Our October offering this year is William Goldman's play Misery, based on the story by Stephen King. Director Miguel Reyna and his cast and crew share their thoughts on how this play speaks to them, what they hope to create, and how horror as a genre, and this play in particular, can provide both an escape and catharsis for intrepid theatergoers.

Our winning playwrights come from as far away as New York and Mexico Cities and as close to home as Santa Cruz. Here are the plays in the 2026 8 Tens @ 8 Festival.

Actor, writer, journalist and deep listener Dan Hoyle brings his show "Takes All Kinds" to Actors’ Theatre on Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm.

More summer sketch comedy, storytelling, and world-class classes coming your way. Plus a special show in early September!

Get your laugh on with these comedy shows this June, plus check out our upcoming workshops!

Celebrate with us at the Shakespeare Gala! Then join us for some exciting workshops for actors, playwrights, and lovers of the Bard.

The Shakespeare Gala showcases the work of 32 actors, 5 musicians, and one timeless playwright--all donations go to support Actors' Theatre.

we've created a chance to see staged readings of 8 more great short plays in this year's Best of the Rest staged readings.

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.