DogStar Theater Co. presents The Electric Baby by Stefanie Zadravec

DogStar Theater Company brings Stefanie Zadravec’s acclaimed play The Electric Baby to Center Stage. Working in the genre of magical realism, this play revolves around the intertwined lives of six characters all brought together through a tragic accident. There is a seventh character onstage throughout who we certainly see, never hear from, but most definitely feel: the Electric Baby.

Dogstar’s Creative Director, Nita June, launched into this production right after her guest directed production at Westmont College of Love and Information. With this production, Nita June hones in on the elements of magic and ritual in the everyday, and focuses on the ties and bonds that miraculously connect us as humans together. Interweaving music and movement throughout, Nita June notes, “With rave reviews surrounding this play, this is a not-to-be-missed event in the Santa Barbara theater community.”

“The imperceptible magic that pervades human existence and the power of myth to assuage sorrow are invoked by the playwright Stefanie Zadravec as she entwines the lives of strangers in THE ELECTRIC BABY, a touching new drama.” —NY Times.

“This surreal show functions like an adult pop-up book…[a] mix of fun and surprise.” —The Week. “As dazzling as the dialogue is dreamful.” —Pittsburgh City Paper.

“Sometimes even a critic is charmed into analytical silence. No, make that enthralled and also warned. Not that I can’t think of ways to explain THE ELECTRIC BABY, but even if I were right, it might dull both its delicacy and its strength.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

“Dazzling and original.” —TalkinBroadway.com.

Starring Ivy Vahanian, Cyrus Roberts, Tom Hinshaw, Vicki Finlayson, Shay Munroe and George Coe and directed and produced by Nita June, The Electric Baby runs March 19th – 22nd at Center Stage. More information can be found at www.DogStarTheater.org or you can purchase tickets directly by visiting www.CenterStageTheater.org. Tickets are $20 for students, seniors and veterans, and $25 for general admission.

DogStar Theater Company is based on the principles of collaboration, co-creation, and shared imagination. We strive to bring work to the stage that sparks creative conversation, initiates connection within the community and inspires positive action. The company is named after the brightest star in the sky, the DogStar – Sirius -, a star used by adventurers and explorers for centuries as a beacon for navigation and discovery.