
FUTURE OF THE PLAYHOUSE
HAPPY NEW YEAR GREETINGS
FROM CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE
All of us at Camino Real Playhouse want to wish all of you – our friends, patrons, subscribers and donors – the very best and happiest New Year.
Every new year is a time of new hope, and we at the Playhouse this year are especially filled with hope for the future. We’re actively seeking a new home in San Juan Capistrano, with the goal of relocating in the summer of 2024. We’re filled with hope and anticipation that we’ll be able to continue to present you with the best in community theatre entertainment for many years to come, just as we’ve done for the past 33 years. We’re filled with hope, too, for the overall future of the proposed Performing Arts Center as it moves closer to becoming a reality. We see the day when San Juan Capistrano is a major theatre and performing arts center in our region, with our Playhouse and the Center working in concert to make us all proud – and keep us all entertained!
These hopes, in this time of joy and of giving, depend on your support. We hope, as you celebrate this happy season, that you’ll consider a tax-deductible gift to Camino Real Playhouse, to help ensure that we can survive, locate and move to a new facility, and thrive for years to come. Then, we’ll be able to continue to give you our gift – of our plays and musicals, of our standup comedy shows, of our children’s programs, of our talents, and of the unique and irreplaceable thrill that is live theatre. Nothing else comes close, and only your support can keep us going, and giving back to the community we love.
Happy New Year.
We’ll see you in 2023!
Our Season
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February 3rd ~ 19th, 2023

February 24th ~ March 12th

March 31st ~ April 16th, 2023

April 21st ~ May 7th

May 26th ~ June 11th, 2023

July 14th thru July 30th
Playhouse Management Team

Leslie Eisner
President and Artistic Director
Leslie is the President and Artistic Director for Camino Real Playhouse. In this capacity, she oversees Playhouse operations and the artistic functions of the theatre including hiring of artistic team members, selecting shows for the season line-up, and managing Playhouse operations.

Dan Blackley
Vice President
Dan is the Vice President of the Camino Real Playhouse. He has a Masters in Theatre Arts from CSU, Los Angeles and has directed over 200 shows. He also has written plays including three for the playhouse. He is currently the drama teacher at El Toro High School.

Darrell Hill
Managing Director
Darrell is the Managing Director for the Camino Real Playhouse which means he is responsible for keeping everything running smoothly at the Playhouse behind the scenes. He also is an award winning actor and director when he has the free time.
Why Our Patrons Love Us
5 stars Visited for the first time this weekend and loved it. The playhouse is very quaint and intimate. There's not a bad seat in the house. I can't wait for my next visit.

5 stars I have been coming to The Camino Real Playhouse for many years. The quality of acting and directing is second to none! If you have not been here you must check it out. The current play running is The Addams Family. I was at the invitational dress last night and was blown away! The set design is phenomenal. The play is a combination of comedy, music and lots of fun! Everything I have seen there is award-winning. Check it out you won't be disappointed. It's great to support live theater!

5 stars Quaint little theatre in the heart of San Juan Capistrano. Not a bad seat in the house. My husband and I attended the matinee and just saw "The Sunshine Boys". Great show, very funny and excellent acting, we really enjoyed it. Go see it if you have the chance and enjoy a nice dinner in town after. You won't be sorry

5 stars Very nice venue to see a play. We went to see the Odd Couple and hard to believe anyone can stand up to the original Oscar and Felix, but the cast was awesome! Really like the way they change scenes, no curtain so you get a peek at how things work. Very professional show and looking forward to going back again for another show. Highly recommended.

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