WELCOME A big hello from the Mission Playhouse Team! Welcome to our new brochure and this fantastic Fall season featuring loads of great events including the second season of our Silent Sundays film series. Visit our website to learn more about all the performances coming up. Questions or comments? We d love to hear from you! info@missionplayhouse.org ENGAGE! Free outdoor summer concerts and movies, pre-concerts talks, exhibitions, poetry readings, workshops, seminars, silent film screenings, the development of new plays and partnerships all part of our exciting Community Engagement program Engage! Find out more at www.missionplayhouse.org CONNECT WITH US Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates and ticket giveaways! SanGabrielMissionPlayhouse @SGMPevents @missionplayhouse 2 MISSIONPLAYHOUSE.ORG TAG US! #missionplayhouse
BOX OFFICE Purchase tickets for selected shows at our box office Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12:00pm-5:00pm or by calling (626) 30-26 during this time. Tickets are also available for purchase online 24/7 at www.missionplayhouse.org With some events presented by independent producers, not all performances are available immediately for purchase via our website or box office number. Call our box office for more information or refer to the event page for the event for which you wish to buy tickets. GIVE The Playhouse is pleased to partner with the California Community Foundation to help facilitate your tax-deductible charitable donations to the Playhouse at: www.calfund.org/sgmp Learn more about the various ways you can help with the historic preservation, artistic programming, and community outreach, of the Playhouse. Your financial contributions, in-kind support, and volunteer efforts are what make the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse such an important and integral part of the vibrant culture of Southern California. For more information, contact Kelly Salloum at ksalloum@missionplayhouse.org. RENT With state of the art lighting and sound equipment, spacious dressing rooms and amenities, and a highly experienced staff, our venue is the perfect setting to showcase your event. For more information, call (626) 30-265 x22 or visit our website and view our rental information packet. BOX OFFICE: (626) 30 26 3
MUSIC THUSITHA DE SILVA presents MARAMBARI CONCERT SAT SEP 10 6:30PM Under 12 free, $40, $50 (VIP) (626) 30-26 missionplayhouse.org Featuring distinguished Sri Lankan musician, singer, and composer Edward Jayakody and his wife singer Charitha Priyadarshini Peiris. FREE MISSION PLAYHOUSE presents YARI MORÉ LATIN BAND FRI SEP 16 6:30PM FREE (626) 30-26 missionplayhouse.org Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at the Mission Playhouse Plaza with a free outdoor concert featuring Yari Moré Latin Band! Enjoy the sounds of salsa, cumbia, merengue, cha-cha, and the romantic bolero. This concert is sponsored by the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich 4 MISSIONPLAYHOUSE.ORG
NEPO & HANYI presents CHEN SA SAT OCT 1 PM $25, $35, $45 (626) 30-26 missionplayhouse.org International award winning pianist Chen Sa, who has performed with premier orchestras across the globe captivates audiences with works from Debussy and Liszt. MISSION PLAYHOUSE & THE MUSIC CIRCLE present PARTHA BOSE & INDRANIL MALLICK SUN OCT 9 5PM $10 Students, $15 (Music Circle members), $20 (626) 30-26 missionplayhouse.org Take a musical journey to India with enthralling classical music from internationally renowned artists Partha Bose (sitar) and Indranil Mallick (tabla). BOX OFFICE: (626) 30 26 5
FALL 2016 2011 Harold Lloyd Trust FESTIVALS DUMPLINGS & BEER FEST THURS SEP 29 6PM missionplayhouse.org Local craft beer tastings, dumpling vendors and other food booths, plus free live entertainment at this hugely popular event. Food and beverages available for purchase. For more information and questions: afraustolupo@sgch.org. FALL FUN FESTIVAL & HAUNTED ZONE FRI OCT 2 5PM (HAUNTED ZONE: 6:30PM) FREE (626) 30-275 missionplayhouse.org Bring the family for a spooktacular good time in the Mission District! 6 MISSIONPLAYHOUSE.ORG
MISSION PLAYHOUSE & THE LOS ANGELES THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY present SPEEDY (192) With Mark Herman at the Wurlitzer SUN SEP 25 2:30PM Romance, comedy, action, and an appearance from Babe Ruth make this movie set in 1920s New York a must see! Come early and view vintage autos from the San Gabriel Model A Restoration Car Club and Santa Anita Model A Club. CRAZY LIKE A FOX (1926) BUMPING INTO BROADWAY (1919) THE SCARECROW (1920) With Jerry Nagano at the Wurlitzer SUN NOV 20 2:30PM Three short films, starring comedy greats Charlie Chase, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton who light up the silver screen. SEE ALL FOUR FILMS $35 ADVANCE TICKETS $10 DAY OF SHOW $12 GROUP TICKETS (10+) $.50 Join us for additional silent films on: SUN FEB 5 2:30PM SUN MAY 7 2:30PM (626) 30-26 missionplayhouse.org Tickets may be subject to additional fees and charges. FREE BOX OFFICE: (626) 30 26 7
DANCE CHINESE AMERICAN DANCING GROUP presents 30th ANNUAL DANCE FESTIVAL SAT NOV 5 & SUN NOV 6 7PM $15, $25, $50 (626) 359-067 / (626) 23-3323 cadg197.com Celebrating three decades of presenting the beauty of Chinese culture to the community. BALLET KUKAN ACADEMY presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND SUN NOV 13 4PM $1 (626) 791-117 balletkukan.com An adventure awaits with Alice and her friends in the whimsical world of Wonderland. ELITE BALLET THEATRE presents SWAN LAKE SAT NOV 19 7PM (626) 456-3391 eliteballettheatre.com An acclaimed European ballet elegantly graces our stage. LI S BALLET presents NUTCRACKER SAT NOV 26 3PM BALLET SHOWCASE SAT NOV 26 7PM SUN NOV 27 4:00PM $10, $25 (VIP) (626) 25-4 missionplayhouse.org Travel to the magical Kingdom of Sweets with Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. MISSIONPLAYHOUSE.ORG
PASADENA DANCE THEATRE presents THE NUTCRACKER SAT DEC 10 SUN DEC 11 SAT DEC 17 SUN DEC 1 THUR DEC 22 FRI DEC 23 2PM 2PM 2PM 2PM 1PM 1PM $20-$60 (626) 63-3459 pasadenadance.org THEATRE With over 0 dancers, Tchaikovsky s legendary score is the musical backdrop to this holiday classic. Before select performances, attend Clara s Nutcracker Party with Clara and the Sugarplum Fairy! THEATRE EXPERIENCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA presents YOU RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN SAT OCT 15 2PM $24 (626) 30 26 missionplayhouse.org Charles Schultz s beloved Peanuts comic strip characters come to life in this charming musical production. BOX OFFICE: (626) 30 26 9
COMING UP A sneak preview of two fantastic events coming up in 2017! SAN GABRIEL MISSION PLAYHOUSE AND ARTE-FLAMENCO DANCE THEATRE present JORNADA SAT APR 29 7:30PM In April, we re very happy to bring you another chance to catch Jornada a unique journey from Northern India, through Spain to Mexico and beyond in this vibrant and colorful celebration of the origins and influence of Flamenco featuring four different dance companies and live musicians onstage, originally created in 2016. Join us as our journey continues! SAN GABRIEL MISSION PLAYHOUSE AND ABOUT...PRODUCTIONS present THE LATIN WAVE MON, MAY 15 SUN, MAY 21 TIMES VARY In this fascinating week-long series The Latin Wave, we take a look at the treatment of Latino culture in the mainstream media from Hollywood s beginnings to the present day. Join us for theatre, dance, live music, exhibits, movies and lively conversation! For further details including times, dates and opportunities to participate, check out www.missionplayhouse.org. ART CHANGES LIVES October is National Arts & Humanities Month! Send us a short clip telling us how the arts have changed your life. We are also taking part in the #ShowYourArt campaign. Email us an image of your artwork, a picture of you dancing, acting, singing, or playing an instrument. Send your photo or video to marketing@missionplayhouse.org for a chance to be featured on our Facebook page during October! 10 MISSIONPLAYHOUSE.ORG
ADVERTISEMENT CALENDAR DATE EVENT GENRE PAGE SAT SEP 10 Marambari Concert Music 4 FRI SEP 16 Yari Moré Latin Band Music 4 SUN SEP 25 Silent Sundays Series: Speedy Film 6-7 FRI SEP 23 Call to Arms Musical Theatre * THUR SEP 29 Dumpling & Beer Fest Festival 6 SAT OCT 1 SAT OCT SUN OCT 9 SAT OCT 15 FRI OCT 2 Chen Sa Live in Concert 0th Anniversary Gala Partha Bose & Indranil Mallick You re a Good Man Charlie Brown Fall Fun Festival Music Variety Music Theatre Festival 5 * 6 9 6 SAT NOV 5 SUN NOV 6 SUN NOV 13 SAT NOV 19 SUN NOV 20 SAT NOV 26 SUN NOV 27 30th Annual Dance Festival 30th Annual Dance Festival Alice in Wonderland Swan Lake Silent Sundays Series: Crazy Like a Fox, Bumping Into Broadway, The Scarecrow Nutcracker, Ballet Showcase Ballet Showcase Dance Dance Dance Dance Film Dance Dance 6-7 SAT DEC 10 FRI DEC 23 TUE DEC 20 The Nutcracker Annual Holiday Concert Dance 9 Music * *Visit missionplayhouse.org for details
YOUR VISIT Box Office (626) 30-26 or missionplayhouse.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00pm - 5:00pm, and 1 hour prior to performance, unless otherwise noted. Tickets may be subject to additional fees and charges. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations Late arriving patrons are seated at appropriate times. Photography and video may be prohibited. Visit missionplayhouse.org for details. Accessibility Any person with a disability who requires accommodations or modifications in order to participate in Mission Playhouse programs, services, activities and meetings, please contact info@missionplayhouse.org or call (626) 30-265 at least 4 hours in advance; if possible. Large format version of this brochure available by request. Glass Room Gallery The Glass Room Gallery at the Mission Playhouse is home to the San Gabriel Fine Arts Association. Over 200 member artists showcase their work at the Gallery. For more information, visit sgfaa.clubexpress.com (626) 22-144. The San Gabriel Mission Playhouse is owned and operated by the City of San Gabriel. Unless otherwise stated, all events are presented by independent producers and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. The Mission Playhouse is not responsible for the content of such events, artistic, or otherwise. The views expressed by these independent producers do not necessarily reflect those of the Mission Playhouse or the City of San Gabriel. Ticket prices may also be subject to change. Parking Parking adjacent to the Playhouse for $10. Additional free parking available on nearby streets. Accessible parking, seating, and assistive listening systems available. 320 S. Mission Drive San Gabriel, CA 91776 www.missionplayhouse.org Media Sponsor www.pasadenastarnews.com