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Conscience at International City Theatre
Dates: 8/26/2026 - 9/13/2026
📍 Theatre: International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-436-4610
Tickets: $44-$59
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At a time when fear and political intimidation silenced many voices in Washington, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith chose to speak. International City Theatre presents the Los Angeles premiere of Conscience, Tony Award®-winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s gripping political drama about Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, whose historic 1950 “Declaration of Conscience” made her the first senator to publicly rebuke Sen. Joseph McCarthy on the Senate floor. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Schedule: Aug. 26 – Sept. 13 Wednesday at 8 p.m. (Aug. 26 ONLY) Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m.
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News About Conscience at International City Theatre
Photos: First Look At LA Premiere Of Joe Dipietro’s CONSCIENCE At International City Theatre
August 25, 2026 The Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro's gripping political drama 'Conscience' begins previews Wednesday night at International City Theatre. Check out the photos!
Interview: Actors Sharon Gardner and Jon Root of CONSCIENCE at International City Theatre
August 13, 2026 Directed and produced by caryn desai, the Los Angeles premiere of Conscience is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Bach from August 28 through September 13, with low-priced previews on August 26 and 27. Intrigued, I spoke with Sharon Gardner who portrays Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Jon Root, who plays Sen. McCarthy, about the play, their characters, and how they researched and prepared to take on these two iconic figures.
Joe Dipietro's CONSCIENCE to Make L.A. Premiere at ICT
July 14, 2026 International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s fast-paced drama about trailblazing Sen. Margaret Chase Smith.
WARSAW World Premiere and More Set for Internatonal City Theatre 2026 Season
August 18, 2025 International City Theatre has revealed a 2026 season of five plays that reflect our capacity to overcome adversity. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.About the Theatre
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International City Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Where is International City Theatre located?
International City Theatre is at 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA.
What shows have played recently at International City Theatre?
The Revolutionists (06/11/26-06/28/26)
Warsaw (04/30/26-05/17/26)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (02/18/26-03/08/26)
‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B’ (10/15/25-11/02/25)
Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The Angel Next Door (06/12/25-06/29/25)
Warsaw (04/30/26-05/17/26)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (02/18/26-03/08/26)
‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B’ (10/15/25-11/02/25)
Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The Angel Next Door (06/12/25-06/29/25)
What is the history of International City Theatre ?
ICT is the resident professional theatre company of the City of Long Beach. Established on the campus of Long Beach City College in 1985, ICT moved to its current performing home, the Beverly O’Neill Theater at the downtown Long Beach Performing Arts complex in 1996. ICT’s mainstage season, combined with its carefully curated slate of education programs for children (PACT, Summer Youth Conservatory), young adults (free tickets to performances/talk backs, paid internships), families (Free Saturday Family Theatre), and seniors (transportation and free tickets), its programs have something to offer everyone from 4 to 104 and reach around 30,000 people annually. Explore the ways that you can support ICT’s commitment to presenting high quality productions and education programs to our diverse greater Long Beach community.
What shows are coming up next at International City Theatre?
Tenderly – The Rosemary Clooney Musical (02/17/27-03/07/27)
The Man Who Killed the Cure (04/28/27-05/16/27)
Slow Food (06/09/27-06/27/27)
Walden (08/25/27-09/12/27)
Driving Miss Daisy (10/20/27-11/07/27)
The Man Who Killed the Cure (04/28/27-05/16/27)
Slow Food (06/09/27-06/27/27)
Walden (08/25/27-09/12/27)
Driving Miss Daisy (10/20/27-11/07/27)
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