August 20, 2026, Santa Rosa – Santa Rosa Junior College Theatre Arts Department is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 season of four engaging productions, featuring Emilia, Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical, Blithe Spirit, and Little Shop of Horrors.
From a witty and powerful story of a woman whose voice was nearly erased from history to a beloved musical, a classic comedy, and a hilarious sci-fi rock musical, this season offers something for theatre lovers of all ages.
“This year we are thrilled to present a varied season of plays and musicals,” said Justin Smith, Department Artistic Director for the SRJC Theatre Arts Department. “From the intriguing twist on the Shakespearean tradition in Emilia, to the beloved Frozen, the improbable farce Blithe Spirit and the horror-comedy rock musical Little Shop of Horrors, audiences are in for a highly entertaining and heartwarming season.”
All productions feature talented SRJC students as actors, orchestra musicians, assistant designers and backstage crew members. Performances take place in the Luther Burbank Auditorium Theatres on SRJC’s Santa Rosa campus.
Emilia
By Morgan Lloyd Malcolm | Directed by Emily Hansen
A riotous and witty reclaiming of the life of Emilia Bassano, a remarkable woman whose voice was nearly lost to history. With passion, humor, and song, Emilia explores questions of identity, authorship, and who gets to tell the story.
October 2–11, 2026 | Frank Chong Studio Theatre
Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical
Book by Jennifer Lee | Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez | Directed by Sarah Wintermeyer
For the first time in forever, Frozen comes to the SRJC stage! Based on the beloved animated film, this magical musical brings Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven to life in a story of sisterhood, acceptance and true love.
November 6–22, 2026 | Main Stage Theatre
A special sing-along performance will be held November 14.
Blithe Spirit
By Noël Coward | Directed by Reed Martin
This classic comedy follows a novelist whose dinner party takes an unexpected turn when the ghost of his first wife appears. Full of wit, misunderstandings, and big laughs, Blithe Spirit is a timeless theatrical farce.
February 26–March 7, 2027 | Frank Chong Studio Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
By Howard Ashman and Alan Menken | Directed by Gina Alvarado
What happens when a meek floral assistant discovers a strange new plant with an appetite for blood? This wildly entertaining horror-comedy rock musical features the unforgettable Audrey II and plenty of humor, music, and mayhem.
April 16–25, 2027 | Main Stage Theatre
Tickets
Prices: $15–$30
Purchase: Online, by phone, email, or in person one hour before performances
Website:srjc.universitytickets.com
Burbank Box Office: 707-527-4307
Email:srjcboxoffice@santarosa.edu
Location: Luther Burbank Auditorium Theatres, Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, California
