“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.
Why The Sound of Music at SBMT is the smart choice
Broadway Quality, Affordable Prices by Doug Hughes, Marketing Director If you’ve been dreaming of seeing The Sound of Music, you have two options in the coming year: wait until mid-2026 and pay over $100 per person to nab good seats for a touring production—or experience the magic much sooner, [...]
Why We Do This: Our Common Humanity
“I am not a robot” by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director Why do we gather in a darkened room to watch people sing, dance and step into someone else’s shoes? Because theatre reminds us who we actually are and inspires us to be who we can become. In a [...]
Hirsch named SBMT Executive Director
South Bay Musical Theatre Names Michael Paul Hirsch as Executive Director Performer, tech leader, and longtime volunteer to assume full-time leadership role July 1 Saratoga, CA, June 30, 2025 — South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Paul Hirsch as its new Executive [...]
Richard Cartwright honored at retirement
After 40 years providing SBMT excellent support as our Master Carpenter, Richard Cartwright has done his last show with us. Retiring to spend time with his wife, Marilyn, he hopes to travel and enjoy life free of production schedules for once. In addition to building nearly every set that has appeared on [...]
Meet the cast of The Sound of Music
South Bay Musical Theatre is proud to announce the cast for our fall 2025 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Congratulations to the entire company, and thanks to all who auditioned! We had 120 talented actors apply and it was a difficult decision. Lauren D'Ambrosio — [...]
At your service
For SBMT, this season is shaping up to be one of the strongest we’ve ever had. Our staff, volunteers, artists, Board, and you, our dedicated audience and patrons, have all stepped up to support the performing arts in the South Bay when we all needed it most. If you [...]
Board Meeting Minutes for May 14, 2025
Board Meeting Minutes 5/14/25 Start: 7:06 PM End: 9:01 PM Board Members In Attendance: Michael Hirsch, Dan Singletary, Ann Lucena, Marcy Bates, Braden Taylor, Tipu Purkayastha, Ray Smith, Andy Switky Absent: LaShonda Eagels Ex Officio: Walter Mayes (Artistic Director), Doug Hughes (Marketing) Summary of Action Items ACTION: Officer voting, [...]
Auditions for The Sound of Music
Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director of South Bay Musical Theatre announces auditions for THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. Director: Walter M. Mayes Choreographer: Francesca Cipponeri Vocal Director: Rachel [...]
See Titanic: In Concert April 12-13 in Saratoga
South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is proud to present a special benefit concert of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic on April 12 and 13, 2025, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. This limited engagement offers two performances: Saturday evening at 8:00 pm and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 pm. Notably, the April 12 performance [...]