New Play Festival 2016

January 29 through 31, 2016

PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

New Play Festival 2016

PlayFest Santa Barbara presents its 4th annual festival of new plays, joining forces with DramaDogs, Dramatic Women, Prism Productions, and Speaking of Stories. Housed primarily at Center Stage Theater, with additional events at the Alhecama Theatre and the Anyi Gallery, the festival is a celebration of new plays, including readings of plays by playwrights from Santa Barbara and beyond. Festival passes are available for admission to all events, or individual tickets can be purchased for each event in advance or at the door. Pre-sale tickets for all events are available through the Center Stage Theater box office. Tickets also available at the door for all events except the closing reception.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, January 29

7:00 P.M. DramaDogs presents

The Boondawgle Estate

by Peter McDonough 

Center Stage Theater

9:30 P.M. PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

The Gun Show

by E.M. Lewis

Center Stage Theater

(this is a special event and not included in the Festival Passes)

Saturday, January 30

10:00 A.M. Dramatic Women & Speaking of Stories present

Breakfast with Smartasses

5 Sassy plays by 5 sassy female writers

Center Stage Theater

2:00 P.M. PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

Magellanica (parts 1-3)

by E.M. Lewis

Center Stage Theater

7:00 P.M. PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

Magellanica (parts 4-5)

by E.M. Lewis

Center Stage Theater

9:30 P.M.PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

The Gun Show

by E.M. Lewis

Center Stage Theater

(this is a special event and not included in the Festival Passes)

Sunday, January 31

10:00 A.M. PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

Playwrights Panel

Science, Society, Politics and Culture: The Voice of Playwrights Today

Anyi Gallery

2:00 P.M. Prism Productions presents

The Family Blessing

by Miller James

Alhecama Theatre

5:00 P.M. PlayFest Santa Barbara presents

Artist and Donors Reception

Alhecama Theatre

Festival Artists/Donors ($100 and above)/sponsors

Festival Play Pass Gold and Platinum Ticket holders

Tickets NOT available for walk-up purchase to reception

Festival Play Pass $78

Admission and priority seating at all festival events except the closing reception and performances of The Gun Show

Includes free admission to Playwright’s Panel (limited seating at Anyi Gallery)

Gold Festival Play Pass $88

Admission and priority seating at all festival events, including the closing reception but not including performances of The Gun Show

Platinum Festival Play Pass $103

Admission and priority seating at all festival events, including the closing reception and one performance of The Gun Show

TIMES: See listings below for individual shows

TICKETS: For individual shows, see listings below. Festival Play Pass $78, Gold Festival Play Pass $88, Platinum Festival Play Pass $103. 

All seating is general admission. All ticket sales are final at the time of purchase. There are no refunds or exchanges. For all performances late seating is on a limited basis, or is not allowed at all once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

BOX OFFICE (805) 963-0408 (V/TDD)