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The Community Arts Theater Society (C.A.T.S.) was established in 1994 as a non-profit theatrical organization designed for community participation in bringing high quality theater, as never before seen by a volunteer organization, to the Big Bear Valley.
Those familiar with producing musicals and plays for the stage are astounded that C.A.T.S. is able to produce such high quality productions and for the most part, this is due to the true "Community Spirit" that the Community Arts Theater Society embraces. 
Community support comes from ticket sales and Angel donations.   The souvenir programs for each event is self-supporting through participation by local businesses.

We are proud to announce that our productions are funded, in part, by a grant from The California Arts Council. All donations to C.A.T.S. are tax deductible and will be used for expenses related to major productions and workshops. 
To further enhance your theater experience, several local merchants have offered special package deals which may include the following: Discounts on lodging, show tickets, dinner and after show deserts.

We encourage you to visit the merchant of your choice to see further details on their offerings. We also put together a listing of links to local restaraunts, hotels and B & B locations.

NOW SHOWING..... Through Sunday, July 12th..... DON'T MISS THIS SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE!!
L. Frank Baum's
The Wizard of Oz

CATS, The Community Arts Theater Society of Big Bear Valley, announces that their summer musical will be 'The Wizard of OZ', with music and script based on the classic movie. Featuring all of the familiar characters in the movie, it's sure to be a family favorite!  'The Wizard of Oz' opens at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 26 with a Discount Preview at 7:30.

See our full color show flyer


This specially priced evening is followed by 7:30 performances on
June 26, 27, July 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10 &11

and Sunday matinees on
June 28, July 5, & 12 at 1:30.


The timeless enchantment of the L. Frank Baum story and the enduring classic movie version comes to life on the Big Bear stage in CATS' version of 'The Wizard Of Oz'.  The Oscar winning musical score features such wonderful songs as 'Over The Rainbow', 'If I Only Had a Brain/ A Heart/ The Nerve', 'Follow The Yellow Brick Road', 'Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead', and 'The Merry Old Land of Oz' with the added production number, cut from the movie, 'The Jitterbug'. 







The CATS musical production features two talented CATS veterans who are double cast as Dorothy, Amber Carpenter and Tori Waner, both having grown up on the CATS stage.




Other favorite performers include Ty  Warren as the Lion, Steve Combs as The Tin Man, Joe Sellarole as The Scarecrow, Elena Peavy as The Wicked Witch, Amanda Fisch as Glinda The Good Witch,  Jim Weyant as The Wizard, Paul Mitton as The Guard and Mojo Willis as Toto. 





 In furthering CATS’ mission statement of providing quality and affordable live theater in the Big Bear Valley, tickets range in price according to dates and location: Adults: $12.95 - $22.95; Seniors: $11.95-$23.95; Under 18: $9.95- $18.95.    Tickets can be purchased on line at CATS web site or thru the PAC Box Office at 909-866-4970.

Karen Sargent Rachels directs and choreographs, with Cathy Winch doing special choreography for 'The Jitterbug'.  Joanne McMaster is Sets & Lighting Designer and Priscilla Anderson is Costume Designer. The incredible CATS Set Construction and Scenic Paint Crews, once again, will bring Broadway quality to the Big Bear stage.
The production will also benefit the completion of the building of the CATS Warehouse Theater in Big Bear City with $1.00 of each ticket going to the Building Fund. 

Also, as a special fund-raiser for their new Warehouse Theater project, CATS will present the second annual Old-Tyme Silent Movie Matinee starring the incredible Bob Salisbury on the theatre organ. One matinee only: August 16th at 2:00.   Bob will underscore the great Charlie Chaplin film, 'The General'.



Announcing Our
2009 Season
The Community Arts Theater Society (CATS) is pleased to announce its 15th consecutive season of quality theater in the Big Bear Lake valley.

2008 proved to be a very successful season, and the Community Arts Theater Societies 2009 Season promises to be even better as we move forward with the construction and completion of our very own Warehouse Theater.

As C.A.T.S. productions enjoy increasing popularity, advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended. Several shows last year were Sold Out, disappointing many who waited until the last minute to purchase tickets.


Purchase your tickets online here
The remaining 2009 Season at a glance:
June/July,
2009		 August,
2009		 November,
2009
The Wizard of Oz CATS
Old-Tyme
Silent Movie
Matinee featuring Bob Salisbury on the Theatre Organ		 You're A
Good Man,
Charlie Brown
June
26, 27
July 1, 2, 3, 6,
8, 9, 10, 11
at 7:30pm

June 28,
July 5, 12
at 1:30pm		 Sunday,
August 16th
at 2:00pm		 November
13, 14, 18,
20, 21, 24,
27, 28
at 7:30pm

November
15, 22, 29
at 1:30pm
See our 2009
Show Flyer
at this link		 See our 2009
Show Flyer
at this link
PAST SHOWS
2008 2007 2006
Classic Tales -
Declassified
Camelot
Cinderella
 Broadway a'la Carte
Guys and Dolls
Annie
 The Lion in Winter
Carousel
A Christmas Carol
2005 2004 2003
Laramie Project
The Sound of Music
A Christmas Carol
 Survivor Big Bear
Oliver
Music Man
Forum		 Senior Class
Oklahoma
Picnic at the Pac
2002 2001 2000
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Man of La Mancha
Picnic at the PAC
 An Evening of Music and Memories
The Fantasticks
Picnic at the PAC
My Fair Lady
 Life with Father
Take me Along
Little Women
The Odd Couple
Picnic at the PAC
1999 1998 1997
A Thousand Clowns
Guys and Dolls
Oliver
Cabaret: A Countdown To 2000
Picnic at the PAC
 The Odd Couple
Annie Get Your Gun
The Miracle Worker
Man of La Mancha
Picnic at the PAC
 The King and I
The Music Man
1996 1995 1994
The Sound of Music
Picnic at the PAC
Senior Class
The Miracle Worker
An Evening of Gershwin
Carousel
 Picnic at the PAC
Brigadoon
CATS Family Christmas: A Sing-Along Messiah
 Amhal and the Night Visitors
Fiddler on The Roof
Brigadoon
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Ticket Prices for:

The Wizard of Oz


Regular Rates Adult Senior Stu/Child
Friday, June 26
<7:30 pm>
$14-$12
$13-$11
$9
Saturday, June 27
<7:30 pm>
$22-$19
$20-$17
$15
Sunday, June 28
<1:30 pm Matinee>
$17-$15
$16-$14
$12
Wednesday, July 1
<7:30 pm>
$16-$14
$15-$13
$11
Thursday, July 2
<7:30 pm>
$18-$16
$17-$15
$13
Friday, July 3
<7:30 pm>
$24-$21
$22-$19
$17
Sunday, July 5
<1:30 pm Matinee>
$18-$16
$17-$15
$13
Monday, July 6
<7:30 pm>
$23-$20
$21-$18
$16
Wednesday, July 8
<7:30 pm>
Locals & Family Night
$17-$15
$16-$14
$12
Thursday, July 9
<7:30 pm>
$23-$20
$21-$18
$16
Friday, July 10
<7:30 pm>
$24-$21
$22-$19
$17
Saturday, July 11
<7:30 pm>
$25-$22
$23-$20
$18
Sunday, July 12
<1:30 pm Matinee>
$19-$17
$18-$16
$14

Old-Tyme
Silent Movie Matinee
Featuring Bob Salisbury


Regular Rates Adult Senior Stu/Child
Sunday, Aug. 16
<2:00 pm>

You're A Good Man,
Charlie Brown


Regular Rates Adult Senior Stu/Child
Friday, Nov. 13
<7:30 pm>
Saturday, Nov. 14
<7:30 pm>
Sunday, Nov. 15
<1:30 pm Matinee>
Wednesday, Nov. 18
<7:30 pm>
Friday, Nov. 20
<7:30 pm>
Saturday, Nov. 21
<7:30 pm>
Sunday, Nov. 22
<1:30 pm Matinee>
Tuesday, Nov. 24
<7:30 pm>
Friday, Nov. 27
<7:30 pm>
Saturday, Nov. 28
<7:30 pm>
Sunday, Nov. 29
<1:30 pm Matinee>
Box Office
Performing Arts Center
39707 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center is
1 Mile West of the Village, on Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Open Tuesday - Friday 1-6 PM
Open Showdays 1 PM
For Tickets call 909.866.4970
or purchase them online here

or visit Performing Arts Center
Performances in The John Spivey Theater