8 Tens @ 8 Tickets Now on Sale!
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
A Testimony to the Power of Theater: Robert Bailey's "In Some Dark Valley" Comes to Actors' Theatre Nov 22, 23 & 24
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
Time to Get Lucky... An Interview with Playwright John Chandler
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
Behind the Scenes of 8 Tens @ 8... Ready, Set, Audition!
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.
Winners of the 2025 8 Tens @ 8 Festival Announced!
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.
Winning Plays, Workshops, and a World Premiere for Fall
8 Tens @ 8, workshops for fun and enlightenment, and an exciting world premiere of a spooky new play are all coming your way!
Behind the Scenes of 8 Tens @ 8... Ready, Set, Read!
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 Happenings at Actors' Theatre
Summer at Actors Theatre includes a Flamenco dance show, voice workshop, playreadings and more!
One More Weekend for White Sky, Falling Dragon...
Don't miss this powerful play rooted in local history and national pride!
From Family Stories to Full-Length Play: "White Sky, Falling Dragon" Comes Home to Actors' Theatre
We are very excited to be bringing playwright Steve "Spike" Wong's beautiful play "White Sky, Falliing Dragon" to Santa Cruz this April
