Congrats to IT's Elly Nominees!

Congratulations to those at Imagination Theater who received Elly Award nominations for SARTA's 2012-2013 Season.

Lanny Langston - Direction-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Chris Celestin - Supporting Actor-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Virgil Toothaker - Set Design-Comedy, Run for Your Wife
Carol Cramer - Costume Design-Musical, The Secret Garden
Karen Wolfe - Costume Design-Young People's Musical, A Little Princess
Kim Havercroft and Pam Harrison - Costume Design-Young People's Musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Marc Bonham - Sound Design-Young People's Musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Dale Wallerstein - Leading Actress (Adult)-Young People's Musical, A Little Princess
Tori Kientz - Supporting Actress (Adult)-Young People's Musical for A Little Princess
Trinity Harwell - Supporting Actress (Child)-Young People's Musical for A Little Princess


Thank you to all who have worked so diligently on stage and behind the scenes. You are all winners!

See you at the Elly awards: http://www.sarta.com/

See what others are saying about Little Mermaid...

"My friends and I enjoyed The Little Mermaid very much. Congratulations to all involved. The costumes, sets and singing were terrific." 

"WE ♥ Little Mermaid Jr."


"This has been the most amazing thing my daughters have ever done! The cast are some of the nicest, genuine, good role model people I have ever been around!!! They have learned so much and love going everyday. We are going to be lost when Little Mermaid is over and will miss everybody terribly. I haven't seen many plays, but a few ...and this is the best production I have ever seen....for all ages..male and female.....I gladly watch it every day and smile during every scene!!! Amazing job Peter, Karen, Lanny, Dale and Afton!!!"

"It's an awesome show!"

"I loved Little Mermaid! The cast is energetic and engaging, the set is fabulous!"

"Kudos to the cast and crew of 'Little Mermaid!'  We thoroughly enjoyed being Under the Sea with you!!"


"I loved the show............."

"Gwyn and Drew loved the show on Saturday (their first live performance)! Little Mermaid has officially taken over the number one spot, sorry Mary Poppins!"
Don't miss the final weekend of shows.  Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets available online and at the door.  (You will want to purchase tickets for Sunday in advance).

Five more shows - Little Mermaid Closes April 28

The Sunday matinee of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr. is nearly sold out...so please plan to see it before the closing show.  We have four other shows with great seats available.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (more choice in a.m.)
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

The best way to get tickets is online here as our box office hours are quite limited.  Our box office phone number is 530-642-0404.

All tickets for all shows are reserved and are $12.

Thanks for supporting your local, community theater. 

Little Mermaid - A fantastic "under the sea" adventure!

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. continues through April 28.  Don't wait til it is too late to see it.  Weekend matinees are filling fast.  Great seats still available for Thursday and Friday night shows, as well as 10:30 a.m. morning performances.  Tickets available at the door.

Five great shows this week. . .

See if Prince Eric kisses the girl at Disney's Little Mermaid this week. 

Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets available online, by phone, and at the door.

Busy Weekend at Imagination Theater

It's going to be another great weekend at Imagination Theater.  There is a lot going on in and around the theater.  On Thursday night (tonight), Little Mermaid resumes it's under the sea adventure at 7:00 p.m.  Join Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder and the gang!  Tickets are available at the door.  The show continues on Friday at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  On Saturday, Kids' Expo is taking place on the fairgrounds.  Parking will be in the upper lot above the skate park.  Also happening are auditions for Les Miserables on Saturday morning and Sunday evening.  Click on our Les Mis links on the right side of this page for posts related to the audition and additional information about them.  It's going to be a busy weekend!  Whether you are on the stage or in the audience, we look forward to seeing you.

Busy week at the theater!

It's going to be another busy week with auditions for Les Miserables and our second week of Disney's Little Mermaid.  We hope that you will join us for both!

Little Mermaid opens this Friday

Don't be a "poor, unfortunate soul" and  miss opening weekend of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr.  The show opens Friday at 7:00 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available online and at the door this weekend.  The box office opens a half hour prior to show time.  The show continues through April 28.

KCRA A List or Just Come to the Best Theater (IT)!

If you have a chance, be sure to vote for Imagination Theater on the KCRA A List.  We'd love to see our theater higher on the list!  http://kcra.cityvoter.com/best/theatre-group/arts-and-entertainment/sacramento  But, if you're not into online voting polls, then simply plan to come to the BEST theater (ours!) this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for the opening of Disney's A Little Mermaid, Jr.   All tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

Little Mermaid Opens April 5

Join us for Opening Night, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.  All tickets are $12.  Tickets available online, by phone, and at the door.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Group Tickets for Disney's Little Mermaid

Now is the time to purchase group tickets for the underwater musical adventure, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.    We have seventeen shows to choose from during the month of April.  All tickets for all shows are $12.  That's an amazing deal!  We are not offering a group ticket price for this show, but we will waive the service charge if you purchase group tickets (11+ people) at the box office.  The box office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Dates and Times are:

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. Opens April 5

We are so excited about our next production!  Don't miss this fantastic show! 

All tickets $12 and are available online, by phone, or at the door.

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. opens April 5

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce the children’s Disney favorite, The Little Mermaid, Jr., opening Friday, April 5 and running through Sunday, April 28. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. First, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Tickets can be purchased at www.imagination-theater.org or through the box office at (530) 642-0404. Tickets are $12. Imagination Theater, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

Tickets available Feb. 1 for Disney's A Little Mermaid, Jr.

• Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

 Tickets will be available online and by phone.