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2026 Schedule
April 10 - 26, 2026
AND THE WINNER IS tells the comic story of Tyler Johnes, a self-obsessed movie star, who is finally nominated for an Oscar, then dies the night before the awards. Outraged at his bad luck and determined to know if he wins (even though he's dead), he bargains with a heavenly gatekeeper to return to earth for the big night. Along the way, he drags his agent, his acting rival, his bombshell girlfriend and his ex-wife into the journey, in a wildly twisting tale of Hollywood, the afterlife, and how we are judged.
CTE Foundation ENCORE CENTER
4030 Railroad, Paso Robles, CA
AND THE WINNER IS tells the comic story of Tyler Johnes, a self-obsessed movie star, who is finally nominated for an Oscar, then dies the night before the awards. Outraged at his bad luck and determined to know if he wins (even though he's dead), he bargains with a heavenly gatekeeper to return to earth for the big night. Along the way, he drags his agent, his acting rival, his bombshell girlfriend and his ex-wife into the journey, in a wildly twisting tale of Hollywood, the afterlife, and how we are judged.
CTE Foundation ENCORE CENTER
4030 Railroad, Paso Robles, CA
MITCH ALBOM 
Photo Credit: Jenny Risher
Photo Credit: Jenny Risher
AND THE WINNER IS s a genuinely funny show, with brilliant one liners and hilarious physical humor. The playwright Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster and musician. His well-known book "Tuesdays With Morrie" is now the best-selling memoir of all time, with nearly ten million copies sold worldwide. Albom's first novel, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," was published in 2003 and was on the "New York Times" best-sellers list for two years.
His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.
"WINNER shares with Albom's bestselling "Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" the subject of life and the lessons it teaches." -Los Angeles Times.
His books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world; and have been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.
"WINNER shares with Albom's bestselling "Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" the subject of life and the lessons it teaches." -Los Angeles Times.
July 31-August 9, 2026
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on Roald Dahl's book about an extraordinary and intelligent young girl named Matilda Wormwood who uses her sharp mind and wit to overcome challenges, including her neglectful parents and a tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.
TEMPLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1200 South Main Street, Templeton, CA
MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on Roald Dahl's book about an extraordinary and intelligent young girl named Matilda Wormwood who uses her sharp mind and wit to overcome challenges, including her neglectful parents and a tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.
TEMPLETON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1200 South Main Street, Templeton, CA
We are proud to share clips from our summer presentation of Little Shop of Horrors. It is an excellent example of local talent, collaboration, and heart, the production highlights exactly what community theatre does best: bringing neighbors together to create something joyful, a little daring, and unmistakably alive.
Title number performed by the street urchin trio Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon!
The Skid Row (Downtown) number featuring Seymour, Audrey, Mushnik, Chiffon, Crystal, Ronnette and the Ensemble.
This clip features the Exotic Plant Lady played by Lillyana Denton.
In this clip, we understand the secret to Audrey II as Seymour creates a monster with a feeding schedule that's heavy on human blood!
©Shaunice Barragan-Young ~ Focal Elements Photography