COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Nebula successfully performs annually for 2400-3600 children, chaperon's, and teachers in Santa Barbara, Ca.
Along with the generous support of The Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara Foundation- Towbes Performing Arts Fund, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, Santa Barbara Education Foundation and Community Arts Grant. Our programming for this production provided priority to Title I schools and included attendance by Franklin, Adelante Charter, Adams School, Peabody Charter, Open Alternative, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Harding, Washington, SB Comm Academy, and Santa Barbara Charter.
Nebula dedicates time each season to provide a student matinee program working directly with the schools to provide them a unique opportunity for their student's to experience a professional performance opportunity in a theater setting.
Launched in 2014 at Center Stage Theater, Nebula was thrilled to expand the program into The Lobero benefiting over 9,600+ students since inception.
In 2018 we expanded the program to include K-12, offering four-six performances benefiting 2400-3600 students. BIG thanks to The Lobero Fund, Santa Barbara Foundation- Towbes Performing Arts Fund, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, Santa Barbara Education Foundation in partnership with the Leni Fe Bland Foundation, Strategic Incentives, and individual sponsors/donors for their dedication and belief.
In addition to our main performance, Nebula successfully performs annually for 2400-3600 children, chaperon's, and teachers with the generous support of The Lobero, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, Santa Barbara Education Foundation and Community Arts Grant. Our programming for this production provided priority to Title I schools and included attendance by Franklin, Adelante Charter, Adams School, Peabody Charter, Open Alternative, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Harding, Washington, SB Comm Academy, and Santa Barbara Charter.
It also included a teacher pre-show worksheet, parent/student prep packet, and post-show worksheet/project. As a testament to our impact to area schools, we learned that approximately 60% of the student audience had never been to a theater before, and approximately 70% of the students had never seen a dance production before. How great to be able to enrich the lives of so many children!
As a testament to our impact to area schools, we learned:
60%
of the student audience had never been to a theater before
70%
of the students had never seen a dance production before.
The Inquisitor created collaboratively and debuted in 2015, Nebula pushed the choreography to new places resulting in a cohesive blend of ambitious technical dance and intricate signature partnering. Danced to a new original score by Adam Phillips and played live by Adam's Mission Creek Trio, The Inquisitor included scenery of original artwork by Shelby Lynn Joyce, which was projected as a backdrop throughout the show.
Through the Looking Glass, Nebula's newest work premiered in 2017. A compelling new work inspired by Lewis Carroll’s book, Alice’s imaginative and curious world comes to life through intricately woven choreography by Meredith Cabaniss, Devyn Duex, and Karyn Laver, featuring collaborations with The Dance Network and SELAH dance collective. To breath depth and color into the world of Alice, Nebula once again collaborated with composer Adam Phillips to create an original score, which will be played live by Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra small ensemble, and unique visual art by Meredith Cabaniss.
HUMANITY, premiered in 2021, inspired by the short story “The Child’s Story” by Charles Dickens. An exploration of living one’s truth, being present, and celebrating our differences. Choreography by Chloe Roberts, under the direction of Devyn Duex, with special guest performances. Nebula’s newest evening length adaptation follows the journey of our main character through New York City and its various thematic neighborhoods, illustrated through a diverse palette of dance, music and multimedia.
