Your Little Neighborhood Theater

1516 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles, CA 90046

presented by The StageCrafts

WHAT’S NEXT

AT THE HOBGOBLIN PLAYHOUSE

SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS

Twenty Four Hours. Seven New Plays. Zero Safety Net.

Presented by Theatre Unleashed

July 25th-26th, 2026

JULY

Theatre Unleashed presents summer blockbuster plays with explosive effects.

SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS

July 25th & 26th

Seven new action-packed stories. Written at midnight. Staged by noon. Live by evening. Let’s go.

A festive parody poster titled "A Very Die Hard Christmas" featuring a dramatic split design. The right side displays a close-up of a man's intense expression in black and white. The left side shows a skyscraper wrapped in colorful Christmas lights, with flames and explosions bursting from the top. A helicopter hovers in the background, while a silhouette of Santa's sleigh and reindeer flies through the night sky. The bold red and white text adds a playful holiday twist to the action theme.

Citizen Otherplace

July 28th

A comedic, interactive journey into the American medical care system. After you’re checked into the hospital, you watch as an unsuspecting patient is hunted down for medical bills.

Part of our #LAXtoEDI Warm-Up Series! 

AUGUST

Comedy show poster featuring Giorgio and Armani at Hobgoblin Playhouse.

THE ITALIAN BROTHERS

August 28th-30th

Brothers Giorgio and Armani prepare for bed…but their normal routine is altered when a robber on the run randomly chooses their apartment to hide in, setting in motion an increasingly absurd chain of events involving a liberal police woman, the robber’s girlfriend, and a cigarette addicted waiter

SEPTEMBER

September 3rd-15th

A whimsical cartoon-style illustration titled "Half Past the Unlucky." It features a colorful two-story building resembling an emergency room (ER) with a Red Cross emblem. The upper floor shows hospital beds with smiling stick-figure patients, while the lower level has waiting room chairs and more stick figures, including some in trash cans, adding a quirky touch. A white ambulance with red accents and a wheelchair sit in the foreground. Snowflakes and a crescent moon decorate the black background, enhancing the festive and humorous theme.

STRANGE BEINGS

WINNER: #HFF26 StageCrafts Select Award!
WINNER: The 2026 Fringe First Award

When an alien ship intercepts their courier vessel during a deep-space contract, two pilots must contend with both a faulty translator and their tempestuous personal history. Past Lives meets Star Trek.

A festive parody poster titled "A Very Die Hard Christmas" featuring a dramatic split design. The right side displays a close-up of a man's intense expression in black and white. The left side shows a skyscraper wrapped in colorful Christmas lights, with flames and explosions bursting from the top. A helicopter hovers in the background, while a silhouette of Santa's sleigh and reindeer flies through the night sky. The bold red and white text adds a playful holiday twist to the action theme.

AMAZING TALES OF CONTINENTAL CITY

September 3rd, 12th, and 13th

Experience for the first time the strange, mystical, heroic and sometimes horrific streets of Continental City as you dive head first into six original never before seen super hero story plays.

A whimsical cartoon-style illustration titled "Half Past the Unlucky." It features a colorful two-story building resembling an emergency room (ER) with a Red Cross emblem. The upper floor shows hospital beds with smiling stick-figure patients, while the lower level has waiting room chairs and more stick figures, including some in trash cans, adding a quirky touch. A white ambulance with red accents and a wheelchair sit in the foreground. Snowflakes and a crescent moon decorate the black background, enhancing the festive and humorous theme.

MYTHICFEST FILM

September 15th @ 7pm & 9:15pm

Ten short films. Two screening groups. One epic night. You help pick the winners. An evening of thrilling sci-fi/fantasy adventure and touching love letters to fandoms.

Parking Made Easy

Convenient Parking Options for The Hobgoblin Playhouse

Patrons of The Hobgoblin Playhouse can enjoy plentiful metered street parking on both Gardner Street and Sunset Blvd. There is also unmetered street parking available on Hawthorn Avenue, at the north end of the block. 

Nearby Food & Drink

Sonny's

Some call it the Best Pizza in LA.

The Electric Owl

Regional American cuisine & cocktails served amid vintage decor inspired by a former train station.

Sunset Thai

Seafood is the chef’s specialty at this casual eatery that also offers curries & other Thai dishes.

Bossa Nova

A huge menu of everything from traditional Brazilian eats to pizza & salads offered in casual digs.

Moun of Tunis

Eatery features fixed-price menus of North African fare & belly dancing amid Moroccan-style decor.

Blackwood Coffee Bar

Espresso & other specialty caffeine drinks offered in a chic cafe with striking, contemporary decor.

El Compadre

Eatery dishing out Mexican fajitas, tacos & margaritas in a casual, colorful environment.

Aroma Sunset Bar & Grill

Roomy, modern bakery & cafe serving Israeli-style baked goods & a Mediterranean-influenced menu.

Imagine Your Show Here at The Hobgoblin Playhouse

Got a project you want to produce? Need some rehearsal space? How about a workshop or class you want to lead? With our versatile space and dedicated team of trained professionals, we strive to ensure every booking is a success. Contact us today to learn more about our packages and availability.

Get in Touch with Us

Address

1516 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles, CA 90046

E-Mail

boxoffice@thestagecrafts.com

Phone

(323) 591-4849