This competition was created in memory of the late Hanne Pedersen, who bravely fought cancer. Hanne was an original member of the Carpinteria Community Theatre and one of the founders of the non-profit Carpinteria Community Theatre, Inc., which now operates the Alcazar Theatre. She served as board president for several years, performed on our stage multiple times, and dedicated countless hours to building sets, writing, directing, teaching, and contributing to the theatre. Hanne was a respected community member and a friend to all Carpinterians. To honor her memory and contributions, an annual one-act playwriting contest featuring playwrights from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties has been organized.

The 2024 winning plays to be premiered are:

• "This House is Legacy" by Sophie Goldstein
• "Happy Merry" by Michael P. Adams
• "October Surprise" by Robert Weibezahl
• "Extended Family" by Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee

Performance Dates:

August 30 & 31, September 1, 6, 7, & 8

Friday & Saturday: 7 PM
Sunday: 3 PM

Ticket Prices:

General Admission: $25
Seniors/Students: $20

Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

This competition was made possible thanks to the generous support of Lynda Fairly, Francine, and Charlie Freund. We are honored to celebrate Hanne Pedersen's legacy by naming it after her.