Center
Stage Theater, Santa Barbara, California
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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. |
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SOME PAST PERFORMANCES: 2008 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
SANTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE
PRESENTS “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
PERFORMANCE THEATRE FOR
YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTS 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 805-963-0761no pre-sale ticketing available at Center Stage. February 8 and 9, 2008 SANTA BARBARA DANCE ARTS
PRESENTS 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
BACKYARD STAGE
PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS 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
DRAMATIC
WOMEN PRESENTS 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 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
BALLET SANTA BARBARA
PRESENTS 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
SBT:
THE SANTA BARBARA THEATRE PRESENTS 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
IRIDIAN ARTS PRESENTS “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 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
GENESIS WEST PRESENTS 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
LIT MOON THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS 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 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
CINDERBLOCK BOOKSHELVES: 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, 2008 SANTA BARBARA BALLET
CENTER PRESENTS 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 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
DRAMADOGS
PRESENTS 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 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
DIJO PRODUCTIONS AND
VIRTUAL THEATRE COMPANY 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
SANTA BARBARA SUMMER STOCK THEATER PRESENTS 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 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  September 5 and 6, 2008
CUTS Everyone has hair. Virtually any person you talk to can tell you some awkward or ridiculous story about a hair dyeing disaster, a waxing catastrophe, or the foibles of going bald. But more than that, as a shared part of our lives, hair also serves as a common ground, a medium for society. A person’s hair type and style reflects a myriad of different factors, including their race, religion, and even politics — we assume very different things about those with red hair, bald heads, or afros. Thus “Cuts” straddles the gap between the silly and the serious. Awkward teenage hair misadventures stand up next to issues of racial prejudice and even death. Toss these together with a liberal dose of singing, dancing, and a few fake mustaches, and you get a heady brew of a show. TIMES: Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $10 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2008 SPEAKING OF STORIES PRESENTS Don’t be fooled, these stories are truly intended for all ages and will remind you how classics like "Snow White" and "Cinderella" really began, before Disney took them for a spin. Christina Allison reading “Fairies” by Rose Fyleman and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian Andersen; George Backman reading “Snow White” adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and “The King’s Breakfast” by A.A. Milne; Emma-Jane Huerta reading “Ashputtel” adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear; John Knox-Johnston reading “Cinderella” by Roald Dahl and “The Elephant’s Child” by Rudyard Kipling. TIMES: Friday Oct 3 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, October 4, at 2:00 and 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $18 general; $15 students; $10 children BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing
LIT MOON THEATRE PRESENTS Bulgaria, Finland, Macedonia, Georgia, and Santa Barbara highlighted in return of this acclaimed, innovative festival The Lit Moon World Shakespeare Festival, held October 16
through 26 at various Santa Barbara venues, is highlighted by
fully-staged productions of Shakespeare’s plays (many of them
world premieres), including Julius Caesar, The Winter’s Tale, and Midsummer Night’s Dream, and adaptations of Othello/Measure for Measure, The Tempest (called Blue Tempest), and King Lear (called Poor, Poor Lear). The festival also includes related free panels and addresses, plus an art exhibit, music, and social events.
 October 31 through November 15
GENESIS WEST PRESENTS BUG is a wild psychological comedic thriller that takes place in a seedy motel room on the outskirts of Oklahoma City that centers on a chance meeting between a divorced waitress hiding from her abusive ex- con, ex-husband and a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter. As their relationship develops, so does a hidden bug infestation problem that may or may not be real. Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts is one of America's most exciting playwrights, his smash hit, August: Osage County, is currently taking Broadway by storm, winning the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, five Tony awards including best play, and numerous other awards. He was named a finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was named as one of Time Magazine’s "Best of 2003." The New York Times described BUG as "a tsunami of lunatic paranoia BUG is packed with lots of fun and lots of surprises and guaranteed to be madly entertaining." Featuring: David M. Brainard, Henry Brown, Laura Criswell, Leslie Gangl Howe and Joe Jordan. Warning: Contains mature content and violence. Not for the faint of heart. TIMES: Friday Oct 31, Sat Nov. 1, Thursday Nov. 6, Fri. Nov 7, Sat. Nov. 8, Thursday Nov. 13, Fri. Nov. 14, Sat Nov. 15 at 8:00 P.M. NO LATE SEATING TICKETS: $29 general; $24 students with ID BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing  December 15, 17 and 18, 2008
DIJO PRODUCTIONS AND VIRTUAL THEATRE PRESENT Haunting and Timeless, Spoon River is Calling You Home The inhabitants of Spoon River Cemetery will haunt you with their tragic, hilarious, and ironic stories of their lives. With 100 characters portrayed by six actors and with music evocative of an America that once was, Spoon River’s characters will be calling you home.Edgar Lee Masters’ groundbreaking work was published in 1915, at a time when the country was also divided, and Masters explored the ideal America and what it had become and tried to reconcile the two. That is why this piece is as relevant today as when it was first introduced to American readers. Adapted for the Broadway stage, the play was a huge success and with the addition of original music has just the right combination of comedy, tragedy and drama to touch a responsive chord with all audiences and is suitable for the family although mature themes are explored. Directed by Ed Giron. Music Director Bill Waxman. Features Leslie Story, Stephanie Sivers, Ed Giron, Bill Waxman, Jerry Oshinsky, Deborah Helm. December 15: Benefit for Angels Bearing Gifts, all tickets $25 Think what it would be like for someone who wasn’t remembered with a gift or recognition at the holidays and on special occasions. And if that someone had a developmental disability, how much harder it would be. But thanks to Angels Bearing Gifts, a non-profit organization with over 200 volunteers serving the needs of over 170 developmentally disabled people in Santa Barbara, gifts and visits get made to remember this often neglected segment of our population. The Angels need you to remember them, too, at the holidays, so they can make a lot of people feel remembered and cared about. Learn more about Angels Bearing Gifts at www.angelsbearinggifts.com. Help make someone's holiday very special this year! December 17: Discounts for students and seniors Special general admission rates and discounts for students and seniors. Students and seniors will be able to attend for only $17. December 18: Benefit for Legal Aid Foundation, all tickets $25 The Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County has provided the community free legal services for over 49 years. The Foundation provides access to the justice system for those at or below poverty level, for the victims of domestic violence and elder abuse, for seniors on fixed incomes and for those with disabilities or language barriers. Actor Morgan Freeman recently said, “We owe a great debt of gratitude to the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County.” TIMES: Monday December 15, Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: December 15, $25 general TICKETS: December 17 $22 general; $17 students and seniors. Group rates available TICKETS: December 18, $25 general BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE----CLICK HERE for complete listing
WEEST COAST BALLET PRESENTS TIMES: Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Sunday, December 21, at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $26 adults; $21 students & seniors; $16 children 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. |
October 16 through 26, 2008
Subscriptions for the entire six-play Festival
are $120 for adults and $90 for students. “Choose Your Own”
subscriptions of three to five plays are also available, offering 10%
off single ticket prices. A Patron Pass, at $300, includes admission to
all plays, parties and events and includes a donation to the Lit Moon
Theatre Company. Single tickets are $25 for adults and $19 for students
to all plays except 
October 16, 19, 23, and 25
October 17, 18, 20, and 25
October 18, 19, 23, and 25
Sunday, October 19
Sunday, October 19
Thursday, October 23