Theatre Palisades

https://theatrepalisades.org In 1963, Theatre Palisades was founded by three television writers; Ken Rosen, Sheldon Stark, and Jacquie Chester.

They wanted to produce original plays, starting with their own scripts. Performances were held at the Pacific Palisades Jewish Community Center (now Kelhiath Israel) on Sunset Blvd. By 1967, Theatre Palisades had become a community theatre. Theatre Palisades is membership and subscriber driven. They have continuously produced high quality live performances. From 1967 through 1975, the theatre prod

uced shows in various venues including Palisades Park and Rustic Canyon Park as well as a few touring productions around Southern California. In 1975, Kate Ahrens of the Pacific Palisades Historical Society brought an offer from Lelah and J. Townley Pierson to Theatre Palisades to donate land to build a theatre. Lelah, along with her husband, Townley, donated the property on which the theatre now stands. The Board of Directors chose architect, John G. Wallis, elected a Building Committee Chair, Cynthia Wright, and a Fundraising Chair, Eva Holberg, who worked with Bob McMillan, a local businessman who was one of the movers and shakers in the Palisades. Bob McMillan helped Eva Holberg raise the donations, and was active within the Palisades community until he moved to San Diego (1985). John Whitcombe supervised the actual construction and Don Johnson was the contractor. In November, 1988, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the group, Theatre Palisades opened the new 125 seat theatre, which was named Pierson Playhouse, in honor of Lelah and J. Townley Pierson who had not only generously donated the property but also contributed extensively to the Building Fund. The current busy schedule of Theatre Palisades includes five major productions with a run of 18 performances per production. TPYouth produces two shows a year by children for a total of 13 performances a year. The theater also offers chamber music concerts, special shows and membership meetings. Theatre Palisades also hosts many Palisades Historical Society presentations throughout the year.

06/19/2026

♣️♠️♥️ Luck Be a Lady Performance by the very talented Theatre Palisades Youth Guys & Dolls Play

06/11/2026

ONLY 2 PERFORMANCES LEFT!
Performer Christine Dunford is performing her solo show, Burn Scar: A Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions, as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

A deeply personal look at the collective memory of the devastating January 7 Palisades and Eaton Fires. Ultimately, it is a powerful reminder of how tragedy reveals the helpers, leading the audience to a pure, healing space.
Venue: 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Remaining Showtimes: Saturday, June 13 at 4:00 PM & Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 PM
Run-time: 55 minutes
🎟️ Support the Theatre Palisades Rebuild: A portion of all ticket sales goes directly toward supporting the rebuild.
Use promo code REBUILD at checkout. .
Christine Mary Dunford

06/04/2026

Next Tuesday, June 9th 6-9 pm we are gathering for a evening filled with fun, laughter, and incredible local talent. We are so excited to bring you live performances from two fantastic groups:
✨Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe Travelling Radio Show
✨ Theatre Palisades Youth program
This is the perfect evening to connect with neighbors, enjoy local show with our local artists. Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend, family member, or neighbor and join the fun!

🙌 thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Cosentino and Delta Light, for making this community evening possible. See you on the 9th!

05/27/2026

Join us for A Community Celebration of Theatre Palisades—a free social mixer dedicated to celebrating local talent, live arts, and the community spirit that keeps our local theater thriving! 🎭✨

Here is what’s on the lineup: 🕵️‍♂️ An exclusive, abbreviated performance of the Sherlock Holmes radio play, “The Adventure of the Tolling Bell,” by the incredible Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe Traveling Radio Show 🌟 A very special collaborative performance by the Actors’ Troupe and the talented kids of Theatre Palisades Youth (TPY) 📅Tuesday, June 9th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Where: Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club 🎟️ Admission: FREE! (RSVP required via the link below) 💼 The Mission: While the event is free, all proceeds and donations from the evening go directly toward supporting the Theatre Palisades Building Fund to keep our community arts hub strong.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 🙌 Cosentino and Delta Light.

05/20/2026

PALISADES COLLECTIVE PRESENTS MINIATURE OF A LOST LANDSCAPE

The “Palisades Collective” community-led mini exhibition of miniature architecture will hold its opening reception on May 30th at EMECO House [Palisades Collective]. Located at 145 K St in Venice, CA, this local exhibit preserves memories of homes, shops, and favorite objects lost in the Palisades Fire. PS 🎭Do you recognize this building in the picture? That was our beloved Pierson Playhouse Theatre Palisades! With its striking, angled roofline and beautiful glass atrium.

05/11/2026

Rolling up our sleeves and getting it done! 🧼✨ We spend the day cleaning around the space at Theatre Palisades and got the marquee updated.
Huge shoutout to the crew—Philip, Hannah, Daaion, Michelle Allen, and Maria Pavone—for the hard work and high energy. We’re dedicated to keeping this space Beautiful until the next chapter unfolds for Theater Palisades. Looking forward to our return in the near future!

04/13/2026

🎙️ Radio Magic at CIELA!
The Theatre Palisades Actors’ Troupe brought the “theatre of the mind” to life today for residents at CIELA Senior Living!
Directed and produced by Sherman Wayne and Martha Hunter, our ensemble and sound effects artists perfectly recreated the golden age of radio with two classic features:
• Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Tolling Bells
• The Thin Man: The Case of The Goofy Groom
We are so very proud of this talented cast:
Philip Bartolf, Mitch Feinstein, Betsy Handler, Manfred Hofer, Craig Hunter, Martha Hunter, Erika Jolly, Sara Kaner, Celeste Keith, Yvonne Robertson, Sherman Wayne, and Amy Witkowski.
Bravo for a flawless performance! 👏✨

04/10/2026

From the team that brought you Guys & Dolls, we are happy to announce our next production! 🌹✨
Paul Revere Middle School PEP presents Beauty and the Beast JR. Come watch a talented cast of 50 youth actors bring this “tale as old as time” to life on stage.
🎭 Performance Dates:
    Wednesday, April 15 @ 7:00 pm
    •    Thursday, April 16
    •    Saturday, April 18
    •    Wednesday, April 22
    •    Thursday, April 23
    •    Closing Night: Saturday, April 25
📍 Location:
Paul Revere Middle School
🎟️ Tickets:
Seats are limited! Grab yours now ranging from $15–$30. Get Tickets Here (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://illumevate.ticketspice.com/pep-beauty-and-the-beast-jr)
Join Belle, the Beast, and all your favorite enchanted characters for a magical night of local youth theater.

03/27/2026

Happy World Theatre Day! 🎭
Today, we’re celebrating the magic of the stage! In our fast-paced digital world, Theatre remains a place where ‘live’ truly means live. Whether it’s a shared laugh or a collective gasp from the audience, these real-time moments are what make theatre so special. We are honored to keep this magic alive for you, show after show.

03/01/2026

If you think Theatre Palisades is sitting on the sidelines, you are clearly mistaken! 🎭🧹
Our active team traded scripts for gardening gloves last weekend and got to work beautifying the area around our beloved theatre. Our team worked tirelessly to overhaul the surrounding landscape—clearing palm fronds, raking out debris, and trimming the front hedges. We also cleared out the storm drains and removed stubborn weeds from the sidewalks.
We were especially honored to have Mary Shanahan, President of the Pacific Palisades Garden Club, join us to assess the health of our trees and shrubs and help compile a comprehensive plant list.
With our front signage now cleared and visible, we look forward to sharing upcoming news and events with everyone driving by on Temescal! 🗽🌴
A big thank you to the Los Angeles HGA Office, the Pali Recovery Club, and the Pacific Palisades Garden Club for joining our Theatre Palisades members and volunteers—we are incredibly grateful for your hard work and community spirit!

Address

941 Temescal Canyon Road
Pacific Palisades, CA
90272

Telephone

+13104541970

Website

https://theatrepalisades.org/

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