“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from our community,” said Charles Pasternak, Artistic Director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare. “The Audrey Stanley Grove has always been a place where art, nature, and community come together. These awards are a testament to the audiences, artists, and supporters who make Santa Cruz Shakespeare thrive.”

Santa Cruz Shakespeare has long been a beloved part of the local arts landscape, presenting fresh, contemporary productions of classic works each summer under the redwoods at The Grove. The company’s commitment to artistic excellence, education, and community engagement continues to make it a cultural cornerstone in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Presents A Christmas Carol

Coming up this year, Santa Cruz Shakespeare will present A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from November 26 - December 24 at the Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Santa Cruz. Directed by Charles Pasternak and Alicia Gibson, A Christmas Carol stars Mike Ryan as Ebeneezer Scrooge, with returning favorites Julie James, Charlotte Munson and Andrea Sweeney Blanco. Luke Shepherd provides music direction for the production. With 26 performances and shows at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., A Christmas Carol is a festive holiday tradition for the whole family. Tickets are available at www.santacruzshakespeare.org or through the seasonal Box Office, 831-460-6399, open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show is 90 minutes with no intermission.

About Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. For more information about  Santa Cruz Shakespeare, visit www.santacruzshakespeare.org, Facebook and Instagram.