“Open A New Window!”
Explore behind the scenes at South Bay Musical Theatre by reading our blog. Here is where we will discuss upcoming shows, announce casting decisions, and debut new promo videos. Each blog post will also be linked from our social media sites, so if you don’t want to miss a thing, be sure to “Like” and “Follow” us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Announcing our spring show for 2026
by Doug Hughes, Director of Marketing On a sweltering summer day in New York City, music spills from the corner bodega, laughter echoes from the fire escapes, and every block seems to hold a story. That’s the world of In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning love letter to [...]
Concert auditions now open
South Bay Musical Theatre announces two audition opportunities! Let It Show: A Broadway Holiday Celebration A cabaret evening of songs for the season! Created and Directed by Walter M. Mayes and Bob Sunshine Performances: December 20 & 21, 2025 and On the 20th Century: In Concert Book and Lyrics by Betty [...]
Behind the Curtain with Lauren D’Ambrosio
We sat down with Lauren D’Ambrosio, who plays the lead character in our upcoming production of The Sound of Music, to talk about her character, the show's current relevance six decades after its debut, and how the stage musical is significantly different from the Oscar-winning film adaptation. We learn [...]
Children and Art
The arts just make better humans. by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director "Children and art… children and art…” Several recent events in my personal life have inspired me to do something that I‘ve been putting off for over 10 years: updating my will. Big changes like sending my children [...]
Little Women audition sign-ups
Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre announces auditions for LITTLE WOMEN, performing January 24 - February 14, 2026. Music by Jason Howland Lyrics by Mindy Dickstein Book by Allan Knee Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott Director & Choreographer: Janie Scott Music Director: Amanda [...]
The Sound of Music: A Beloved Classic with Fresh Resonance
Lauren D'Ambrosio as Maria and Brad Satterwhite as Captain von Trapp in “The Sound of Music,” which plays Sept. 27 to Oct. 18, 2025 at the Saratoga Civic Theater by Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director and Director of The Sound of Music Few musicals hold as cherished [...]
Running a Theatre Company
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director Since stepping in to SBMT's Executive Director position in July, I have been delving into documents and spreadsheets, agreements and archives to compile, organize, and analyze over 60 years of SBMT producing theatre here in the South Bay. My goal was to become [...]
SBMT’s AI Policy: Protecting People, Creativity, and Integrity
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director and Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director At South Bay Musical Theatre, every costume stitch, scenic brushstroke, musical note, and marketing image tells a human story. These are crafted by artists, technicians, and volunteers who pour their time and talent into creating something authentic [...]
Season’s Pleadings: Selling Season 63
by Doug Hughes, Marketing Director As Marketing Director for South Bay Musical Theatre, my job is to sell you on our upcoming season. That usually means hyping the shows, teasing the titles, and dazzling you with reasons to subscribe. Easy, right? Well—this year, there’s a twist. I can only [...]