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Council approves Transcendence Theater’s 2026 Field of Dreams season with conditions after sound concerns
Summary
The City Council unanimously authorized temporary use of the city-owned Field of Dreams for Transcendence Theater Company’s proposed 2026 summer series, directing staff to finalize conditions addressing amplified-sound, rehearsals and neighbor notification.
The Sonoma City Council on Aug. 26 voted unanimously to allow Transcendence Theater Company to use the city-owned Field of Dreams for a temporary 2026 summer series, approving a resolution that authorizes staff to process a permit with conditions set by the city’s special-events committee.
Transcendence asked to return for a one-year season in 2026 with up to 26 performances; the company and staff revised the schedule and proposed mitigations to reduce amplified-sound impacts after complaints this year. City Manager Gruen and Transcendence’s executive director described the changes made during 2025 and additional steps planned to measure and limit sound spill.
"We don't want people to be, in any way possible, distracted or or upset by the noise that we are doing," Transcendence Executive Director Brad said during the…
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