producing various performing arts shows. Productions have included Footloose, Camelot, and the youth productions The Wizard of Oz and Bye, Bye Birdie.
Jean Isaacs’ San Diego Dance Theater has been performing for audiences since 1972. The company hosts a wide variety of dance concerts, projects and workshops as well as provides dance education for the intermediate and advanced levels.
Located in a theatre that is also an old-fashioned candy shop, GB Productions specializes in producing Vaudeville style variety shows, plays and melodramas. The company hosts a variety of performances and events throughout the year such as the annual North Park Playwright Festival.
With shows such as Erik Ehn's No Time like the Present and Chiang Kai Chek, Sledgehammer Theatre creates and presents a wide variety of performances that challenge and entertain. The theatre company is also dedicated to showcasing new American voices.
This theater company is celebrating being around for over 10 years. They organize events that focus on Asian-American culture and arts. Stage performances and large functions are held at least once or twice a year.
Cygnet Theatre Company produces shows that challenge and show appreciation for the community. Productions have included It’s a Wonderful Life, Bug and Desire Under the Elms.
Dedicated to serving the Oak Park region, Community Actor’s Theatre is also a non-profit organization that provides a place for local playwrights and actors to be creative. The organization also provides a number of workshops for youth and adults.
Established in 1997, this mime troupe is available for events such as corporate parties, fundraisers, festivals and bazaars. The troupe has created productions such as Neiman Marcus, Boom-ba-ka-ka-ka and the Gloves.
The Black Rabbit Theatre Company aims to offer creative and compelling productions. The company also aims to expose the theatrical community to the different disciplines found in theater.
Past productions of the Ion Theatre Company have included the Persecution and Assassination of Jean Paul Marat, The Chairs, Krapp’s Last Tape and All in the Timing. Performances are shown throughout the year.
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