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  • November 2025

  • Sun 23
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    The SpongeBob Musical

    November 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The SpongeBob Musical
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    The SpongeBob Musical follows SpongeBob and his friends as they race to save Bikini Bottom from an erupting volcano.

    $5 – $25
  • Sun 23

    Barnstorm Presents—1972: The Future of Sex

    November 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Barnstorm Presents—1972: The Future of Sex
    Theater Arts Center 453 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Devised by The Wardrobe Ensemble, 1972: The Future of Sex incorporates the company’s trademark theatricality, irreverent humour and ensemble ingenuity to tell the story of three couples having sex for the first time—and a country on the brink of a sexual awakening.

    Free – $20
  • December 2025

  • Thu 4

    Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase

    December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Step into the spotlight with Barnstorm’s musical theater showcase—an intimate, cabaret-style evening featuring standout performances by our talented students. From beloved Broadway tunes to hidden gems, this lively celebration of song and story is not to be missed. More info about Barnstorm here. — ADMISSION – General admission $5–$20 “Pay What You Like” – Free […]

    Free – $20
  • January 2026

  • Sat 24

    Barnstorm Presents: 24-Hour Theater

    January 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Audiences are invited to attend the grand finale of this 24-Hour Theater process.

    Free – $20
  • February 2026

  • Fri 20

    Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy

    February 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Improv Comedy Set

    General Admission
  • Fri 20
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sat 21

    Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy

    February 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Improv Comedy Set

    General Admission
  • Sat 21
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sun 22
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sun 22

    Barnstorm Presents—”Secret Family” Sketch Comedy

    February 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Improv Comedy Set

    General Admission
  • Fri 27

    Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

    February 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
    Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CA

    Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

    Free – $20
  • Fri 27

    Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

    February 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Barnstorm

    General Admission
  • Fri 27
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sat 28
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sat 28

    Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

    February 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
    Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CA

    Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

    Free – $20
  • Sat 28

    Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

    February 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Barnstorm

    General Admission
  • Sat 28
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    February 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • March 2026

  • Sun 1
    three singers in 1960s formal attire with a sparkly blue background

    Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)

    March 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Dreamgirls—Presented by the African American Theater Arts Troupe (AATAT)
    Theater Arts Mainstage 411 Kerr Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Move into the spotlight with Dreamgirls, the electrifying musical sensation that brings the soul, sparkle, and spirit of Motown to the stage. Follow the unforgettable journey of three talented young women as they rise from hopeful dreamers to international superstars. With powerful vocals, stimulating choreography, and hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not […]

    Free – $20
  • Sun 1

    Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV—The Experiment

    March 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Random With A Purpose (RWAP) XXXlV
    Second Stage Second Stage, Santa Cruz, CA

    Random With A Purpose is a popular annual student-directed and -choreographed dance showcase. Per directors Lydia Wallman and Brennah Lyons, this year’s production, The Experiment, “serves as a platform for collaborators to develop work that does not yet exist in the physical world and to investigate elements of community and features a cast that reflects UC […]

    Free – $20
  • Sun 1

    Barnstorm Presents—Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

    March 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Barnstorm
    Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater 453 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Barnstorm

    General Admission
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