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Segerstrom Center for the Arts

600 Town Center Dr

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts believes in the power of performing arts to transform lives and that the shared experience and exploration of the arts will help unite Orange County, creating a more culturally connected and vital community.  We will help shape the Orange County of the future through meaningful collaborations with diverse communities, embracing creativity in all its forms and enabling a more inclusive, vibrant performing arts scene at the Center and across the region.

Irvine Barclay Theatre

4242 Campus Dr

Irvine, CA 92612

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Since opening in 1990, Irvine Barclay Theatre has emerged as one of California's most imaginative and innovative performing arts venues. A unique collaborative venture between the City of Irvine, the University of California, Irvine, and private donors, Irvine Barclay Theatre has firmly established itself as a premier venue offering a wide array of programming with top artists. 

The Laguna Playhouse

606 Laguna Canyon Rd

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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Laguna Playhouse is an historic Equity theatre located in the charming arts colony of Laguna Beach, California. Steps away from the Pacific Ocean, Laguna Playhouse is known for its year-round season of captivating comedies, dramas, musicals, stand-up comedy and family fare. Laguna Playhouse was founded as a community theatre in 1920, Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously operating, not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast. 

Chance Theater

Bette Aitken theater arts Center

5522 E La Palma Ave

Anaheim, CA 92807

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Chance Theater is dedicated to the creation of exciting theatrical experiences, taking artistic risks, and collaborating with gifted artists on passionate and provocative plays and musicals. Proud to be one of the leading ensemble-driven theatre companies in Southern California, CHANCE THEATER has received the National Theatre Company grant from American Theatre Wing for “nurturing a community of artists in ways that strengthen and demonstrate the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theatre.” 

Orange County Children's Theatre

13884 Harbor Blvd #7b

Garden Grove, CA 92843 

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Founded in 1969, OCCT is the oldest, continuous running children’s theatre in Orange County, open to young people from age 5 – 18. Many children move on to professional careers in the theatre, while others have become leaders in business and their communities. Through the auditions process, children from all social and economic backgrounds are welcome. Dedicated to training each child in the crafts, and skills required for the theatre, paramount importance is placed on the development of each child’s self esteem, and feeling of belonging at this theatre. Family values are always encouraged, by example, from the staff of volunteers, giving so generously of their time.

Conservatory of Performing Arts

1062 Calle Negocio suite e

San Clemente, CA 92672

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Conservatory of Performing Arts - Orange County (COPA-OC) is a place for children (ages 5 & up) and adults to be immersed in The Performing Arts. With trained professionals who teach all aspects of music, theatre and dance in both group and private classes. Fostering individuality and creativity as they develop and grow together. Every voice matters here.