Your Guide to PlayGround’s Twisted Hitchcock Christmas Online

Get ready for a unique holiday experience as PlayGround presents its fourth annual “A Very Hitchcock Christmas!” While the live performance takes place in San Francisco, Los Angeles locals can enjoy this deliciously dark and witty collection of short plays right from their homes via a national simulcast. Mark your calendars for an evening of suspense, comedy, and holiday cheer with a twist.

Experience Hitchcockian Holidays from Your LA Home

PlayGround, a leading national playwright incubator with a strong presence in Los Angeles, invites you to partake in their festive tradition. “A Very Hitchcock Christmas!” is a collection of five cinnamon-spiced, darkly comedic short plays inspired by the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. This year features three world premieres and two fan favorites, promising an evening of unexpected delights.

The performances are scheduled for December 6-7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. PST. Access is admission-free, with a suggested donation of $10-$30. To secure your virtual seat, advance reservations are required through the PlayGround website, ensuring you receive the necessary links for online viewing.

The Twisted Tales: Plays & Playwrights

Prepare for clever reinterpretations of classic Hitchcock films, blending holiday themes with suspenseful narratives. This year’s lineup showcases the incredible talent of PlayGround alumni from across their regional networks, including contributions from our own PlayGround-LA community.

From a holiday gift exchange with ominous undertones in The Birds is Coming to a comedic murder mystery around Santa’s demise in Dial M for Merry, these plays promise inventive storytelling. You’ll also see Ralphie Parker and Ethan Grinch concocting a plan in Fool Proof, the Bates family’s unique take on Christmas, and sinister gifts delivered by an Uncle Nick in Shadow of an Uncle Nick.

PlayGround: Nurturing New Voices in Theatre

PlayGround, established in 1994, has become a pivotal force in American theatre, fostering new playwrights and works across the country, including in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Through initiatives like the monthly Monday Night PlayGround series and their annual New Works Festival, they’ve helped launch the careers of over 350 early-career playwrights. Their commitment to developing bold and diverse new voices ensures that audiences, like those in LA, continue to experience groundbreaking theatrical content.

With PlayGround-LA specifically launched in 2012, our local community benefits directly from this robust network, bringing exceptional new work and talent to the forefront, even if it’s via a simulcast from their San Francisco hub.

Frequently Asked Questions for LA Viewers

• How can I watch “A Very Hitchcock Christmas!” from Los Angeles?
  The performance is simulcast nationally online via Vimeo Live. You can reserve your free tickets and receive the viewing links on the PlayGround website: playground-sf.org/hitchcockchristmas.
• Is there a cost to watch the show?
  Admission is free, but PlayGround gratefully accepts suggested donations of $10-$30 to support their ongoing work in developing new theatre.
• What is PlayGround-LA?
  PlayGround-LA is the Los Angeles branch of PlayGround, a nationally recognized theatre company and playwright incubator. While this specific event originates from their San Francisco base, PlayGround-LA actively fosters local playwrights and theatre artists, and the show features alumni from all regions.
• What dates and times are the performances?
  The shows are on December 6th and 7th, 2025, both at 7:00 p.m. PST.

Don’t miss this opportunity to inject some thrilling, theatrical “Hitchcockian” fun into your holiday season, all from the comfort of your Los Angeles home.

PlayGround brings Hitchcock Christmas online to LA