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Phantom Projects Theatre Group will celebrate its 27th anniversary with the return of #TheSocialMediaPlay at La Mirada Theatre on April 11. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will celebrate the World Premiere of its newest play, #TheSocialMediaPlay, inspired by real-life tragedy wrought upon young adults, and detailing the tumultuous relationship between cause and effect of social media usage in today's unfiltered world.

Ten years ago, 35mm: A Musical Exhibition premiered at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn, New York. The electrifying experimental musical is a collaboration between composer Ryan Scott Oliver and photographer Matthew Murphy 

An all-youth cast brings the struggles of real teens to vivid life in Through These Eyes, a powerful play for teens and their parents presented by The Phantom Projects Theatre Group at the La Mirada Theatre for The Performing Arts for two shows on Thursday, April 7th, an evening  performance at 7:00 PM, and a special school field trip performance at 10:00 AM.

For the last 24 years, La Mirada-based Phantom Projects Theatre Group has performed for nearly a million audience members throughout the United States, between a combination of touring shows that travel to schools, youth groups, and theatres throughout the United States, and their full-season of shows at their home base for the last 20 years, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

In 24 years, La Mirada-based Phantom Projects Theatre Group has performed for nearly a million students throughout the United States, between a combination of touring shows that travel to schools, youth groups, and theatres, and their full-season of shows at their home base, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

When 27-year old Jocelyn Argueta was working her way through college, studying Biochemistry at the University of California, Irvine, she filled her little free time working and performing with Phantom Projects Theatre Group in La Mirada. As an older teen, she starred in shows confronting teen-oriented life topics such as bullying and racism. As a young adult she joined their tour of Charlotte's Web, where she portrayed colorful farmyard animals such as geese and pigs, all the while spending countless hours in the on-campus labs of UCI. Upon graduating with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Jocelyn's early career was founded in scientific research. She contributed with published work in the field of Neuroscience and as an inventor in allergy diagnostics.

Each year, nearly 200 young, creative, multi-faceted performers from all across the United States, apply to be considered for The Young Artist Project, an event held annually each August at the 1,300-seat La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Those selected, (this year there are 6), are given access to a 5,000 sq ft rehearsal space, the theatre, and the financial and creative support of a 22-year-old production company. The participants are between the ages of 16-23 but each have the experience of a seasoned veteran. They have just 14 days to completely create a polished, finished, professional production that is then presented as the final production in the 18/19 Phantom Projects Theatre Group Season, on August 3, at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. For tickets call La Mirada Theatre's Box Office at 714.944.9801 or visit PhantomProjects.com/youngartistproject

Each year, Phantom Projects Theatre Group provides donates $20,000 in theatre tickets and performances to non-profits, schools, and youth groups. In addition nearly $60,000 in tickets are underwritten allowing groups to be bussed in to field trip performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The ability to do this every year, is due to the annual event: The Phantom Cabaret: A Benefit Gala for Arts Education, taking place on May 4 at the La Mirada Country Club. Through an evening of entertainment, dinner, silent auction and more, the event pays tribute to the non-profit organization's work with at-risk youth through the performing arts.

Each year, Phantom Projects Theatre Group provides over $20,000 in donated theatre tickets and performances to non-profits, schools, and youth groups.

Each year, Phantom Projects Theatre Group provides over $20,000 in donated theatre tickets and performances to non-profits, schools, and youth groups.

The current youth movement to be a louder, more distinct voice in these complicated times is clearer than ever in 2018. The oppressive demands to be physically perfect and the obsessive way young people often pursue it are leading millions of teenagers towards dangerous situations. The all-youth cast of Through These Eyes aims to address the concerns head-on in an educational night at the theatre.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will present the Southern California Premiere of Bud, Not Buddy, a heartwarming play for the entire family set in Michigan during the Great Depression. Based on the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel, the story follows the adventures of Bud, a young boy whose search for his father sets him off on journey that leads him to a new, deeper, understanding of 'family.' Directed by Timothy P. Thorn, Bud, Not Buddy performs at 10am, 12:30pm and 7pm, one day only: February 22, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

On November 16, 2017, Phantom Projects Theatre Group will present the West Coast Premiere of Gathering Blue with a special day-time performance for Southern California schools at 10AM and for the public at 7PM.

A collection of nearly two decades of performers will join supporters, donors, and community leaders for THE PHANTOM CABARET: A BENEFIT GALA SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION, at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on August 5, 2017 at 6pm.  The event pays tribute to the non-profit organization's 20 year history and dedication to helping young people through the arts and includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction, raffles, and more.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group, now celebrating its 20th Anniversary of social education through theatre arts, will celebrate the World Premiere of its newest original play, #TheWall, inspired by real-life tragedy wrought upon young adults, and detailing the tumultuous relationship between cause and effect of social media usage in today's unfiltered world.

In 1996, at the age of 17, La Mirada resident Steve Cisneros had a vision: create a theatre company geared towards an audience made up of his age group. One that took him seriously as a theatregoer and didn't speak down to him.

William A. Blodgett, Jr., President of Kentucky Opera's Board of Directors, has announced the appointment of Ian Derrer as General Director effective September 1, 2016.  Derrer will be the fifth General Director in the company's 65-year history; he comes to the position from Dallas Opera, where he is Artistic Administrator and a member of the senior management team.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will bring Lois Lowry's dramatic story about the Danish Resistance during World War II to life at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, one-day-only, November 19th , 2015. 

Phantom Projects Theatre Group ends one season and begins another when they take over the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts tonight, August 8th, 2015.