Center Stage Theater, Santa Barbara, California

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA An intimate black box theater with weekly performances by a variety of artists and companies, located in Paseo Nuevo in the heart of the downtown Santa Barbara cultural district.

SOME PAST PERFORMANCES: 2008 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 January 11 through 13, 2008 SANTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE PRESENTS NEW WORKS: SANTA BARBARA CHOREOGRAPHERS A Dance Concert of Premiers “Un…Done,” “She Passes Through…” and “As We Are,” are just three of the exciting newly created dance pieces premiering at Santa Barbara Dance Alliance’s New Works: Santa Barbara Choreographers, Friday through Sunday January 11-13, 8 p.m., at Center Stage Theater.  Dance Alliance will also present its 11th Lifetime Achievement Award to Luis Goena for his contributions to the Santa Barbara Balkan dance community at a reception following the opening performance on Friday night. Dances with themes ranging from the promise of new beginnings to feelings of anxiety and helplessness showcase accomplished dancers in solos and ensemble pieces, movement styles from contemporary ballet to post modern, beautiful to sleek costumes, classic to original music scores, and inventive lighting design. The intimate setting of Center Stage Theater makes it the perfect venue to experience this evening of evocative and engaging dance. Choreographers include Robin Bisio, Nancy Colahan, Heather Carney Shea, Nicole Helton, Valerie Huston, Misa Kelly, E. Bonnie Lewis, Delila Moseley, Susan Shaberman, Kara Stewart, and Jacqueline Wiley. For more info, visit www.sbdancealliance.org TIMES: Friday through Sunday, January 11 through 13 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $25 general; $22 SBDA members; $20 students & seniors; $50 patrons. BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE   Click Here for complete listing January 18 and 19 , 2008 PERFORMANCE THEATRE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTS ONE WISH A Musical Fantasy What happens when you mix a ring of fun-loving fairies, three mortal children and one mortal man, an evil sorceress, and a mischievous hobgoblin? Enchanting... Dramatic... Heartwarming... Hilarious... Magical.... Fairy tales can come true, if you believe. TIMES: Friday and Saturday, January 18 and 19 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $17 adults; $14 children and seniors. BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE   Click Here for complete listing January 24 through February 3 , 2008 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL For schedule, ticketing and other information visit www.sbfilmfestival.org or call 805-963-0761 no pre-sale ticketing available at Center Stage. February 8 and 9, 2008 SANTA BARBARA DANCE ARTS PRESENTS DANCE TEACHERS GONE WILD SB Dance-Arts (formerly SBJDA) has been bringing the gift of dance to our community for over 10 years. Join the staff for an entertaining evening of Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Broadway, and Tap in this fun-filled evening of dance.  Directors Steven Lovelace and Alana Tillim join their faculty for this exciting once-a-year performance. Our staff includes dancers hailing from Broadway, Ballet Russe, Ballet Santa Barbara, UCSB Division of Dance, and that have been featured in music videos and national tours or today's most famous artists!  All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund for the Arts Mentorship Program. TIMES: Friday February 8 at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME); TIMES: Saturday February 9 at 3:00 P.M. TICKETS: $25 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing February 15 and 17 , 2008 BACKYARD STAGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HAND SEWN LOVE: WOMEN TALKIN' STORY Backyard Stage Productions announces the premiere theatrical production of Hand Sewn Love: Women Talkin’ Story in honor of Marion Woodman, internationally acclaimed writer, teacher and Jungian analyst. In this production, Edie Barrett, Tiare Newport and Heidi Townshend-Zellner will explore the many facets of love through their touching and provocative personal monologues. The program contains adult language and content and is not suitable for children. Proceeds from the production will be donated to Opus Archives and Research Center, housing archival collections of Joseph Campbell, Marija Gimbutas, James Hillman, Marion Woodman (partial list). Opus Archives and Research Center is located on the campuses of Pacifica Graduate Institute. More TIMES: Friday, February 15, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Sunday, February 17, at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $25 general; $20 students and Pacifica alumni; $50 patron (reserved seating) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing February 22 through March 1, 2008 DRAMATIC WOMEN PRESENTS LAST DAYS OF THE EMPIRE A new play by BOB POTTER Directed by MAURICE LORD On a moonlit night, anything is possible.  In the sands of the Libyan desert in North Africa, the rusted wreckage of World War II German tanks lie in the shadows of ancient Roman ruins. And at the horizon, the flickering lights of an American-run petroleum consortium can be seen.  In this dreamlike setting, some remarkable inhabitants of these outposts of empire encounter one another and their historical dilemmas, in a life-and-death situation. As their paths cross, and their shared experiences collide, they make a series of tragicomic discoveries about the meaning of their lives and times. Featuring Devon Bell, Tom Hinshaw, Sylvia Short, Tiffany Story and Matt Tavianini. Sets and lighting by Theodore Michael Dolas, costumes by Ellen McBride Sheppard. For more information, visit www.dramaticwomen.org TIMES: February 22, 23, 28, 29, and March 1 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $18 general; $15 students and seniors. TICKETS: Opening night: all tickets $35.00. BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing March 7 and 8 , 2008 SANTA BARBARA DANCE ARTS PRESENTS CONFIGURATION Santa Barbara Dance Arts, formally Santa Barbara Jazz Dance Academy, presents its annual student concert. TIMES: Friday March 7 at 7:00 P.M.; Saturday March 8 at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIMES) TICKETS: $15 general; $10 students at Saturday March 8 matinee only BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing March 14 through 16 , 2008 BALLET SANTA BARBARA PRESENTS A NEW YORK PERSPECTIVE Featuring Benjamin Harkarvy's Premonition with music by Maurice Ravel Two worlds come together in a program of seven striking and original ballets—all works that premiered in New York City over the last 20 years. Five of the ballets were created for Artistic Director Carrie Diamond’s first company, the New American Ballet Ensemble, between 1989 and 1991. New York City guest artist Robin Gilbert, who was a member of NABE, will reunite with BSB for these performances, as will Artistic Associate and permanent guest artist Carlos Fittante, also a member of Diamond’s first company. More Opening Night Gala Friday March 14th at 7:00 p.m.  Join BSB in celebration of our 18 year reunion of NYC dancers and choreographers. With scintillating opera singer Stephanie Sivers and pianist Eric Valinsky. Champagne reception to follow. All seats $50.00. TIMES: Friday, March 14, Opening Night Gala at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, March 15, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Sunday, March 16, at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: Friday, March 14: $50 general, includes reception following performance TICKETS: Saturday and Sunday evening, March 15 and 16: $22 general, $18 students and seniors TICKETS: Sunaday matinee, March 16: $22 general, $10 students K-12 and seniors BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing March 20 through 30 , 2008 SBT: THE SANTA BARBARA THEATRE PRESENTS DOUBT Winner of the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize for 2005 Central Coast Premier SBT: The Santa Barbara Theatre, a professional Actors’ Equity Association company, proudly presents John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, the most lauded play of the past ten years. Doubt stars Victoria Tennant (Winds of War, LA Story) and William Dennis Hurley (Exits and Entrances), and is directed by SBT Co-Artistic Director Asaad Kelada. Set in a Catholic middle school in 1964, Doubt is both a fascinating study of doubt versus moral certainty and an entertaining whodunit that will keep you guessing long after the play is over. MORE Special events: Talkback with the cast and crew following the performances on Tuesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 27. For more information, vist www.sbtheatre.org TIMES: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 P.M.; Sundays at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings $34.00 TICKETS: Friday evenings and Sunday matinees $42.00 TICKETS: Saturday evenings $49.00 BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Thursday, April 3 IRIDIAN ARTS PRESENTS NUGENT DANCE small spaces / open gestures Iridian Arts presents the return of Nugent Dance  to Center Stage Theater in "small spaces / open gestures."  This evening of intimate modern dance is filled with delicate nuance and packed-in power.  Artistic Director Stephanie Nugent will debut her newest group work, "small spaces," in performance by company members Delyer Anderson, Samantha Corn, Louie Cornejo, Jess Humphrey and Kim Isbell (recent UCSB graduate).  Nugent’s long-time collaborator, violinist Robin Cox, will perform live in this work as well.  After six years presenting in the Santa Barbara community, Nugent will also revive duets and solos including "Bathers" (with guest performers Blake Hennessy-York and Sarah Pon), "untitled interior," "circa one," and "witness to a tale" to complete this concert of poignant dances. Part of First Thursdays. For more information: www.iridianarts.com, www.stephanienugent.com “Powerful” – Los Angeles Times “Fascinating” – Dance Magazine “Seriously provocative storytelling” – Santa Barbara Independent “Substantial and affecting…sharply poignant…cleverly conceived” – Santa Barbara News-Press TIME: Thursday, April 3, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20 general; $15 students and seniors BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing April 4 through 6 JANUSPHERE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS FOUR BY FOUR West Coast Premier Janusphere Dance Company (JDC) invites you to the west coast premiere of Four by Four, April 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m. This event will feature original work from Derek Williams, Kirill Matveev, Danielle Genest, and director Darion Smith. Don’t miss this exciting new company’s second west coast premier in Santa Barbara. Opening night gala will be followed by a champagne toast with the JDC dancers.  For more information, visit januspheredancecompany.org TIMES: April 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: April 4: $30 general, includes champagne reception with the dancers TICKETS: April 5 and 6: $20 general, $15 students and S.B. Dance Alliance members  TICKETS: BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing April 19 through May 3 , 2008 GENESIS WEST PRESENTS THE PILLOWMAN A play by MARTIN McDONAGH Directed by MAURICE LORD “A spellbinding stunner of a play, appallingly funny and endlessly quotable.” --The New York Times Hailed by The New York Times as “the season’s most exciting and original new play” and winner of the 2004 Olivier Award and Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play and two Tony Awards The Pillowmanis a viciously funny and horrific drama that centers on a writer in a totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. Featuring: Dirk Blocker, Tom Hinshaw, Jeff Mills, Matt Tavianini, Howard Howe and Leslie Gangl HoweFor more information, visit www.genesiswest.org TIMES: April 19, 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3, and Preview April 18. All shows at 8:00 P.M. No late seating TICKETS: $26.50 general, $21.50 students w/I.D. (at the box office only) TICKETS: Preview April 18 $21.50 all tickets BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing May 16 through 24 , 2008 LIT MOON THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS THE WEDDING A Matrimonial Musical Fantasy The Wedding is Lit Moon's newest piece for the theater, which premiered at Teatr Modjeska's International Festival “The City” in Legnica, Poland last September.  In a drastic departure for the company, the piece is a musical fantasy, featuring music by James Connolly and Anna Abbey, and lyrics by members of the company.  The show is infused by an infectious pop music sensibility and features an eclectic array of musical styles - from pop anthems to bossa nova, from country-tinged ballads to driving rock.  The show's irresistible music and lyrics, and charming comic style, combine to show a side of Lit Moon never before seen by local audiences. The Wedding features Erin Brehm, Stan Hoffman, Victoria Finlayson, Kate Paulsen, and the aforementioned Abbey and Connolly.  Yevgenia Nayberg is the costume designer, Ted Dolas is the lighting designer, and John Blondell directors.  Lit Moon Theater Company: www.litmoon.com “Lit Moon ... is inspiring in its sense of reawakened possibilities.” - -News-Press TIMES: May 16, 17, and 23 at 8:00 P.M. May 24 at 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20.00 general, $14.00 students, $7.00 children.  TICKETS: Special Premiere Ticket, including show and post-show "Wedding" Reception, $50.00  BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Sunday, May 25 , 2008 MISA KELLY, KERSTIN STUART, AND LOUIE CORNEJO PRESENT 3 CITIES: 3 CHOREOGRAPHERS Athleticism, the brink of emotional zaniness, humor, & a truckload of integrity. Join us for an evening of evocative contemporary dance exchange. These three choreographers--Misa Kelly, Kerstin Stuart, and Louie Cornejo--from three cities--Santa Barbara, Monterey, and Los Angeles, respectively--share the bill presenting works-in-progress, repertory, and world premieres of new works. The beginning of a new initiative with international implications, a portion of the show will be presented in Istanbul and a cross-cultural exchange established. Sponsored in part by the Future Traditions Foundation, this show represents the opening of new geographic collaborations and the cross-pollination of artistic visions. For more information, visit www.3cities3choreographers.com TIME: Sunday, May 25 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $15.00 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Saturday, June 14 , 2008 CINDERBLOCK BOOKSHELVES: A GUIDE FOR CHILDREN OF FAME-OBSESSED BOHEMIAN NOMADS Starring Rain Perry, with Danny B. Harvey on Guitar Growing up in the 1960s, Rain Perry had the kind of childhood your grandparents warn you against. Was it a tragic experience?  Not really: Perry survived, and along the way grew up to be an award-winning singer/songwriter.  Now with characteristic good humor she performs a theater show about her upbringing, has some fun with her hippie past, and also gives audiences a chance to hear in song (and see in photographs) exactly what it felt like -- the joy and heartache of growing up a “wild child.” "Part of a larger autobiographical multimedia project, singer-writer Perry's astoundingly insightful song cycle takes on subjects ranging from growing up with an artistic but irresponsible father (the title track and several others) to the emotional impact of California's landscape ('Yosemite'). This is confessional folk-rock at its best: wise, specific, sometimes harrowing, funny in places, smart about personal mistakes and truly grateful to those who made her the fine artist that she is (whether they consciously helped her along or not). Each cut has a distinctive, pleasing arrangement, and Perry's voice, though dominantly sweet and wearily dry, is a marvelous instrument of many supple colors." --Bob Strauss, LA Daily News  For more information, visit www.rainperry.com TIME: Saturday, June 14, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Thursday, June 19 m 2008 SANTA BARBARA BALLET CENTER PRESENTS GROWING UP WITH DANCE TIMES: Thursday, June 19, at 5:00 and 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIMES) TICKETS: $15 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21 , 2008 FUSION DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS INTERTWINE A cutting edge dance performance that holds surprises around every corner Felicia Tomasko of the Santa Barbara Independent describes last year's performance: "Fusion Dance Company, created an emotionally evocative evening of performance.... The dancers creatively and eloquently expressed the mood of each piece, from the sensual to the playful to the profound."  This year's performance will prove to be just as provocative as Fusion presents  innovative, energetic movement that will stir up a plethora of emotions.  Fusion Dance Company originated in 2004 as a forum for professional, young adult talent to emerge with contemporary ideas about traditional dance styles (jazz, ballet, modern, and hip hop).  Fusion upholds it's name by blending styles to create exciting new and eclectic  choreography.  Guest choreographers Nicole Helton (SBDA New Works), Carlos Martinez (SBDA Bassh), Derren Ohanian, and Devyn Duex collaborate with Fusion to present "Intertwine"  a wonderful evening of engaging movement styles.  Come see what makes Fusion Dance Company such an extraordinary group of performers! Artistic Director: Kara Stewart. For more information, visit www.thefusiondancecompany.com or dancynsb on YouTube TIMES: Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $15 general, $13 students & seniors, $10 children under 12   BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing June 26 through 28 , 2008 DRAMADOGS PRESENTS STOOP 3 One-Acts about Women DramaDogs presents this high quality theatrical production that touches the heart and soul of all of us.  Integrating three thought-provoking pieces, you will contemplate with us as we sit on a stoop discussing the day, the taste of fruit, our aches and pains and what is really floating in the river. Sit with us at the counter of a local diner where we get the inside scoop on what truly inspires the women that serve us. Wait with us inside a liposuction clinic and find out who and what motivates us to do what we do.   DramaDogs crafts challenging theatrical productions with dynamic relationships. In the art we produce, we enter into a process of creation. What we want to express, how we want to express it and the characters we are creating unfolds blossoming before us. Stoop--3 One Acts About Women is the next gem, with Lives of the Great Waitresses by Nina Shengold, The Most Massive Woman Wins by Madeline George, and Stoop by Lanford Wilson. Says E. Bonnie Lewis, co-artistic director of DramaDogs: "These entertaining one acts are filled with humor and pathos providing insights into the many ways we stoop physically, mentally, emotionally.”   “Stoop--3 One Acts About Women” features many of Santa Barbara’s finest actresses, Deborah Helm, Carol Metcalf, Lauren Parsons, Suzi Bodine, and Michelle Osborne. Making their DramaDogs and Santa Barbara debut are Ethel Scar, Dana Halverson, Michelle Wilcox and Rani Apodaca. For more information, visit www.dramadogs.org TIMES: Thursday through Saturday, June 26 through 28, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Matinee Saturday, June 28, at 2:00 P.M.  TICKETS: Thursday preview: $10 general. Friday and Saturday: $20 general.   BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing Tuesday, July 1 , 2008 DAMIZZA PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH BECCA SOLODON Following the universally positive response to her debut EP, “In My Room,” Goleta native Becca Solodon will be performing an intimate set of her acclaimed and highly stylized original music. At the young age of 16, Becca battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer that resulted in the amputation of a portion of her left leg. During Becca’s treatment, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation orchestrated her dream of recording a song in a major Los Angeles studio with some of the music industry’s most influential players, producers and engineers. Just six weeks after her miraculous recovery, Becca was asked by Mariah Carey to represent Santa Barbara as the opening act for a 2003 concert at the Arlington Theater. From there, Becca’s destiny of becoming a noted singer/songwriter has bloomed. While still a junior in at Dos Pueblos High School, Becca began her ongoing music studies at Santa Barbara City College, and she has continued working with some of the most powerful producers and musicians in West Coast music, including Damizza (Mariah Carey, Korn, Snoop Dogg) and Ronnie King (2Pac, Offspring). The July 1 performance will be filmed for DVD inclusion on the release of Becca’s highly anticipated first full-length CD, slated for this September. Opening for Becca is up-and-coming local R&B sensation “Jedi” Jared Moore. Special invited guests will include Ronnie King and several surprise appearances. A portion of the proceeds from the performance will be dedicated to the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. “The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation started me off on my music career and introduced me to people that helped me survive a real tough time in my life,” Becca says. “Now, I want to give back and show people what the power of music can do." A limited number of $50 VIP packages includes front-row seating, a gift bag including an autographed “In My Room” CD and T-shirt, and entry in a raffle for a specially commissioned painting of Becca donated by innovative Santa Barbara artist Mitra Cline. For more information, visit www. beccasolodon. com TIME: Tuesday, July 1, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: Available June 2. $20 general. $50 VIP package (see above)  BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE  for complete listing July 16 through August 2, 2008 DIJO PRODUCTIONS AND VIRTUAL THEATRE COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH SBCC THEATRE ARTS DEPT. PRESENT TWELVE ANGRY MEN As a young defendant awaits sentencing for the murder of his father, twelve jurors confined to one room hold the fate of this man and their deliberations have truly life and death consequences. It looks like an open-and-shut case. Then, the deliberations begin--tempers get short, the murder is re-enacted, secrets are revealed as each man must expose his own past and prejudices in order to get to the truth. Performed in the round at the intimate Center Stage Theater, the play will bring audiences right into the jury room as the action builds climactically. The jurors’ final verdict and how they reach it, has made this drama the most enduring, engaging, and thought-provoking courtroom drama of our time. Reviewers across the country unanimously praise Twelve Angry Men: “Provocative and gripping...” CBS 4 News, Boston; “A brilliant evening of theatre...” The Boston Globe; “Theatrically irresistible…seductive…sends a chill up the spine,” The Washington Post; “Verdict is in: Don’t miss 12 Angry Men,” The Boston Herald. The Santa Barbara production will be directed by Katie Laris, a theatre arts professor at the Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group, whose recent productions include Born Yesterday, Over the Tavern, Real Women Have Curves, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Twelve Angry Men features Ben Chang, George Coe, Gene Garcia, Ed Giron, Brian Harwell, Mark Lee, Stuart Orenstein, Jerry Oshinsky, Clyde Sacks, Alfred St. John Smith, Wilson Smith, Bill Waxman, and Tim Whitcomb. Lighting and set design by Ted Dolas. TIMES: Previews July 16 and 17 at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1 and 2 at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Matinees July 20, 26, 27, and August 2 at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $22 general, $17 previews (July 16 and 17), students, and groups BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing August 7 through 10, 2008 SANTA BARBARA SUMMER STOCK THEATER PRESENTS AFTERMATH Directed by Kyra Lehman At the turn of the millennium the vast majority were oblivious to the evident signs that we had pushed ourselves to the edge of an abyss.  Blind righteousness and collective amnesia spearheaded by ‘yes man’ fueled brutal vengeance…all the while, faint voices of reason struggled to be heard. This is the story of one of those voices. The play begins with the sum of events, which leads to the war that ends civilization.  A desperate attempt at survival is made by placing groups of children in bomb shelters…years later in a place out of time three groups of children and young adults emerge to face a stark reality For more information, visit www.aftermathnow.com TIMES: August 7 through 10 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $15 general, $12 children under 15 BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing August 14 through 17 THE PATRICIA HENLEY FOUNDATION PRESENTS NEWTON'S CRADLE A humorous, gritty, real-life teen musical Newton's Cradle is an original musical based on funny, gritty and real-life stories of teens. The show is written by Rod Lathim, Norma LaTuchie and Peter McCorkle, with direct input from the 14 cast members. Newton's Cradle explores how young people move through their paths of life and learning and it reflects how our physical and interpersonal actions impact our lives and environment.  The development of this new work was inspired by Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.  Remember what it was like to be a teen? Today’s teens have a whole new set of challenges when it comes to figuring out where they belong in the universe.  And some things just never change. This performance is rated PG 13. Parents strongly cautioned some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 years old. For more information, visit www.patriciahenleyfoundation.org TIMES: Thursday Gala and Friday, August 14 and 15, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Saturday, August 16,  at 3:00 and 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Sunday, August 17 at 1:00 and 4:00 P.M. TICKETS: August 14 show and gala: $50 general TICKETS: All other shows: $20 general, $12 students and seniors BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE   for complete listing This project is funded in part by the Organizational Development Grant Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission.