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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​

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Add to your 8 Tens @ 8 package
for only $10!

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