Burbank’s home for new plays and bold storytelling
For more than four decades, Victory Theatre Center has been dedicated to developing and producing new theatrical works. Founded by Artistic Director Maria Gobetti and the late Tom Ormeny, the theatre has become a creative home for playwrights, actors, and directors committed to original storytelling and artistic exploration
Located in the heart of the Burbank theatre community, Victory Theatre Center presents productions, workshops, staged readings, and special events in its two intimate performance spaces: the Big Victory Theatre and the Little Victory Theatre.
The theatre has supported hundreds of artists and audiences through productions, dramaturgical workshops, and community programming that champions the development of new voices in American theatre.
About Victory Theatre Center
Victory Theatre Center is an award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to developing new works and supporting artists in the Los Angeles theatre community.
Our mission is to create a collaborative space where playwrights, directors, actors, and designers can explore bold ideas and bring original stories to life.
Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins
What if Barbra Streisand really did build a shopping mall in her Malibu basement — and you got hired to run it? Buyer & Cellar is a one-man comedy about fame, loneliness, and what it means to be in the presence of a legend. Starring Michael Mullen and directed by Cate Caplin, this hit play comes to the Big Victory for six shows only.
Presented by Nerve & Grace Theatricals in association with The Victory Theatre Center.
June 4, 6, 7, 11, 13 & 14, 2026 · Talkback after every performance.
Missed the show? The recording is available now.
On April 29th, Victory Theatre Center presented the first California reading of Four Women Talking About the Man Under the Sheet, a funny and timely historical comedy by Elaine Jarvik — part of our 46th birthday season.
February 21, 1895. The morning after the unexpected death of Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony arrives unannounced at the home of his widow. Soon after, Douglass's daughter from his first marriage arrives...
Who's under the sheet? Why are the women talking about him? What are they saying?
Purchase your ticket to receive the Vimeo passcode and watch the full recording of the performance, including the talkback with the cast and director.
BACK STORY
Our bi-monthly evening of true stories, poetry and flights of fancy
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GOACTING STUDIO
Working closely with her students, Maria Gobetti teaches the Meisner basics technique on an individual basis – while also employing available video facilities. Her classes are small – allowing only the best and most dedicated actors. This exclusivity is advantageous in that it gives all the actors an opportunity to work in every class.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that we are living and working on the unceded territory of the Tongva and the Kizh people who are the original stewards of this land. We understand that achieving healing and reconciliation will require a long and sustainable commitment; this land acknowledgment is only a first step, but we hope it will help to raise awareness about histories that are often suppressed or forgotten, though very present all around us. We encourage you to look up what land you work on and live on and continue to learn about the indigenous people who made their homes in and around the area we now call Los Angeles.
We're Celebrating 46 Years of The Victory Theater!
The Victory Center Theatre is a small theatre, but what’s experienced here is large. Small space cultivates closeness; shared experience creates connection and community. Since 1980, the Victory Theatre has presented over 100 productions and 100 workshops, 80% of which have been NEW plays.