PLACER COMMUNITY THEATER
Gomez Arts Center, 808 Lincoln WayAUBURN, CA 95604-0000
530-450-8092
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About the Theatre
Since our founding in 2003, we’ve been dedicated to creating unforgettable productions that inspire, educate, and unite our community. From beloved Broadway comedies like The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park to dazzling musicals and thought-provoking dramas, we showcase the incredible talent of local artists while fostering a warm and inclusive environment.
As a volunteer-run group, we’re passionate about providing opportunities for our community to learn, grow, and shine in the performing arts. We invite you to join us in celebrating the magic of theater—come see a show and be part of the fun! Your support makes it all possible. We can't wait to see you there!
by Courtney Symes - May 03, 2026
Big Idea Theatre continues its exciting 2026 season with a classic -- Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 work, Hedda Gabler. The show remains an unsettling study of human psychology, and director Sasha Kostyrko offers a look into what happens when naivete meets cunning, and societal expectations don’t go as an...
by Courtney Symes - April 29, 2026
Audiences can never get enough of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, as evidenced by its continuing popularity since its 1957 premiere. It’s always a feel-good choice, and Dixon Community Theater leans fully into the show’s warmth, humor, and heartfelt message of kindness. From the opening ...
by Courtney Symes - April 21, 2026
The Gospel of Matthew is alive and well on stage at Folsom Lake College, as Falcon’s Eye Theatre presents Godspell. In 1971, composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and writer John-Michael Tebelak introduced their show that reimagines the Gospel through a series of parables, songs, and storytelling. Th...
by Courtney Symes - April 12, 2026
It’s time to “Jam” at Broadway Sacramento, with the four-time Tony Award winning MJ the Musical. With a book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, this National tour is a high-energy visual spectacle that checks all the boxes for pure, unadulterated en...
by Courtney Symes - April 08, 2026
In its latest celebration of women, Women’s Theatre Collective (WTC) is staging Brian Friel’s hauntingly beautiful memory play, Dancing at Lughnasa. Set in Ballybeg, Ireland, in 1936, it follows a summer in the lives of the five Mundy sisters as told by the narrator, Michael....
by Courtney Symes - April 06, 2026
True to its dedication to introducing quality, thought-provoking theatre, Capital Stage is now boasting the Pulitzer-Prize winning James Ijames play, Fat Ham. Under Anthony D’Juan’s direction, the characters seem like a family: messy, familiar, and with all the complications shared history bring...
by Courtney Symes - April 01, 2026
When Jack Gallagher introduced us to Letters to Declan over thirty years ago, Sacramento fell in love with his honest storytelling and flawless delivery. Now, he gives his adopted city the gift of a farewell, although not in the form one might expect. It’s An Irish Goodbye, a quiet exit without fa...
by Courtney Symes - February 25, 2026
My first experience at Lincoln Theatre Company last weekend left me with one question: why did it take me so long? Under new Executive Director Cary Litchford, the arts in Lincoln are continuing to thrive. From first-class hospitality to top-tier performances, this community treasure is something wo...
by Courtney Symes - February 19, 2026
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! You’ve done it, Sacramento! You’ve summoned the ghost with the most, and you’re going to love every minute of his antics. We first fell in love with him in Tim Burton’s 1988 film, Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton as the titular character. Continuing...
by Courtney Symes - February 13, 2026
When depression, art deco, and satirical mischief align, the delight that is The Drowsy Chaperone is born. Rise Up Theatre Company is staging its own vision of this 2006 hit, replete with inspiration drawn from famous dolls and puppets (think Malibu Barbie). Director Peter DeMarzio puts a creative s...
Past Shows
Coming up this spring, March 14-29, Placer Community Theater presents "The 39 Steps", directed by Margaret Upton, for three consecutive weekends. It is "a comedic parody play adapted from...
Placer Community Theater will open its 2025 Season with the play "The 39 Steps" on March 14 for three consecutive weekends, ending March 29, at...
Celebrate the Season at Placer Community Theater's Holiday Gala & Fundraiser on Saturday, December 21, 2024, featuring short stories, poems, live music, appetizers, and dessert.
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to...
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