Community theater in Merced, CA

6 theaters in Merced, California. 12 shows playing or coming up, 5 open auditions, 1 camp or class, 2 crew calls.

Now playing in Merced

  1. Macbeth

    William Shakespeare

    Merced Shakespearefest

    Play

    Merced Shakespearefest's Macbeth, directed by Henry Flores and described as the conclusion of its twenty-fifth anniversary season, featuring the work of 30 local actors, designers, and stage managers.

    Dates
    Sun Nov 15, 2pm
    Where
    Merced Theatre, 301 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Tickets
    $18 - $38

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    Get tickets ↗ About the show ↗

    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  2. The Addams Family young@part

    Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (book), Andrew Lippa (music and lyrics)

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced Conservatory youth production for ages 10 to 17, the authorized 60-minute edition of the Broadway musical. The conservatory page says Rated PG.

    Dates
    Nov 6 to Nov 15. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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  3. Holiday One Acts

    Merced Perennial Players

    Play

    Four holiday one-act plays presented by the Perennial Players: Santa-Mental Christmas by Bob Naquin and Scrooge with a Twist by Jack Coberl (both directed by Sandra Hay), Rosie the Retired Rockette by Daniel Guyton (directed by Hannah Maulden), and Holiday Party by A.M. Dittman (directed by Ileisha Sanders).

    Dates
    Thu Nov 19, 7:30pm
    Fri Nov 20, 7:30pm
    Sat Nov 21, 2pm
    Where
    Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Tickets
    $20

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    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  4. Mary Poppins

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of Mary Poppins, directed by Elizabeth Harmelin. The season page says Rated G.

    Dates
    Dec 4 to Dec 20. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  5. Misery

    Playhouse Merced

    Play

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of Misery by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, directed by RC. The season page says Rated M.

    Dates
    Jan 8 to Jan 17. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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  6. How to Train Your Dragon JR.

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced Conservatory youth production for ages 8 to 17, performed at the Merced Theater after a class running November 16 to January 28.

    Dates
    Fri Jan 29
    Sat Jan 30
    Where
    Merced Theatre, 301 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  7. Mean Girls

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of Mean Girls, directed by Rachel Battisti. The season page says Rated PG 13.

    Dates
    Fri Feb 5
    Sat Feb 6
    Sun Feb 7
    Fri Feb 12
    5 more datesSat Feb 13
    Sun Feb 14
    Fri Feb 19
    Sat Feb 20
    Sun Feb 21
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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  8. Dear Evan Hansen

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Avriel Ramos. The season page says Rated PG 13.

    Dates
    Mar 12 to Mar 21. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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  9. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, directed by Shawn Overton. The season page says Rated PG.

    Dates
    Apr 9 to Apr 25. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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  10. A Raisin in the Sun

    Playhouse Merced

    Play

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Dennis Brown. The season page says Rated PG 13.

    Dates
    May 14 to May 23. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  11. Oklahoma!

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's production of Oklahoma!, directed by Marit Medefind-Bond, performed at the Merced Theatre. The season page says Rated G.

    Dates
    May 28 to May 30. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Merced Theatre, 301 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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    Checked against the theater's site on Thu Nov 5

  12. Finding Neverland

    Playhouse Merced

    Musical

    Playhouse Merced's 2026-27 season production of Finding Neverland, directed by Joseph Hypes. The season page says Rated PG.

    Dates
    Jun 11 to Jun 27. Check the theater for exact dates and times.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340

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Auditions in Merced

  1. Dear Evan Hansen

    Playhouse Merced

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Thu Nov 26
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Performs
    March 12 to 21, 2027

    Note: The auditions page lists this show under UP NEXT with only the date; no year, time, place or roles are printed. The year is inferred from the page's 2026 copyright and the show's 2027 run. The Playhouse address is the one printed on the Mean Girls audition flyer on the same page. Paid is false because the flyer says 'Actors are volunteer' and the volunteer page lists Actor as a volunteer position. Check the page for times and sign-up. November 26, 2026 is Thanksgiving Day, so the date may be a typo on the page.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Thu Nov 5

  2. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Playhouse Merced

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Sat Dec 12
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Performs
    April 9 to 25, 2027

    Note: The auditions page lists this show under UP NEXT with only the date; no year, time, place or roles are printed. The year is inferred from the page's 2026 copyright and the show's 2027 run. The Playhouse address is the one printed on the Mean Girls audition flyer on the same page. Paid is false because the flyer says 'Actors are volunteer' and the volunteer page lists Actor as a volunteer position. Check the page for times and sign-up.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Thu Nov 5

  3. A Raisin in the Sun

    Playhouse Merced

    PlayYouth & adults
    When
    Sat Jan 23
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Performs
    May 14 to 23, 2027

    Note: The auditions page lists this show under UP NEXT with only the date; no year, time, place or roles are printed. The year is inferred from the page's 2026 copyright and the show's 2027 run. The Playhouse address is the one printed on the Mean Girls audition flyer on the same page. Paid is false because the flyer says 'Actors are volunteer' and the volunteer page lists Actor as a volunteer position. Check the page for times and sign-up.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Thu Nov 5

  4. Oklahoma!

    Playhouse Merced

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Sat Feb 6
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Performs
    May 28 to 30, 2027

    Note: The auditions page lists this show under UP NEXT with only the date; no year, time, place or roles are printed. The year is inferred from the page's 2026 copyright and the show's 2027 run. The Playhouse address is the one printed on the Mean Girls audition flyer on the same page. Paid is false because the flyer says 'Actors are volunteer' and the volunteer page lists Actor as a volunteer position. Check the page for times and sign-up.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Thu Nov 5

  5. Finding Neverland

    Playhouse Merced

    MusicalYouth & adults
    When
    Sat Feb 20
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Performs
    June 11 to 27, 2027

    Note: The auditions page lists this show under UP NEXT with only the date; no year, time, place or roles are printed. The year is inferred from the page's 2026 copyright and the show's 2027 run. The Playhouse address is the one printed on the Mean Girls audition flyer on the same page. Paid is false because the flyer says 'Actors are volunteer' and the volunteer page lists Actor as a volunteer position. Check the page for times and sign-up.

    Full notice ↗

    Checked against the theater's notice on Thu Nov 5

Camps and classes

  1. How to Train Your Dragon JR. conservatory class and show

    Playhouse Merced

    ClassYouth
    About
    Playhouse Merced Conservatory production class that ends in performances at the Merced Theater.
    Ages
    Ages 8 to 17
    Dates
    Nov 16 to Jan 28
    Schedule
    Every Monday and Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM, November 16 to January 28 (2027); performances January 29 and 30
    Where
    Playhouse Merced Conservatory, Merced (class location not printed; performances at the Merced Theater, 301 W Main Street)
    Sign up
    playhousemerced.ludus.com/…
    Full details ↗

Crew calls

  1. Other

    Merced Shakespearefest

    Volunteer
    The job
    Merced Shakespearefest says it can always use help behind the scenes, whether with a specific skill or just donated time; contact Heike Hambley at hhambley@sbcglobal.net or (209) 723-3265.
    Where
    Merced, CA (venues vary)
    Respond
    hhambley@sbcglobal.net or (209) 723-3265
    Full notice ↗
  2. Run crew / stagehands, Front of house

    Playhouse Merced

    Volunteer
    The job
    Playhouse Merced's volunteer page lists Backstage Volunteer, Crew Member, Show Crew and Usher among its volunteer positions, with a volunteer agreement form.
    Where
    Playhouse Merced, 452 W Main Street, Merced, CA 95340
    Respond
    playhousemerced.com/volunteer
    Full notice ↗

Theaters in Merced

Accessible Arts Merced

A Merced theater company that stages ticketed musicals at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center.

Nothing announced right now

Website
Facebook ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

MAC Theater Camp

youth theater

A youth musical theater program for ages 10 to 18 that performs in the Black Box Theater of the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, where it stages public, ticketed productions.

Nothing announced right now

Website
mactheatercamp.com ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

Merced Perennial Players

A senior theater group in Merced with stage productions at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center and a Reader's Theater program, whose sessions end with a community performance in May and in November.

Now playing: Holiday One Acts through Nov 21

Website
mercedperennialplayers.org ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

Merced Shakespearefest

Founded in 2002, this community Shakespeare company stages free park shows at Applegate Park as well as indoor productions at venues including the Merced Theatre. Its auditions are cold reads and open to everyone.

Now playing: Macbeth through Nov 15 · 1 crew call

Website
mercedshakespearefest.org ↗
Auditions
mercedshakespearefest.org/get-involved ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

Phoenix Creative Collective

A Merced theater company based at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center that stages plays and musicals. It also runs Drama Island, a game-show fundraiser.

Nothing announced right now

Website
phoenixcreativecollective.com ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

Playhouse Merced

Running since 1994, Playhouse Merced is a nonprofit community theater, also known as the Merced Center for the Performing Arts, with a Main Stage season and a youth Conservatory.

Now playing: The Addams Family young@part through Nov 15 · 9 more shows coming up · 5 open auditions · 1 camp or class · 1 crew call

Website
playhousemerced.com ↗
Auditions
playhousemerced.com/auditions ↗
Checked
We last checked their website on November 5, 2026

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