July 22 through August 8
dijo productions and
virtual theatre Company
Present
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.
TIMES: Sat July 24 at 8 P.M. Sun July 25 at 2 P.M.
TIMES: Thurs-Sat July 29-31 at 8 P.M. Sun August 1 at 2 P.M. and 7 P.M.
TIMES: Weds-Sat August 4-7 at 8 P.M. Sat and Sun August 7 and 8 at 2 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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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Tuesday, July 27
The Not So Royal Opera Presents
La Cenerentola
A Comic Opera
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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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August 11 through 15
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.
TIMES: Friday and Sunday August 13 and 15 at 2:00 and 8:00 P.M.
TICKETS: $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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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Saturday, August 14
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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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Saturday, August 21center stage theater Presents
Center stage Theater
20th ANNIVERSARY Celebration
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!
A reception begins at 7:00, with performance at 8:00, followed by champagne toast and more reception. Performance details to be announced. All proceeds from the event will support Center Stage Theater.
P.S. The event is a benefit for Center Stage Theatre’s “20 for 20 Campaign” – raising $20,000 for our 20th Anniversary.
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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)
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August 26 through September 5
WTF Productions presents
Bad Daddy:
The Musical
21st-Century Generation Gap
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.
TIMES: August 26 through 28 at 8:00 P.M.
TIMES: August 29 at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME)
TIMES: September 1 through 4 at 8:00 P.M.
TIMES: September 5 at 2:00 and 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME)
TICKETS: $20 general
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)
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October 20 through 31
Out of the Box Theatre Company Presents
Hair
The American TribalLove-Rock Musical
HAIR follows a group of hopeful, free-spirited young people who advocate a lifestyle of pacifism and free love in a society riddled with intolerance and brutality during the Vietnam War. As they explore sexual identity, challenge racism, experiment with drugs and burn draft cards, the "tribe" in HAIR creates an irresistible message of hope that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.
While many have found this show suitable and engaging for young adults (13 and older), parental discretion is advised. There is a dimly lit, 20-second scene with nudity that is non-sexual in nature. Sunday performances will be performed without nudity.
For more information, visit http://www.outoftheboxtheatre.org/ and http://outoftheboxtheatre.blogspot.com
TIMES: Wednesday October 20 through Saturday October 23 at 8:00 P.M.
TIMES: Sunday October 24 at 2:00 P.M. (censored) and 8:00 P.M. (censored)
TIMES: Tuesday October 26 through Saturday October 30 at 8:00 P.M.
TIMES: Sunday October 31 at 2:00 P.M. (censored)
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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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November 5 through 20
genesis west Presents
curse of the
starving CLASS
A dark satire by one of theatre's most respected and celebrated writers, Pulitzer Prize winner and Academy Award nominee Sam Shepard. Curse of the Starving Class is at once a hilarious, profound, frighteningly true, and delightfully surreal story that follows a malnourished and rather bizarre family searching for freedom, security, and their piece of the American pie. As their delusions of a better life fall apart around them, so does their farmhouse and the myth of America it embodies. Warning: Contains adult content, extreme behavior and brief nudity.
“Epic, unpredictable. And deliriously ironic” –The Village Voice
TIMES: November 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 at 8:00 P.M.
TICKETS: $29 general, $24 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.
BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
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Box Office Information
The Center Stage Theater Box Office is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5:00 P.M., and one hour before each performance. Tickets may also be purchased online at any time. See below for location and directions.
TICKETS
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Purchase by Phone with Visa, MC, AmEx: (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)
Online sales subject to a $1.50 surcharge per ticket.
There are no additional charges to purchase tickets over the phone.Unless otherwise noted, all seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges.
NOTE: If online sales are closed, tickets may still be available by phoning the box office at (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD).
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the intimacy of Center Stage Theater, latecomers may be seated at appropriate intervals only. Some performances may not allow late seating. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early if you must purchase a ticket at the door.
LOCATION
AND DIRECTIONS
Center Stage Theater is located in Paseo Nuevo Center, upstairs at the intersection of Chapala and De la Guerra Streets, Santa Barbara, California. Click here for map.
Take Highway 101 to Carrillo Street, exit and turn toward the mountains (northbound turns right, southbound turns left). Proceed to Chapala Street (fourth light) and turn right. Proceed 1-1/2 blocks and turn left into either of two entrances to Paseo Nuevo. Park near the elevator, or proceed to roof-level parking.