2025-2026 Theatre Events

Spring 2026:

PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by Gilbert and Sullivan

Westmont Music Department Opera

Directed by Ruth Lin

January 23 + 25 at 7pm, 2026 at Porter Theater

Have you ever tried to leave a close-knit community, like a pirate band? They don't take kindly to you sailing away with all of their secret weaknesses, treasure maps, and their rations. (But if you do go, do them a favor and please take the cook!) Come see the ensuing chaos as poor Frederick attempts to escape his previous life as a pirate-in-training in favor of a quiet life of an English gentleman. What Frederick doesn't realize is that the normal life of an English gentleman can be just as uproarious and adventuresome as the rebellious life of pirates. Alongside our Westmont Opera Orchestra, over a dozen cast members will sing, dance, and swashbuckle their way through this hilarious story of adventure, danger, and romance.

LITTLE WOMEN

by Kate Hamil

Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Directed by Madeline Fanton

February 27 at 7:30pm at Porter Theater

February 28 at 2pm and 7:30pm at Porter Theater

March 6 at 7:30pm at Porter Theater

March 7 at 2pm and 7:30pm at Porter Theater

March 8 at 2pm at Porter Theater

Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Kate Hamill’s Little Women brings the spirited world of the March sisters to life on stage with wit and warmth. As Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy journey from childhood to adulthood, they each confront the challenges of identity, ambition, love, and loss. With humor and heart (and a cameo by a talking parrot), Little Women is a fresh take on the story we all know and love.

FRINGE 2026

"Whispers Among the Wildflowers"

Schedule (tbd)

Fringe Festival 2026 -

a creation by and for the community

Curated by Mitchell Thomas, Professor of Theatre Arts

Produced by Jonathan Hicks ‘04, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Chair of the Theatre Arts

April 16-19, 2026 at Porter Theatre + The Community Arts Workshop

"In the quiet corners and wild spaces, where light dares to linger, forgotten seeds awaken; blooming into stories too bold for the garden path."

Join us for our annual smash-up of experimental theatre, dance, film, and performance art in and around the Westmont campus and downtown Santa Barbara! The Fringe offers a unique opportunity for audiences and artists alike to challenge themselves to experience life and live art in fresh, new ways. There’s nothing like it. Really.