Community theater in Carmichael, CA

Chautauqua Playhouse is the community theater we list in Carmichael, California. 3 shows playing or coming up, 1 open audition, 1 crew call.

About Chautauqua Playhouse

Founded in 1974, Chautauqua Playhouse is a nonprofit community theater at the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael. It offers a mainstage adult season, a Saturday children's season and the Chautauqua School of Performing Arts.

Website
cplayhouse.org ↗
Auditions
cplayhouse.org/auditions-classes ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on October 10, 2026
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Now playing and coming up

  1. House on Haunted Hill

    Adapted by Rodger Hoopman from the 1959 film

    Play

    World premiere stage adaptation about an eccentric millionaire who offers ten thousand dollars to guests who stay the night in a haunted house. Directed by Patricia Lee Schmeltz; a costume contest is held October 31.

    Dates
    Oct 16 to Nov 8. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road #110 (La Sierra Community Center), Carmichael, CA 95608
    Tickets
    Single tickets adults $25; seniors, students and SARTA members $23; $27 at the door (box office page)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  2. Dorothy's Search Through Oz

    Stacey Nason

    PlayFamily friendly

    Children's theatre sequel in which Dorothy returns to Oz to find that another evil witch has kidnapped Toto. Directed by Stacey Nason and Warren Harrison; a costume contest is held October 31.

    Dates
    Oct 24 to Nov 7. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road #110 (La Sierra Community Center), Carmichael, CA 95608
    Tickets
    Children's shows: adults $12, children $10

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

  3. Theatre People (or The Angel Next Door)

    Paul Slade

    Play

    Comedy about a young novelist whose book is adapted by married Broadway playwrights who then cast the very woman who inspired it. Directed by Sara Townsend.

    Dates
    Feb 26 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road #110 (La Sierra Community Center), Carmichael, CA 95608
    Tickets
    Single tickets adults $25; seniors, students and SARTA members $23 (box office page)

    Confirm dates and times with the theater before you go.

    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Sat Oct 3

Auditions

  1. Theatre People (or The Angel Next Door)

    Paul Slade

    In 6 daysPlayAdults 18+
    When
    Sun Oct 25, 7pm
    Mon Oct 26, 7pm
    Where
    Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608
    Roles
    Charlotte Sanders (50s to 70s), Oliver Adams (20s), Arthur Sanders (50s to 70s), Margot Bell (20s to early 30s), Victor Pratt (30s to 40s), Olga (40s to 70s).
    Prepare
    Cold readings from the script.
    Rehearsals
    Rehearsals begin January 5, 2027.
    Performs
    February 26 to March 21, 2027

    Note: The theatre says it holds open auditions for all mainstage productions and that no experience is necessary. Director Sara Townsend's email is on the page for questions. Pay is not stated; the company describes itself as volunteer-driven.

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Crew calls

  1. Front of house, Set building, Other

    Volunteer
    The job
    Welcomes volunteers for front of house, set building and other backstage and support work; a volunteer survey form is linked from the home page.
    Where
    Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road #110, Carmichael, CA 95608
    Respond
    Volunteer survey form linked at https://cplayhouse.org/; 916.489.7529
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