The mission of Allen Schmeltz Productions is to educate, inspire and entertain children, teens and adults in the magical, three-dimensional world of theatre. We educate them through the Performing Arts to learn about themselves and others, and we inspire them to create Performing Art of their own, and entertain them with top quality performances. Our efforts are rooted in bringing up the next generation to know and pass on the joy and inspiration of the Performing Arts and provide opportunities for adults to develop and improve performance skills.

There are many ways that the Arts can benefit individuals and communities. Performing Arts can promote the development of learning skills and interpersonal skills that can have a great impact upon an individual’s success in school and in life. It is our hope that we can be a guiding force in opening the door of Performing Arts to young people and adults and give them the experience of reaching for a star, an experience that they might otherwise have passed by.

Allen Schmeltz, founder and former artistic director of Garbeau’s Acorn & Oak Theatre, is a teacher, director and actor in the Sacramento area. Currently he is an artistic associate at the Sutter Street Theatre in Historic Folsom. During his nearly six year tenure at Garbeau's and since 2006 his association with Sutter Street Theatre, his productions have received over 100 Elly nominations in every category from design to acting to best production and he has received two Elly awards and numerous nominations for Best Direction. Mr. Schmeltz is an instructor of children, teens and adults in beginning and advanced acting, scene study, and improvisation techniques. Many of his students have performed successfully in local area theatres and schools.

As an actor, Mr. Schmeltz appeared at Garbeau’s Dinner Theatre, Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre, The Woodland Opera House, and The Actor’s Theatre of Sacramento. His most rewarding roles were the Stage Manager in “Our Town,” Blind Captain Jack in the critically acclaimed four star production of “Under Milkwood" and Henry in “The Fantasticks.” He received three nominations for his acting. He has studied with Miriam Gray, Jack Lynn, Charlie Holliday, and Ed Claudio, founder and artistic director of The Actor’s Workshop Theatre of Sacramento.

If you have any questions, please email Allen Schmeltz at allen@allensproductions.com.

“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.”
--William Shakespeare