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The 2026
8 Tens @ 8
Short Play Festival
Since it's founding 30 years ago by local theater icon Wilma Marcus Chandler, the annual 10-minute play festival has become one of the most anticipated and popular events of the theatre season in Santa Cruz.
Jan 16 - Feb 15
Th, Fri, Sat, Sun @ 8 pm
Sat, Sun @ 2 pm​
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Coming Soon
The 2026
Best of the Rest
Experience the runners-up in this year's short play contest as staged readings with an ensemble cast.
Directed by Simon Hayward & Evan Hunt​
Add to your 8 Tens @ 8 package
for only $10!
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