Come Together at the Ensemble

Ensemble Theatre winds up its 2024-25 season with one final weekend (through June 22) of Justice, a nearly new three-character musical that explores the first women appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court (Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Sonia Sotomayor) early in their lives and careers up through the height of their judicial power. 

But the stage at the New Vic won’t be dark for long as ETC holds its annual benefit gala a week later on June 29. Join us on Sunday, June 29, 2025, for Curtain Up! – Ensemble Theatre Company’s annual fundraiser supporting vibrant, professional theater in Santa Barbara. This evening kicks off with a performance by The Folk Legacy Trio, the “Living Library” of folk music from 1950-70s, featuring songs by The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Peter Paul & Mary, The New Christy Minstrels, Tom Paxton, Joan Baez, and many others. But this is no cover band – the trio boasts George Grove, formerly with the Kingston Trio for 41 years; Rick Dougherty, former member of the Limeliters and Kingston Trio for 25 years; and Jerry Siggins, former lead singer for 27 years of the legendary doo-wop group, The Diamonds. 

The concert is followed by a cocktail hour, gourmet appetizers, and a three-course dinner at the Santa Barbara Club two blocks away. Funds raised by Curtain Up! help sustain ETC’s education programs and community outreach.  

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