Get ready to unlock new adventures with Fonseca Theatre’s 2025/2026 Season of Opportunity
We’re rolling out a bold lineup of thought-provoking dramas, rollicking comedies, and unforgettable new works designed to spark your curiosity and maybe even challenge your assumptions. Whether you’re an artist hungry to share your voice, a lifelong theatre lover craving fresh perspectives, or someone just looking for a night of magic, there’s a seat waiting for you at Fonseca.
Boo-La-La! 4
directed by Charlie Rankin
October 17 – November 3, 2025
We are thrilled to be conjuring up another Boo-La-La!. Our spirited Halloween tradition is a delightful potion of storytelling, music, and dance that transforms our stage into a multicultural celebration of spooky season! Featuring a series of short plays by Midwestern playwrights that delve into global superstitions and folklore, offering audiences a whirlwind tour of eerie tales from around the world. With its mix of chills, chuckles, and cultural flair, Boo-La-La! promises a hauntingly good time for all ages.
Making Merry
with Staci McCracken
November 29, 2025
Get ready to unwrap a heartwarming holiday treat as Staci McCracken brings her soulful voice and festive spirit to the Fonseca Theatre Company. You can anticipate an evening filled with classic holiday melodies and contemporary favorites, delivered with McCracken’s signature charm and warmth. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and create lasting memories with loved ones.
The Hispanic/Latino/Latinx/Latine Vote
by Bernardo Cubria
directed by Carlos Medina Maldonado
March 12 – 29, 2026
Meet Dr. Paola Aguilar, a Latinx Studies professor and aspiring mother drowning in IVF debt. When she accepts a lucrative offer from “The Political Party” to help them decode the allusive Latino vote, she quickly realizes her new colleagues do not understand that millions of people from diverse backgrounds can’t be understood (or won over) by a single strategy. This heartfelt, laugh-out-loud roller coaster will resonate with anyone who’s ever been mansplained to.
Clyde’s
by Lynn Nottage
directed by Josiah McCruiston
May 1 – 17, 2026
Set in a Pennsylvania truck stop where a group of formerly incarcerated cooks strive for redemption through perfecting the art of sandwich-making under the watchful eye of Clyde, their boss. As word begins to spread about their culinary talents, they begin to wonder if the shop’s success will mean their success.
Frida Libre
by Karen Zacarias with Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
July 17 – August 2, 2026
A vibrant bilingual musical for young audiences that reimagines the childhood of Frida Kahlo through the eyes of two unlikely friends; Alex, a shy boy with dreams of becoming a luchador, and Frida, a bold, imaginative girl determined to be a doctor. When paired for a science project on butterflies, their journey unfolds into a whimsical tale of transformation, courage, and the power of friendship.
Tickets will go on sale in June!
