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Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre
Dates: 8/20/2026 - 9/13/2026 San Francisco / Bay Area Premiere
📍 Theatre: Hillbarn Theatre
Hillbarn Theatre Inc
1285 East Hillsdale Blvd
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
Phone: 6503496411
Tickets: $30 to $65
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From award-winning playwright and beloved actor Jeff Daniels—known to millions for his acclaimed television roles in The Newsroom and Dumb and Dumber—comes a witty new comedy about pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America. When a group of fiercely competitive neighbors gathers at their local pickleball courts, friendly matches quickly evolve into hilarious showdowns, revealing rivalries, secrets, and surprising friendships. With Daniels’ signature humor and heart, Pickleball explores the quirky ways communities form around shared passions—and how even the simplest game can bring people together. Hillbarn Theatre is thrilled to present this lively Bay Area premiere that celebrates the spirit of community both on and off the court.
Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre Schedule
Cast and Creative Team for Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre
Cast
Imri Tate
Perfect
Erin Gould
Larry
Rebecca Schweitzer*
Billie
Chris Reber*
Sheldon
Will Livingston
Spike
Rich Matli
Ralph
Creative Team
Jeff Daniels
Playwright
Marissa Keltie
Director
Pamila Gray
Lighting Designer
Jeff Mockus
Sound Designer
Lisa Claybaugh
Costume Designer
Steve Muterspaugh
Scenic Designer
News About Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre
Review: PICKLEBALL at Hillbarn Theatre
August 24, 2026 Pickleball at Hillbarn Theatre, written by Jeff Daniels, takes one of the country’s fastest-growing sports and serves it up as an unabashedly silly comedy filled with eccentric players, romantic entanglements, and plenty of physical humor.
PICKLEBALL to Open Hillbarn Theatre's 86th Season
July 31, 2026 Hillbarn Theatre will present the Bay Area premiere of Jeff Daniels' comedy PICKLEBALL, launching a new season centered on stories of community and connection.
Hillbarn Theatre Unveils Season 86 Lineup Featuring PICKLEBALL and GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
March 12, 2026 Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, California, has announced its 86th season, themed 'Stories That Bring Us Together.' The season, opening on August 20, 2026, will showcase a mix of regional and world premieres, including the regional premiere of PICKLEBALL by Jeff Daniels and the musical comedy GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL. Executive Artistic Director Steve Muterspaugh emphasized the season's focus on stories that foster connections and celebrate the joy of live theatre. The lineup promises to engage aAbout the Theatre
Since 1941, the historic Hillbarn Theatre has served the San Francisco Bay Area
by embracing this founding ideal: To create theatre with the community, for the community.
We fulfill our mission by striving to do the following:
Bring artists and audience together as part of our intimate Hillbarn family to experience engaging and inspiring theatrical productions.
Select program themes that entertain, explore the joys and sorrows of our common human experience, and celebrate our diversity.
Enhance and enliven the arts and entertainment culture of our community.
Offer amateur performers and technicians a venue and direction by trained professionals to achieve personal and artistic growth.
Through the Conservatory at Hillbarn Theatre, provide enriching and lasting educational opportunities for young and aspiring artists.
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Hillbarn Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Hillbarn Theatre?
Gutenberg! The Musical! (10/08/26-11/01/26)
School of Rock (11/19/26-12/20/26)
The Legend of Robin Hood (01/21/27-02/14/27)
Good Night, Oscar (03/04/27-03/28/27)
Hello, Dolly! (04/15/27-05/09/27)
School of Rock (11/19/26-12/20/26)
The Legend of Robin Hood (01/21/27-02/14/27)
Good Night, Oscar (03/04/27-03/28/27)
Hello, Dolly! (04/15/27-05/09/27)
What shows have played recently at Hillbarn Theatre?
The Play That Goes Wrong (04/23/26-05/17/26)
Songs for a New World (03/05/26-03/22/26)
What the Constitution Means to Me (01/22/26-02/08/26)
Cinderella (12/04/25-12/28/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (12/04/25-12/28/25)
85th Anniversary Celebration Concert (11/14/25-11/15/25)
Murder for Two (10/09/25-11/02/25)
Plaza Suite (08/21/25-09/14/25)
Writing Fragments Home (04/17/25-05/04/25)
Fly By Night (03/06/25-03/23/25)
Songs for a New World (03/05/26-03/22/26)
What the Constitution Means to Me (01/22/26-02/08/26)
Cinderella (12/04/25-12/28/25)
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (12/04/25-12/28/25)
85th Anniversary Celebration Concert (11/14/25-11/15/25)
Murder for Two (10/09/25-11/02/25)
Plaza Suite (08/21/25-09/14/25)
Writing Fragments Home (04/17/25-05/04/25)
Fly By Night (03/06/25-03/23/25)
What is the history of Hillbarn Theatre ?
The Board of Directors works strategically with the staff to ensure Hillbarn Theatre is the best that it can possibly be. This has been accomplished under the capable leadership of the current chair, Lisa WolfKlain, the former chair, Paul Regan, Gary Harris, and several others in the past. Hillbarn is the sixth oldest continuously operating amateur theater company in the nation and is the oldest company in San Mateo County. Since 1995, Hillbarn has won a Theater Critics Circle Award, was accepted at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival, was honored with several mayoral proclamations for excellence in theatrical production and education, three Dean Goodman Awards for Artistic Excellence, and a Foster City Honors Award for the Executive Director in 2003. In an interview, former Artistic Director Scott Williams said: “Hillbarn is an idea. Hillbarn began as a vision of Bob and Sam, essentially, and it has stayed coalesced around their vision. People who came here understood they had the vision, and it was an extraordinary one…They created a good feeling, a great viable organization, and they had a marvelous ability to bring people into the process.” Hillbarn is more than just a place, it’s a community that will remain forever a legacy to their memories and a benefit to the cultural life of not only the citizens of Foster City, but all who share in its community ideals.
Where is Hillbarn Theatre located?
Hillbarn Theatre is at 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd, FOSTER CITY, CA.
Is there parking?
Ample, lit free parking is available directly behind the theater.
What is the running time?
90 minutes, no intermission
Is there an intermission?
No
What ages is this show appropriate for?
Recommended for 12 and up.
Is the theatre accessible?
Wheelchair seating is available, as well as assistive listening devices.
What is the late seating policy?
Front of house staff will seat you when appropriate.
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