Come From Away
The true story of the week the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. An uplifting, award-winning musical.
The Monterey Peninsula's Premiere Professional Theatre & School of Dramatic Arts
Bold musicals, great plays and concerts on four historic stages in Carmel-by-the-Sea, from the Golden Bough Playhouse to the 1910 Forest Theater under the pines.
1983Creating theatre on the Monterey Peninsula for more than 40 years, rooted in Carmel's artists' colony.
Now playing & coming up
Holiday magic at the Forest Theater, a modern classic at the Founders Theatre, and a groovy start to 2027.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
Weekend holiday matinees under the pines, starring the students of our School of Dramatic Arts. A whole-family favorite.
The Beat Goes On
A Sonny & Cher–hosted tribute concert to the hits, harmonies and style of the late '60s and early '70s.
New shows will be announced soon.
Also on the calendar
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Autumn on Broadway: PacRep's annual benefit gala
A starry night of fine dining, live entertainment and a live auction, all in support of PacRep.
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Controlled Chaos
The first-ever comedy improv pro-am at the Indoor Forest Theatre. Tickets are sold on Eventbrite.
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New Year's Eve Bash
Champagne at midnight, a dessert buffet at intermission and three live sets with The Beat Goes On. The best New Year's party in Carmel-by-the-Sea!
More events coming soon.
Our historic venues
Four stages, indoor and outdoor, large and small
In a variety of venues, Pacific Repertory Theatre serves thousands of residents and visitors to the central California coast.
Outdoor Forest Theater
540 seats · built 1910
A historic amphitheatre framed by towering pines: home of the summer family musical and the Carmel Shakespeare Festival.
Founders Theatre
290 seats · Golden Bough Playhouse
The newly renovated heart of the Golden Bough, for full-scale musicals, plays, concerts and films.
Circle Theatre
90 seats · in the round
The petite gem below the Founders Theatre, with its own entrance on Casanova Street.
Indoor Forest Theatre
42 seats · WPA, 1940
A finite space with infinite possibilities, and home of our School of Dramatic Arts.
Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts
Where young performers build confidence
SoDA offers quality performing arts training in a safe and nurturing environment, where students build self-esteem and creative confidence as they learn to express themselves onstage. Classes for ages 4 to grade 12 meet at Carmel's historic Forest Theater.
Scholarships: the SoDA scholarship fund makes it possible for everyone to attend. Just ask!
Monterey Bay Parent "Family Favorites" winner, 2025.
Since 1983
Rooted in Carmel's artists' colony
PacRep was created in 1983 to encourage, facilitate and produce theatre arts in the Monterey Bay region, and to provide facilities where artists can nurture their work. In 1990 we revived the Carmel Shakespeare Festival at the Forest Theater, and in 1993 we led the campaign that saved the Golden Bough Playhouse from the wrecking ball.
We've featured national performers such as Olympia Dukakis, Barbara Babcock, Susannah York and Hamilton star Daveed Diggs, alongside the finest talent of the Central Coast.
In celebrating the transforming power of the creative spirit, PacRep Theatre produces bold and daring interpretations of the great plays from the world stage – plays that engage, excite, educate and inspire – presenting a world class theatrical experience.
Our mission
How you can help
Keep the magic of live theatre alive
Since the early 1900s, Carmel has been a renowned artists' colony. Today, PacRep's productions match the finest anywhere, providing a venue for first-rate regional and national performers. We depend on you to help fund our programs, including learning opportunities for the youth of the region.
Join The Golden Circle, our premier membership program, from $5 a month: members enjoy pre-sale tickets, program listings and, at higher levels, ticket discounts and backstage experiences.
What our audiences say
"Such an amazing theater! Our family has been so impressed with the quality of the performances and actors. We are truly fortunate to have such an extraordinary theater in our petite community."
"I've seen two PacRep productions… Both have far exceeded my expectations. The performers are extremely talented, with great sets, costumes, choreography and direction. I look forward to the next show!"
"Beautiful little theater nestled among the quaint downtown Carmel cottages… These educational, edifying and inspirational performances will leave you coming back for more."
Plan your visit
Box Office
Golden Bough Playhouse
851 Monte Verde Street, Carmel
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM