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Emme (left) played by Bailey Newman acting out a scene with Artax (Right) played by Raven Figueroa.

New heartfelt play takes stage

Jordyn Williams, Staff Writer
May 8, 2026

Los Medanos Colleges’ production of “Emme and the Taking of the Woods” debuted May 7 at the Little Theater on the Pittsburg campus, with additional performances scheduled for May 8, 9, 14, 15 and...

Costumer Nicole McGraw (left) with her husband (right) costumes the "Big Fluffy Monster" played by Isaac J. Kinney.

‘Woods’ takes stage next

Kendall McClure, Staff Writer
April 16, 2026

A 9-year-old girl fights off the big bad “something,” a monster, an existential being of beastly nature. She runs through lands of vibrant color, dazzling nature and electrifying ambience. "Emme...

Actors Raven Figeuroa (white suit and, Alyssa Mae (behind Figeuroua) have been cast as Artax and Queen Solaria in LMC's new upcoming play "Emme and the Taking of the Woods." They are shown above with other actors in a scene from "The 39 Steps" which was presented by the drama department in December 2025.

‘The 39 Steps’ set to make a big hit

Michael Pacheco, Arts & Culture Editor
December 5, 2025

There was never a dull moment when watching the dress rehearsal of “The 39 Steps,” despite some minor flaws they were working out, it is clear that the final product will be a success. The play...

LMC students rehearse 'The 39 Steps' in the Little Theater in preparation for their upcoming run.

’39 Steps’ brings mystery and murder

Michael Pacheco, Arts & Culture Editor
November 25, 2025

The Los Medanos College Drama Department is set to premier their rendition of “The 39 Steps,” written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Nick Garcia. This parody play opens Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and has...

Citali Perez as the Keeper confronts Phoenix.

LMC play ‘The Remnants’ makes debut

Gabbie Munoz, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025

The Remnants is a student-led and written play that was done by the Drama 61 Ensemble class and explores the ideas of grief, and the longing for a lost connection.  While it only ran for about...

Student-written play explores themes of loss

Finn Atkin, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025

Upcoming student-written play “The Remnants” is a must-see. LMC students enrolled in a directing course were given the assignment to write a play for the next performance slated for the last two weeks...

Set designer Hannah Dorr works on set for upcoming student-written play, titled “The Remnants.”

What goes on behind the scenes

Koen Steers, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025

The advanced directing class for Los Medanos Dramatic Arts is putting on a play as the culmination of their studies over the semester. The show is completely student-written and will be prepped and performed...

LMC student Carswell Ouimet performs as Clayton in "Water by the Spoonful."

‘Water By the Spoonful’ opens with hope

Jasmine Ford, Staff Writer
April 4, 2025

“Water By The Spoonful,” which was scheduled to open April 3 in the Little Theater, performed its dress rehearsal April 2. Future shows will be held April 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. as well...

Director Greg Brown discusses scene with actors in the 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile' play, Oct. 2.

Los Medanos College play is set to debut

Ashley Reitz, Staff Writer
October 3, 2024

A new absurdist comedy will premiere on stage as the Los Medanos College Drama Department puts on ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile,’ written by Steve Martin and directed by Greg Brown. This comedy opens...

Actor plays main character Patrick in "Love, Time, and Letters" now showing in the Little Theater on Pittsburg campus.

‘Love, Time, and Letters’ takes stage

Ray Kopf, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

Los Medanos College’s performing arts department is now showing "Love, Time, and Letters.” The play is based on a true story and written by LMC Alumni Clinton Sikes. It centers around a man named...

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