2026/27 SEASON
AT THE GRANADA THEATRE
DRACULA, A DARK SHADOW
October 30-31, 2026
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Choreography by Nicolas Blanc
Music by Philip Glass
Featuring Kronos Quartet
Production Sponsor Cheryl Goldberg
THE NUTCRACKER
December 18-20, 2026
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Choreography by Rodney Gustafson and
State Street Ballet Artistic Staff
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Featuring Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra
Conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff
THE LITTLE MERMAID
March 6-7, 2027
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Choreography by Megan Philipp and Cecily MacDougall
Music by Charles Fernandez
Set Design by Jane Hamor
Puppet Design by Christina McCarthy
Costume Design by Olivia Mason
BRAHMS & BALANCHINE:
SLAUGHTER ON TENTH AVENUE
In collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony
May 22-23, 2027
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Choreography by George Balanchine, Nilas Martins, and Megan Philipp
Music by Johannes Brahms, Samuel Barber, and Richard RodgersProduction Sponsor Melanie Trent De Schutter
OUR MISSION
State Street Ballet strives to create meaningful art through imaginative programming, exceptional artistry, quality dance training, and community engagement, ensuring a dynamic future for our organization, Santa Barbara, and beyond.
OUR VISION
To provide world-class, accessible, and relevant dance experiences that engage and inspire audiences of all backgrounds, enriching lives and connecting communities.
State Street Ballet’s 2026/27 Season is generously sponsored by
Dr. Nicole Callahan
Roger and Sarah Chrisman
Margo Cohen-Feinberg
G.A. Fowler Family Foundation
Cheryl Goldberg
Green Hills Software
Belle Hahn for the Little One Foundation
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
Tim Mikel
Jean Rogers
Marc and Pauline Sylvain
Carrie Towbes for the Michael Towbes Fund
Melanie Trent De Schutter
Richard Watts
Andre Yew
Anonymous
We gratefully acknowledge our foundation, community, media, and event partners for their enthusiastic support of our work. We are so thankful for the generosity of these wonderful organizations and businesses and for their investment in our work and the longevity of our art.
