LA Freeway Circuit Brings Hollywood Theatre Hits to Pasadena for One-Day Event

The StageCrafts will present four independent theatrical productions at Parson's Nose Theater in a one-day festival celebrating adventurous live theatre.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:31am

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The LA Freeway Circuit is launching its 2026 season with a Pasadena debut on Saturday, March 21. The StageCrafts will present four independent theatrical productions at Parson's Nose Theater in a one-day festival celebrating adventurous live theatre.

Why it matters

By extending the reach of Hollywood productions, the LA Freeway Circuit could foster greater access to live theatre for audiences outside of Los Angeles' traditional theatre districts. This model of decentralized performance may prove valuable for smaller theatre companies seeking to expand their audiences and build new partnerships.

The details

The Pasadena lineup includes four productions: 'Any Time & Place' (3:00 PM), 'We Are Traffic' (4:00 PM), 'Belladonna Highway' (6:00 PM), and 'Did I Just Join a Cult?' (7:30 PM). Tickets range from $15 to $20 per show.

  • The LA Freeway Circuit is launching its 2026 season on Saturday, March 21.
  • The Pasadena event will take place on March 21, 2026.

The players

The StageCrafts

The StageCrafts are the presenters of the LA Freeway Circuit, a venture aimed at bringing standout Hollywood theatre productions to communities beyond city limits.

Parson's Nose Theater

Parson's Nose Theater is the venue for the LA Freeway Circuit's Pasadena debut, located at 95 N Marengo Ave. in Pasadena.

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What they’re saying

“Parson's Nose Theater was chosen as the first venue because of its established history and loyal audience. Crafts believes the partnership will allow The StageCrafts to introduce something 'modern, exciting, and very different' to the theater's patrons.”

— Jenn Crafts, Co-founder of the LA Freeway Circuit

“The 2026 season will be 'bigger and better than before,' with new shows and partnerships throughout the Southland.”

— Gregory Crafts, Co-founder of the LA Freeway Circuit

What’s next

Following Pasadena, the circuit is scheduled to visit Ophelia's Jump Productions in Upland in May, The Electric Lodge in Venice in July, Theatre 68 Performing Arts Complex in North Hollywood in September, and Outside In Theater in Highland Park in November. Each location will feature between four and six productions in a single day.

The takeaway

This model of decentralized performance may prove valuable for smaller theatre companies seeking to expand their audiences and build new partnerships beyond the traditional theatre districts of Los Angeles.