Los Alamos Theatre Group’s 14th original stage production is set to run from May 7 to 10. Bell Street restaurant Pico Los Alamos is the host, offering a social hour and three-course meal to accompany the performance.
Taking place over the course of one chaotic day, Audition: Showtime! follows Hollywood expats who produce a talent show in Los Alamos against all odds. They only have one week to prepare it and must use a Bell Street restaurant as their stage.
“If that isn’t daunting enough, a bureaucrat from Santa Barbara County arrives to tell them that a citizen has filed a complaint against the planned activity, and the show might be forced to close even before it opens,” Pico said in an email to the Sun.
On May 7, 8, and 9, cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. and dinner service starts at 6 p.m. Actors hit the stage at 7:30 for the hour-long performance.
The May 10 show is a 3 p.m. matinee. Dinner isn’t included, but doors open an hour early for drinks at the bar.
Los Alamos Theatre Group donates all ticket proceeds to local nonprofits and is made up of volunteer actors, musicians, designers, and technicians. Purchase your seat by visiting losalamosgeneralstore.com/special-events.
Pico Los Alamos is located at 458 Bell St.
This article appears in April 16 – April 23, 2026.