The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Based on the music performed and recorded by Britney Spears
Book by Jon Hartmere
Directed by Kristina Saldaña and Jeremiah Heitman
Vocal Directed by Taylor Lozano
Choreographed by Nick Ono
July 17, 18, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1 @ 7:30pm
July 19 & 26 @ 2pm
Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”
Once Upon A One More Time weaves 23 of Britney Spears’ smash singles—like “Crazy,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” “Circus,” “Lucky,” and “Toxic”—into a big, modern, musical dance party, with Britney’s beating heart at its core.
Starring: Julie Verrell, Jake Wattenbarger, Ellie Sivesind, Tyler Espinoza, Charlotte Smith, Sarah Skenfield, Lorea Laverty, Marina Gradowitz, Richard Van Horne, Irving Cortes, Stella Destefani, Elizabeth Heckathorn, Ava Carlton, Kristen Sanders, Carlie Wood, Emma Jordan-Scott, Isabel Pineda, Molly Jiron, Echo Schofield, Jordan Espiritu, Michael Hendrix, Erick Plata Torres, Mason McCarthy, and Dillon Nunamaker
TICKETS: Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors & students. VIP Tables are available for $75 and include a front row table for two, a bottle of Rosé Wine or Sparkling Pink Lemonade, VIP Party Bag, candy, and fresh-popped popcorn!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Refunds/Exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show date. Ticket transfers MUST be requested at least 48 hours in advance. Please reply to your confirmation email to transfer tickets to a new date. No tickets will be transferred after the event starts.
Health and Safety: Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Start & Running Time: Please note our new start time at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. This show runs 2.5 hours including one 15 minute intermission.
Age Range: This show is appropriate for all ages. Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Late Policy: Late seating is not allowed due to the configuration of the theatre.
More Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Theatre Policies may be found on our POLICIES PAGE.
Date & Time
Jul 17 - Aug 1, 2026
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
