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The Traditional Panto is always customized to the town where it is produced, so all of our Pantos will be very Santa Barbaran. Panto Productions, (a subsidiary of Grace & Competra,) is collaborating with, and has the enthusiastic support of many parts of our community.

Panto has much the same inclusive, innocent spirit as the Summer Solstice parade--and the same potential to draw tourism. We intend that Panto will become an annual Santa Barbara tradition, with the New Year's Eve celebration being a crucial part of its success.

To be truly effective, Panto must be professionally directed by people who are very familiar with it--who have an affectionate understanding of, and experience with its peculiarities. After his successful directorial debut with Jack and the Beanstalk -The Panto and Goldilocks, 3 Bears... and Then Some!, Michael Ashton (who has a lifelong career as a theater director in England, and has written and directed several successful pantos, ) will return as director and writer of our current production, Puss in Boots!

Karin delaPena (who directs the acclaimed Speaking of Stories, will join again to co-produce with Geoff Hornby.

    Learn More:

          What is Panto?    

          Panto Sponsorship Opportunities    

          Puss in Boots!    

          Goldilocks, 3 Bears... and then some!    

          Jack and the Beanstalk    


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