
About Actors' Theatre
Founded in 1985, Actors’ Theatre has a long history of being a vital part of the greater Santa Cruz area’s theater community. The company is known for its productions of contemporary, cutting-edge plays and new works, and for providing a venue and outlet for theater artists to practice their craft and hone their skills.
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 28th anniversary in 2024. 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.
Executive Board
Suzanne Schrag, President
Brian Spencer, Vice-President
Marcus Cato, Treasurer
Karin Babbitt, Secretary
Board Members
Robin Aronson
Lillian Bogovich
Gail Borkowski
Hannah Eckstein
Gerry Gerringer
Evan Hunt
Denise Keplinger
Kathie Kratochvil
Joyce Michaelson
Anita Natale
Bill Peters
Miguel Reyna
Brian Spencer
Suzanne Sturn
Cathy Warner