Turning Bone Theatre

Turning Bone Theatre “We are made of dreams and bones.” – David Mallett, The Garden Song Turning Bone Theatre is an ensemble theatre company in Santa Cruz CA.

We are dedicated to creating work that is emotionally engaging, thought-provoking, visceral and visually captivating.

Ken and Neiry find their stoika on Pacific Avenue.
11/12/2013

Ken and Neiry find their stoika on Pacific Avenue.

Turning Bone Theatre is pausing for a moment. Pausing to say "thank you" again to everyone who supported our inaugural p...
11/12/2013

Turning Bone Theatre is pausing for a moment. Pausing to say "thank you" again to everyone who supported our inaugural production Action this Summer. Pausing also because Artistic Director Dor Atkinson is about to go into hibernation for a while, working on a new production - a baby, due in early February!

In the meantime, please do stay tuned for other projects coming out of the woodwork. Several company members are kickin' with new ideas for workshops and projects... and we shall resume!

Happy Fall!

Excited that Cornerstone Theatre of L.A. is coming to Salinas! If you are interested in theatre-in-community, of and by ...
07/21/2013

Excited that Cornerstone Theatre of L.A. is coming to Salinas! If you are interested in theatre-in-community, of and by the community, don't miss this production.

Plumas Negras is based on the stories of the East Salinas community. Cornerstone Theater and playwright Juliette Carrillo have spent the past year collecting stories from local residents, storytellers and leaders. The community has remained part of the development of the play through interviews, sto...

Going, going, gone! Last chance to see Action at 5 p.m. at Motion Pacific today! It's about the American Dream... or abo...
07/20/2013

Going, going, gone! Last chance to see Action at 5 p.m. at Motion Pacific today! It's about the American Dream... or about being afraid... or about being disconnected from those around around you... or possibly all three? Come check it out!

Looking for some excellent theater to finish off your Fringe? Then Motion Pacific is a great place to be. Start with the funny, moving and smart Merry Ross and Vicki Dello Joio (pictured) at 3:30pm, then local new phenomenon Turning Bone Theatre at 5pm for Action by Sam Shepard. Then at 6:30pm, Paul Cosentino from NYC presents his tour de force show about 9 eclectic New Yorkers.

3 more opportunities to see Action! We are receiving some wonderful responses to our show, and we do hope you can make i...
07/17/2013

3 more opportunities to see Action! We are receiving some wonderful responses to our show, and we do hope you can make it. Pre-order your tickets here...

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/390826

Four strangers smash, chew, and struggle for identity in this darkly comic Sam Shepard gem.

Kevin, Neiry, Ken, and Olivia pulled out all the stops in this last week of rehearsal for Action by Sam Shepard!
07/13/2013

Kevin, Neiry, Ken, and Olivia pulled out all the stops in this last week of rehearsal for Action by Sam Shepard!

07/12/2013

OPENING TONIGHT! Come check out some Action...

We just finished tech...! Shooter, Jeep, Liza, and Lupe look forward to seeing you on Opening Night!
07/08/2013

We just finished tech...! Shooter, Jeep, Liza, and Lupe look forward to seeing you on Opening Night!

07/07/2013

"Shooter, could you create some reason for me to move? Some justification for me to find myself somewhere else?" -- Jeep

Happy 4th of July! It's 4th of July? Whoa - that means we open in one week!
07/04/2013

Happy 4th of July! It's 4th of July? Whoa - that means we open in one week!

Movement work
06/29/2013

Movement work

06/29/2013

"I tried to groan, Help! Help! But the tone that came out was that of polite conversation."
-- Samuel Beckett, "The End" (1946)

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Santa Cruz, CA
95065

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