Steve Cisneros News

Phantom Projects Theatre Group ends one season and begins another when they take over the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on August 8th, 2015. First, the 2014/15 Season ends with the 9th Annual Young Artist Project at 2pm. Then, at 7pm, the 2015/16 Season kicks off with The Phantom Cabaret: A Benefit Gala Supporting Arts Education. Tickets (Young Artist: $10/$15; Cabaret: $40) are available by visiting PhantomProjects.com or calling La Mirada Theatre's box office: 562 944 9801.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will bring S.E.Hinton's classic novel to life, one-day-only, on February 19th at 10AM, 1PM, and 7PM. The daytime performances are sold out, with limited seating still available for the 7pm performance.

A collection of nearly two decades of performers will join supporters, donors, and community leaders from all over the United States for a celebratory gala at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The event pays tribute to Steve Cisneros for his continued dedication to helping young people through the arts. 2014 also marks Phantom Projects' 17th Anniversary and because Cisneros created the organization when he was just 17 years old the event is called: From 17 to 17.

In the wake of Jonathan Pell's decision to step down after thirty years of distinguished service to The Dallas Opera, General Director & CEO Keith Cerny has announce the appointment of a new Artistic Administrator, Ian Derrer.

Before joining the cast of Martin Scorsese's Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning HBO series BOARDWALK EMPIRE, and before starring as Mimi Marquez in the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of RENT, Natalie Wachen was a member of the La Mirada-based Phantom Projects Theatre Group. Now, Ms. Wachen returns not as an actress and director, but as a teacher.

September 15th marked the 50th Anniversary of the tragic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Senators and members of Congress marked the recent anniversary with ceremonies and speeches, recalling the tragic event as a major turning point in the civil rights movement. The bombing, which killed 4 young girls, prompted calls to action from Martin Luther King, Jr, in his famous 'What murdered these four girls' speech. On November 21st, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, this historical event will be commemorated with a one-day-only performance of THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, 1963. The play, based on a popular book by Christopher Paul Curtis, will be performed for the first time in California.

September 15th marked the 50th Anniversary of the tragic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Senators and members of Congress marked the recent anniversary with ceremonies and speeches, recalling the tragic event as a major turning point in the civil rights movement. The bombing, which killed 4 young girls, prompted calls to action from Martin Luther King, Jr, in his famous 'What murdered these four girls' speech. On November 21st, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, this historical event will be commemorated with a one-day-only performance of THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, 1963. The play, based on a popular book by Christopher Paul Curtis, will be performed for the first time in California.

The staggering statistics on teen drug and alcohol use will be in the spotlight today, May 16th as a cast of 15 teens/young adults takes to the stage to perform and speak on a subject that effects every teen at one point in their life.

The staggering statistics on teen drug and alcohol use will be in the spotlight on May 16th as a cast of 15 teens/young adults takes to the stage to perform and speak on a subject that effects every teen at one point in their life.

This past weekend, LES MISERABLES star Hugh Jackman and Wife Deborra-Lee Furness stopped by the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood to catch the smash hit holiday favorite DONNY & MARIE - Christmas in Los Angeles!

After 172 applications and 60 interviews, 8 young performers have been selected for The 2012 Young Artist Project at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

After 172 applications and 60 interviews, 8 young performers have been selected for The 2012 Young Artist Project at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group is seeking young actors, dancers, writers, singers, filmmakers, choreographers, directors, spoken word artists, and any other type of performance artist, to audition for the 2012 Young Artist Project.

Today, May 10, Phantom Projects Theatre Group will continue its crusade of offering perspective and support through original theatre productions when it brings back The Center of the Universe to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts at 10:00am as a field trip performance for local schools, and at 7:00pm with a public performance. The production, which features an all-youth cast and a post-show discussion, tackles the bullying, prejudice, racism, and violence through a multi-media live theatrical production.

On May 10, Phantom Projects Theatre Group will continue its crusade of offering perspective and support through original theatre productions when it brings back The Center of the Universe to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts at 10:00am as a field trip performance for local schools, and at 7:00pm with a public performance. The production, which features an all-youth cast and a post-show discussion, tackles the bullying, prejudice, racism, and violence through a multi-media live theatrical production.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will present the return engagement of MacHomer, February 16, 2012 at 10AM and 7PM at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Phantom Projects Theatre Group will present the return engagement of MacHomer, February 16, 2012 at 10AM and 7PM at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

On Thursday November 3rd, Dancing with the Stars judge CARRIE ANN INABA paid a surprise visit to the cast of COME FLY AWAY at the Pantages Theatre. Check out photos below!

PHANTOM PROJECTS THEATRE GROUP ANNOUNCES 2011-12 SEASON AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS