Finley Theatre & Bartlett Theatre

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Welcome to the Finley Theatre & Bartlett Theatre

Our 2025 - 2026 Season

Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies

November 7-8, 13-15

In this hilarious comedy, two Shakespearean actors embark on the role of a lifetime in order to claim an inheritance. Romantic entanglements abound, as Some Like It Hot meets Twelfth Night in this screwball comedy filled with bad behavior, high heels, and a world of comedy.

Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Return to the Forbidden Planet

Book, Lyrics, and Music by Bob Carlton

April 9-10, 16-18

Inspired by The Tempest and campy 1950s sci fi movies, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock ’n’ roll classics.

Return to the Forbidden Planet is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Lightning Bolt Theatre

Dates TBA

It's back! The wildly popular, semiannual showcase of original, student-written work is returning in Spring 2026.

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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

    See Production Photos

     

    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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