The Playhouse

The Playhouse 🎭 The Playhouse is committed to being a space for artists to bring their unique passion projects to life.

We are dedicated to telling diverse, experimental, and intimate stories, and bringing a unique Blackbox experience to the Bakersfield community.

Today, we say goodbye.After 10 unforgettable years, the doors of our theatre have officially closed. From Gus’s Garage t...
05/11/2025

Today, we say goodbye.

After 10 unforgettable years, the doors of our theatre have officially closed. From Gus’s Garage to Stars School of Performing Arts, Stars West, Stars Playhouse, and finally The Playhouse — this building has worn many names, but its heart has always remained the same.

This building has been more than a theatre. It’s been a home — for artists, countless stories, and everyone who believed in the magic of theatre.

Thank you to every artist, every audience member, every soul who made this place more than just a theatre.

We invite you to take a moment today to hold space. To remember your favorite Playhouse memory — the laughter, the tears, the people.

Thank you for loving this space with us, for believing in us, and for being part of our story.

The building may be closed, but the magic we created together lives on — in hearts, in memories, and in every stage still to come.

🦋 “And who knew what to do, with all I felt for you…”🐇 It’s more than a closing night. It’s a farewell to the walls that...
05/11/2025

🦋 “And who knew what to do, with all I felt for you…”

🐇 It’s more than a closing night. It’s a farewell to the walls that have held our stories, our laughter, our dreams. We’re not ready. But it’s time.

🌀 This story, this cast, this space… all of it has meant more than words can hold. Tonight, we sing it into memory. Thank you for being part of our final chapter — the perfect farewell to a space that has meant so much to so many.

🃏 One last descent down the rabbit hole. Let’s finish this story together — heart first.

⏳ The countdown begins.🌀 In just hours, at 7:30pm, Alice by Heart will take the stage one final time — marking the end o...
05/10/2025

⏳ The countdown begins.

🌀 In just hours, at 7:30pm, Alice by Heart will take the stage one final time — marking the end of our story and the last performance ever at The Playhouse.

🐇 One last call. One last breath. One final journey down the rabbit hole.

📖 If you’re holding a seat tonight, hold it close.

📆 Closing Performance Saturday: May 10 at 7:30pm

🦋 Tonight marks the second-to-last performance of Alice by Heart — and the penultimate show ever in The Playhouse.🩵 If y...
05/09/2025

🦋 Tonight marks the second-to-last performance of Alice by Heart — and the penultimate show ever in The Playhouse.

🩵 If you’re joining us tonight: thank you. If you’ve joined us anytime over the years: thank you. One more show after this... and then we let go.

📆 Friday & Saturday: May 9, 10 at 7:30pm

🐇✨ Three shows left.🌀 Final three shows start tonight. Alice by Heart takes its final bows this weekend.🐛 This show has ...
05/08/2025

🐇✨ Three shows left.

🌀 Final three shows start tonight. Alice by Heart takes its final bows this weekend.

🐛 This show has been a love letter to imagination, memory, and the messy beauty of saying goodbye. As we prepare to close the doors on this chapter, we invite you to join us down the rabbit hole one last time.

📅 Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: May 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

🌀🐇 NIGHT 2 🌀🐇🎟️ Tickets are officially reserved out, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. Stand-by lines are available...
05/04/2025

🌀🐇 NIGHT 2 🌀🐇

🎟️ Tickets are officially reserved out, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. Stand-by lines are available every night. No guarantee for a seat in the house, but try your luck at the door.

📆 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

🌸 And so, we began…🐛 Opening night of Alice by Heart at The Playhouse — a final waltz of wonder, grief, and imagination ...
05/03/2025

🌸 And so, we began…

🐛 Opening night of Alice by Heart at The Playhouse — a final waltz of wonder, grief, and imagination in the theatre we’ve called home.

🌀 In a world that’s crumbling, we chose to believe in stories. In the face of goodbye, we whispered: “What if I stay?”

🐇 To our astonishing cast and crew: thank you for diving headfirst into the impossible, and for reminding us that even in the darkest places, there’s music — there’s magic — there’s Alice.

🎟️ Tickets are officially reserved out, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. Stand-by lines are available every night. No guarantee for a seat in the house, but try your luck at the door.

📆 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

🌀 INTRODUCING THE CAST: PART 2 of 2📖 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible cast bringing this whimsical story to l...
04/30/2025

🌀 INTRODUCING THE CAST: PART 2 of 2

📖 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible cast bringing this whimsical story to life.

🐇 When Alice Spencer’s best friend falls gravely ill during the Blitz, she turns to the only place she’s ever truly felt safe: the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As bombs fall and time runs short, she journeys deeper into the rabbit hole, finding that sometimes the only way to survive the unthinkable is to imagine your way through it.


“Alice By Heart”
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson

Directed by Emily Thompson
Assistant Directed by April Toelle
Vocal Directed by Braeden Addison
Assistant Vocal Directed by Bri Deras

🌸 Featuring:
Jocelyn Barrison as Alice Spencer/Alice
Dillon Nunamaker as Alfred/White Rabbit
April Toelle as Red Cross Nurse/Queen of Hearts
Connor Deming as Harold/Mad Hatter
Natalie McGee as Tabatha/Cheshire Cat
Howard Obando as Dodgy/Duchess

🐛 OPENING THIS FRIDAY at The Playhouse! 

⚠️ TICKETS ARE RESERVED OUT. Keep up with our stories for more info! 

📅 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

🌀 INTRODUCING THE CAST: PART 1 of 2📖 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible cast bringing this whimsical story to l...
04/29/2025

🌀 INTRODUCING THE CAST: PART 1 of 2

📖 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible cast bringing this whimsical story to life.

🐇 When Alice Spencer’s best friend falls gravely ill during the Blitz, she turns to the only place she’s ever truly felt safe: the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As bombs fall and time runs short, she journeys deeper into the rabbit hole, finding that sometimes the only way to survive the unthinkable is to imagine your way through it.


“Alice By Heart”
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson

Directed by Emily Thompson
Assistant Directed by April Toelle
Vocal Directed by Braeden Addison
Assistant Vocal Directed by Bri Deras

🌸 Featuring:

Julia Edith Rios as Clarissa/Queen of Diamonds
Dak Seaton as Nigel/Dormouse
Cassie Mazza as Angus/Caterpillar
Chris Bradford as Dr. Butridge/King of Hearts
Teylor Repoza as Ensemble/Swing
Jack Colton as Ensemble/Swing

🐛 OPENING THIS FRIDAY at The Playhouse! 

⚠️ TICKETS ARE RESERVED OUT. Keep up with our stories for more info! 

📅 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

🌀🐛 DATES AND TICKET INFO 🐛🌀🐇 Stepping into wonderland at The Playhouse with Alice by Heart. Opening night is coming up! ...
04/24/2025

🌀🐛 DATES AND TICKET INFO 🐛🌀

🐇 Stepping into wonderland at The Playhouse with Alice by Heart. Opening night is coming up! Here are the updated dates. Don’t miss your chance to experience this beautiful production.

🎟️ TICKETS: Come see the final production at The Playhouse… for free! (or with a donation!) Click our story for more info! Ticket reservation link is in our bio!

⚠️ SEATS ARE LIMITED AND ARE FILLING UP QUICK! ⚠️

📅 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

✨ IN REHEARSALS // PART 2 ✨📖 Rehearsals are in full bloom for Alice by Heart at The Playhouse!🐛 This cast has been work...
04/22/2025

✨ IN REHEARSALS // PART 2 ✨

📖 Rehearsals are in full bloom for Alice by Heart at The Playhouse!

🐛 This cast has been working tirelessly to bring wonder, heart, and a little bit of madness to the stage. Don’t miss the magic—come see the result of all the love and dedication poured into this show!

📅 Fridays & Saturdays: May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm

📆Sunday: May 4 at 2:00pm

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2756 Mosasco Street
Bakersfield, CA
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