Coming soon: Chaplin & Keaton on the Set of Limelight!

What would it be like to witness two geniuses at work? Greg Lam’s Chaplin and Keaton on the Set of Limelight explores the lives of two iconic titans of cinema, and the tension between the desire to entertain and the need to fight for a greater world in politically dangerous times. What responsibilities does an artist have beyond bringing a smile to the face of an audience?

Preview: June 27 at 7:30 pm
Opening night: June 28 at 8:00 pm

TICKETS are on sale now!

Directed by Sinohui Hinojosa.

WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION!

On-demand streaming of new plays!

Did you miss Pear Slices 2024 live and in-person? On-demand streaming is available June 3 - 22! GET TICKETS and view from the comfort of your home!

Pear Slices, our annual showcasing of new works from the Pear Playwrights' Guild, is back in a new festival format! Seven Bay Area actors tackle over thirty roles in eight ripe new short plays from award-winning playwrights! 

2024 FESTIVAL PLAYWRIGHTS
Paul Braverman
Cherielyn Ferguson
Christine C. Hsu
Greg Lam
Sophia Naylor
Bridgette Dutta Portman
Teresa Veramendi

Directed by Arcadia Conrad and Troy Johnson.
Featuring Vanessa Alvarez, Arohan Deshpande, Lizzie Izyumin, Devansh Manchanda, Jenna Marvet, Bez Taddesse, and Vivienne Truong.

Announcing Season 23!

Driven characters. Immersive productions. Transformative experiences.

Be part of a journey that will ignite your passions, challenge your perspectives, and leave you breathless with the sheer force of the human spirit, in all its glorious, messy, undeniable power.

The Pear is once again preparing to redefine South Bay theatre for what is perhaps our most important and adventurous season yet. And we need your help now more than ever.

It’s time to be transported. Are you ready?

This is what we stand for.

The Pear Board of Directors and Staff are pleased to share their new Core Values.

The Pear Theatre was founded in 2002 with a mission to offer theatre that challenges our community to see all aspects of our world fully, with intellectually stimulating, emotionally powerful, and professional productions. Our Seasons include classics, contemporary plays, short plays by local playwrights, and world premiere productions of new works. We are dedicated to engaging diverse voices in our programming and to fostering an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work as artists, staff, volunteers, and audience.