SETTING THE STAGE
FOR CREATIVITY
TO FLOURISH
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October 3, 2026
CINDERELLA
Panto USA - Presented by TPAC Playhouse
TPAC Playhouse is excited to welcome professional touring company Panto USA to the TPAC for a special production of Cinderella! Created with younger audiences in mind, this family-friendly professional production brings the timeless fairy tale to life with music, comedy, colorful characters, and plenty of fun.
Unlike TPAC Playhouse’s locally produced youth productions, Cinderella features the professional touring performers of Panto USA, bringing a new kind of theatrical experience to the TPAC Playhouse stage.
Bullied by her two mean stepsisters, Cinderella’s future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a magical spell and sends her to the ball. There, Cinderella meets the Prince, but when midnight arrives, she must quickly flee, leaving behind a single glass slipper.
How will the Prince ever find her?
Touring theaters across the country, Panto USA brings the beloved story of Cinderella to life with professional performers, original modern songs, plenty of hilarity, and, of course, a happy ending!
Designed especially for younger audiences, Cinderella is a fun-filled introduction to live theatre and a magical experience for the entire family.
November 21, 2026
SCRIPTLESS IN SEATTLE
Scriptless in Seattle LLC - Presented by the TPAC
No script. No two shows alike. Scriptless in Seattle brings a fast-paced night of completely unscripted comedy to the Templeton Performing Arts Center!
With a style reminiscent of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Scriptless in Seattle has toured throughout the United States and Europe, creating an entirely new show every time the performers take the stage.
Using suggestions from the audience, the professional improv troupe creates scenes, characters, improvised music, freestyle rap, film noir-inspired stories, and more, all made up in the room. The audience helps shape what happens next, and some audience members may even find themselves joining the performers on stage to become part of the show.
Because everything is created live, no two performances are ever the same. The performers don't know exactly what will happen, the audience doesn't know what will happen, and that's all part of the fun.
Family-friendly without being just for kids, Scriptless in Seattle is a night of live comedy for teens, adults, families, and anyone who loves to laugh.
OUR FOUNDATION & FUTURE
Through our non-profit (sister) organization, the Templeton Performing Arts Center Foundation, we have been able to bring a number of improvements and enhancements to our venue.
State-of-the-art upgrades — including new LED CYC lights, advanced LED moving lights, a professional-grade light console, a cutting-edge sound board, a new Clear-Com system, a new greenroom stage monitoring system, and a digital audio snake — would not be possible without the generous support of the Foundation and donors.
Visit our Foundation website for more information about its role and commitment to securing additional funding for the Performing Arts Center's continuous growth and potential to be one of the premiere theatrical venues in all of San Luis Obispo county.