The Playful Stage:
Upcoming Performances & Jams

Collage of people engaging in various group activities and performances, including acting, dancing, and discussion, in a theater setting.
  • Promotional poster for a comedy and drama improv show titled 'The Ground Between Us,' hosted by The Playful Stage in Long Beach, CA, June 13, 2026, featuring shoes of four people standing on dirt ground.

    The Ground Between Us: A Grounded Improv Show

    Saturday, June 13, 2026
    7:30pm

    The Ground Between Us is an evening of emotionally truthful, relationship-driven improv where comedy and drama naturally collide. Inspired by real human behavior, the ensemble creates spontaneous scenes filled with vulnerability, tension, awkwardness, connection, and humor. No gimmicks. No forced punchlines. Just honest moments unfolding live onstage.

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  • Poster for Pride and Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show featuring improv, sketch, music, and chaos, with performers Amar, Mike Chung, Joshua Johnson, Junbug, Richard J. Martinez, Tom Merz, Agron J. Moore, Eric Price, DeRod Taylor, and CJ Zamorano. Shows on June 14, 2026, at The Playful Stage, with doors at 4:30 PM and show at 5 PM, tickets are $15. Location: 4651 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804.

    Pride and Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show

    Sunday, June 14, 2026
    5pm

    Pride & Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show is a bold night of Long Beach Improv, music, dance, and original sketch comedy. Celebrate queer joy, sharp wit, and playful drama as a vibrant cast delivers unforgettable performances full of heart, humor, and just the right amount of delicious pettiness.




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  • Poster for 'The Juneteenth Show' with colorful text and a graphic of four fists in a circle, symbolizing unity, with a background featuring red, yellow, green, and black horizontal stripes. It lists performers and event details including date, time, venue, and ticket price.

    The Juneteenth Show by The Notorious Black Improv Group

    Friday, June 19, 2026
    7pm

    The Juneteenth Show by The Notorious Black Improv Group is a powerful night of Long Beach Improv and original sketch comedy honoring Black joy, culture, and resilience. Experience bold storytelling, sharp humor, and unforgettable performances that celebrate freedom, history, and community.

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  • Poster for a student improv night titled 'The Playground,' showing photos of students performing on stage, a red slide graphic, a photo of the host Eric Price, event details: Friday, June 26, 2026, 7pm to 8:30pm, at 4651 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA, $10 registration, ages 18+, hosted by Eric Price, with a logo 'The Playful Stage' and a website 'theplayfulstage.com'.

    The Playground: Improv Jam Night

    Friday, June 26, 7pm - 8:30pm

    The Playground is our TPS improv student jam night, featuring back to back relationship-based improv scenes, providing a dynamic platform for honing improv talents. This is a great opportunity to get your scene work reps in!

    Open to folks with any level of improv experience.

    Hosted by Junbug (he/they) and Eric Price (he/him)

    LOCATION: 4651 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90807
    ADMISSION: $10

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