The Aerospace Players was formed in 1988, with the intent of providing a forum for Aerospace Corporation and Los Angeles Air Force Base employees, their friends, and their families to participate in the “lively arts.” The club has produced 40 full-length musicals over its 30+ years, and typically draws 1500 people over two weekends to see each performance. The club has been a long-term part of the south bay arts community, including membership in the Torrance Performing Arts Consortium, a non-profit organization run by the City of Torrance
President: | Chuck Gustafson |
Treasurer: | Ariel Swift |
Productions are open to employees and retirees from the Aerospace Corporation, employees at Los Angeles Air Force Base, their families and their friends. There is an annual summer production, with auditions in April, and performances at the end of July. In some years, the club will mount a second production, typically with performances in February.
While performers with backgrounds in acting, singing and dancing are always welcome, the club also welcomes those who may not have training or experience, but simply want to give stage performance a try! There is also ample opportunity for those interested in backstage, technical, and directorial work – the club spends a lot of time and energy on choreography, set construction, costume design, lights and sound, properties and makeup, to name a few.
Meetings: | The club holds a yearly meeting for all members, usually in the fall, to discuss new officers, shows for the upcoming year, finances and other club business. Rehearsals in preparations for productions will typically occur several nights per week for three months. |
Dues: | All Aerospace employees (M1, M2) pay $20 a year to be a member of the AEA Players club. Friends and family of Aerospace members (A1,A2,A3) pay $30 a year |
Upcoming Events: | Auditions for this summer’s show will be held April 5-8. We are sorry that we cannot publicly announce the details at this point due to a license restriction. Please contact the production team at aerospaceplayers@gmail.com for details on the show and auditions. |