What is a “reading”? It means the actors have not been given enough rehearsal time to memorize the lines, so they carry a script! A reading with professional actors is between a full show and “story time.” Actors fully embody their characters. There is little to no set, leaving space for your imagination to soar! Actors will carry scripts but may still be staged by the director, with costume pieces, a few hand props, and minimal furniture. These lightly staged readings are held in the intimate embrace of our studio in Downtown Livermore. Enjoy some refreshments and light bites with a cozy theater experience.
Mr. Huffam – A Holiday Story Soiree 2023
Left to Right: Gregg Le Blanc, Nikolai Lokteff, Steven McCloud, Lindsey Schmeltzer
Romance & Juliet – 2024
Left to Right: Sierra Bolar, Nic Moore
Running the Light – Science@Play’s commissioned play 2024
Left to Right: Mony Nop, Edric Young, Li-Leng Au, Chloe Wong, Ben Chau-Chiu, Asia Jackson
Holiday Soiree
Get in the holiday spirit with a script-in-hand reading of short holiday stories. Keep warm with a DIY hot cocoa bar, an assortment of sweet confections, and group caroling.
$35 per ticket (includes a concession ticket)
The Fir-Tree by Hans Christian Andersen and Other Stories
Directed by: Mary Ann Rodgers
SPARC Studio Dates:
Friday, December 13 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 14 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00 PM
Romance & Juliet
Romance is in the air during this three-actor retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Sip on award-winning wine or delight in a chocolate dessert while hearing these two star-crossed lovers’ classic tale.
$35 per ticket (includes a concession ticket)
Romance and Juliet
Adapted by SPARC
Directed by: Jennifer Le Blanc
Friday, February 14 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 15 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 @ 2:00 PM
4th Annual Science@Play Series
Our Science@Play series features two weekends of thought-provoking science-based plays, including a newly commissioned piece by film and theater writer and director, Mildred Inez Lewis. Science@Play fosters a deeper appreciation for the fascinating world of science through the lens of theater. Stay afterward to participate in the post-show discussion. For more information about Science@Play click here.
$35 per ticket (includes a concession ticket)
PM10
by Mildred Inez Lewis
(New Commissioned Play)
Friday, March 28 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30 @ 2:00 PM
Prose Package
SPARC Theater invites you to step away from the everyday and into the extraordinary with our exclusive Prose Package. This specially curated subscription is your golden ticket to enjoy the entire “Get Out of the House” reading series.
$120 per ticket (includes all four readings and a concession ticket for each)
Prose Package
A Holiday Soiree
Dec 13-15, 2024
Romance & Juliet
Feb 14-16, 2025
Science@Play – TBD
Mar 14-16, 2025
Science@Play – PM10
Mar 28-30, 2025
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All performances at SPARC Studio, 2172 Railroad Ave., Livermore