In accordance with recommendations by Ventura County Health and Human Services, until further notice, the wearing of masks while inside the Santa Paula Theater Center is optional.  It is still highly recommended that all community members wear masks indoors because there is strong evidence that masks, especially high-quality masks, protect both the wearer and those around them.  Thank you for helping to ensure the safety of everyone while at the Santa Paula Theater Center!" ​

---

SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER PRESENTS
PLAYZAPALOOZA 2023: A Collection of One Act Plays
MAY 26 – JUNE 11
 

The Santa Paula Theater Center will present Playzapalooza 2023 from May 26 – June 11 on their Backstage at 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 pm on Sundays (Please note, there will not be a show on May 27. A Thursday June 1st performance has been added). Tickets are $15 for General Admission, open seating, and can be purchased online at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org or by calling 805-525-4645 or emailing sptcbox@gmail.com. Tickets are also available at the door the day of the performance for any unsold seats.
 
This year’s selection of original one act plays is:

• Horrible, Old Grunch Muket by Richard Kuhlman, An Afghanistan Fable-- of an elderly couple who get a 2nd chance on Life-- with direct assistance from a Rabbit, and indirect assistance from Old Grunch Muket. 
  • ​Directed by John Webber
    • Spider. - Sharon Reinhold
    • Woodpecker – Karen Denny
    • Rabbit – Suzanne Tobin
    • Grunch Muket – Christine Adams
    • Old Wife -- 20 – Bethany D’Ambra
    • Old Husband – Shaunae Boucher

 

• Scrapped by Joy Gee
  • Directed by John Webber
    • Margie – Dolores Britton
    • Liz – Theresa Secor
    • Joe/VO – Eric R Umali

 

• Gimme Shelter by Robert Weibezahl, A septuagenarian and a twenty-something have a brief encounter at the bus stop in a retirement village and forge a highly unexpected connection.
  • Directed by Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee
    • Cody - Shaunae Boucher
    • Frances - Sharon Reinhold

  

• No Overnight Parking by Mady Julian, Brian and Lori are high end realtors who are upset to find out that the homeless woman who has been parked in front of their client’s house has moved away. They have featured
  Glory, the homeless woman, in the real estate listing as an amenity to attract do-gooders and it has worked. 
  • Directed by Leticia Mattson
    • Agent – Martha Benavides
    • Lori – Karen Denny
    • Angie – Dolores Britton

 

• Chameleon by Raegan Payne, An executive assistant tries to control their neurotic artistic boss.
  • Directed by Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee
    • God – Bethany D’Ambra
    • Gabriel – Christine Adams

 

• Swipe Left by Tom Misuraca, Carrie is on a bad date with Kevin. But no need to worry. With the latest technology, she can easily "swipe left" and her date will instantly change. But this does not mean he will become better. And when Kevin begins to "swipe left" on Carrie, as "swipe off" ensues. Each more interested in what else is out there rather than trying to make what's right in front of them work.
  • Directed by Christine Adams
    • Kevin – Eric R Umali
    • Carrie – Martha Benavides

 

• Digging Holes by Kimberly Demmary, Gladys, Mavis, and Margie have been best friends their entire lives
  and have experienced many crazy adventures together. Now in their golden years, they are seeing the insidious deterioration of a dear friends mind and body, and the realization of the true heartache that will soon follow. In this comedy [Yes, you read that right], the three women spend one last night together, in a cemetery, burying a
  body [again, you read that right].
  • Directed by Jolyn Johnson
    • Mavis – Theresa Secor
    • Gertie – Peggy Steketee
    • Margie – Suzanne Tobin

 
WHAT: PLAYZAPALOOZA 2023: A Collection of One Act Plays
WHERE: Santa Paula Theater Center’s Backstage 125 So. 7th St. Santa Paula, CA 93060 WHEN: May 26 – June 11, 2023. Friday & Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2:30 PM (No show on May 27, added performance Thursday June 1)
TICKETS: $15.00 General Admission. Tickets can be ordered at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org, by email at sptcbox@gmail.com, or by calling the box office at 805.525.4645. Walk ups are always welcome on day of event for unsold seats.

---