How To Get Involved In Sacramento's Theater Community
1050 20th St., Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 444-3137
www.saccomedyspot.com
Think you're funny do you? Then you should check out The Comedy Spot. Besides having comedy shows and open mic nights throughout the week, it offers classes on improv and stand up, with new classes taught by seasoned comics starting each month. Not sure where to begin your comedy career? The Comedy Spot can help with that too. Contact the venue about being an intern, either in the front of the house or in the back running sound and lighting.
2711 B St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 443-5300
www.bstreettheatre.org
The B Street Theatre has a huge presence in Sacramento offering intimate stage productions with high-quality acting and production. As one of Northern California's top professional theaters, its mission is to "provide aspiring actors of all ages with the skills, tools and confidence to reveal their unique acting talents." You and your children can take classes at B Street on core acting, audition, scene study and Shakespeare. B Street also accepts volunteers to help behind the scenes with productions so you can learn all of the ins and outs of life on the stage.
1419 H St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-7501
www.sactheatre.org
The Sacramento Theatre Company is the oldest professional theater in Sacramento having been formed in 1942 to entertain local troops during World War II. With a long history of providing quality theater, the company constantly strives to produce exceptional theater training. Most of the classes at STC focus on bringing theatrical arts to children and young adults, but it does have auditions and volunteer opportunities for adults.
1419 H St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 557-1999
www.californiamusicaltheatre.com
Some people are born with a song in their heart and those people deserve a stage on which to let their heart sing. The California Musical Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has just such a stage. There are many opportunities to volunteer at the CMT, either in the productions crew, as an usher or doing clerical work. Volunteers can attend as many productions as they are able, providing a wonderful opportunity for exposure to the musical arts. Auditions are held regularly and the CMT "actively solicits women and minorities for non-traditional casting opportunities."
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 443-8229
www.sarta.com
The Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance (SARTA) is committed to "fostering excellence in community theatre and supporting theatre producers, artists and technicians." It is also always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers. Sign up to be an Elly judge and offer your opinion on productions in areas including drama, comedy, musicals, young people's plays, young people's musicals, education and original works. Or join SARTA for access to its script library, talent database and discount production tickets.
