8 El Caminito Road
P.O. Box 1493
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(map)
831-659-7500
Magic Circle Theatre: State-of-the-art live theater close to Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Salinas, and the Monterey Peninsula.
See a play in an intimate 60-seat theater nestled in a lovely garden setting.
Call 831-659-7500 for reservations.
Current Season
SUPERIOR DONUTS
By Tracy Letts
February 10 - March 11, 2012
Central Coast Premiere
Directed by: Elsa Con
This sparkling comedy-drama is chock-full of belly laughs, dynamic interactions, unforeseen plot twists, and a host of quirky, compelling neighborhood characters, Arthur Przybyszewski is a sullen aging hippy who is the proprietor of a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. He hires Franco Wicks, an upbeat street savvy young black dreamer who is determined to improve the donut shop. As the funny and moving chemistry between these two men evolves, secrets come to light that will change both of their lives. Superior Donuts stirs up the challenges of embracing the past and the transformative, redemptive power of friendship.
“…a soulful play, full of humor and humanity……drawn with deep affection.”
–Variety
“…finely wrought characters and sharp dialogue…..a wonderfully affecting look at a vanishing world and the healing power of friendship.”
–CurtainUp
THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
By Ken Ludwig
May 4 - June 3, 2012
Central Coast Premiere!
Directed by: Jack Stauffer
This brand new farce by Ken Ludwig (author of Lend Me a Tenor) takes audiences on a hilarious romp which begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel in the annual Inter-Club Gold Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters and an exploding vase. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with…..golf.
“A belly laugh marathon! An amazingly ingenious satirical farce.”
–Showbizradio.net
“Joyously ridiculous”
–TalkinBroadway.com
“Phenomenally funny!”
–NJ Star Ledger
THE LAST ROMANCE
By Joe DiPietro
August 10 - September 9, 2012
Central Coast Premiere!
Directed by: Elsa Con
A heart-warming new romantic comedy by Tony Award winning playwright Joe DiPietro. A crush can make anyone feel young again, even an 80 yr. old Italian widower named Ralph. On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk- one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. As he attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol with the persistence of a smitten teenager, he finds that love’s last round comes with its own set of obstacles. The hesitant couple must negotiate a jealous sister, secrets from their past, a barking Chihuahua and their own fear of taking the plunge.
“…..the golden years love story casts a bewitching spell…..” Variety
“…. enough laughter to make even old age seem pleasurable….the central message about seizing life with a passion comes through loud and clear.” – Naples News
DEATHTRAP
By Ira Levin
November 9 - December 9, 2012
Winner of the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award
Directed by: Jack Stauffer
This ingeniously clever and hilariously twisted comic thriller is about a once-highly successful mystery drama writer, Sidney Bruhl, who is struggling to overcome a “dry” spell. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in one of his seminars- a thriller which Sidney immediately recognizes as a potential Broadway hit. With his wife’s help, Sidney hatches a diabolical plan to offer to collaborate with the unsuspecting student. Thereafter suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with such an abundance of thrills and laughter, that audiences will be enthralled until the final, startling moments of the play.
“Two-thirds a thriller and one-third a devilishly clever comedy…suspend your disbelief and be delighted.”
–Cue Magazine
“The intricately fashioned plot contortions brought gasps, the comedy lines drew delighted chortles…”
–Hollywood Reporter