As the ancient Greeks and Romans knew, there is something spectacular about watching a theatrical production outdoors. At the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel, audiences can treat themselves to the unique experience of taking in an exciting play in the company of ocean breezes and towering trees. Founded in 1910, the Forest Theater is the oldest outdoor theater this side of the Rockies. Beginning with the production of David for an audience of 1000 people, this beautiful outdoor venue has since welcomed performances of some of the most known and well loved plays and musicals, including My Fair Lady, Evita and Les Miserables. This year's stellar community performances will be focused on our production of "Bandito", with a premiere performance of this newly written musical presentation by Luis Valdez of "Zoot Suit" and featuring some of the most talented youth from our local communities. We will host a GALA DINNER & RECEPTION honoring Mr. Luis Valdez and the cast of the BANDIDO on June 13th is a special event at 6pm with dinner from Il Fornaio of Carmel and Georis Wines of Carmel Valley. Ticket sre $35.00 per person and including the live production that night. Special events and parties will be held this year in anticipation of the 100th year celebration in 2010.
The Forest Theater is a much treasured outdoor theatre, with a focus on local community productions and events. The 2009 season will feature a special "Hometown Films in the Forest Theatre" Series with special weeks of themed films and genres.

The Films in the Forest Series will be:
May 21st - A Special evening reception event with a live preview performance of "Annie" with our cast, a private catered dinner and wine reception prior to the screening of the film "Annie". This is a fundraiser for the Forest Theatre Guild.
May 22-28th Disney week
May 22nd Pixar Shorts
May 23rd Swiss Family Robinson
May 24th Fantasia
May 26th The Jungle Book
May 27th Rataouille
May 28th Lion King with Live Animal Show sponsored by Wild Things

May 29, 30,31, June 2,4,5,6 thur June 7th
Super Heros Week
May 29th Batman Begins
May 30th Iron Man
May 31st Flash Gordon
June 1st Shrek The Third
June 3rd Strange Brew sponsored by the Beer Geeks
June 4th The Transformers
June 5th The Neverending Story
June 6th The Wiz
June 7th The Goonies
June 9-11th Special Week TBA

June 16-18th Local Celebrity Week
June 16th Calamity Jane
June 17th Best In Show
June 18th Caddyshack

June 23-28th Clint Eastwood Week
June 23rd Unforgiven
June 24th The good, the Bad and the Ugly sponsored by Salinas Rodeo
June 25th Firefox
June 26th Gran Torino sponsored by Hastings Construction
June 27th Bronco Billy sponsored by Linda Masten
June 28th The Bridges of Madison County
June 30th Moonstruck sponsored by Blue Adobe Mortgage
July 1st The Wedding Singer sponsored by Kelly Productions
July 4th FAMILY CARNIVAL & MUSIC MAN FILM EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
July 5th - 12th Peter Seller's Week
July 5th The Pink Panther Sponsored by Clark CARES
July 7th Dr. Strangelove sponsored by Carmel's The Beach Crowd
July 8th The Party
July 9th Dr. Doolittle sponsored by the Point Lobos Association
July 11th Bohemian Nights with 1930's film" A Midsummer's Night's Dream"
July 12th A shot in the Dark

July 14-19th James Bond Week
'July 14th Casino Royale
July 15th On Her Majesty's Secret Service
July 16th Thunderball Sponsored by Holman's Antiques
July 17th Diamonds are Forever sponsored by Fourtane Jewelry

July 18th A Special Bohemian Night featuring "Midsummer's Night Dream" 1930's production
July 19th CSUMB CAPSTONE AND TEEN FILM FESTIVAL - SPECIAL EVENT
July 21st - 23rd Pebble Beach Week
July 21st Raiders of the Lost Ark Sponsored by Bank of America and Intero Real Estate
July 22nd Happy Gilmore sponsored by the Pebble Beach Company
July 23rd Field of Dreams sponsored by a "Friend of FTG'

The live performance of "BANDITO" will be held from June 11th through the 21st. Performance schedule wil be announced on the website and on Carmel.com as to venues and performance times. Tickets are $25 for the live performance and $35 for the GALA Reception on June 13th which includes dinner and wine.
FILM TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR $7.00 PER ADULT OR CHILD
FOOD CONCESSIONS OPEN DURING THE SHOW