Garage Theatre — Attraction in Long Beach

The Garage Theatre is a hole-in-the-wall establishment lodged between two ordinary storefronts. It is a theater that is by no means theater-shaped; I suspect the architecture itself informs the independent plays that unfurl onstage. To give you an example, Hat Box, written and directed by Lola Binks, premiered at the Garage in April 2024. The title undersells the premise. It is a play rife with monologues, eavesdropping, and complex interpersonal drama. The fact that the stage is roughly divided into an upstairs landing, a downstairs parlour, and a narrow entryway allows these ideas to shine through in the spaces they inhabit. Keep in mind that it's also very tiny. The Garage offers audiences unique, albeit off-color experiences for (relatively) mature theatregoers that don't mind walking away changed and...

This place was absolutely awesome to visit. We went to see their production of the Evil Dead the musical and they did such a great job!! So much fun and messy and we loved how intimate the room was. Super cozy and it is really incredible to be so close to tue action.

Everyone participating in the production was so colorful and inviting. I really loved seeing this show and hope to return for other productions. I am so glad a place like this exists and appreciate everyones hard work that went into entertaining us, when we visited. I had such a great time and left feeling so happy and excited. You...

This is a small theatre on 7th Street at Long Beach Blvd in Long Beach. The play we saw was the premiere of a contemporary play. The acting was top-notch. There are no bad seats. In fact, there are only 2 rows of seats quite close to the actors, so you feel pulled right into the story. The box office people were friendly and welcoming. I am looking forward to going back to see...