The Ojai Playwrights Conference Establishes Dr. Kerry English Artist Award
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
The Ojai Playwrights Conference is establishing a first-time annual award, the Dr. Kerry English Artist Award, in honor of OPC board member Dr. Kerry English who passed away in April of this year.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
The Ojai Playwrights Conference is establishing a first-time annual award, the Dr. Kerry English Artist Award, in honor of OPC board member Dr. Kerry English who passed away in April of this year.
Santa Barbara Theatre Students Sing a Tribute For Retiring Teacher
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
According to News Channel 12 in Santa Barbara, Students of Santa Barbara High School sang and recorded 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' as a tribute to their retiring theatre teacher, Otto Layman. All of the students would have been in Layman's final show before retiring this year.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
According to News Channel 12 in Santa Barbara, Students of Santa Barbara High School sang and recorded 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' as a tribute to their retiring theatre teacher, Otto Layman. All of the students would have been in Layman's final show before retiring this year.
UCSB's LAUNCH PAD's ALONE, TOGETHER Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2020
UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance LAUNCH PAD's ALONE, TOGETHER premieres today, Saturday, June 6. The festival joins acclaimed writers and directors with acting and directing students for a virtual presentation of new work and new talent.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2020
UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance LAUNCH PAD's ALONE, TOGETHER premieres today, Saturday, June 6. The festival joins acclaimed writers and directors with acting and directing students for a virtual presentation of new work and new talent.
Santa Barbara Symphony Appoints Three New Board Members
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Donald Foster, Principal Clarinet of the Santa Barbara Symphony and Chair of the Orchestra Committee, and Santa Barbara patrons of the performing arts and seasoned business executives Sam Hedgpeth and Dylan Minor.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Donald Foster, Principal Clarinet of the Santa Barbara Symphony and Chair of the Orchestra Committee, and Santa Barbara patrons of the performing arts and seasoned business executives Sam Hedgpeth and Dylan Minor.
Acclaimed Writers Join UCSB's Launch Pad and Spotlight Project
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance is proud to present two unique events - LAUNCH PAD's ALONE, TOGETHER and THE SPOTLIGHT PROJECT - which join acclaimed writers and directors with acting and directing students for a virtual presentation of new work and new talent.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2020
UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance is proud to present two unique events - LAUNCH PAD's ALONE, TOGETHER and THE SPOTLIGHT PROJECT - which join acclaimed writers and directors with acting and directing students for a virtual presentation of new work and new talent.
BWW Previews: IMPROVABILITY! SPRING 2020 at UCSB - Now Zoom!
by Maggie Yates - May 14, 2020
Check out the final installments of Improvability, Spring 2020, on Friday nights at 8 p.m. on zoom. Information available at the website: https://www.facebook.com/ucsbimprovability
by Maggie Yates - May 14, 2020
Check out the final installments of Improvability, Spring 2020, on Friday nights at 8 p.m. on zoom. Information available at the website: https://www.facebook.com/ucsbimprovability
PCPA Cancels Summer Season 2020 in Santa Maria and Solvang
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
PCPA has canceled its summer season. More details below:
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2020
PCPA has canceled its summer season. More details below:
Colburn School's Lunchtime Concert Series Celebrates Beethoven
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
In October 2019, the Colburn School presented Beethoven 250, a six-day festival built around the composer's beloved string quartets, featuring performances by the Calidore String Quartet, one of the School's most notable alumni ensembles, and the Viano String Quartet, the School's Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence, as well as Conservatory students and faculty.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2020
In October 2019, the Colburn School presented Beethoven 250, a six-day festival built around the composer's beloved string quartets, featuring performances by the Calidore String Quartet, one of the School's most notable alumni ensembles, and the Viano String Quartet, the School's Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence, as well as Conservatory students and faculty.
Santa Barbara Symphony Responds & Adapts With Virtual Music Education Center
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony's mission to provide music education is perhaps more important now than it has ever been. In response to the pandemic and social distancing measures, all programming for the Santa Barbara Symphony's Music Education Center (MEC) has adapted to an online environment.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony's mission to provide music education is perhaps more important now than it has ever been. In response to the pandemic and social distancing measures, all programming for the Santa Barbara Symphony's Music Education Center (MEC) has adapted to an online environment.
Santa Barbara Symphony Continues SUNDAYS WITH THE SYMPHONY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its second online streaming event in the new series 'Sundays with the Symphony' on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at 3:30 pm. 'Sundays with the Symphony' will feature online audio broadcasts of select past performances lasting approximately 30 minutes each and will run one time only, start to finish, live at thesymphony.org/livestream.
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its second online streaming event in the new series 'Sundays with the Symphony' on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at 3:30 pm. 'Sundays with the Symphony' will feature online audio broadcasts of select past performances lasting approximately 30 minutes each and will run one time only, start to finish, live at thesymphony.org/livestream.
UCSB's Launch Pad Zooms Into Action With ALONE, TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
UCSB's Launch Pad Zooms Into Action With ALONE, TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2020
UCSB's Launch Pad Zooms Into Action With ALONE, TOGETHER
UCSB's Launch Pad Zooms Into Action With ALONE, TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
LAUNCH PAD alumni playwrights have rallied to provide new material for UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance students. In an overwhelming response to an invitation from LAUNCH PAD Artistic Director Risa Brainin and Professor Annie Torsiglieri, 24 playwrights have written monologues and short plays inspired by the prompt a?oeAlone, Togethera?? and tailored specifically for the Zoom platform.
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2020
LAUNCH PAD alumni playwrights have rallied to provide new material for UCSB's Department of Theater and Dance students. In an overwhelming response to an invitation from LAUNCH PAD Artistic Director Risa Brainin and Professor Annie Torsiglieri, 24 playwrights have written monologues and short plays inspired by the prompt a?oeAlone, Togethera?? and tailored specifically for the Zoom platform.
UC Santa Barbara's Department of Theater and Dance Makes Masks For Health Care Workers
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2020
Noozhawk has reported that UC Santa Barbara's Department of Theater and Dance is working to make masks for health care workers.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2020
Noozhawk has reported that UC Santa Barbara's Department of Theater and Dance is working to make masks for health care workers.
Lobero Theatre Launches INTERMISSION, With 'Onstage On This Date' Series
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Lobero Theatre has launched its Intermission series, which includes a series of posts titled 'Onstage on this Date.'
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2020
Lobero Theatre has launched its Intermission series, which includes a series of posts titled 'Onstage on this Date.'
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces First Online Streaming Event In New Series
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its first online streaming event in their new series 'Sundays with the Symphony' on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 3:30 PM. 'Sundays with the Symphony' will feature online audio broadcasts of select past performances lasting approximately 30 minutes each and will run one time only, start to finish, live at thesymphony.org/livestream/stream.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its first online streaming event in their new series 'Sundays with the Symphony' on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 3:30 PM. 'Sundays with the Symphony' will feature online audio broadcasts of select past performances lasting approximately 30 minutes each and will run one time only, start to finish, live at thesymphony.org/livestream/stream.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Launches Digital Series & Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has created two new digital seriesa?"Sundays at Seven and Offstagea?"to share the beautiful and inspiring power of choral music with virtual audiences as Angelenos continue to observe stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring both music and conversation, each of the series offers a welcome opportunity to connect through music during this unprecedented period of self-isolation.
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2020
The Los Angeles Master Chorale has created two new digital seriesa?"Sundays at Seven and Offstagea?"to share the beautiful and inspiring power of choral music with virtual audiences as Angelenos continue to observe stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring both music and conversation, each of the series offers a welcome opportunity to connect through music during this unprecedented period of self-isolation.
BWW Feature: THE OUTLET PROJECT at The Outlet Project
by Maggie Yates - April 14, 2020
To get involved, visit TheOutleProject.art, check out the current prompt, and submit! Follow on Instagram at PowerTheOutlet and on Facebook to see the work others have created.
by Maggie Yates - April 14, 2020
To get involved, visit TheOutleProject.art, check out the current prompt, and submit! Follow on Instagram at PowerTheOutlet and on Facebook to see the work others have created.
Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara Launch Digital Content, Including Streams of Past Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
According to Santa Barbara News-Press, the Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara will launch digital online content, including streams of past concerts.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2020
According to Santa Barbara News-Press, the Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Santa Barbara will launch digital online content, including streams of past concerts.
Los Angeles Master Chorale Cancels May Concert Due To Extended Stay-at-Home Order
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
In response to Los Angeles County's extension of the stay-at-home order through at least May 15, and out of an abundance of caution for the community, the Los Angeles Master Chorale has canceled its concert Come Away to the Skies: A Celebration of Alice Parker which was scheduled to take place on May 17 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
In response to Los Angeles County's extension of the stay-at-home order through at least May 15, and out of an abundance of caution for the community, the Los Angeles Master Chorale has canceled its concert Come Away to the Skies: A Celebration of Alice Parker which was scheduled to take place on May 17 at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Salastina Announces Virtual Happy Hours, Performance Videos, And New Digital Commission
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
Salastina Artistic Directors Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White have created several musical offerings for virtual audiences to connect with each other and the ensemble during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salastina developed these initiatives after surveying their audience about what they would most like to experience. Like Salastina's regular season programming, each program takes an inquisitive approach towards beloved classics and new works.
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2020
Salastina Artistic Directors Kevin Kumar and Maia Jasper White have created several musical offerings for virtual audiences to connect with each other and the ensemble during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salastina developed these initiatives after surveying their audience about what they would most like to experience. Like Salastina's regular season programming, each program takes an inquisitive approach towards beloved classics and new works.
BWW Previews: LOVE at Marin Theatre Company
by Maggie Yates - April 05, 2020
Written and performed in a time when hashtags such as #MeToo and #BelieveWomen exemplify the changing social dynamic, Kate Cortesi's new play, 'Love,' examines the uncertainties beyond the slogans by drawing and redrawing the unsteady lines of power dynamics related to gender and consent.
by Maggie Yates - April 05, 2020
Written and performed in a time when hashtags such as #MeToo and #BelieveWomen exemplify the changing social dynamic, Kate Cortesi's new play, 'Love,' examines the uncertainties beyond the slogans by drawing and redrawing the unsteady lines of power dynamics related to gender and consent.
Santa Barbara Symphony Cancels April Performance and Plans Free Online Broadcasts
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
As the Santa Barbara community works together to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Santa Barbara Symphony announces the cancelation of a?oePoulenc & Saint-Saënsa?? with guest organ soloist Cameron Carpenter scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2020.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2020
As the Santa Barbara community works together to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Santa Barbara Symphony announces the cancelation of a?oePoulenc & Saint-Saënsa?? with guest organ soloist Cameron Carpenter scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2020.
Pacific Conservatory Theatre Cancels THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
PCPA Artistic Director/Associate Dean Mark Booher has released the following statement:
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2020
PCPA Artistic Director/Associate Dean Mark Booher has released the following statement:
Santa Barbara Zoo Is Open But With Changes To Operations
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
The safety of the Santa Barbara Zoo team members, guests and the animals is, as always, the organization's top priority. The Zoo is taking proactive measures to ensure the wellness of people and animals comes first in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2020
The safety of the Santa Barbara Zoo team members, guests and the animals is, as always, the organization's top priority. The Zoo is taking proactive measures to ensure the wellness of people and animals comes first in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
All Performances at The Granada Theatre Are Postponed or Canceled Through March
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
The Granada Theatre has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2020
The Granada Theatre has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:
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