Laughing Stock opens this week at Valhalla Tahoe’s Boathouse Theatre
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The curtain rises this Thursday as Valhalla Tahoe opens its 2026 summer theatre production, Laughing Stock by Charles Morey. Filled with backstage mishaps, quick costume changes, colorful personalities, and nonstop laughs, this fast-paced comedy is a heartfelt tribute to the joy—and occasional chaos—of live theatre.
Directed by David Hamilton, Laughing Stock takes audiences behind the scenes of a determined New England summer stock theatre company taking on the ambitious task of producing three vastly different plays in rotating repertory. As actors scramble between productions, costumes fly, props disappear, and personalities collide, the result is an evening of hilarious theatrical mayhem that celebrates the passion and perseverance behind every performance.
“Every theatre person has a story about a missed entrance, a costume malfunction, or a prop that didn’t cooperate,” said Director David Hamilton. “Laughing Stock celebrates all of those wonderfully chaotic moments, but also the heart and dedication of the people who put it together. You don’t have to know anything about theatre to enjoy it—you just have to be ready to laugh.”
Presented as part of the 2026 Valhalla Festival of Arts, Laughing Stock continues Valhalla Tahoe’s tradition of bringing exceptional live theatre to South Lake Tahoe. Performances take place in the historic Boathouse Theatre, one of the region’s most unique performance venues, where audiences can enjoy professional-quality theatre in an intimate setting just steps from the shores of Lake Tahoe.
The production opens Thursday, July 2, and runs through Sunday, July 12, with evening performances on July 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, and 11. There is no performance on Saturday, July 4. The only matinee performance will be held on Sunday, July 12. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchases are encouraged.
Whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or simply looking for an evening of laughter, Laughing Stock offers a behind-the-scenes look at the beautifully imperfect world of live theatre, where the show always goes on.
Tickets and the complete performance schedule are available at ValhallaTahoe.com.
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