Patio Playhouse named Community Organization of the Year by Escondido Chamber of Commerce
Patio Playhouse’s Artistic Manager Matthew FitzGerald was honored to accept the Community Organization of the Year award on behalf of the playhouse Escondido, CA – (July 4, 2018) Patio Playhouse is honored and thankful to have been named the Escondido Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Honoree for Community Organization of …
Fan Review of Jesus Christ Superstar
by Brigid Ambuul June 19, 2018 Patio Playhouse has kicked off their 2018 Summer Season at Kit Carson Amphitheater with the epic musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The story, which tells of the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion, primarily from the perspective of a disillusioned Judas, offers a glimpse into …
Reflections from “the crowd”
by Debra Thomas It’s 7pm and the sun is setting over Kit Carson Amphitheater. Most people would be headed home long since at this hour, but not the cast of Patio Playhouse’s Jesus Christ Superstar. In truth, our night is just beginning; with opening night less than two weeks away, …
The Tragically Untitled Review Of Patio Playhouse’s Performance Of Sweeney Todd That I Saw The Other Night
By Brigid Ambuul From the moment you step inside the doors, you’ll be hooked. Patio Playhouse has brought the dark undertones of 19th-century London to the streets of Escondido with their youth production of Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” This isn’t your grandmother’s glitzy, singsong musical …
Audition Tips Live from the directors of Patio Plays in the Park 2018
In this video recorded prior to the start of auditions for Patio Plays in the Park 2018, you’ll hear tips for auditioning with Patio Playhouse and other theaters from directors Deborah Zimmer (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Diane Felthous (Annie), music director Becky Brooks (Annie) and our Artistic Manager and director …
Announcing our 52nd Season!
It is a universal human experience trying to find where you belong; to find your home. In our 52nd season here at Patio Playhouse, I’m excited to present a series of shows that explore finding family and home. We open our season at Kit Carson Amphitheater with Andrew Lloyd Webber …
New Tix Packs to replace old Season Tickets
Dear Members and Patrons, To begin with, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support. Patio Playhouse is a volunteer-run organization that continues to strive to create better theater, a better patron experience, and to reach out into the community in a meaningful way. Your support this …
What Directors Look for When Casting a Show
Before I started directing and producing, I always wondered what was happening on the other side of the table during auditions. It can be nerve-wracking as an actor, trying to figure out what a director is looking for and what will make you stand out and win the role. Now …