OnStage Playhouse explained

OnStage Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre located at 291 3rd Ave. in Chula Vista, California.

OnStage Playhouse has acted as the only live theatre serving the South Bay section of San Diego County, covering the cities of Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach and San Ysidro. Each Season, ranging from July to June, the playhouse stages 6 plays or musicals in their 60-seat theatre. All aspects of these productions are done by an all-volunteer cast and crew.

OnStage Playhouse is a member of American Association of Community Theatre, San Diego Association of Community Theatres, and the San Diego Performing Arts League.

History

OnStage Playhouse was founded in 1983, though at a different location.^{[1] [2]}

During the COVID-19 pandemic in California, the theatre livestreamed its performances.^[3]

In March 2023, the theatre was honored with its second Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Achievement By a Small Theater for its work in the 2022 season.^[4]

External links

• OnStage Playhouse website

Notes and References

1. News: South Bay's only live theater at risk of closing its doors. Nia. Watson. KGTV. May 19, 2023. March 13, 2024.
2. News: OnStage Playhouse, the South Bay’s Only Live Theater, Staging Special Fundraising Production. Elizabeth. Ireland. Times of San Diego. June 16, 2023. March 13, 2024.
3. News: Chula Vista’s OnStage Playhouse goes boldly where no local theater has gone before. Phillip. Brents. The Star-News. October 15, 2020. March 13, 2024.
4. News: Theater Notebook: OnStage Playhouse taking a break to raise $150,000 in operating funds. Pam. Kragen. The San Diego Union-Tribune. May 10, 2023. March 13, 2024.