Sunnyvale Community Players

About the Theatre

Now in its 57th Season, Sunnyvale Community Players (SCP) was established in 1969 and is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality theater for the Sunnyvale community. SCP offers participatory performance and backstage support opportunities for both Sunnyvale residents and interested non-residents of all ages. Each year SCP produces four or five shows. Each of these shows draws cast, crew, backstage volunteers, and audience members from a wide range of local communities. These productions will use the talents of over 300 cast, crew, staff, and orchestra members and will entertain an expected audience in excess of 8,000.

SCP is also very proud of its junior production program and produces 1-2 junior productions for ages 8-18 as part of every season. The opportunities that we provide to our community youth through our Junior productions are unmatched in the local area.

Our sponsors and donors have always been a critical part of our success. Donation contributions and ticket sales account for more than 95% of our income. SCP is run entirely by volunteers and well over 95% of our expenses are directly related to producing our shows. In order to maintain our over half-century commitment to providing theater opportunities for the community, we need your support. 

Review: IF/THEN at the Zephyr Theatre

by Tracey Paleo · July 13, 2026

What did our critic think of IF/THEN at Zephyr Theatre?…

Review: World Premiere E=MC² EINSTEIN THE MUSICAL Often Trades Depth for Silly Songs

by Shari Barrett · July 9, 2026

I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquo…

Review: THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company

by Harker Jones · July 9, 2026

What did our critic think of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company?The lunacy is unbridled, but with all the insanity, you’re too often left wondering: “What is going ON??” And moreover: “Why??”…

Review: THE DIARY OF AN OREGON TRAIL SPINSTER at Atwater Village Theatre

by Harker Jones · July 7, 2026

Writer, producer, and actor Dwyer illuminates the interior life of a woman whose existence echoes much of what is happening today, misogyny, betrayal, insecurity, ageism — making this a timeless, sometimes terrifying tale.…

Review: CORIOLANUS at Independent Shakespeare Company In Girffith Park

by Evan Henerson · July 6, 2026

Led by Brent Charles and under the strains of an angry guitar, a dexterous 10-person cast moves us through this still timely tale about the fickleness of public opinion and mob mentality.…

Review: OUT WITH A BANG Proves Growing Older is not for Sissies

by Shari Barrett · July 1, 2026

Out With a Bang Playwright Tony Pasqualini started writing it when he turned the dreaded 70 while feeling lucky to keep working in a profession he loves, married for forty years to the same loving woman, with two adult kids that live nearby.…

Review: THE REAL LADY MACBETH World Premiere at The Actors Company

by Shari Barrett · June 28, 2026

The intense production will pull into its spell thanks to the astonishingly real characters brought to life by four amazing actors who authentically portray these historical druids on the darkened and often spooky, mist-filled set.…

Review: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood Bowl

by Evan Henerson · June 24, 2026

Every inch a musical theater geek's night to remember, the evening featured quips from host Billy Crystal, the rigor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins, a chorus of wonderful singer-dancers and an eye-popping featured performer lineup.…

Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Melissa Heckscher · June 22, 2026

Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.…

Review: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN World Premiere Musical at Torrance Theatre Company

by Shari Barrett · June 22, 2026

Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. An…