Our History

• 1970 – 2019 – Founded by impresario Richard Sheldon, Opera A La Carte began as a dinner theatre ensemble. Specializing in the works of Gilbert & Sullivan, the group began touring the country. For nearly 40 years OALC performed in nearly every state in the United States. It offered master classes for adults and school outreach programs tailored to younger audiences. More information about Opera A La Carte may be found at www.operaalacarte.org.
  
  
• 2019 – 2023. Due the financial instability of the theatre touring model, the company went dormant. It retained its name, board of directors and non-profit status.
  
  
• 2024 – A new team began to assemble, inspired to develop new works outside the G&S canon, and Arts a La Carte was born. To date, they have mounted the following productions (with plans for many more):
  
  • Steel Magnolias, full production, in association with Theatre Americana in Pasadena.
  • The Heart Tells Tales by Omen Kaine, a reading.
  • Jasper (by Pete Barry), Where it is Eaten (by Irene L Pynn), and Griswold’s By Night (by Katherine Nolan) at the Plays at the Museum Festival at Fullerton Museum Center