JUDY MOODY AND STINK: THE MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD TREASURE HUNT - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - September 11-20, 2026

 

Adapted by Allison Gregory from the beloved books by Megan McDonald

This high-energy comedy follows third-grader Judy and her little brother Stink on a weekend getaway to "Artichoke" Island. Instead of a relaxing vacation, they get thrown into a high-stakes race against their rivals, Tall Boy and Smart Girl. Packed with secret codes and tricky puzzles, it is a hilarious adventure for the whole family.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

THE CRUCIBLE - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - October 2-11, 2026

    

 by Arthur Miller

One of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society, as well as a studied historical tale. The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie – and the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned along with a host of others.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

NUMBER THE STARS - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - October 21-25, 2026

based on the book by Lois Lowry, Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larchem - October 21-25 

During the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the Nazis closed down Jewish-owned businesses and began to round up the Jews for relocation to concentration camps for the final solution. Danish freedom fighters of all ages including young Annemarie and Kirsti Johansen, risked everything in daring, hurried attempts to rescue the entire Jewish population. 

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS- Actors PLAYground Theater Company - November 20-22, 2026

Adapted from the beloved animated film, this show follows the "man cub" Mowgli as he bounds through the wilderness. The jungle will be jumpin' with a jazzy beat, colorful characters, and all your favorite classic songs!

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - December 4-19, 2026

by Barbara Robinson

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - January 2-17, 2027

by Joseph Kesselring

Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police – not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage – it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic dark comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

HOLES - Actors PLAYground Theater Company- January 29-February 7, 2027

  

by Lois Sachar 

Stanley Yelnats is under a multi-generational family curse, landing him unjustly at Camp Green Lake detention center. There, the warden forces the boys to dig holes five feet wide and five feet deep all day long. Stanley soon realizes they aren't building character—they are digging for a secret the warden desperately wants to hide.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

FANTASTIC MR. FOX - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - February 19-28, 2027

by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood

This much-loved story follows three hapless farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—as they try everything to catch the clever fox who steals their food. Outwitted at every turn, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a brilliant plan to feed his underground community and celebrate with a grand feast!

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

SUITE SURRENDER - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - March 12-21, 2027

by Michael McKeever

It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel – assistants, luggage and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious love letter to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

A LITTLE PRINCESS - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - April 2-18, 2027

by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic, adapted for the stage by Vera Morris

When wealthy heiress Sara Crewe loses her father and her fortune while at a strict boarding school, she is forced to live in a miserable attic and work as a servant. But when a mysterious gentleman from India moves in next door, strange and magical events begin to unfold, proving that a true princess retains her grace no matter her circumstances.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - April 30-May 9

Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet's highest priority, but with four sisters, an overzealous mother, and a looming family inheritance crisis, the pressure is on. When the wealthy, charming Mr. Bingley and his proud, enigmatic friend Mr. Darcy arrive in the neighborhood, the Bennet household is turned upside down. What follows is a witty, elegant comedy of manners, sharp gossip, and massive misunderstandings. Elizabeth and Darcy must both conquer their own flaws to realize that first impressions aren't always what they seem. It is a stunning, fast-paced adaptation that perfectly rounds out our year.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

BEFORE OZ - Actors PLAYground Theater Company - August 7-August 30, 2026

 

By Lauren Grove

Before Dorothy can visit the land of Oz, one tight-knit family must embark on an adventure across America to discover it for themselves. L. Frank Baum’s spirited wife Maud recounts times of both laughter and tears on their journey together, as all the unique people they meet along the way inspire the magical characters Frank will bring to life in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. As Maud reveals the man behind the curtain as the storyteller he is destined to become, the fantastical world of Oz is brought to life for audiences of all ages in this enchanting, heartfelt drama.

Mainstage Adult Cast

Friday, Aug 7 at 7 PM

Saturday, Aug 8 at 7 PM

Sunday, Aug 9 at 2 PM

Friday, Aug 14 at 7 PM

Saturday, Aug 15 at 7 PM

Sunday, Aug 16 at 2 PM

Youth Cast

Friday, Aug 21 at 7 PM

Saturday, Aug 22 at 7 PM

Sunday, Aug 23 at 2 PM

Friday, Aug 28 at 7 PM

Saturday, Aug 29 at 7 PM

Sunday, Aug 30 at 2 PM

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

Actors PLAYground Theater Company's 2026-2027 Season!

MainStage: Before Oz, The Crucible, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Arsenic and Old Lace, Suite Surrender, Pride and Prejudice

Youth: Judy Moody and Stink: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt, Number the Stars, The Jungle Book, Holes, Fantastic Mr Fox, A Little Princess.

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets, when available