Founded in 1985, Actors’ Theatre has a long history of being a vital part of the greater Santa Cruz area’s theater community. We are known for delivering intimate, authentic, and impactful productions that honor the vibrant exchange between actors and audience. Our goal is to produce innovative, quality theater that bravely embraces new ideas, formats and voices; provide opportunities for theater artists to practice their craft and hone their skills; and create a space where people in our community can connect through the power of theater to celebrate our shared humanity. 

 

Actors' Theatre produced one of the first short play festivals in the United States, which has become the renowned 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival. Now the longest-running short play festival in the world, it will celebrate its 29th anniversary in 2025. The Festival supports emerging and established playwrights from around the country and internationally by showcasing their new work, and brings together the best talent from the local theater community and beyond.

 

Read more about our Mission and History here.

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Executive Board

Suzanne Schrag, President

Brian Spencer, Vice-President

Marcus Cato, Treasurer

Karin Babbitt, Secretary

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Board Members

Robin Aronson

Lillian Bogovich

Gail Borkowski

Hannah Eckstein

Gerry Gerringer

Evan Hunt

Denise Keplinger

Kathie Kratochvil

Anita Natale

Bill Peters

Miguel Reyna

Brian Spencer

Suzanne Sturn

Cathy Warner

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