New Owner at Samueli Theater

A story of love, loss, and new beginnings. Bart is a boisterous puppy waiting to be chosen from the animal shelter. Mabel is a lonely widow, trying to fill the hole in her heart. The day they find each other is the beginning of a profound friendship – but Mabel is old, and Bart is young – and suddenly alone. Combining puppetry, live-action, and animation, New Owner takes us on a world of adventure through a dog’s eyes.

More Than a Performance
New Owner is a tale of love, loss, and the joy of finding a forever home. To bring the story beyond the stage and into the community, performances of New Owner will be paired with a pet adoption and treat drive in partnership with Noble Friends Animal Shelter and Orange County Animal Care—transforming a theatrical experience into a real-world opportunity to make a difference. Whether attending the dogs, learn about the shelter’s mission, and support shelter pups by donating to the shelter.

WHEN:
April 25, 2026  from 12pm – 3 pm (New Owner performance at 1- 2 pm) 
April 26, 2026  from 12 pm – 5 pm (New Owner performances from 1 – 2 pm, and 3:30 – 4:30 pm)