Category: News

  • Playspaces Virtual Variety Show Premieres November 7

    Catch our upcoming virtual variety show on November 7 at 4 PM PST!

    Playspaces is a virtual variety show produced by People Play Dance Theatre, celebrating movement in unconventional spaces. Each featured work was created or filmed outside traditional stage spaces. The artists of Playspaces explore how physical expression transforms ordinary environments into sites of imagination. Each piece reveals the human body’s ability to play, adapt, and create meaning wherever it moves.

    Link to digital playbill


    Here’s a preview of some of the works we will be showing:

  • Cut a Rug Premiers at Midsummer Scream

    Announcing a new show with Stage Fright Theater Company!

    Ever wonder what would happen if your favorite horror slashers settled their scores on the dance floor? In this killer competition, three iconic villains face off in a no-holds-barred boogie battle for the ultimate prize: the Golden Knife. Who will slay the stage-and who will get served?

    Cast

    Cam Crystallake (Host) – Jeremy Lucas
    Michael Myers- Kara Bree
    Jason Voorhees- Valerie Brewster
    Ghostface- Chelsea Caracoza

    Choreography by Nicole Rudder

    Join us on the Show Floor Stage at Midsummer Scream!

    Friday 8/15 – 8pm

    Saturday 8/16 – 1:45pm & 4:15pm Sunday 8/17 – 5pm

  • Behind the Scenes of our Photoshoot with the Stephen King Queen

    Have a look behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot project with the Stephen King Queen and ka-tet19.

    Thank you to all of our models and creatives who came out for this project. We had so much fun creating these shots!

  • Photoshoot with KA-TET19 and The Stephen King Queen

    We recently wrapped up an incredible photo shoot with some amazing Orange County performers! 

    This shoot was not only a celebration of creativity but also a chance to support our local community. 

    We are proud to have sponsored this event to create unique marketing materials for a local business and an opportunity for performers to connect and play. 

    We are truly grateful to these local performers and our creative team for joining us in bringing these visions to life! 

    Here are a few shots from the day:


    Photoshoot Credits

    Directors

    Nicole Rudder and Linsey Rene Mitchell (The Stephen King Queen)

    Photographer

    Nicole Rudder

    Models

    Phoebe Alva,  Valerie Brewster, Andrew CarmonaJulian DeGeodeElana HarnackClover King

    Wardrobe 

    KA-TET19 (officially licensed Stephen King gear)

    Props 

    Nicole Rudder (Crafting the Stage)

    Production assistant 

    Jonathan Rudder

    We’d also like to give a massive thank you to our supporters who help make events like this possible. Your contributions directly impact our ability to foster creativity and community connections.

    Want to help us keep the momentum going? 

    Donate today and help us continue providing resources and opportunities for artists!

  • AIMFF Honorable Mention

    We are thrilled to announce that our short dance film, Danza Innamorati, has received an Honorable Mention at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival!

    This recognition is a celebration of the incredible talent and dedication of our team, and it reinforces our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for artists to shine.

    Thank you to all who have supported this project—we couldn’t have done it without you! Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities!

  • Lift-Off Los Angeles Official Selection

    Our short dance film Danza Innamorati has been selected for screening in the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival! Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our film festival journey. Stay tuned to learn more about upcoming events!

  • Join the PPDT Artist Pool!

    Are you an Orange County artist who thrives on pushing boundaries and exploring the unknown? 

    As a member of our creative pool, you’ll have the opportunity to:

    -Collaborate on experimental projects that blur the lines between dance, theater, and multimedia.

    -Participate in workshops, rehearsals, and feedback sessions designed to foster artistic growth and exploration.

    -Join a community of like-minded artists who share your passion for pushing artistic boundaries and challenging the status quo.

    To join the pool, please click here to fill out the interest form

    This pool is open to all artists in and around Orange County, California. If you are not local to this area, please stay tuned for virtual opportunities. 

  • Best Short Romance Film Award!

    Excited to announce that Danza Innamorati has been awarded best Romance Short Film for June 2024 in the ICE CINEFEST Film Festival!