PlayFest Santa Barbara Information

We are committed to providing an exciting and creative environment for artists to hone their skills and promote their talent with the support and guidance of the world's leading professional theatre artists. We believe the cultural vitality of our community is enhanced and reflected by the creative depths of our storytelling. We are committed to providing an exciting and creative environment for artists to hone their skills and promote their talent with the support and guidance of the world's leading professional theatre artists. We believe the cultural vitality of our community is enhanced and reflected by the creative depths of our storytelling. Above all, we expect to be a credit to the communities we serve, a valuable resource to our audience, and a place where dedicated artists can grow and prosper. Toward this end, we will not only listen to our audience and artists, but also embrace the idea that PlayFest Santa Barbara is at their service. If you'd like to submit a play, head over to our Playwriting Competition Page for information on awards, judging and submission procedures. Any plays submitted now through October 1, 2019 will be considered for the January 2020 festival. "I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics but for our contributions to the human spirit.