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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: 2010 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Speaking of stories Presents Nothing but laughs Starring Jay Thomas The Speaking of Stories 2010 season opens with a performance of stories to tickle your funny bone and leave you laughing! "Nothing But Laughs," starring television and radio veteran Jay Thomas, features performances by Christina Allison, Miller James, Tony Miratti and Devin Scott with stories by Woody Allen, Ron Carlson, Garrison Keillor, Leo Rosten and John Updike. For more information about Speaking of Stories visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Sunday January 10 at 2:00 P.M. and Monday January 11 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $10 students. Season tickets are available. TICKETS: Please contact the Box Office for more information.
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SanTA BARBARA DANCE ALLIANCE Presents NEW WORKS 2010 A dance concert of contemporary premieres presented by Santa Barbara Dance Alliance. For more info, visit www.sbdancealliance.org TIMES: Friday January 22 at 8:00 P.M. and Saturday January 23 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $50 patron, $25 general, $22 SBDA members, students and seniors
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Speaking of stories Presents foreign fiction "Foreign Fiction" will feature Jim Lashly, Henry Brown, Laurel Lyle, and Rebecca Ridenour reading thought-provoking and entertaining stories from around the globe by a diverse group of authors including Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie. For more information about Speaking of Stories visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Sunday January 31 at 2:00 P.M. and Monday February 1 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $10 students. Season tickets are available. TICKETS: Please contact the Box Office for more information.
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Santa barbara dance arts Presents Dance Teachers See the Dance Arts faculty and other local instructors dancing to benefit the Arts Mentorship Program Scholarship Fund. Jazz, hip hop, contemporary, Broadway, tap and more! For more information visit www.sbdancearts.com. TIMES: Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $20 students, $50 patrons
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Click for a complete listing  February 11 through 27, 2010 Dijo productions and virtual theatre productions present INHERIT THE WINDDirected by Ed GironInherit the Wind is the fictionalized account of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, a battle between evolution and religion which in real life was waged between former American presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan and famed 20th century attorney Clarence Darrow. DIJO Productions Executive Director Jerry Oshinsky says, “This is a play that has everything. It is a gripping courtroom drama; there is a love story, and many vibrant characters in addition to the characters representing the real-life Bryan and Darrow. The fact this is all based on true events makes it even more alive and real.” Director Ed Giron has recently directed Santa Barbara productions of The Persians, western civilization’s oldest surviving play, in which he was happy to have the input from the National Theatre’s adapter Ellen McLaughlin and music composer Michael Roth; Ives Lives, a series of absurdist one-act comedies by David Ives; and Spoon River Anthology. He has also appeared as Jackson Pollock in Fifteen Rounds with Jackson Pollock and J. Robert Oppenheimer in Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer. He is staging this production of Inherit the Wind in the round. School Night Special--Feb 18 Only For more information, visit http://dijoproductions.org/ TIMES: Feb. 11 (Preview), 12 (Opening), and 13 at 8:00 P.M., Feb. 14 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Feb. 18 and 19 at 8:00 P.M., Feb. 20 and 21 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Feb. 25 and 26 at 8:00 P.M., Feb. 27 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $24 general, $17 students and seniors, $18 preview Feb. 11. TICKETS: School Night, Feb. 18: $10 HS and JHS student and accompanying adult. TICKETS: Discount rates available for groups of 10-25 and 26 or more.
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Speaking of stories Presents speaking of Free Performance Directed by Maggie Mixsel Rebecca Ridenour reading "The Cat Came Back" by Ivan E. Coyote, and Devin Scott reading "The Rejection" by Woody Allen. The readings will be repeated throughout the evening starting at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30, each performance lasting approximately 15 minutes. There will be complimentary milk and cookies available on the patio outside the theater (because every good story should come with a cookie!). For more information, visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Thursday, March 4, beginning at 6:00 P.M. TICKETS: Free
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Santa barbara dance arts Presents Configuration Enjoy the energy and artistry of SB Dance Arts’ Student Dance Companies in Configuration. This fun show for the whole family showcases jazz, hip hop, Broadway, and more. All proceeds benefit the Arts Mentorship Program. For more information visit www.sbdancearts.com. TIMES: Friday, March 5 at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: Evenings, March 5 and 6: $15 general, $50 VIP patrons. TICKETS:Matinees, March 6 and 7: $10 stuents, $15 general, $10 students, $50 VIP patrons
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Santa barbara youth ensemble theatre Presents Little Shop A rock musical by Seymour works at a flower shop, attending a plant that he has named Audrey II. This plant is no normal plant. It came from outer space and requires a diet of fresh blood. Seymour starts by giving the plant his own, but when people start mysteriously disappearing, the plant wants more than a few drops. Don’t miss Santa Barbara’s only pre-professional children’s performing group (who recently recorded and performed with Andrea Bocelli) sing rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown music. TIMES: Saturday and Sunday, March 13 and 14, at 2:00 and 4:30 P.M. TICKETS: $35 premium seating, $25 general, $20 seniors; $15 students
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dramatic women Presents Bedtime in Detroit A new play by Ellen K. Anderson Directed by Carol Fischer Bedtime in Detroit is a romantic comedy set in an old firehouse, amid the wreckage of a great American city down on its luck, but full of wild possibilities. It explores the past, present and future of an ex-motorcycle racer and the woman who made another life for herself, but refuses to let him go. Dramatic Women is delighted to present the premiere production of Ellen K. Anderson's latest play. A native of Detroit, Ellen is an award-winning Santa Barbara playwright with a warm-hearted view of the world, and a special gift for comedy. Her recent New York productions include New Amsterdames, Shirtwaist, Liz Estrada, and Why Mud Flaps? Santa Barbara audiences will remember her unique earlier works Three Tits, Inflatable Girls, Barbed Wire under Your Armpits, Sleeping with Squirrels, and Listen for Wings. For more info, visit www.dramaticwomen.org. TIMES: March 26 and 27, April 1, 2, and 3 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students. April 1 only: $15 SB CAN members.
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Speaking of stories Presents Down Memory Lane Stories that take us on a stroll down memory lane...ranging from the touching to the hilarious. Dan Gunther, Krista Kulchin, Jenna Scanlon and Sylvia Short performing stories by Isabelle Allende, Anne LaMott, Stuart McLean and Susan Vreeland. For more information about Speaking of Stories visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Sunday March 28 at 2:00 P.M. and Monday March 29 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $10 students. TICKETS:Season tickets are available. Please contact the Box Office for more information.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE  April 7 through 11, 2010 Out of the Box Theatre Company presents Reefer madnessIt's Public Enemy Number One!Inspired by the classic 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, this raucous musical comedy tells the tale of Jimmy Harper, an all-American youth whose life falls into a pit of debauchery and despair after one puff of the leafy green assassin. Will his love for his school sweetheart Mary Lane be enough to save him from the wickedness of the Mary Jane? Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. Director: Sara Rademacher. Music Director: Laura Hemenway. Choreographer: Angela Carty. Warning: Contains campy violence, adult language, drug references, American values, and sexual content. Ages 13+. For more information, visit http://outoftheboxtheatre.blogspot.com/ TIMES: April 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8:00 P.M., April 11 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students with I.D. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents Festival Ballet Dances New pieces by Valerie Huston, Christina McCarthy, Keely Moore and Denise Rinaldi. TIMES: Friday April 16 at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $20 students. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Speaking of stories Presents Twisty Tales "Twisty Tales" will include stories with unexpected beginnings, surprising endings, and unforeseen meetings read by some of the South Coast’s most talented actors. Artistic Director Maggie Mixsell has compiled an evening that will feature the thought provoking stories and esteemed actors that are a Speaking of Stories hallmark. Saral Burdette reading her original story "Amazon Women"; Robert Demetriou reading "Monkey’s Paw" by W.W. Jacobs; Julie Pearl reading "Burning Love" by Louise Erdrich and Jim Sirianni reading "Lamb for the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. Thanks to the generosity of David Karpeles we will have on display pages from the original manuscript of "Monkey's Paw." For more information about Speaking of Stories visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Sunday April 18 at 2:00 P.M. and Monday April 19 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $10 students. TICKETS:Sunday April 18 Matinee only: earlybird special until 4/15, $15 general All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Happy destiny productions Presents Bill W.
and Directed by Ann Dusenberry The amazing and often humorous story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the story of their wives, who founded Al Anon. In 1929, New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashes with the stock market and becomes a hopeless drunk. Dr. Bob Smith, a surgeon from Ohio, has also been an alcoholic for thirty years. Through an astonishing series of events, they meet and form a relationship, each helping keep the other sober. Performance of this work does not imply affiliation with nor approval or endorsement from Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc. TIMES: April 22 (opening), 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, and May 1 at 8:00 P.M., May 2* at 2:00 P.M. *Please note that the May 2 performance has been changed from 8:00 to 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20 general, $15 students All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Santa barbara city college Behind the words SBCC Spring 2010 Dance Concert TIMES: Friday May 7 at 8:00 P.M. Saturday May 8 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $22 general, $17 seniors, $12 students All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Speaking of stories Presents Celebration of Stories Speaking of Stories 2010 season will conclude in May with a "Celebration of Stories," which will include the Speaking of Stories debut of film and stage veteran David Selby, the return of Pamela and Bradford Dillman, as well as Charles de L’Arbre reading a new story by T.C. Boyle on Sunday May 9. On Monday, May 10, acclaimed author T.C. Boyle will make a special appearance reading from his newest book to be released in the spring of 2010. For more information about Speaking of Stories visit www.speakingofstories.org. TIMES: Sunday May 9 at 2:00 P.M. and Monday May 10 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $10 students. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Shiroun Dance CompaNY Presents Nourish Through Movement Shiroun Dance Company and Nourish the Children Benefit proudly present Nourish Through Movement Shiroun Dance Company is a group of diverse artists combining their passion of dance with the goal of ending world hunger. Our vision is to inspire others on many levels through performance benefits of our original choreography. All of our proceeds go to the Nourish the Children Program for feeding malnourished children around the world. By sharing our passion of dance collaboratively woven with quotes from the book “Aspire” (by Kevin Hall) and connecting with the powerful mission of the Nourish the Children program our hope is to inspire our audiences on many levels. The problem: Every six seconds a child dies from malnutrition. More than 800 million people, mostly children, suffer from hunger. Most food aid is in the form of grain that provides calories, but lacks important nutrients for proper health and development. Our solution: Shiroun Dance Company holds performance benefits around the country. It costs $22 for a ticket to our show. What you’re getting is an evening length show of professional dancers performing innovative choreography, as well as donating a VitaMeal bag in your name. The VitaMeal bag will feed a child in need for a full month. Join us! Our goal is to feed over 800 children a month. For more information, www.shiroundancecompany.com. TIMES: Tuesday, May 11, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $22 general Tickets can be purchased through the CST box office (see below) and through www.shiroundancecompany.com or by calling Kristina Walker at 541-210-0082. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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The anacapa school performing arts Presents pirates of penzance Pirates of Penzance is one of the best-loved Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas. With swashbuckling pirates, damsels in distress, bumbling British bobbies, and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major General,” this zany musical waves it’s skull and crossbones with great abandon and wacky humor. For more information, visit www.anacapaschool.org TIMES: May 14 and 15 at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $15 general, students free All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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UCSB Dance Company Presents Spring Concert Directed by Delila Moseley Repertory by Teresa Chapman, Valerie Huston, Bradley Lundberg, Erin Martinez, Jerry Pearson, and Myra Joy Veluz. TIMES: Thursday, May 27, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $18 general, $15 students All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Lit Moon Theatre and Nils Holgersson and the Wild Geese Story by Selma Lagerlof Lit Moon Theatre celebrates its 18th birthday with preview performances of its new show, Nils Holgersson and the Wild Geese. Charmed by an elf, the ne'er-do-well Nils flies toward Lapland on the back of a goose... The Saturday, June 5, performance will be followed by a birthday party at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street. Come celebrate Lit Moon's 18th season of making theatre in Santa Barbara, and support the company's 2010 season, which includes the Lit Moon World Theater Festival, September 10-19, 2010. TIMES: Friday, June 4, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Saturday, June 5, at 4:00 P.M. TICKETS: Friday June 4: $7 general. TICKETS: Saturday, June 5: $30 general, $100 families of 4 or more, TICKETS: including admission to the brithday party afterwards. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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center stage theater Presents Playwrights Workshop Center Stage Theater is pleased to announce its first Playwrights Workshop for aspiring female writers. This weeklong workshop will culminate in two performances of staged readings of the selected 10-minute plays. Young female playwrights (and they can be young in age or experience) are invited to submit an original 10-minute play for consideration. Five to six plays will be selected to participate in the workshop process from Monday, June 7, through Saturday June 12. During the week there will be evening workshop sessions which will incorporate both instructional components and preparations for the final performance. The instructional sessions will cover topics such as the playwright’s working relationships with the director, designers, and actors, and will include several guest speakers. Experienced playwrights, directors, and designers will work with the playwrights, offering comments on their scripts as well as instruction. Over the course of the workshop we will be preparing the scripts for the staged readings at Center Stage on Saturday, June 12. On Saturday we will have two public performances of the plays, with an audience talk-back after each performance. This will be a rare opportunity to receive input and instruction, see your play “on its feet,” and receive audience reaction. Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 28, at 5 P.M. All scripts must be submitted by e-mail to cstheater@verizon.net. The selected participants will be notified on Tuesday, June 1, and the workshop will begin Monday, June 7, at 6 P.M. at Center Stage Theater. For more information, please phone Center Stage Theater at 805-963-8198 or e-mail cstheater@verizon.net
Center Stage Theater presents A Festival of
A performance of original 10-minute plays. These staged readings are the culmination of a week-long workshop for aspiring female playwrights. Each performance will be followed by an audience talkback with the playwrights. The readings are directed by Maggie Mixsell and will be performed by Brian Allan Bock, Emily McKeown, Tarah Pollock, and Adam Quinney. This event is made possible by a generous grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation. TIMES: Saturday, June 12, at 4:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $10 general All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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big stage productions Presents Ghosts of Broadway An abandoned theater, kids searching for their passions, and Hamlet’s ghost. That’s just for starters in this revue of some of the great showstoppers to come out of Broadway. Come see what’s in store in Big Stage’s premiere production of Ghosts of Broadway. For more information, visit www.bigstageproductions.org TIMES: Monday, June 14, at 4:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $15 general All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Dancer Ashley Kohler. Photo: Ashley Dorris June 18 and 19, 2010 Fusion dance company Presents Integration: A Sizzling summer dance sendoff Fusion Dance Company and guest artists: Adele Binelli, Derrick Curtis, Shawn Henry & Misa Kelly of SonneBlauma Danscz Theatre Fusion Dance Company presents its fifth annual concert, Integration. A riveting, power-packed evening of innovative new works in a diversity of styles by seasoned local and Los Angeles based choreographers. Fusion Dance Company choreographers sharing work include: Kara Stewart, Ashley Kohler, Nicole Helton, Karyn Laver, Katie Soliman, and Britney Nevison. Guest artists include Los Angeles based Adele Binelli, Shawn Henry, Derrick Curtis of Embody Dance, and Misa Kelly of SonneBlauma Danscz Theatre. There is something in this sizzling summer sendoff for everyone! Representative styles include contemporary dance, hip hop, Rhumba, lyrical, jazz, tap, and Fosse. For more information, visit www.thefusiondancecompany.com. TIMES: June 18 and 19 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $15 general; $13 students, seniors, and children under 10. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Click for a complete listing Thursday July 8, 2010 The Adderley School presents Peter Pan and West Side Story Two different performances: TIMES: Thursday, July 8, at 4:15 P.M. (Both plays, Cast 1) TIMES: Thursday, July 8, at 7:00 P.M. (West Side Story, Cast 2) TICKETS: $20 general; $15 children 15 and younger All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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TIMES: Friday, July 9 at 1:00 P.M. TICKETS: $15 adults; $10 children 12 and under All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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santa barbara summer stock presents The Cosmic Cools Written & Directed by Join SB Summer Stock's 8- to 13-year-olds for this hilarious musical comedy. A great show for the whole family! Follow the exploits of three super heroes confronting aliens from space, a TV destroying Elvis Presley magician, and the trouble making dancing duo Mr. and Mrs. Cosmic Cool. For more information, visit www.sbsummerstock.com TIMES: Thursday and Friday, July 15 and 16 at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $12 adults; $10 children 12 and under All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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santa barbara summer stock presents The lion the witch and Adapted and Directed by Marco Andrade Join SB Summer Stock's Teens for this classic tale of four children, who, with the help of many fantastical characters, learn about temptation, greed, honesty and ultimately, love. For more information, visit www.sbsummerstock.com TIMES: Saturday July 17 at 2:00 P.M. (Cast 1) TIMES: Saturday July 17 at 7:30 P.M. (Cast 2) (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Sunday July 18 at 2:00 P.M. (Cast 2) TIMES: Sunday July 18 at 7:30 P.M. (Cast 1) (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $12 adults; $10 children 12 and under All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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dijo productions and Frost/Nixon Frost/Nixon opened in London and, following a successful run there, opened on Broadway. It was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play and Best Director, and won the Tony for Best Actor. It also was a Drama Desk Award nominee for Best Play and won for Best Actor. Frost/Nixon was subsequently made into a highly praised film directed by Ron Howard. The playwright, Peter Morgan, also wrote the screenplays for The Queen and The Last King of Scotland. This Central Coast premiere features Justin Stark as Frost and Ed Giron as Nixon. The play chronicles the factual interviews between television talk show host David Frost, who was considered a lightweight, and the disgraced Nixon, who had resigned from the U.S. presidency. Surprisingly, Nixon revealed more in this series of interviews than anyone imagined, including a tacit admission of guilt in the Watergate scandal. Taut and dramatic with moments of comedy, this fictionalization of true events is one of the most powerful plays of the decade. Directed by Jim Sirianni and produced by DIJO Productions and Virtual Theatre Company, Frost/Nixon is an important work that is fortunate in having its Central Coast premiere in Santa Barbara. TIMES: Preview Thurs July 22 at 8 P.M. Opening Fri July 23 at 8 P.M. TICKETS: Preview: $19 general. Regular run: $26 general, $19 students/seniors, $17 groups of 10 or more. All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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TIMES: Tuesday, July 27, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $16 general, $12 students and children 12 and under All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Proximity Theatre Company Presents Romeo & Juliet Proximity Theatre Company takes on Romeo and Juliet with a hunger to tell Shakespeare’s story of ancient quarrels, long hot days, and hard-earned faith through fresh eyes. Using stylized movement, live music, and original choreography, Proximity is proud to bring Santa Barbara their highly personal interpretation of the greatest love story ever told. TIMES: Wednesday and Thursday August 11 and 12 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: Matinees $12 general. Evenings $20 adults, $15 children 12 and under All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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Theodore J. Sennes Presents Hopeless Romantic A New Play by STEVEN KUNES Starring Edward Giron & Meredith McMinn It’s been many years since Michael Hanley published a novel. But Hopeless Romantic is finally here and Beth Summerland, a life-long fan, has rushed to purchase a book. As Beth sits in the waiting area of the Santa Barbara Airport and begins to read, who is seated just a few feet away but the author himself. She’s imagined this moment her entire life. Should Beth speak to him? What will she say? This is a staged reading of a new play by local author Steven Kunes. All proceeds from this one-night-only special event will be donated to Center Stage Theater in honor of their 20 years of service to the Santa Barbara community. TIMES: Saturday, August 14, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $10 general All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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TIMES: Thursday, August 19, at 5:00 P.M TICKETS: $18 general, $13 children. Group rate (10 or more): $15 general, $10 children All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
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TIMES: Thursday, August 19, at 6:00 P.M TICKETS: $18 general, $13 children. Group rate (10 or more): $15 general, $10 children All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Click for a complete listing center stage theater Presents Center stage Theater Join us for a gala celebration of two decades of creative performances at Center Stage Theater! Don't miss the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the colorful shows, companies, artists, staff and critics who have graced, and in some cases stained, the stage of Center Stage Theater. Inspired by the Indie Awards, this hilarious journey back through the history of Center Stage’s diverse, high- to low-brow offerings will leave sides splitting and a new patina of stage blood on the floor. A collection of irreverent awards will be presented; arts community personalities will be lampooned with love; custom created music and dance segments will delight and leave no sacred cows untipped. If you have been a part of Center Stage Theater’s history, you won’t want to miss this E-ticket ride down a yellow-brick road with barbed wire, laughing gas, and heavy doses of zany but sentimental theatrical history. Tickets will sell out fast—buy them now! The partying will begin at 7:00 pm with a reception on the patio featuring delectable treats from area restaurants, including California Pizza Kitchen, Live Culture, Chipolte, Panda Express, Pascucci's and more. Liquid refreshments will include a martini bar from RND Vodka, wine, beer and some great fresh squeezed lemonade. At 8:00 we will move into the theater for a hilarious stroll down memory lane, which will be followed by a champagne toast and more celebrating on the patio. Featured performers: Nancy Nufer, Devin Scott, Katie Thatcher, Kelly Ary, Peter McCorkle, Dan Gunther, Rod Lathim, Eric Larson, Brian Harwell, E. Bonnie Lewis, Adam Quinney, Melody Waluk, Rachel Johnson, Jessica Kurtzman, Kelsey Flegal, Kristal Keinert, Aryanna Aronson, Jordana Lawrence, Brad Spaulding, Greg Lee, Pope Freeman, Laurel Lyle. P.S. The event is a benefit for Center Stage Theatre’s “20 for 20 Campaign” – raising $20,000 for our 20th Anniversary.
TIMES: Saturday, August 21, reception at 7:00 P.M., performance at 8:00 P.M TICKETS: $50 general SPONSORSHIPS: $250 (with 2 tickets), $500 (with 4 tickets), $1,000 (with 10 tickets) All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Click for a complete listing August 26 through September 5, 2010 WTF Productions presents
Daddy's daughter has a boyfriend named T-Bone and a serious cell phone addiction—not to mention total disrespect for: Daddy. Oh, poor Daddy: a Baby Boomer who has a beef with technology. Daddy would like nothing more than to cut through all the cell phone bullsh*t and have a real conversation, and maybe even form a connection with someone! Like, shocker, his daughter.. Currently, he’s settling for the next best thing: his Dominatrix. But his daughter’s best friend is pretty hot! She’d like to be Nina in The Seagull—and she has a webcam, which daddy’s best friend gets off on, in between his bong hits. Welcome to California in the 21st Century! Still tuning in, turning on, and dropping out. But, hey, wait! Does anyone notice those Killer Computers on the horizon? Help! Send human reinforcements soon? Bad Daddy is a world premiere rock musical written and directed by Rick Cipes. Rick's credits range from being an actor on such television shows as "L.A. Law," "Jake and the Fatman," "Hunter," and "21 Jump Street," to writing for over 40 publications, including L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Playboy and ESPN Magazine. For more information, visit www.baddaddythemusical.com. TIMES: August 26 through 28 at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $20 general, $10 students TICKETS:$5 student special Friday September 3 and Saturday September 4 All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE Click for a 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. |
January 10 and 11, 2010
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January 31 and February 1, 2010
February 5 and 6, 2010
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