Welcome to
​Santa paula theater center

Our Mission Statement: To lead Ventura County in artistic and educational excellence through transformative theatre experiences, comprehensive arts training, and dynamic cultural programs that connect and enrich our community.
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.  ​​

These Things I Know to Be True

rabbit hole

The Children

Home I'm Darling

Murder On The Orient Express

JESSI MAY STEVENSON 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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