City Garage Theatre

Bonjour,

We are excited to announce the opening of our next play, a lovely romance by Charles L. Mee, “Limonade Tous les Jours: A Paris Love Story.” Two strangers, a spirited young cabaret singer, and an older man disappointed in love meet by chance and without meaning to, they fall in love—of course! There will be a preview with complimentary champagne for our preview night, Friday, May 22nd, and an informal French-themed buffet for opening night, Saturday, May 23rd. Make your plans now to be with us! Tickets are on sale now:

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About the Play:

“Limonade Tous les Jours: A Paris Love Story” by Charles L. Mee May 22 – June 28, 2026

Obie Award winning playwright Charles L. Mee creates a magical love story in the city of light. YaYa, a vivacious young Parisian cabaret singer, and Andrew, a reserved American in his 50s, are both recovering from ruined relationships. When they meet at a Paris cafe and then, without quite meaning to, spend the day together, they speak of all the reasons why they shouldn’t fall in love. And so, of course, they do. Featuring classic French cabaret songs, this lovely, lyrical piece love story with music is a deep exploration of love and desire, of why people come together, and the hunger for connection that keeps us trying—no matter how many times we fail.

Summer Theatre Camp at City Garage – 2 sessions: June 15 – June 20; June 22 – 27, 2026
Jaime Arze, Artistic Director of the renowned Big Sur StageKids will be holding a summer theatre camp at City Garage this summer for ages 8 -16. For students with theater experience, this is a great way to engage in a new form of stagecraft. For students with no theater experience, this is a great way to get on stage immediately! No auditions! No scripts! No memorizing! No homework! Show up for games, improv, character creation, scene work, music, dance, and costuming. Two sessions, weekdays 11:00am – 3:00pm. The ensemble creates the play in one week and performs it for an audience on Saturday afternoon at 3pm for friends and family. Click here for more information and to sign up.

See you at the theatre!
Merci,

Frédérique & Archie❤️

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