This purchase gives you a Santa Maria Civic Theatre (SMCT) Membership from 7-1-24 to 6-30-25 and entitles the member to a half price ticket for the member when attending all SMCT regular season shows during those aforementioned dates.  You also are entitled to vote for the Board of Trustees at our June 2025 meeting, as long as you became a member by 12-31-24.  We thank you for your support of live, local community theatre and helping us continue into our 66th season.

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CLYDE’S

Between slinging grilled cheese and tuna melts, the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff at Clyde's dream of creating the perfect recipe. Led by sandwich sensei Montrellous, can the team juggle customer orders, dark pasts, and their boss' incessant mind games to avoid having their aspirations burnt to a crisp? November 15-24, 2024 In repertory with "Buddies"

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Buddies

Don't miss out on this original play by local author Ben Abbott! His hilarious creations have graced the stages of the Great American Melodrama, and now we're thrilled to bring you his latest comedy! Get ready for laughter and fun! November 15-24 In repertory with CLYDE’S.

A benefit performance for smct sure to delight and tickle your fancy. One night only and limited VIP seating will be available! Come join us as we jingle your balls this holiday season and support local theatre! Come join SMCT and Mirame Entertainment for a night of fun!

Stresses are running high in the North Pole, and someone's just landed on the Naughty list! The elves, reindeer, and even Mrs. Claus are under suspicion for this Holiday Homicide, and it's up to you to crack the case.

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Ride the Cyclone – The Musical

January 10th - January 26th

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey in 'Ride the Cyclone'! When six teen chamber choir singers meet an unexpected fate on a roller coaster, their afterlife takes a surprising turn. With the help of a mechanical fortuneteller, they're given a chance to harmonize their way back to Earth. Don't miss this exhilarating musical experience! January 10-26, 2025

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The Games Afoot

Step into the mystery of a lifetime with William Gillette! Join us as the acclaimed actor, known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, hosts a star-studded Christmas Eve at his eccentric Connecticut mansion. But when one of the guests meets a tragic end, Gillette steps into the role of the detective he knows best, unraveling secrets and solving the ultimate whodunit! March 7-23

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RENT

Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.

May 9-25