Young Ireland is a father-son duo Patrick and Michael O’Hara, based in San Luis Obispo. Newcomers to the Irish folk music scene, they are first and second generation Irish who write and perform original songs and classic Irish favorites reflecting the spirit of the Irish struggles and traditions in both Ireland and America from the 1600's to the modern day. Their acoustic music is driven by “skillfully crafted ballads and delicate harmonies in a richly Irish tradition.” At age fourteen, Michael sings with the “heart of an old soul”. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

The old seats at SPTC were removed on New Year's Day to make way for our new seats and carpet, coming this month.  Website

From award-winning South African playwright Athol Fugard comes this explosive tale of an estranged brother and sister whose search for an elusive inheritance reveals the deep buried truths of their damaged lives. In a world where memories become a means to survival, HELLO AND GOODBYE brings us a bittersweet snapshot of pain, forgiveness and the possibility of finding hope where you never expect it. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

All the way from Portland, Paul's songs contain elements from a wide variety of musical interests, from bluegrass to Cajun to popular music and contemporary folk. They express his impressions of the hopes and struggles of the people in the world around him, as well as the emotions inside himself. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

It was 1916. There was a Town. There was a Circus. And there was a Murder. When The Sparks World Famous Shows Circus pulls into the quiet town of Erwin, Tennessee, the residents of the sleepy little hamlet can hardly contain their excitement. But when a member of the circus commits a horrific crime, the townsfolk demand justice. Building on both historical fact and legend, Elephant’s Graveyard questions how good people can, if only for a moment, turn into monsters, unleashing a deep-seated craving for spectacle and revenge. Elephant's Graveyard is directed by Fred Helsel and David Ralphe, with Leslie Nichols producing. Scenic design is by Mike Carnahan with lighting design by Gary Richardson and costume design by Justine Abbitt. Karl Krause will stage manage the production. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

After a whirlwind courtship, Rita and Peter marry. Following their storybook wedding, an elderly man congratulates Rita with a kiss. But it is no ordinary Kiss. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

Trapped in a tiny apartment in Houston, widow Carrie Watts yearns for Bountiful, the gulf coast town where she grew up and spent the best years of her life. And-latest pension check in hand- she's determined to get there come hell or high water. A heartbreaking and life affirming journey by Pulitzer Prize winner Horton Foote. Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

Professional Actor and Director Andrea Tate will teach this industry workshop. Actors will be given actual scripts from Film, TV, Commercials and Theatre that will be filmed and critiqued in class. This is a valuable workshop for those wanting to break into Film, TV, Commercials, and Theatre. Andrea is a member of The Screen Actors Guild as well as Actors Equity Association. She has played Guest-Starring roles for NBC, CBS, HGTV, and APN, in such shows as Fred, The Others, Hollywood Safari, Days of Our Lives, and Redesign. She received critical acclaim by the American Film Institute for her lead role in the film Terra Mea. She has performed leading roles in over 50 plays, through out the country. Currently she directs for the Sacred Fools Theatre in Hollywood as well as locally for The Santa Paula Theatre and The Elite Theatre. Andrea’s classes are fun informative, and nonjudgmental. She is originally from NYC, where she performed OFF-BROADWAY in several productions. Andrea studied under the legends Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner and Stella Adler, as well as Milton Katselas and Howard Fine. She is a graduate of The American Musical Dramatic Academy in NYC. Andrea’s students have successfully worked professionally in FIlm, TV, Commercials and Theatre Auditioning for Film, TV, Commercials and TheatreOn Camera Workshop-all ages, all levelsJan. 14th-Feb 25th (no class 2/18) Saturdays-9am-11am$175 for 6 weeksScholarships availableTo Register contact-Leticia Mattson at 805-878-5201or email lpmattson@verizon.net Venue: Santa Paula Theater Center.  Website

All Sunday performances are now SOLD OUT for Arsenic and Old Lace. Make your reservations for a Friday or Saturday evening performance (8PM) NOW! Happy Holidays!  Email   Website

Organic Acting ON CAMERA TELEVISION & FILM Workshop All Levels, All Ages!AUDITIONS and COLD READINGS from Current TELEVISION, FILM & COMMERCIALS The Santa Paula Theater Center 125 South 7th Street, Santa Paula 93060 Saturdays 9/24-10/29 9am-11am $175 for 6 weeks Featuring Professional Award Winning Director Andrea Tate Award Winning Director for Theatre Professional Actor in Film and Television Member of The Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity Performed leading and guest star roles in Film and TV for AFI, ABC, CBS, NBC, HGTV, APN.  Website