Productions and Events 2025-2026

Welcome to Season 2025-2026!

This page features three areas of information

2025-2026 Main Theatrical Season Offerings
2025-2026 Master Calendar (Events, Performances, Productions)
Links to Prior Seasons

2025-2026 Main Theatrical Season:

Productions and Events 2025-2026 page graphic for full season

THEME: CORRUPTION & OBSESSION

This season we explore the relationship between corruption and obsession. Simplistically, villains covet, and their obsession drives them to corruption. The existence of corruption motivates heroic characters from balance and complacency to an obsession with the nefarious corruption. This leads heroes to corrupt themselves in order to combat villainy.

Our shows this season examine the effect of antagonists on protagonists, particularly how villain-made corruption (of others, of society) affects protagonists as they obsess on their objectives, and thereby, corrupt their own lives and that around them (the environment, allies, choices, actions and values) in order to combat the antagonist to restore good order.

BUT, to address corruption, how much must protagonists bend, at what cost and for how long?

2025-2026 Main Season includes:

Dracula. A new interactive melodrama by T.S. Forsyth, based upon the story & characters of Bram Stoker. (Oct 2025)
Hamlet. An abridged Hamlet adapted to be performed by 3-4 actors, based upon the play by William Shakespeare. (Feb 2026)
Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner. The Conan-Doyle & Gillette play, adapted for a small cast and modern audiences. (April 2026)

These are on-script, lively performances that tour to intimate venues for interactivity, engagement and FUN!

For more information and reservations, see below and visit us at ON THE STAGE ticketing platform. (URLS made public after August 15, 2025)

OCT 8-17, 2025 – Dracula: a melodrama

The lone wolf howl warns of imminent danger to those who live in the daylight.

Bram Stoker’s immortal Gothic thriller is re-imagined as an interactive melodrama, brought fresh from the playwright’s mind as an on-script performance conceived for local audiences. Prepare to Cheer for our heroes and join the chorus of boos for every dastardly deed as Dracula feeds on society and corrupts all around him.

Will the flirtatious Lucy Westenra and pure-hearted Mina Murray survive the Count’s hypnotic beckoning?
Will the obsessed Professor Van Helsing succeed in vanquishing the foul fiend and will Renfield be a hindrance or a help?
And will Jonathan Harker muster the love and courage to save Mina from the clutches of the diabolical Count?

Enjoy a play with thrilling suspense, tongue-in-cheek humor and earnest drama. Don’t miss this sensational, spine-tingling tale where you are a villain or support the last line of defense! A brand-new stage play from Director/Playwright T.S. Forsyth.

DRACULA tickets / FMI:

Eves: 7 p.m. Matinee: 4 p.m. (90 min w/ intermission)

- Roseville – Wed Oct 8
- Auburn – Fri & Sat Oct 10-11
- Rocklin – Wed Oct 15, Fri Oct 17
- Lincoln – Thurs Oct 16

FEBRUARY 19-27, 2026 – Hamlet

One stage. Three actors. A family in chaos.

In this thrilling adaptation of Hamlet, the play’s iconic characters and devastating story come to life through the sheer talent of a small cast of dynamic and versatile actors.

As our actors move between characters, they reveal the fragility of identity and the corrupting nature of power as a kingdom is brought to its knees by obsession and revenge.

Directed & adapted by Stacey Winn.

HAMLET tickets / FMI

Eves: 7 p.m. Matinee: 4 p.m. (90 min w/ intermission)

Roseville – Feb 19
Auburn – Feb 20 & 21
Rocklin – Feb 25 & 27
Lincoln – Feb 26

April 15-25, 2026 – SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Strange Case of Miss Faulkner

Experience the clash of two masterminds in a battle for the soul of London.

Master detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson are drawn into a web of blackmail and intrigue when they take on the case of the beautiful and determined Alice Faulkner. Her integrity requires she withhold incriminating letters that could topple a royal family as corrupt crime syndicate boss Professor Moriarty and his agents attempt to get them at any cost. With the fate of a nation in the balance, Holmes must outwit his greatest enemy in a high-stakes showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat in this thrilling drama punctuated with comedic flare.

SHERLOCK HOLMES Tickets / FMI:

Rocklin – April 15 & 17
Lincoln – April 16
Roseville – April 23
Auburn – April 24 & 25

SH: Miss Faulkner is the last main season show for 2025-2026.

2025-2026 MASTER CALENDAR (Events, Performances, Productions)

Please check back often for updates to the Master Calendar and links to more information.

July 1-3 – final days of VAPA Academy Summer Program
July 14, 2025 – New Works Showcase – Scott Charles
July 2025-June 2026 – Storytellers Theater available for booking
July 20 – Aug 30, 2025 – Season Auditions / Interview, Callbacks, Chemistry reads
August 2025 – VAPA Discovery Afterschool ELO program 2025-2026 begins

Oct 2024 – DRACULA performs
- Wed Oct 8 – Roseville MCC
- Fri Oct 10 – Auburn
- Sat Oct 11 – Auburn
- Wed Oct 15 – Rocklin
- Th Oct 16 – Lincoln
- Fri Oct 17 – Rocklin
Nov – Dec 2025 – ANNUAL EOY FUNDRAISER
November 12, 2025 – New Works Showcase – Anne Merino

February 2026 – HAMLET
- Thurs Feb 19 – Roseville MCC
- Fri Feb 20 – Auburn
- Sat Feb 21 – Auburn
- Wed Feb 25 – Rocklin
- Th Feb 26 – Lincoln
- Fri Feb 27 – Rocklin

March 11, 2026 – New Works Showcase – TBA

April-May 2026 – SHERLOCK HOLMES
- Wed Ap 15 – Rocklin
- Th – Ap 16 – Lincoln
- Fri – Ap 17 – Rocklin
- Th Ap 23 – Roseville MCC
- Fri Ap 24 – Auburn
- Sat Ap 25 – Auburn

April 2026 – VAPA Discovery Spring Intersession ELO Program
May Placer Rep Fundraiser / Big Day of Giving (BDOG)
May 29, 2026 – VAPA Discovery Afterschool ELO Program ends
June 2026 – VAPA Discovery ELO Summer Program