Santa Monica Playhouse & Group Theatre is a long-standing, award-winning intimate theatre and educational conservatory located at 1211 4th Street in Santa Monica, California. Since its founding in 1960, the Playhouse has presented year-round main-stage productions, family theatre musicals, and youth theatre workshops, and operates a well-regarded acting conservatory and international theatre touring programme. The venue emphasizes dramatic human connection, arts education, and community outreach, making it a vibrant hub for both performance and learning.