One thing we hear often in the lobby after a Lights Up! Theatre Company performance is, "I can't believe that was a TEEN production! It was so professional!"
And it's true—we're proud to be the only theatre company in Santa Barbara putting on professionally-staged musicals and plays with casts composed entirely of local teens.
Teenagers are the lifeblood of Lights Up! Theatre Company. As the adults who bear witness to their passion and curiosity, compassion and bravery, and the staggering personal growth they experience between the ages of twelve and eighteen, we can tell you this: belonging is life-changing.
Lights Up!'s commitment to providing a safe, nurturing place of belonging and professional performance training for Santa Barbara teens is stronger than ever as we prepare for our 2026-2027 season. We're putting up two fully-staged musicals: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and Les Misérables, plus an original play developed by young actors in collaboration with professional directors.
Lights Up! productions bring together the talents of seasoned theatre folk (direction, choreography, set and costume design, and vocal music training are all led by professionals in their craft), giving actors the opportunity to experience high-quality training in a supportive environment.
Young performers not only develop their acting, singing, and dance skills, but also learn theatre etiquette, find mentorship opportunities, and experience the behind-the-scenes magic of costume design, set building, props, hair and makeup, and stage management.
Behind all of this powerful collaboration is a circle of sponsors who make it all possible.
Nearly 40% of Lights Up!’s annual operating budget relies on contributed income—donations, sponsorships, and grants—from people like you who believe in the power of youth arts.
Your donation will help ensure that no teenager is turned away from our programs due to financial hardship, and that Santa Barbara youth continue to benefit from the programs, friendships, and belonging that Lights Up! offers them throughout their teenage years.
If you wish to use a credit card to complete your transaction, select your sponsorship level from the options below. Our team will reach out to you to thank you for your support and coordinate the details of your sponsorship benefits.
You may also send a check to 542 Alan Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Please be sure to include a phone number or email address so that we may contact you.
To pay via Zelle, ACH, or to discuss in-kind donations or alternative methods of support, reach out to [email protected].
Lights Up Theater Company, Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 83-2116275.
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