Wendy Wasserstein’s ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?
Directed by Andrea Tate
Janie and Harriet, two former college classmates who differ in both personality and appearance, struggle to cement their individual identities in the face of two sets of overbearing parents, while also attempting to maintain their friendship.
February 15 – March 23, 2008
VISITING MR. GREEN by Jeff Baron
Directed by Jerry Castillo featuring Don Pearlman
One of the most widely performed plays around the world, Visiting Mr. Green is a poignant, at times hilarious, and heartwarming portrayal of the collision of two men — one a devout Jewish widower, the other a young hot-shot American Express executive — each of whom harbors painful secrets. What starts out as a comedy about two men who do not want to be in the same room together beautifully evolves into a gripping and emotional drama.
April 18 – May 25, 2008
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY by Philip Barry
Directed by Fred Helsel
Rich, haughty and spoilt, Tracey Lord is about to get married for the second time. But she's reckoned without her former husband, and the reporter sent to cover her wedding. The presence of both men at her pre-nuptial party, the collision of the volatile emotions of the trio, combined with a drunken midnight swim, provokes Tracy into learning some painful lessons, and taking an uncharacteristic look into her heart. Glamorous and sophisticated, Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story is a compelling mix of wit, satire and romance, with a freewheeling heroine who delights, exasperates and moves us in equal measure. It was performed on Broadway in 1939, and became one of the great movies of the golden age starring Katherine Hepburn & Cary Grant.
June 27 - August 3, 2008
Conor McPherson’s SHINING CITY
Directed by David Ralphe
Set in Dublin, Shining City tells the story of a man who comes to a counselor seeking help. He claims to have seen the ghost of his recently deceased wife. But what begins as an unusual encounter becomes a desperate struggle between the living and the dead--a struggle which will shape and define both men for the rest of their lives.
September 12 – October 19, 2008
CHRISTMAS BELLES by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator.
November 21 – December 21, 2008
All performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm. A special summer matinee curtain of 4 pm will be in effect for the production of “The Philadelphia Story” only. Single tickets for any of the shows are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 & under. Patrons can save up to 20% off single ticket prices by purchasing season tickets for the Santa Paula Theater Center. The theater is located in an historic building at 125 South 7th Street in Santa Paula, California.
There are three season ticket packages available with discounts for seniors and students. The Gala Series includes tickets to every opening night with the added benefit of a champagne dessert reception at intermission and a post show party with the cast included in your ticket price. Gala Season Tickets are $72 for Adults and $60 for Seniors and Students. The Basic Series package includes one seat for each production on a predetermined date. The price for the Basic Series package is $72 for Adults and $60 for Seniors and Students. Flex Pass series include five tickets good for any performance during the season – use them all for one show or one for each production. Flex Series tickets are priced at $80 each or $67 for Seniors and Students. For more information, please call (805) 525-4645 and ask for a Season 2008 brochure to be mailed to you. All Season tickets are on sale through March 23and can be purchased by calling the box office at (805) 525-4645.
Visit us on the web at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org
