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: 2012 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
The Anacapa School presents THE TOTALLY AWESOME 80’s PROM Songs from your favorite 80’s musicians! Skits from your favorite 80’s movies!
TIMES: Friday, January 6, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, January 7, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $15 general, $5 students, free for Anacapa students with school 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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SPEAKING OF STORIES PRESENTS NOTHING BUT LAUGHS An evening of stories to tickle your funny bone and make you smile Directed by Maggie Mixsell Christina Allison reading “Renaldo and the Early Bird Special” by Christina Allison All stories and performers subject to change. TIMES: Sunday, January 8, at 2:00 P.M. TIMES: Monday, January 9, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $15 students with I.D. TICKETS: Early Bird Special: $15 Sunday Matinee only, must be purchased by Thursday, TICKETS: January 5. Season subscriptions also available $69-$134 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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Christina Allison Presents Up Mussolini’s Nose First Public Reading A Serious Comedy TIMES: Sunday, January 15, at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $17 general, $15 students and seniors 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 Center Stage Open House A New Year Full of New Possibilities Find out what it means for you! The new year brings great new possibilities to Center Stage Theater. Join us for an open house to learn about the exciting upgrades to our seating configurations, available staging platforms, and lighting equipment. We will also be announcing our new Rental Subsidy Fund. There will be a brief presentation at 7:15, but stop by any time between 6:00 and 8:00 and see our new toys. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event. TIMES: Monday, January 23, at 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: 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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Nebula Dance Lab Presents Clair-Obscur An Exploration of Shadow and Light Under the direction of Devyn Duex Choreography by Emily Wheeler and Erin Martinez Clair-Obscur features Emily Wheeler’s world premiere new work, “Take the Bull by the Horns,” and choreographer Erin Martinez’s multimedia world premiere of “The Singing Bones.” Incorporating the talents of Nebula Dance Lab’s professional dancers, exhilarating costumes, and multimedia elements it is sure to be a captivating and compelling show. Performed by Nebula company dancers Weslie Ching, Kaita LePore, Lindsey Slavik, Michelle Lynch, Sarah Shouse, Emily Wheeler, and Erin Martinez. Lighting Designer: Andrew Schmedake. “Take the Bull by the Horns,” choreographed by Emily Wheeler, is an exploration of the psychological journey towards personal acceptance. Through investigating our negative habits and thought patterns, and really looking at our perceptions and expectations of ourselves, we may be able to let go of tired ideals and see ourselves plainly for who we really are. One hopes that by facing the truth of self head on, we may find acceptance of who and what we are in the present moment. “The Singing Bones,” choreographed by Erin Martinez, is a new adaptation of “The Two Sisters,” a traditional murder ballad that recounts the tale of a girl drowned by her sister. It is first known to have appeared on a broadside in 1656 as “The Miller and the King’s Daughter.” “The Singing Bones” is a blend of drastically fast and articulate choreography, dark, stylistic video projection, a haunting electro-folk-acoustic score, and live shadow theater. This contemporary folklore is wonderfully bone-chilling and emotionally hard hitting. For more information visit, www.nebuladance.org This project is funded in part by the Commuity Arts grant program, using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Photography by Arna Bee TIMES: Friday, January 27, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Saturday, January 28, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Sunday, January 29, at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $18 general, $13 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 Dance Alliance PRESENTS KinEsis 2012 A dance concert of contemporary pieces presented by Santa Barbara Dance Alliance. Bringing fresh and sophisticated original dance works by local choreographers showcasing a progressive artistic experience unique to Santa Barbara including Contemporary, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Afro-Brazilian and American Modern Dance Contains brief nudity. TIMES: Friday, February 3, at 8:00 P.M.SOLD OUT TIMES: Saturday, February, 4 at 8:00 P.M. SOLD OUT TICKETS: $50 patrons, $22 general, $18 SBDA members, students and seniors 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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SonneBlauma Danscz Theatre PRESENTS Affinity: Recharge and refresh! SonneBlauma celebrates its 15th & transitional season with Affinity: SB-ADaPT Fest Sprouts. Building on the phenomenal success of the inaugural year of the critically acclaimed Festival, SonneBlauma implements phase two of the project via continued artistic exchange intended to build local, regional, national and international community. Performances in Pasadena, Santa Barbara and New York keep the creative flow between communities vibrant and the spark of inspiration alive in the hearts of participating artists and audiences alike. The Center Stage Theater performance features SB-ADaPT Fest 2011 artists: Block & Block, Christine Suarez, Hart Pulse Dance Company, Rubans Rouge Dance Company, SonneBlauma Danscz Theatre. Mojca Majcen Returns from Celje, Slovenia to perform with SonneBlauma & SonneBlauma alumna Devyn Duex's new company Nebula also shares work on the program. Don't miss out on this FREE performance celebration. Bring memories to share and hopes for the future as we take on a new look and a name change to ArtBark. For more information and artist bios, visit www.sonneblauma.com, TIME: Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00 P.M., 6:30 pre-show with band Dante Elephante TICKETS: Free. Reservations at www.sonneblauma.com 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 DANCE ARTS PRESENTS DANCE TEACHERS GONE WILD! Join Santa Barbara's favorite dance instructors who will be performing for to raise scholarship dollars for local studios. Faculty from Santa Barbara Dance Arts, Gustafson School of Dance, Timo Nunez Flamenco, and more will be featured in this incredible showcase of talent and love. From passionate flamenco, to raw contemporary, to high energy hip hop, Santa Barbara’s hottest teachers will light up the stage for a good cause. Produced by the Arts Mentorship Program and SB Dance Arts. Please support our teachers and support our kids and get ready to get WILD! For more information visit www.sbdancearts.com. TIMES: Friday, February 10, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, February 11, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $20 students, $50 VIP patron 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 Latin Lovers Celebrate Valentine's Day with Directed by Maggie Mixsell "Toad’s Mouth" by Isabelle Allende read by Faline England All stories and performers subject to change. TIMES: Sunday, February 12, at 2:00 P.M. TIMES: Monday, February 13, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $15, military and students with I.D. TICKETS: Early Bird Special: $15 Sunday Matinee only, must be purchased by Thursday, TICKETS: February 9. Season subscriptions also available $69-$134 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 Company PRESENTS Henry vi, Part 3 In a gripping, visceral staging of Shakespeare’s great historical tragedy, eight Lit Moon actors depict the blood-saturated events of the English civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. The play presents a nation ripped apart by familial and national discord, and depicts the dizzying reversals and betrayals that drive the violent action. Directed by John Blondell, the Lit Moon production anticipates Blondell’s staging of the play for the Macedonian National Theatre in Bitola, participants in the Globe Theatre’s Globe to Globe Festival, presented as part of the 2012 Olympic Games. In that festival, all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays will be played in 37 different languages in the first festival of its kind ever produced. Come see it in Santa Barbara, in English, right here at the Center Stage! TIMES: Friday, February 17, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Saturday, February 18, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Thursday, February 23, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Friday, February 24, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Saturday, February 25, at 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $26.50 general, $16.50 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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the Jaguar’s Nest A staged reading of a new play Produced by Maria Lane Ross Story by Maria Lane Ross Written by Ed Giron & Maria Lane Ross Directed by Ed Giron The Jaguar's Nest is a fictional story of an individual's struggle against a society that neglects mental illness. Funny, irreverent, dramatic, and sometimes heartbreaking! The story reflects a woman's struggle within herself and with a failed system, where when everything looks to be stripped from you, if you still have hope, miracles happen.... Our journey progresses with situations that are comedic, some sad, some joyful, just as in life. The mix of elements of the work are thought-provoking, without being heavy-handed & light, with some hard punches of reality to show what does not work in our society. The story portrays the main character both in the present tense and younger, intertwining what was, what is, what could have been, and a mixture of reality and supposition that acknowledges whether we are diagnosed or not, we all live in a pretty surreal world! Written and directed by the esteemed Ed Giron. We anticipate and encourage a lively discussion at our Q&A sessions following each performance. These performances benefit Peoples' Self-Help Housing, with the specifically designated purpose of providing emotionally challenged, low-income residents of Santa Barbara complimentary access to the exquisite cultural events Santa Barbara has to offer! TIMES: Sunday, February 19, at 3:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: General $21.50 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 ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND DANCE ARTS PRESENT CONFIGURATION A fun show for the whole family to enjoy, featuring the pre-professional Student Companies from Dance Arts. Energetic Hip Hop, sassy Broadway, emotional Contemporary, and six new works of inspiring student choreography round out this exciting show. Four shows sold out last year, so get your tickets today! TIMES: Saturday, March 3, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Sunday, March 4, at 2:00 P.M. TIMES: Friday, March 9, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, March 10, at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $50 patron with preferred seating, $17 general, $10 students matinees only 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 STORIES BY A collection of Stories by Kurt Vonnegut, celebrating this great American author Directed by Maggie Mixsell “Shout About It from the Housetops” read by John Brindle All stories and performers subject to change. TIMES: Sunday, March 11, at 2:00 P.M. TIMES: Monday, March 12, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $15, military and students with I.D. TICKETS: Early Bird Special: $15 Sunday Matinee only, must be purchased by Thursday, TICKETS: March 8. Season subscriptions also available $69-$134 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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Goleta Ballet Theatre PRESENTS Spring gala Selected Works Goleta Ballet Theatre, the Pre-Professional training company of the Goleta School of Ballet presents a program of selected works to the music of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Faure. For more information, visit www.goletaschoolofballet.com. TIMES: Saturday, March 17, at 1:30 P.M. TIMES: Satiurday, March 17, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $20 general, $16 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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Speaking of Stories PRESENTS Readers Theater class With Artistic Director Maggie Mixsell Selected Works Uncover the performer inside of you. Put your acting skills and imagination to work recreating stories and characters. Explore classic and modern dramatic literature and discover the language of theater, dig for literary themes, build character, stumble onto through-lines and learn the essentials of playwriting by reading aloud. Theater is the collaborative art form and together we will build an ensemble group to bring plays and readings from the page to the stage with scripts in hand. Seven two-hour sessions and a final performance at Center Stage Theater. Class size will be limited to assure one-on-one instruction time. Afternoon or evening sessions. (Each class requires a minimum enrollment in order to proceed.) “With Maggie Mixsell’s guidance, Speaking of Stories deepened my appreciation of how to interpret a text, give it character and bring it to life. I learned more than I could have ever imagined.” —Robert Romanyshyn “This class was an invaluable experience in my continued growth as an actor. Maggie brings wisdom, wit, and a keen ear for what will ring true.” —Kathy Marden “As a writer, I highly recommend Maggie Mixsell’s Readers Theater class to anyone who’s anxious (or terrified) by the prospect of reading their work before an audience. A huge bonus was being reminded how to analyze stories in terms of structure, theme, mood, rhythm, point of view, character and setting.” — Linda Stewart-Oaten “MUCH better than toastmasters!” —Nena . TIMES: Wednesdays, March 21 through May 9, at 3:30 P.M. TIMES: OR Wednesdays, March 21 through May 9, at 6:30 P.M. TICKETS: $200 registration fee 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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Contemporary Arts Forum PRESENTS Flights From Wonder Suddenly Summer Somewhere is a duet that follows the relationship between two performers, Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass, who embody quirky, fallible, and familiar characters. This whimsical dance theater piece is set to live recordings of the Rat Pack and blends deadpan comedy, space-devouring choreography, and awkwardly strenuous partnering. Barnes’ work slips between comedy and tragedy as the performers struggle along their journey together. Monica Bill Barnes & Co. will be performing at Center Stage Theater at 7:00 P.M. We invite you arrive early and join us for a pre-performance Happy Hour at CAF, featuring La Tour Wine, music by Warbler Records, and an opportunity to peruse the exhibition Fights from Wonder. Support for Forum Lounge 2011-2012 is generously provided by: Endever Music Productions, the Franciscan Inn, KCSB, La Tour Wine, the National Endowment for the Arts, Santa Barbara Independent, Therese Schweidler, and Warbler Records. Forum Lounge is presented in association with the Santa Barbara Downtown Organization’s 1st Thursday. TIMES: Thursday, April 5, Happy Hour 5:00 P.M., performance 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: 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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Ajjani Knight PRESENTS Razzle Dazzle Jazz Ajjani Making her Santa Barbara Debut Ajjani sings Ella style vocals with a few "surprises." Featuring stellar local favorites Debbie Denke, Kim Collins, James Antunez and Carl Villaverde.For more information, visit www.razzledazzle-ajjani.com TIMES: Friday, April 13 at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $20 general, includes a signed copy of the live performance CD. 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 NOTHING like a good surprise! Stories that will give you a surprise on the journey from beginning to end Directed by Maggie Mixsell "Can Can" by Arturo Vivant read by Suzanne Bodine All stories and performers subject to change. TIMES: Sunday, April 15, at 2:00 P.M. TIMES: Monday, April 16, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $25 general, $15, military and students with I.D. TICKETS: Early Bird Special: $15 Sunday Matinee only, must be purchased by Thursday, TICKETS: April 12. Season subscriptions also available $69-$134 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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Out of the Box Theatre Company PRESENTS Spring Awakening A Rock Musical Caught between their sexual urges and society's contradictory teachings, a group of teenagers reveal their alluringly melancholy story of self-discovery and coming-of-age anxiety as seen through the eyes of young teenagers. Set in repressive 19th-century Germany, these students attempt to reckon with the thrilling, complicated and confusing time of their adolescence. This haunting and provocative rock musical is a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in a daring fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll. Winner of 8 Tony awards, including Best Musical. "Haunting and electrifying! This brave new musical has a shivery, sensual allure unmatched by anything in the theater right now." —The New York Times For more information, visit www.outoftheboxtheatre.org. TIMES: Thursday, April 19, through Saturday, April 21, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Sunday, April 22, at 2:00 P.M TIMES: Thursday, April 26, through Saturday, April 28, at 8:00 P.M. TIMES: Sunday, April 29, at 2:00 P.M. TICKETS: $30 onstage seating, $25 general, $10 student rush (10 seats available at the door one hour before each performance with student ID) 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 Department PRESENTS Carnival This musical is based on the 1953 film "Lili" and tells the story of a young orphan who joins a run down traveling carnival- The Grand Imperial Cirque du Paris!. She becomes part of the puppet show featuring Carrot Top, Marguerite, Horrible Henry and Renardo, and the show is such a hit, the carnival attendance grows and the performers have hope that they can reclaim the glamour and prestige that the Cirque du Paris once experienced. With carnival acts including a magician, sword swallower, unicyclists, hoola-hooper, snake charmer, palm reader and more, this production is sure to please audiences members of all ages! Winner of 2 Tony awards: Best actress and set designer TIMES: Friday, May 11, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TIMES: Saturday, May 12, at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME) TICKETS: $12 general, $5 students, FREE for Anacapa School 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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January 6 and 7, 2012
January 8 and 9, 2012
January 15, 2012
January 23, 2012
January 27, 28, 29, 2012
February 3 and 4, 2012
February 7, 2012
February 10 and 11, 2012
February 12 and 13, 2011
February 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 2012
February 19, 2011
March 3, 4, 9, and 10, 2012
March 11 and 12, 2012
March 17, 2012
March 21 through May 9, 2012
April 5, 2012
April 13, 2012
April 15 and 16, 2012
April 19 through 29, 2012
May 11 and 12, 2012