2026-2027 Production Theatre + Fall Play Auditions

WHEN:
Tuesday September 1st (3:45pm to 6:30pm)
& Wednesday September 2nd (2:15pm to 5:30pm)
Each audition slot is 5 mins. 

CALLBACKS:
Please be available for a group callback on Thursday Sept. 3rd (3:45pm - 5:00pm). Location TBD

WHERE:
RM 108 - Individual audition

WHAT TO PREPARE:‍ ‍
Please choose one set of the provided sides from “She Kills Monsters” to audition with. If you are auditioning only to be in the company you can either prepare a set of sides or perform a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
There will be a physical sign up sheet posted on the door of RM 108. This room is where you will audition.

2026-2027 Production Theatre + Fall Play Auditions

WHEN:
Tuesday September 1st (3:45pm to 6:30pm)
& Wednesday September 2nd (2:15pm to 5:30pm)
Each audition slot is 5 mins. 

CALLBACKS:
Please be available for a group callback on Thursday Sept. 3rd (3:45pm - 5:00pm). Location TBD

WHERE:
RM 108 - Individual audition

WHAT TO PREPARE:‍ ‍
Please choose one set of the provided sides from “She Kills Monsters” to audition with. If you are auditioning only to be in the company you can either prepare a set of sides or perform a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
There will be a physical sign up sheet posted on the door of RM 108. This room is where you will audition.

2026-2027 Incoming Technical Theatre Students Interviews

WHEN:
Wednesday August 26th (2:15pm to 4:30pm)
& Thursday August 27th (3:45pm to 6:00pm)

WHERE:
The Robert Frost Dressing Room.
Please check in at the Blackbox first.

WHAT TO PREPARE:‍ ‍
Come ready to talk about yourself and what areas of technical theatre you are interested in. No experience necessary, we just want to get to know you.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Please sign up using this QR code or click on the button.

** Returning tech students do not need to re-interview, a form will be sent to your CCUSD email to fill out if you are interested in returning to AVPA Live events.**

2026-2027 Incoming Technical Theatre Students Interviews

WHEN:
Wednesday August 26th (2:15pm to 4:30pm)
& Thursday August 27th (3:45pm to 6:00pm)

WHERE:
The Robert Frost Dressing Room.
Please check in at the Blackbox first.

WHAT TO PREPARE:‍ ‍
Come ready to talk about yourself and what areas of technical theatre you are interested in. No experience necessary, we just want to get to know you.

HOW TO SIGN UP:
Please sign up using this QR code or click on the button.

** Returning tech students do not need to re-interview, a form will be sent to your CCUSD email to fill out if you are interested in returning to AVPA Live events.**

Handel’s Fundraiser

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5pm-7pm
4130 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite A, Culver City, CA

This might be the most fun way to support AVPA! Enjoy your treats at the Culver City store or stock up to take home.  Tell them AVPA sent you!

AVPA Welcome Back / Info Night

Monday, August 24, 2026, 7pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

All returning and new families are welcome to attend to get a refresher and/or get information about AVPA.

If you are interested in joining AVPA, go to the school page and contact the Creative Director of the program you are interested in.

Sunday, June 7 @6pm
The Wende Museum and Glorya Kaufman Community Center (10858 Culver Blvd)

WE ARE SOLD OUT! IF MORE TICKETS BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE RELEASED ON THE TICKET SELLING SITE and ANNOUNCED HERE. THANK YOU!

Founded in 1996, AVPA celebrates its 30th year with our annual JAVA GALA Benefit at the Wende Museum. The evening features performances, presentations, and exhibits by our AVPA students. It concludes with a presentation by special guests, a chance drawing for multiple gift baskets, and an opportunity for you to help us raise funds for the next 30 years!

$20 - General admission
Includes entertainment, food & desserts, beverages (including beer & wine)

Bundle #1 option: $70
General admission plus 6 gift basket chance drawing tickets (5 tickets at $10 each and 1 FREE ticket)

Bundle #2 option: $120
General admission plus 12 gift basket chance drawing tickets (10 tickets at $10 each and 2 FREE tickets)

AVPA Awards & Graduation

Saturday, June 6, 1pm-3:30pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

1:00pm - AVPA Awards
Recognition for students in all grades in AVPA.

2:00pm - AVPA Graduation
Recognition of our Class of 2026 Seniors who will receive their graduation certificate and stole.

4:00pm - Screening of the Sony Films 6 films approximately 10 minutes each will be screened.

Open to all family and friends of our AVPA students.

McComb Orthodontics Fundraiser
through April 2026

We’re so excited to partner with McComb Orthodontics! If you are considering braces or Invisalign, give them a call and tell them AVPA sent you! 

Those who sign up, will receive a $500 discount, and McComb will donate $300 to AVPA!

They’re accepting appointments all day on April 25, (but would be willing to work with you if you need more flexibility!) Offer extended through April!

https://mccomborthodontics.com/

Community Garage Sale
Saturday, April 25 | 9am-2pm

We’d love your gently used donations or for you to volunteer or shop at the CCHS Faculty Parking Lot (enter off of Huron) on April 25th!  

Donations accepted from 7am-9am and
Sale goes from 9am-2pm.

Questions? Contact Jane Lee at JWLEEWW@gmail.com. 

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Sunday, March 15 | 2:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Saturday, March 14 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Friday, March 13 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Thursday, March 12 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Saturday, March 7 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Friday, March 6 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Hadestown— Spring Musical

Thursday, March 5 | 7:00pm
Robert Frost Auditorium

Tickets:
$20 – General Reserved Seats
$15 – Faculty & Staff, Seniors, Students
$10 – CCHS student with ASB

Hadestown tells the intertwined Greek myths of lovers Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone, reimagined with folk-jazz music in a gritty, industrial world where poverty and climate crisis mirror ancient struggles, as narrator Hermes guides the tragic, hopeful story of love, greed, and storytelling itself, focusing on the power of art and community to find beauty amidst despair.

Anais Mitchell | Book, Music & Lyrics
Lee Margaret Hanson | Director
Kaneen Moodie & Kacey Oschack | Assistant Directors
Carol Zee | Choreographer
Tony Spano | Orchestra Director
Brian Felker | Vocal Director
Nick Caisse | Set Design Mentor
Laura Loo | Costume Design Mentor
Bosco Flanagan | Lighting Design Mentor
Hope Parish | Props Design Mentor
Will Schuessler | Sound Design Mentor

Cast

Annabelle Andreone
Isaac Cobb
Lina DeRosa
Blake Done
Zoe Fey
Benjamin Flenner
Annie Francuz
Tabby Gentz
Maia Goldman
Charlotte Hamil
Iris Harmon
Josh Herscovitz
Emerson Jurentkuff
Cassie Kay-Smith
Ella Kendall

Panda Express Fundraiser

Friday, February 27, 9am-11:30pm
Culver Center Panda Express
3812 Midway, Culver City, CA 90232

Due to a snafu with the Panda Express manager, we can only order online using code 3856198 in the fundraiser code box. You can do it in advance and pickup or do it at the store.

You don’t need an excuse to get some Orange Chicken, but now you have one!

Panda Express has generously offered to donate 20% of all dining proceeds at the Culver Center location to AVPA.   

2026 Improv Auditions

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | After School
Room 108

Nothing to prepare just be ready to play some fun improv games.

Dine Out Fundraiser at Pitfire Pizza

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 5-9pm
Pitfire Pizza Mar Vista (12924 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066)

Dine In / Phone Orders:
Show the flyer (paper or phone) at the register. Place your receipt in the designated bucket for your fundraiser.

Order Online:
Before payment, enter AVPAF in the promo box. If you have any issues with your promo code please contact the restaurant and we will assist. Please note that online orders are takeout only, we do not take dine-in orders in advance. 

2025 Improv Shows

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 5pm & 7pm
Frost Blackbox

$5 at the door

2nd & 3rd AVPA Theatre Performance Holiday Showcase

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 7:30pm
Wende Museum

Admission is free!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 2pm
Kirk Douglas Theater

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7pm
Kirk Douglas Theater

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

Friday, November 14, 2025 | 7pm
Kirk Douglas Theater

A Midsummer Night’s Dream— 2025 Fall Play

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 7pm
Kirk Douglas Theater

2025 DTASC Festival

More info to come.

DTASC Showcase 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 12pm & 3pm (2 shows)
The Black Box/ Room 108

IMPORTANT!
Please buy your tickets ahead of time! It can sell out and we don't want to have to turn people away at the door, which sadly we had to do last year.