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​Santa paula theater center

At Santa Paula Theater Center, we value the health and safety of our patrons, staff and performers and will be following CDC, State, County, and other governmental agency COVID-19 pandemic current mandates, recommendations and public health guidelines and requirements upon re-opening. We are taking enhanced health and safety measures for the protection of our patrons, staff and artists. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting Santa Paula Theater Center. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Santa Paula Theater Center, you automatically assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Due to the ever changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the event status is subject to change. If for some reason we cannot gather safely and an event must be cancelled or postponed, you will be notified of your options at that time. Thank you for your continued support of the Santa Paula Theater Center!

​The Santa Paula Theater Center has been providing a first class local theater experience to Ventura County since 1985.
The theater center was formed in 1985 by veteran stage, film and TV actors Bill Lucking, and the late Dana Elcar, who were both then Santa Paula residents. The young theater group first provided productions and classes in the basement of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Paula, moving to its present location in 1987. 

​Each season we produce five plays on our Main Stage to both engage and entertain our audiences. Our theater’s artistic team selects from a wide variety of plays, ranging from new works just released for production by small theaters, to period dramas, old favorite comedies, and mysteries of all kinds. Satisfying the theatrical desires of different generations of theatergoers is a happy challenge. 
An in-house company produces plays on our Backstage providing a venue for a wide range of alternative theater heightened by the more intimate setting.  We showcase original one-acts each year, producing works by Ventura County playwrights, as well as lesser known or edgier works. The space allows emerging actors, directors, and costume designers to hone their crafts.
We host acting classes for youth and adults as a way of involving the community and encouraging new talent. For anyone interested in the technical aspects of lighting, sound, set design and construction, our experienced volunteers are happy to train and add new members to the family.  ​​

david ralphe our artistic director

Location

Experience the ultimate evening of entertainment at Santa Paula Theater Center. We're located in Santa Paula, California.

Santa Paula Theater Center
125 South 7th Street
​Santa Paula, CA 93060

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