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Welcome to the Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse website !
We're inviting new volunteers.
For more information, please visit Join Us page.
There is a lyric from an obscure Broadway musical called Applause that states "When you've got good Friends you've got a good life. Think about that!" 
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Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse
Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director Emeritus of the Pasadena Playhouse
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Our Mission
The Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse support and advance the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, by providing volunteer services to sustain the theater, communicate to the community and our membership the quality and value of the Playhouse and engage in collaborative efforts to honor and protect its history and reputation.
Vision Statement
Our History
Early in 1979 a small notice appeared in the newspaper requesting that anyone interested in assisting with the reopening of the Pasadena Playhouse attend a meeting. Over 80 people showed up for the meeting held at Ambassador College. That was the beginning of the Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse.
What we do
Since then, the organization has grown to about 300 volunteers who usher, feed a cast and production crew, help with mailings, maintain the Playhouse Archives, give tours and assist with many other services required by the theatre. The dollar value of the total volunteer hours for 2019-2021 is $1,524,767.17.
While they are not a fundraising group, in recent years they have raised a substantial amount of money to help the Playhouse. The Friends have purchased two sets of washing machines and dryers, computers and microphones for the box office, a dust collection system for a shop, refrigerators for various areas of the theatre, a color copier, a special Canon camera, new benches, a 24 Loop-Receivers (hearing devices) with Head Phones and as well as many other items. They have donated money for special events like an annual Gala, The Hot House, Diversity Project, Student Matinees. They also have raised money for items such as new seats, carpeting, , the day-to-day running costs of The Playhouse. In 2015, the total of donations given by the Friends was over $35,000.
To learn more about "Million Dollar Friends", you can read Steve Julian's article published in 2011 in "This Stage LA".
The Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse support and advance the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, by providing volunteer services to sustain the theater, communicate to the community and our membership the quality and value of the Playhouse and engage in collaborative efforts to honor and protect its history and reputation.
Vision Statement
- To be a vital and welcoming organization that supports the Pasadena Playhouse.
- To encourage community involvement in the Friends’ activities.
- To invite members of all ages to step into leadership positions.
- To cherish and protect the history of the Playhouse.
- To engage young people in the theater arts and advance their educational aspirations.
Our History
Early in 1979 a small notice appeared in the newspaper requesting that anyone interested in assisting with the reopening of the Pasadena Playhouse attend a meeting. Over 80 people showed up for the meeting held at Ambassador College. That was the beginning of the Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse.
What we do
Since then, the organization has grown to about 300 volunteers who usher, feed a cast and production crew, help with mailings, maintain the Playhouse Archives, give tours and assist with many other services required by the theatre. The dollar value of the total volunteer hours for 2019-2021 is $1,524,767.17.
While they are not a fundraising group, in recent years they have raised a substantial amount of money to help the Playhouse. The Friends have purchased two sets of washing machines and dryers, computers and microphones for the box office, a dust collection system for a shop, refrigerators for various areas of the theatre, a color copier, a special Canon camera, new benches, a 24 Loop-Receivers (hearing devices) with Head Phones and as well as many other items. They have donated money for special events like an annual Gala, The Hot House, Diversity Project, Student Matinees. They also have raised money for items such as new seats, carpeting, , the day-to-day running costs of The Playhouse. In 2015, the total of donations given by the Friends was over $35,000.
To learn more about "Million Dollar Friends", you can read Steve Julian's article published in 2011 in "This Stage LA".
Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse Board 2024-2025
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Website image credit: La Tienda/Georgia McClay Friendship Center of the Pasadena Playhouse by Peggy Ebright. Used by permission. The Center is named after a long time volunteer and friend of the theatre. It hosts interactive exhibits, dramaturgical material and conversation surrounding the Main stage productions.
Website design: Natalya Pashkova.
Web management: Patti La Marr (contracts with vendors) and Natalya Pashkova (website management and updates).
Published: August 12, 2016. Last update: March 2, 2025.
Website design: Natalya Pashkova.
Web management: Patti La Marr (contracts with vendors) and Natalya Pashkova (website management and updates).
Published: August 12, 2016. Last update: March 2, 2025.
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Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 600 Playhouse Alley, Suite 301 Pasadena, CA 91101-5209 | friendspph@friendsofthepasadenaplayhouse.org Copyright ©2016-2025. All Rights Reserved. |