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Elements Theatre Collective has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to purchase professional lighting and audio equipment!  We're very excited about it, and would like to encourage you to check it out.

To reserve seats for any performance of our run of The Last Five Years please click on a date below.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

The Last Five Years

Written and composed by Jason Robert Brown

Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th at 8:00pm
Piano Kitchen, 430 Rose Ave, Santa Barbara*

Sunday, April 14th at 2:00pm
SHIFCO, 418 Santa Fe Place, Santa Barbara*

Thursday, April 18th at 8:00pm
Rancho Embarcadero, 224 Vereda Layenda, Goleta* 

Friday, April 19th at 8:00pm
Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd, Carpinteria

Saturday, April 20th at 8:00pm
McDermott Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St, Santa Barbara

Sunday, April 21st at 8:00pm
McDermott Crockett Mortuary, 2020 Chapala St, Santa Barbara

Thursday, April 25th
Private Performance at Casa Esperanza Homeless Shelter 

Friday, April 26th(SOLD OUT) & Saturday, April 27th(SOLD OUT) at 8:00pm
Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara*

Sunday, April 28th at 2:00pm
Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara*

*denotes wheelchair accessible venues

For sold out shows a wait list will be available at the door.
 

~~ Starring ~~

Emily Jewell as Catherine Hiatt

Elisha Schaefer as Jamie Wellerstein

Directed by Sara Rademacher

Music Direction by Stacie Anthes

Accompaniment by Ben Saunders

Set Design by Sarah Jane Bennett

Costume Design by Yuko Maikawa

Lighting Design by Chris Hanes

Stage Management by Sarah Minnis

Produced by Rob Grayson & Mary Plant-Thomas   


A musical that defies many standard musical conventions, The Last Five Years follows the relationship between Cathy, an aspiring actress, and Jamie, a successful novelist, over the course of five years.  Cathy's story moves in reverse chronological order, while Jamie's moves forward.  The show examines what happens when love is not enough and the lack of connection in the seemingly closest moments of a relationship.  An intimate and emotionally powerful examination of love, it is easy to see why The Last Five Years has been called a "cult-hit." 

Presented in partnership with Santa Barbara Dance Alliance and the Santa Barbara Public Library System

Or, by Liz Duffy Adams

Runs January 25th - February 10th, 2013

Reserve your FREE seats now!
Just click on a performance date below to be directed to our online reservation form. 

Friday, January 25th(SOLD OUT) & Saturday, January 26th ~ 8:00pm
LBPS Events, 5390 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara

Sunday, January 27th ~ 2:00pm
Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, Carpinteria

Thursday, January 31st ~ 6:30pm
*Friendship Manor, 6647 El Colegio Rd, Goleta

Friday, February 1st ~ 8:00pm
*Curtis Studio of Dance, 4915 9th Street, Carpinteria

Saturday, February 2nd (SOLD OUT) & Sunday, February 3rd ~ 8:00pm
*Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara

Thursday, February 7th
Private Performance at Casa Esperanza Homeless Shelter

Friday, February 8th & Saturday, February 9th ~ 8:00pm
Fishbon Pescadrome, 101 S Quarantina Street, Santa Barbara

Sunday, February 10th ~ 2:00pm
*Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara 

*Denotes wheelchair accessible venues.

Announcing our cast and production team for
 

Or,

A play by Liz Duffy Adams

~Starring~

Emily Jewell as Aphra Behn

Michael Bernard as Charles II, William Scott, & Lady Davenant

Stephanie “Babz” Farnum as Nell Gwynne, Maria, & Jailor

Directed by Sara Rademacher

Set Design by Sarah Jane Bennett

Costume Design by Miller James

Stage Management by Ashley Saress Lemmex

Assistant Stage Management by Marion Pugliesi

Dialect Coaching by Michael Morgan

Dramaturgy by Mary Plant-Thomas

London 1660: OR, takes place (mostly) during one night in the life of Aphra Behn, poet, spy, and soon to be the first professional female playwright. Sprung from debtors' prison after a disastrous overseas mission, Aphra is desperate to get out of the spy trade. She has a shot at a production with one of only two London companies, if she can only finish her play by morning despite interruptions from sudden new love, actress Nell Gwynne; complicated royal love, King Charles II; and very dodgy ex-love, double-agent William Scott—who may be in on a plot to murder the king in the morning. Can Aphra resist Nell's charms, save Charles' life, win William a pardon, and launch her career, all in one night?

Coming to an alternative space near you

January 25th - February 10th, 2013.

Grease Sing-A-Long 

October 25th, 2012
Marjorie Luke Theatre

Only $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors!  

Movie-Only tickets: Adults $15, Student/Seniors $10

Come join us for a night of family friendly fun at Elements Theatre Collective's 2012 fundraising event! Sing along with the classic movie and enjoy the magic of the big screen in the beautiful Marjorie Luke Theater. Relive those summer nights, and root for Grease Lighting to win the big race! 

There will be a free Hand Jive lesson, silent auction with fabulous prizes, and a costume contest! Test our your poodle skirt and greaser costume for Haloween and be eligible for the grand prize! Pinkberry will be at the Sock Hop with Yogurt creations like "The Pink Lady," (Pomegranate Yogurt with Strawberries, Yogurt Chips, and Coconut toppings).

Remember all proceeds go toward bringing free,
accesible and professional quality theatre to Santa Barbara!

Get your Tickets now!

Adult-$20, Sock Hop and Movie   

Student/ Senior-$15, Sock Hop and Movie   

Adult-$15, Movie Only  

Student/ Senior-$10, Movie Only   

Your Body, Your Voice FREE Yoga Workshop

Alameda Park, corner of Micheltorena and Anacapa Streets

Sunday, September 9th  2-4pm

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 Elements presents a Staged Reading of the world premiere new musical:

Training  by  Joe Schermann

Friday, August 31st at 8:00pm - LBPS Events, 5390 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara

Saturday, September 1st at 8:00pm - Java Station, 4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara

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Join us for the West Coast Premiere of...

Gruesome Playground Injuries

by Rajiv Joseph

Friday, July 6 - Saturday, July 21

Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Jumping back and forth throughout their lives from ages 8 to 38, Kayleen and Doug share hurt, love, loneliness and hope.

Click here for Reservations and more info!