We surveyed the 2025 cast of 8 Tens @ 8 for their thoughts on this year's Festival and the pieces they've been working on.

There are 16 plays, 16 directors, and only one stage. Here's how our 8 Tens designers make it work.

From the front seat of a Ford Fiesta, to the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, the 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival takes you on a journey

Fresh from an acclaimed run at the LA Fringe Festival, actor Robert Bailey brings his powerful solo show to Santa Cruz for one weekend only

Actors' Theatre presents Lucky Time, a new play by John Chandler, this October. Read about what John has to say about his latest spooky work

The 8 Tens @ 8 festival relies on many local theater artists, including the actors who will bring these 16 winning plays to life on stage.

This year's line-up features some familiar names who've been part of 8 Tens @ 8 in the past, plus talented playwrights new to the Festival.

8 Tens @ 8, workshops for fun and enlightenment, and an exciting world premiere of a spooky new play are all coming your way!

The 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival hits the stage in January, but the work begins much earlier. Our committee is busy reading all the plays!

Summer at Actors Theatre includes a Flamenco dance show, voice workshop, playreadings and more!