<strong>‘Saturday’s Kids’ shows the possibility of theater to eyes filled with wonder</strong> 
The cast of "Stone Soup" sing the finale during Saturday's Kids event held at the Newhall Family Theatre in Newhall on Saturday, 092323. Dan Watson/The Signal

‘Saturday’s Kids’ shows the possibility of theater to eyes filled with wonder 

A princess, a frog and a group of travelers took the Newhall Family Theater stage on Saturday.   In the midst of telling stories about fantasy and community, the theater filled…

<strong>The magic of an off-stage workshop</strong>
Instructor Mike ‘Sir Dude’ Davies speaks to the young students gathered about directing and blocking in theater during the Raising the Curtain Free Theater Workshop at the Newhall Family Theater in Newhall, Calif., on Saturday, April. 15, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

The magic of an off-stage workshop

The Raising the Curtain Foundation and selected teachers taught students from fourth to sixth grade at the Newhall Family Theatre how to bring the story of “Little Red Riding Hood”…

Santa Claritan makes Off-Broadway debut
Santa Clarita raised actress Jacqueline Keeley stars in her first off-Broadway show "Good Morning New York" as three traffic reporters. Cassandra Vagher Creative LLC

Santa Claritan makes Off-Broadway debut

Jacqueline Keeley, a former Valencia High School and College of the Canyons student, is a film, television and theatrical actress. On Jan. 11, she made her debut in an off-Broadway show, reprising her roles in the musical “Good Morning New York.”

Charlie Brown comes to town
A live version of the classic cartoon "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is coming to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. Richard Termine

Charlie Brown comes to town

“Good grief!” As Christmas draws ever closer and classic holiday specials play across countless television networks all day long, fans of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will have another way to enjoy the classic cartoon.

College of the Canyons theater to tackle Moliere’s sophisticated comedy
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Katharine Lotze/Signal

College of the Canyons theater to tackle Moliere’s sophisticated comedy

Opening on Nov. 15 and running until the Nov. 24, COC students will perform Moliere’s five-act comedy satire “The Learned Ladies” in the Black Box Theater.

Canyon High School Theater celebrates first musical competition win in four years
Canyon High School theater director Art Miller (back, right) poses with his ten students who won first place in the musical category at last weekend's DTASC competition. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Canyon High School Theater celebrates first musical competition win in four years

While Wednesday is usually the dreaded “hump day” of the week, this Wednesday was especially sweet for the Canyon High School drama program, which celebrated awards students earned over the weekend at the Drama Teachers Association of Southern California, or DTASC, competition, with cupcakes and sparkling juice in champagne glasses.

The Big Sandwich to premiere ‘All Inclusive’ original show at The MAIN
Christopher Flowers, Tim McGowan, Keri Green and Joe Rosland (left to right) rehearse a scene from their original comedy "All Inclusive." Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

The Big Sandwich to premiere ‘All Inclusive’ original show at The MAIN

The Big Sandwich Theater Company, which takes its name from the desire to emulate the “hammy” and “cheesy” styles of Monty Python and Carol Burnett, formed in 2016 with the performance of their first original show “Change the Station.” Their second show, "All Inclusive" premieres at The MAIN on Friday.

Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’
The Newhall Family Theatre is hosting a performance of “Julius Ceasar” this weekend. Signal file photo

Santa Clarita Shakespeare presents modern take on ‘Julius Caesar’

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare group presents a modern take on one of Shakespeare’s most famous histories, “Julius Caesar,” this weekend August 2-4 at the Newhall Family Theatre. The Santa Clarita…

Friendly Valley’s Little Theater dances and sings to timeless songs
Performers dance a hula routine to Don Ho's "Tiny Bubbles" at the Friendly Valley's "A Good Time Musical Extravaganza." Matt Fernandez/The Signal

Friendly Valley’s Little Theater dances and sings to timeless songs

The Friendly Valley Country Club’s Little Theater became a musical time machine on Sunday as seniors danced and sang along to some of their favorite songs from past decades.

Bowman students learn relationship lessons through theater
Students stretch out their arms at the beginning of the Relationships 101 class at Bowman High School on Monday, Jan, 29, 2018. The class was part of the Advot Project which fosters self-worth and self-esteem through innovative education techniques. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Bowman students learn relationship lessons through theater

Acting as two females gossiping on the phone, Bowman High School students Edwin Lopez and Samuel Nolasco hold up large, blown-up telephones and discuss the rumors surrounding this weekend’s party.…

Saugus High School Performing Arts Center is more than halfway complete
Electricians install electrical conduit in the 468 seat auditorium of the Saugus High School Performing Arts Center during a tour to view progress during construction in Saugus on Thursday. Dan Watson/For The Signal

Saugus High School Performing Arts Center is more than halfway complete

A state-of-the art building has made an appearance along Centurion Way next to the entrance of Saugus High School. Dubbed “The Forum,” the 19,000-square-foot, 468-seat performing arts center is expected…

Deputy rescues dog left in locked SUV, as temps reach triple digits
Rescued dog turned over to Det. R. Smith of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, brought to local animal shelter. photo by Jim Holt, The Signal.

Deputy rescues dog left in locked SUV, as temps reach triple digits

A local sheriff’s deputy rescued a dog found “heavily panting” inside a locked car outside the movie theaters in Valencia Tuesday as temperatures climbed to a forecast high of 103F.…

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