AN INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE PROGRESSIVE
@PIANOS ON STATE, DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA
Masq(p)arade! 2024 Performers
Out of the Box Theatre Company
Out of the Box Theatre Company is a nonprofit community theatre company dedicated to bringing contemporary musicals to the Santa Barbara stage. They strive to make use of local talent, bringing together some of the top performers, musicians and designers in the Santa Barbara community in order to present entertaining, edgy, and socially relevant shows that fall outside of the common expectations of musical theatre. Founded in 2010, Out of the Box has produced a total of 26 musicals in Santa Barbara --22 of which have been regional premieres. Coming up next is Joe Iconis’s Family Album, a one-night-only theatrical concert at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club scheduled for October 27.
Jackson Gillies & Connie Gillies
Jackson Gillies, Youth Philanthropist Award Winner 2023, TEDx Speaker, Singer, Songwriter, and Producer, and his proud mother, Connie Gillies, who has played piano by ear since age three. For more, visit JacksonSings.com.
Brasscals!
Brasscals! is Santa Barbara’s one-and-only street brass band, whose unique sound gets crowds moving with an explosion of acoustic joy that spans a variety of genres, from funk and jazz to klezmer, Balkan, pop, Latin and even some originals. Brasscals! is a lively group made up of 14+ members, ages 21 to 87, from the Santa Barbara community. The band boasts a wide roster of talent – including woodwinds, brass, a banjo, a washboard, and one bull horn. United by a shared love of music, Brasscals’ diverse, multigenerational membership is what makes this band so special. Their high-energy shows encourage crowd participation to increase the fun factor, break down the barrier between “performer” and “audience” and enliven the masses.
Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus
Founded in 2021, the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus has become a vibrant part of the local arts community, providing inspiring performances and fostering a sense of unity through music. This non-auditioned ensemble is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to come together, celebrate diversity, and share their love of music. In the fall of 2022, Timothy Accurso took the helm as Artistic Director, and has continued to guide the ensemble to new artistic heights. Their recent "BroadGay" concert in May was a sold-out success! The SBGMC will make its Lobero Theatre debut this December 9th with their holiday concert "The Island of Misfit Gays!" Tickets on sale now at the Lobero Box Office or find out more at sbgmc.org.
Zach Gill & Friends
Zach Gill is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter, best known for his work with ALO and Jack Johnson. He’s performed for presidents, alongside rock stars, on television, and in historic venues throughout the world.
Zach values family, friendship and creativity. He enjoys rollerblading, working with clay, and studying comparative mythology. Some might consider him an interpretive dancer/amateur prop comic. He’s a Taurus.