Announcements
Once Upon a Mattress
Music by Mary Rodgers, Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer
September 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25. and 26, 2026
Inspired by “The Princess and the Pea” by Hans Christian Andersen, this is the “true” story of the hypersensitive princess in search of her own “Happily Ever After.” When Winifred the Woebegone stumbles into a competition for the hand of Prince Dauntless (run by his suffocating mother, Queen Aggravain), all fairy tale heck breaks loose. The Queen and the Wizard plot to undo her as the Prince and most everyone else tries to make her the big winner in the Marital Sweepstakes. A lively, feel-good evening full of toe-tapping tunes, silly shenanigans, and a Happy Ending, of course!
Silent Sky
By Lauren Gunderson
November 7, 8, 13,14, 15, 20 and 21, 2026
Meet Henrietta Swan Leavitt, a “computer” at Harvard Observatory in the 19th Century, whose groundbreaking discoveries (without being allowed to use a telescope,) enabled others to calculate the distance of the stars and measure the heavens. A true story of sisterhood, women in STEM, and the struggle for recognition in a male-dominated field. Bring your mother, your daughter, yourself, and be inspired.
Zoot Suit
By Luis Valdez
February 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, March 5, and 6, 2027
Still powerful after 40 years, combining music and drama, this uniquely Los Angeles story set in 1943, details the bias towards Mexicans in LA during the period. The mythic “El Pachuco” and the Zoot Suit “uniform” that defined Hispanic youth pride are interwoven with the sketchy trial of members of the 38th Street gang after a murder at Sleepy Lagoon, and the subsequent Zoot Suit riots. A must see for anyone who considers themselves “Angelenos.”
Lend Me A Tenor
By Ken Ludwig
May 29, 30, June 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12, 2027
A classic “screwball” comedy wraps the season as a struggling opera company attempts to change its fortunes by bringing in a famous Italian tenor to star in their latest production. Of course, nothing goes right, but when intrepid assistant Max tries to fix the problem, mistaken identities and comic chaos ensue. A fast-paced evening of non-stop laughs you won’t soon forget!
- Norman Dostal
- Izzy Geldbach
- Jay Valles
- Trevor Murphy
- Richard Hannay
- Annabella/Pamela/Margaret
- Clown #1
- Clown #2
The 39 Steps adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock
May 29, 30, June 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13, 2026
A wild, fast-paced adaptation of a serious spy caper from the 1930’s, this modern update is strictly for laughs – also hoots and guffaws. A seemingly inexhaustible cast of 4 play all the parts as the hero and his female partner race across the English countryside by train, plane, and automobile, to catch a spy before he escapes Britain. Join us and try to keep up!
- Norman Dostal
- Izzy Geldbach
- Jay Valles
- Trevor Murphy
- Richard Hannay
- Annabella/Pamela/Margaret
- Clown #1
- Clown #2
Whittier Community Theatre's Annual Awards Party and Preview Night
Seating Policy
Current season ticket holders are guaranteed the same seats in the same series, provided we receive your renewal by July 12th.
Current Season ticket holders who wish to change either their series or seat location will be given the best available on July 19th.
New subscribers and orders received after July 24th will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Exchange tickets may be used at any performance. Call ahead for best available seating.
While you wait…
WCT also has a Facebook page and a YouTube channel, WCT on Air, that offers a series of radio play remakes produced during the pandemic, well worth a listen while you wait for our new season to begin.
Consider Involvement
We’re grateful for the many sponsors, donors, members, and volunteers who support our local theatre. Please consider joining them as we begin our first Post-Covid run of shows.