The Big Bear Theatre Project

05/27/2026

Meet the stars of On Golden Pond! ✨ We are thrilled to welcome Don Most and Judy Norton to the cast of On Golden Pond!

🎭 Don Most - Norman Thayer
🎭 Judy Norton - Ethel Thayer

Bringing heart, humor, and decades of talent to this beloved story, these incredible performers will help bring Ernest Thompson’s enduring masterwork to life on stage in Big Bear Lake.

Join us June 18–28, 2026, for On Golden Pond at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets here: https://bbtp.booktix.com/

05/25/2026

Come spend time on "the lake" with our fabulous cast of 'On Golden Pond' opening June 18. Check out the Friday evening pre show boat cruises, too! bbtp.booktix.com

05/23/2026

✨Join Academy Award-winning writer of On Golden Pond, Ernest Thompson, for a screening of his short film, The Constituent, and a conversation about his new literary thriller, Out Clause, followed by a Q&A.

Ask Ernest about his novels and the 30+ Oscar winners and nominees he’s worked with throughout his career, and take photos with Oscar! Books and scripts will be available for purchase and signing.

📍 Village Theaters, Big Bear Lake

🗺️602 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

📅 June 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM

Tickets available at the Village Theater Box Office.

05/14/2026

✍️ Playwrights - this one's for you. The Big Bear Theatre Project is launching our inaugural Playwrights Lab: Creating Worlds and we're now accepting submissions!

✨ "They fear love because it creates a world they can't control."

We're inviting writers to spend two weeks in Big Bear this August developing a brand new 10-minute play - with just 2 characters and a whole lot of imagination.

For details and to submit, visit: bigbeartheatreproject.org/playwrights
🚨 Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 pm

This is your space to write, workshop, and be welcomed into the BBTP community. Questions? Contact: [email protected]

05/10/2026

✨ Support the 2026 season at Big Bear Theatre Project and help bring live theatre, new works, and arts programming to our mountain community. Become a season sponsor and put your business center stage all year long.

2026 SPONSORSHIP TIERS

SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR — $1,499/year
• Logo on show posters
• Recognition in promotional emails
• Website sponsor listing
• Half-page program ad
• Lobby monitor logo display
• 8 complimentary tickets annually
• 2 VIP event tickets (as available)
• Thank you from the stage as Spotlight Sponsor

OVATION SPONSOR — $999/year
• Business name on show posters
• Recognition in promotional emails
• Website sponsor listing
• Quarter-page program ad
• Lobby monitor name listing
• 4 complimentary tickets annually

ENCORE SPONSOR — $499/year
• Website sponsor listing
• Quarter-page program ad
• 2 complimentary tickets annually

To become a sponsor, visit bigbeartheatreproject.org for details.

Help bring the 2026 Season to life!

05/02/2026

✨ Last month was another inspiring, informative experience at the 4th annual Arts & Culture Summit in Sacramento, building and strengthening a movement that helps people understand and uplift the value of the arts, urging us to be the steady force of care, creativity and restoration that is deeply needed right now. Favorite quote: “Movement building is long and hard but together we can make this happen. Continue the work, don’t give up because we truly believe our lives depend on it.”

04/29/2026

We are so grateful for this Big Bear Grizzly feature with our Board President Beth Wheat highlighting the local community programs that are helping cultivate an arts economy to benefit us all! Thank you!

🎭✨ Did you read about Beth Wheat in the April edition of Big Bear Now?

She’s one of the driving forces behind Big Bear’s arts and youth programs — helping shape a more creative, connected community right here on the mountain.

From theater productions to opportunities for local kids, her impact goes far beyond the stage… and it’s a story worth taking a few minutes to read.

💬 Do you know Beth?
Have you or your kids been part of a local show or program?
We’d love to hear your experience 👇
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📖 Read the full story here:
https://bigbeargrizzly.pressreader.com/big-bear-now-339v/20260421

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04/19/2026

✨ See you Next Monday! The Big Bear Theatre Project is holding auditions for upcoming productions and future seasons - and we can't wait to meet you!

All actors (Equity & Non-Equity) are welcome. Appointments are limited, so be sure to grab your spot before they’re filled. Self-Tape Submissions are also accepted online.

🔗 Sign up or submit here: bigbeartheatreproject.org/audition

📍 Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

PLEASE PREPARE:
• A 2-minute monologue
• Headshot & resume
• Singing? Bring up to 3 minutes of a song + backing track

CURRENTLY SEEKING:
• Male actor (age 13 or can believably play 13) for Billy Ray Jr. in On Golden Pond (June 2026)
• Dynamic “Roaring ‘20s” character types for special event
• Actors of all types for potential casting in our upcoming Playwright Festival

Need sides or have questions? Email [email protected]
We’re excited to see new and familiar faces - come audition! ✨

04/14/2026

We’re excited to celebrate the City of Big Bear Lake - City Government’s proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month - honoring the artists and organizations who bring creativity and inspiration to our community every day! 🎭✨ Read the full article in the “The Week That Was” here.

Check out our latest edition of "The Week That Was" for quick updates about City projects, initiatives and events.
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🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5n6e88zu