Estancia High unveils $42 million performing arts center, fulfilling a decades

Sixty years after Estancia High School first opened its doors — and nearly two decades after a promise was made to build a state-of-the-art theater — students, educators, alumni and community members gathered Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the Costa Mesa campus’ new performing arts center. • Officials cut the ribbon for the Performing Arts Center at Estancia High School in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The schools first preformance will be Frozen on November 20-22, 2025. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) • Estancia High School Drama Club President Keila Mendez gives a tour of the new Performing Arts Center at the school in Costa Mesa, CA on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The schools first preformance will be Frozen on November 20-22, 2025. (Photo by Paul