Finley Theatre & Bartlett Theatre

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Welcome to the Finley Theatre & Bartlett Theatre

Our 2026 - 2027 Season

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken

OCTOBER 30-31, NOVEMBER 5-7 & 13-14, 2026

The smash musical comedy takes root in the Sue Sellors Finley Theatre just in time for Halloween! "Floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names 'Audrey II' - after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent on global domination!"-Music Theatre International. May contain mature content.

Little Shop of Horrors is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Ticket Sales Begin October 9.

KEN LUDWIG'S LEND ME A SOPRANO

April 9-10 & 15-17, 2027

It's September, 1934 and opera manager Lucille Wylie is preparing to host world-renowned singer (and diva) Elena Firenzi for a production of Carmen. When the singer arrives late with her jealous husband in tow, Wylie's mousey assistant, Jo, steps through the chaos of mistaken identities to save the show. May contain mature content.

Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Soprano is produced through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Ticket Sales Begin March 19.

Lightning Bolt Theatre: WRITER'S WORKSHOP & 5-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 2027

A showcase of student-created works, developed from a playwriting workshop and culminating in staged readings of short plays. Who knows what may come from these creative minds?  May contain mature content.

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The Finley Theatre and Bartlett Theatre reside on Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus.
Our goal is to encourage appreciation and understanding of the theatrical arts through public performances.

Del Mar College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Instagram @FinleyBartlettDMC

Finding Us

The Fine Arts building is located off Ayers Street, between Fern St & Tompkins St.

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Map with directions to the Fine Arts Building on Heritage Campus

  • Past Productions - Fall '21 - Spring '25

    poster for "Eurydice"Eurydice
    By Sarah Ruhl
    Directed by Pamela Pailes
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Spring 2025See Production Photos

    Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

     

    poster for "Greater Tuna"Greater Tuna
    By Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears
    Directed by Carl Yowell & Kim Frederick
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Fall 2024

    Sponsored by Garcia & Richmond, AEP Texas, Snyder & Associates, Weaver & Jacobs Constructors, Inc., The Blanco Agency, and Amorette V. Garza-Morales & Manuela Gonzalez

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    posters for Putnam County Spelling Bee25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
    Music & Lyrics by William Finn
    Book by Rachel Sheinkin
    Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
    Directed by Carl Yowell
    Musical Director Peter M. Lopez
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Spring 2024See Production Photos

     

    posters for RumorsRumors
    By Neil Simon
    Directed by Carl Yowell
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Fall 2023See Production Photos

     

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    AIRNESS
    By Chelsea Marcantel
    Directed by Derek Rhein
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Bartlett Theatre, Spring 2023

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    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    by William Shakespeare
    Adapted by Diane Timmerman
    Directed by Carl Yowell
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Fall 2022

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    The Dining Room production badgeThe Dining Room
    by A.R. Gurney
    Directed by Miguel Porfirio
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Bartlett Theatre, Spring 2022

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    Circle Mirror Transformation
    By Annie Baker
    Directed by Carl Yowell
    Scenery by Craig Brashears
    Costumes & Makeup by Shahrzad Haghjoo
    Lighting by Colin McKeen
    Finley Theatre, Fall 2021

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