Backstage Stories

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100 Years of Memories Captured

100 Years of Memories Captured Remember your old high school yearbook? The Granada Theatre put a fresh spin on that idea by creating a digital yearbook to commemorate all the excitement and events of last year’s centennial celebrations. “The idea Read More

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Returning to the Beginning

Things have come full circle for Karen Wood Williams, The Granada Theatre’s newest board member. A childhood visit to the historic theater started her lifelong love of the arts and set the direction for her career. “I’ve had the honor Read More

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Go Backstage at The Granada Theatre

Go Backstage at The Granada Theatre Photo Credit: Baron Spafford Love Your Theater is an annual event The Granada Theatre hosts for donors to give them a peek behind the curtain. When a Santa Barbara High School teacher learned of Read More

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Board Member Spotlight: Blair Pence

Just like a good wine brings its history and terroir to each bottle, Pence Vineyards & Winery’s owner, Blair Pence, brings his business experience, love of music, and California roots to The Granada Theatre Board. Pence just completed his first Read More

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Usher in the Fun

Usher in the Fun The Granada Theatre isn’t just a world-class performing arts venue; it’s an integral part of the community. Santa Barbara residents who want to do more than see a show can join The Granada Theatre’s Ambassador Program Read More

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A Peek Inside the Granada Board

Photo Courtesy of Deborah Bertling A year ago, The Granada Theatre Board welcomed local arts supporter Deborah Marks Bertling to the board. Backstage Stories recently caught up with Bertling to get an insider view of her first year on the Read More

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(Non) Mean Girls

(Non) Mean Girls Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson, 2023   Art shines a spotlight on thought-provoking issues of our time and can be a powerful educational tool besides entertaining and energizing the audience. That certainly was the case when the touring Read More