Santa Cruz Theatrical Premiere – New Documentary! THEATRE OF HORRORS: THE SORDID STORY OF PARIS’ GRAND GUIGNOL (2025, Severin Films, 89 min.  Dir. David Gregory.)

In 1897, in a back alley in the seedy Pigalle district of Paris, a former chapel turned small performance space became a theatrical institution forged in naturalism, controversy and grisly spectacle. Over the next 65 years, it would actively provoke revulsion, celebration and begrudging global esteem.

More than a half century after its final performance, the Grand Guignol remains one of the most wildly misunderstood and profoundly influential traditions in entertainment history.

From horror films to tabloid journalism, avant-garde theater to the true-crime genre, France’s ‘Theater of Death’ is still slicing, gouging, and spurting its pervasive way through culture both high and low. Or as the BBC recently declared, “Even if there were no ghosts onstage, this unusual little Parisian theater continues to haunt us today.”

In the new documentary by award-winning producer/director/editor David Gregory – whose previous explorations of transgressive entertainment include LOST SOUL: THE DOOMED JOURNEY OF RICHARD STANLEY’S ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, BLOOD & FLESH: THE REEL LIFE & GHASTLY DEATH OF AL ADAMSON, ENTER THE CLONES OF BRUCE and SUZZANNA: THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC – and narrated by international genre icon Barbara Steele – legendary star of BLACK SUNDAY, THE PIT & THE PENDULUM, THE GHOST and more – discover the history, mystery, and ongoing socio-cultural impact of what may be France’s most infamous export.

“I’ve been fascinated by The Grand Guignol since childhood,” says Gregory. “But despite brief mentions in horror history books and deep scholarly studies, my search for a cinematic exploration of the subject had consistently proved unrewarding. Even my interactions with French genre filmmakers revealed their own superficial knowledge of the Theater’s significance. It’s all led me to dig deeper and discover the truth behind the pat adjective that ‘Grand Guignol-esque’ had become. The French approach to l'épouvante and fantastique – of which The Grand Guignol plays a major role – has always had its own distinctive influence which now deserves new focus.”

Plus, the ultra-rare Grand Guignol Silent Era short film “The Jest” (1921, 10 min.), with a new score by David J. of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets!

Tickets:  $10 advance / $15 at the door.

Special Thanks to:  David Gregory / Severin Films.

Wild West Country Night is officially returning to The 418 Project in Santa Cruz on Friday, October 2nd

Get ready for an unforgettable night of country music, line dancing, beginner-friendly lessons, and nonstop fun on the dance floor. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping onto the floor for the first time, everyone is welcome. No partner needed.Wild West Dance ambassadors are ready to guide you.

Dust off your boots, grab your friends, and join us as Wild West makes its long-awaited return to Santa Cruz.

The 418 Project — Santa Cruz

Friday, October 2

Ages 18+ to enter

Country music • Line dancing • Lessons • Social dancing • Immersive visual productions • New dance floors

The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Tickets $15 advance/ $20 at door

Friday, Oct. 2nd** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**

Illustrated Lecture:

“HOW THE VISIONARIES OF EVERGREEN CEMETERY SHAPED SANTA CRUZ'S CREATIVE SOUL” – by Dr. Traci Bliss

How did an isolated seaside town of only 3,500 residents become an unlikely cultural powerhouse? The answer lies at Evergreen Cemetery, where remarkable early artists, musicians, and educators rest within a stone's throw of one another. Discover their extraordinary, interconnected stories of sacrifice, heartbreak, bold ambition, and an unwavering belief that the arts could transform a community. Their influence not only endures but thrives in today's Santa Cruz.

Award-winning professor, historian, and author Dr. Traci Bliss brings a uniquely personal perspective to Evergreen Cemetery. Her ancestors donated the land that promised Santa Cruz a burial ground welcoming to all, and more than two dozen relatives are buried there—including a beloved opera star who helped make Santa Cruz a center of musical life.

Bliss's lifelong interest in cultural history solidified while an Art History major at Stanford University, which included extended study in Florence, Italy. She is the author of Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz, designated a Goodreads Book, co-author of Santa Cruz's Seabright, and author of Big Basin Redwood Forest: Santa Cruz's Oldest State Park. As President of the Santa Cruz History Forum at the Museum of Art & History (MAH), she is dedicated to preserving and sharing the remarkable stories that shaped our community.

Bliss will sign copies of Evergreen Cemetery of Santa Cruz at the conclusion of the event. The book is available at a 20% discount: $20 cash or check only.

Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, lecture at 7:30 PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Sat., October 3rd – 7:00 PM – SMALL THEATRE

An Evening of Group Astrology Readings for the Venus Retrograde

Join us for an evening of storytelling, insights—possible tears and many laughs. Astrologers Blair Bogin, Camirin Farmer and Vivi Henriette break down the current sky and the upcoming Venus Rx into simple language anyone can understand.

Along the way, we’ll pull charts from the audience opening to share insights and open the stage to your stories and collective wisdom.

To participate, please come prepared with your birth time, date and location.

ABOUT YOUR ASTROLOGERS:

BLAIR

Blair Bogin is an astrologer, video artist, teacher, coach and community theater-maker. She is the Director of Planets, Planets, Planets, an alt-comedy astrology theater troupe in LA and produces a lot of experimental horoscopes and films. She’s been a consulting astrologer since 2013 alongside her studies in physical theater clown, hermetic mysticism and somatic trauma therapy. She teaches and writes on many topics and trains other astrologers and mystics at Your Life Is Enormous, an astro-coaching school.

CAMIRN

Camirin Farmer is a nonbinary, queer, black performer & astrologer based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2020 Camirin began to fuse their appreciation for astrology, and comedic practice with their astrology based advice show Your Virgo Friend, Camirin on the streaming website Eternal Family. In 2023 Camirin began a more serious study of astrology under the tutelage of Sisterbride, née Blair Bogin, and also joined the clown astrology group Planets Planets Planets directed by Blair Bogin. They have been interviewed on the astrology podcast TALKTALKTALK by Vivi Henriette, and participated on a panel about The Astrology of Los Angeles and the Entertainment Industry during the first Annual Los Angeles Astrology Festival. They are currently an adjunct professor in the Comedy Department of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Camirin believes that comedy can be a pure container for strong truths.

VIVI

Vivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose practice centers on storytelling, mythology, and collaborative divination. She creates a space for clients to reclaim their personal narratives through the lens of ancient archetypes. Vivi produces LA Astro Fest, hosts the Los Angeles Astro Salon, and is the creator of the podcast TalkTalkTalk. You can find her weekly writing on ritual and meaning at her Substack, ART of the ZODIAC.

Ticket Price: $15 advance / $20 at the door.

Doors open at 6:30PM, workshop at 7PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Saturday, October 3**rd** – 1:00 PM

Free Family Event in The 418 Lobby!

OUT OF THE BOX Book Party with Puppet Show & Storytelling by Bill Trimpi

With his puppets & drum, Bill Trimpi is the recreation teacher known for the past 50 years to local students as “Mr. Bill” -- and to the hundreds of young people ages 4-14 who go through the summer Santa Cruz Soccer Camp for the past 35 years where he tells stories, he’s known as “Lion King.”

Please join us in the Lobby at The 418 for a delightful Saturday afternoon of Puppetry and Storytelling, celebrating the release of Bill’s new book Out of the Box, a Santa Cruz-themed activity guide with non-competitive games like Chunky Cheese, Cups to Castles, Graveyard Game, & Down/Up Dodgeball. It’s also a legacy memoir including the story of the Santa Cruz Soccer Camp. Half of the book contains Trimpi’s original stories told to countless students such as ‘Surfer Cat,’ ‘Stumpy the Tree,’ & ‘Star Girl.’

As a fellow guest teacher (magic, storytelling, drama) longtime The 418 Project board member Stan Grindstaff saw Bill Trimpi in action 10 years ago. As editor & co-writer, & contributor of photography, Stan produced this wonderful new children’s book of Bill’s.

There will be copies of “Out of the Box” available for sale at the event and Bill Trimpi will be happy to sign them!

There is no charge for this free event but we encourage guests to reserve a space via Eventbrite in advance.

Doors open at 12:30 PM, show begins promptly at 1 PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Sat., October 3rd** – 4:00 PM - LOBBY**

Astrology Workshop:

Disrupting Matters of the Heart: Leaning into the Venus Retrograde

An embodied astrology workshop based in movement and writing.

What do you love? What doesn’t suit you any longer? In this intimate and interactive two-hour workshop astrologers Blair Bogin, Camirin Farmer and Vivi Henriette will give you the tools to help you navigate Venus’s upcoming retrograde.

Incorporating writing and movement, drawing on Blair and Camirin’s background in clown, this integrated approach to astrology will help you uncover and find ways to work with your personal venus story.

ABOUT YOUR ASTROLOGERS:

BLAIR

Blair Bogin is an astrologer, video artist, teacher, coach and community theater-maker. She is the Director of Planets, Planets, Planets, an alt-comedy astrology theater troupe in LA and produces a lot of experimental horoscopes and films. She’s been a consulting astrologer since 2013 alongside her studies in physical theater clown, hermetic mysticism and somatic trauma therapy. She teaches and writes on many topics and trains other astrologers and mystics at Your Life Is Enormous, an astro-coaching school.

CAMIRN

Camirin Farmer is a nonbinary, queer, black performer & astrologer based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2020 Camirin began to fuse their appreciation for astrology, and comedic practice with their astrology based advice show Your Virgo Friend, Camirin on the streaming website Eternal Family. In 2023 Camirin began a more serious study of astrology under the tutelage of Sisterbride, née Blair Bogin, and also joined the clown astrology group Planets Planets Planets directed by Blair Bogin. They have been interviewed on the astrology podcast TALKTALKTALK by Vivi Henriette, and participated on a panel about The Astrology of Los Angeles and the Entertainment Industry during the first Annual Los Angeles Astrology Festival. They are currently an adjunct professor in the Comedy Department of the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Camirin believes that comedy can be a pure container for strong truths.

VIVI

Vivi Henriette is an LA-based astrologer and tarot reader whose practice centers on storytelling, mythology, and collaborative divination. She creates a space for clients to reclaim their personal narratives through the lens of ancient archetypes. Vivi produces LA Astro Fest, hosts the Los Angeles Astro Salon, and is the creator of the podcast TalkTalkTalk. You can find her weekly writing on ritual and meaning at her Substack, ART of the ZODIAC.

Ticket Price: $55.

Doors open at 3:30PM, workshop at 4PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Sun., October 4th** – 6:30 PM – LARGE THEATER**

HEALING SOUNDBATH OFFERING - with creative mystic Sera Timms

Using crystal & brass singing bowls, gong, chimes, rain stick and more, this soundbath promotes deep relaxation, calm and peace as participants receive deep holistic frequency healing to balance both the collective and individual human biofield.

Attendees will comfortably lie down for the duration of the soundbath, being given the opportunity to receive and experience the resonant healing vibrations as they fill the space.

Benefits of Sound Healing:

• Lowers heart rate and blood pressure
• Diminishes stress and anxiety
• Activates your parasympathetic nervous system (the "rest-and-digest" mode)
• Encourages deep relaxation which aides in meditation
• Triggers the brain to chemically release natural opiates reducing pain and swelling
• Awakens, aligns and balances the Chakra energy centers in the body
• The vibrations help shift your brain from active, overthinking states to slower alpha and theta waves, which are linked to deep meditation and REM sleep

Overall, participants can expect to leave feeling rejuvenated, balanced and centered.

Note: participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats, cushions and blankets if they’d like. The 418 will have yoga mats and blankets available as well.

Event duration: approx. 1 hour.

Bio:

A self-described creative mystic, Sera Beth Timms began her healing path through visual art, music, dream work and imagination, always seeking to find a deeper path of fulfillment and truth than that which the status quo construct had ascribed to the world.

Music, sound, and frequency are a deep part of her personal lineage, coming from a patriarchal line of talented musicians, including her father, who spent his life on the road in the outlaw country world. Sera has been creating and performing music for over 25 years now and has found the perfect marriage of healing arts and creative expression through the art of soundbaths.

Sera began facilitating soundbaths and sound healing ceremonies in 2021 while immersing herself into the study of Usui Reiki, energy healing, metaphysics, and yoga while in upstate New York working for Bodhi Holistic Spa and Yoga. She has built her practice over 17 years as a conduit to the illuminating intelligences of tarot, astrology, I-ching, runes, indigenous wisdom, goddess work, ceremonial magick, Hermetic Qabalah, and crystal healing, as well as being a lifelong student of the esoteric mysteries.

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Ticket Price: $20 advance / $25 at the door.

Doors open at 6 PM, soundbath begins at 6:30 PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Sunday, Oct. 11th – 2:00 PM – SMALL THEATER

October Family Matinee – 40th Anniversary!!

LABYRINTH (1986, Columbia/Swank, 101 min.) “Through dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City,” says resourceful teenage heroine Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) to the King of the Goblins, Jareth (David Bowie, at his most 1980s-fabulous with massive wigs, tons of eyeliner and MTV-era fashions). Director Jim Henson’s much-loved fantasy-adventure follows Sarah as she winds her way through the enchanted, MC Escher-like Labyrinth in search of her missing half-brother, encountering an astonishing gallery of Henson puppet creations along the way: the massive Ludo! the wisecracking Worm! Hoggle! whatever those weird red feathery things are in “Chilly Down”!! Produced by George Lucas and written by Monty Python member Terry Jones, and featuring some of Bowie’s best-loved kid-friendly songs including “Underground” and “Magic Dance.”

Children under the age of 10 admitted free.

$10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Doors open at 1:30 PM, film at 2 PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Safety protocols will be in compliance with local guidelines at the time of showing.

Wed., October 14th – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER

Presented with the Festival of Monsters 2026 – UC Santa Cruz THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT (1955, Park Circus, 78 min.).

A trio of British astronauts are launched into space by obsessed rocket scientist Professor Quatermass (Brian Donley) – but only one returns to Earth and he’s not the same, to put it mildly.   One of the finest B&W sci-fi / horror films of the 1950s (a great decade for them in general), THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT also launched Hammer Films into the stratosphere as the UK’s premiere genre producers.  Adapted from a BBC TV serial by the great writer Nigel Kneale and expertly directed by the legendary Val Guest (THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE), THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT was followed by three equally brilliant sequels and turned Professor Bernard Quatermass into one of Britain’s most iconic sci-fi heroes, next to Doctor Who!

Dr. Marshall Leicester will appear at the screening to discuss THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT.

Info on the Festival of Monsters 2026 – UC Santa Cruz:

The Festival of Monsters is an annual gathering of scholars and artists from across the globe who use monsters and monstrosity in their work. Sponsored by the UCSC Center for Monster Studies, the 2026 Festival will be the fifth such event, investigating how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monstrous communication, cursed texts, horror poetry, and more! Not just for academics, the festival features public events in beautiful downtown Santa Cruz for the whole community to enjoy. https://www.monsterstudies.ucsc.edu/2026public

Tickets:  $10 advance / $15 at the door.

Thurs., October 22nd** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**

Illustrated Lecture by master taxidermist Allis Markham:

The Living Dead: Taxidermy as a Tool for Conservation Education

Join master taxidermist Allis Markham and learn about the art and science of taxidermy. Discover why this “dead art” is very much alive today as a tool for conservation and public education. Allis will talk in-depth about the specifics of taxidermy, show photos of her process, and bring examples of her work for you to view in-person. You will leave with a new understanding of this secretive art and hopefully a new appreciation for its use in museums across the world.

Bio:

Allis Markham is an award-winning taxidermist / Nassologist trained at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. She was named 'Third in the World' at the 2017 World Taxidermy Championships for her African Jacana. Allis is also the 2018 California Champion receiving Judges Choice Best of Show, People's Choice and the Artisan Award from the United Taxidermist Association. She was a seminar instructor on '3D technology in Taxidermy' at the 2019 World Taxidermy Competition.

More recently, Allis has focused on museum work and public education. She is proud to have been an adjunct professor during the 2019 semester at Occidental College teaching taxidermy on behalf of the Biology Department. It is the only taxidermy college course in the country in recent years. Her clients include institutions such as the Natural History Museum of Santa Barbara, Moore Lab of Zoology, The Huntington Library, The Frost Museum of Science, Colorado State University and The Getty. Additionally, she has created commissions for Gucci, The Nomad Hotel, EB Floralsand television shows such as Bates Motel. Allis has also been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, the cover of LA Weekly and more. You can also watch the critically acclaimed documentary STUFFED which followed her for several years or listen to her Ologies podcast. You can find Allis hunched over a bird, listening to a true crime podcast at Prey Taxidermy, located in Los Angeles, CA. Take one of her classes for yourself at Preytaxidermy.com. Follow her work on Instagram at @allis.

Ticket Price: $15 advance / $20 at the door

The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Film Screening + Live Music + Cast Q&A:

THE LOST BOYS****:** A Celebration of Santa Carla, Santa Cruz, and the People Who Were There**

Presented by The 418 Project. Hosted by Jennifer Otter Bickerdike.

In the summer of 1986, Hollywood arrived in Santa Cruz and transformed the town into Santa Carla, the fictional vampire capital of the world.

What followed was The Lost Boys—a film that helped redefine the vampire genre and became one of the most beloved cult classics of all time. Nearly forty years later, its influence can still be seen everywhere from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Twilight and beyond.

Join native Santa Cruzan, bestselling author, BBC broadcaster, and cultural historian Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike and special guest Jamison Newlander, one half of the legendary Frog Brothers, on October 23rd at 7:30 PM at The 418 Project for a celebration of the film, the music, the memories, and the community that helped make movie history.

More than a screening, this special Halloween-season event brings together the people, places, and stories behind the movie that made Santa Cruz immortal.

The evening will feature:

• Special screening of The Lost Boys

• Live music performance celebrating the film's iconic soundtrack by The Dead Cassettes from Salinas!

• An onstage conversation hosted by Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike featuring actor Jamison Newlander (“Alan Frog”) and members of the Santa Cruz community

• Stories and memories from those who experienced the production firsthand

• Rare photographs and ephemera from the summer of 1986

• Special meet-and-greet and signing following the event with Jamison Newlander**.**

• A celebration of the film, the music, the memories, and the town that inspired it all

THE LOST BOYS (1987, Warner Bros./Swank, 97 min.) “I think I should warn you all, when a vampire buys it, it's never a pretty sight. No two bloodsuckers go the same way.” Director **Joel Schumacher’s wildly entertaining re-imagining of *Peter Pan follows an uprooted family (Dianne Wiest, Jason Patric, Corey Haim) who move to the gorgeous northern California town of Santa Cruz, er, “Santa Carla” – and quickly discover it’s infested by a gang of motorcycle-riding, glam metal vampires led by Kiefer Sutherland. An amazing time capsule of 80s fashions, music and Santa Cruz locales – Greasy Sax Man! The Boardwalk! The Rob Lowe poster! – THE LOST BOYS has held up astonishingly well, in large part due to the pulpy, comic book tone and a superb cast including **Alex Winter, Jamie Gertz, Edward Herrmann, Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander as the Frog Bros., and **Barnard Hughes as Grandpa. “You're a vampire, Michael! My own brother, a damn, blood-sucking vampire. You wait 'till mom finds out, buddy!”

Tickets: $35 advance / $45 at the door

Doors open at 7:00 PM, film at 7:30 PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Safety protocols will be in compliance with local guidelines at the time of showing.

Sat., October 24th** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**

A Live Podcast Recording:

SpectreVision Radio Presents: BIGFOOT LIVES! at The 418 Project

He has had many names through time and across cultures: Mawas, Skookum, Grassman, Wood Booger, Skunk Ape, Yowie, Yeti, Sasquatch… BIGFOOT.

Is he an undiscovered hominid hiding in our forests? An ethereal being from another dimension? A figment of the collective imagination? Whatever the answer, reports of encounters with the wild man of North America stretch from the 1800s to today, with “flaps” occurring in states ranging from Pennsylvania to Washington, Florida, and Ohio. But nowhere is this mysterious being more prevalent than in the redwoods of Northern California.

On October 24, SpectreVision Radio’s Daniel Noah will stomp a long and winding forest road to examine the wide swatch of beliefs in, perspectives on, and evidence of this enigmatic creature, featuring a formidable lineup of Bigfoot researchers, documenters and experiencers including Bryce Johnson (Expedition Bigfoot), Ron Morehead (author of Voices in the Wilderness and purveyor of the famous Sierra Sounds recording), Joshua Cutchin and Timothy Renner (Where The Footprints End), professor David Mitchell, M.S., PhD (author of Sasquatch in the Psyche and Assistant Director, Integral Noetic Sciences Program at the California Institute for Human Science), Brett and Jill Eichenberger (A Flash of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed), and surprise guests.

Bring your Plaster of Paris.

SPECTREVISION

SpectreVision is an independent production group founded in 2010 by Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah. Known for championing distinctive creative voices at the intersection of the arts and the uncanny, the company has produced modern genre classics including A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Mandy, and Color Out of Space. In recent years, they have expanded their reach with several new divisions, including SpectreVision Radio, a podcast network that explores all facets of the esoteric and paranormal; Mutant, an art-driven collectibles brand and record label; High Strangeness, a comic book imprint with Oni Press; and SpectreVision Artists for talent management. Their video game with Ubisoft, *Transference, was nominated for D.I.C.E. and Golden Joystick Awards.

SPECTREVISION RADIO

SpectreVision Radio is the podcast network of independent production group SpectreVision, dedicated to the paranormal, the esoteric, and the unexplained. Launched in 2024, the network is home to roughly 62 shows reaching approximately 4.8 million monthly unique users and 10.2 million monthly downloads across audio and video platforms. The network explores everything from high strangeness and ufology to occult history and fringe science, giving voice to experiencers, researchers, and storytellers pushing at the edges of consensus reality.

DANIEL NOAH

Daniel Noah is a filmmaker, programmer, and co-founder of SpectreVision. He has produced, written and/or directed nearly two dozen feature films, including the modern genre classics A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Mandy, and Color Out of Space. He is also on the Board of Directors and a minority owner of Mutant, a boutique record label specializing in art-driven special-edition vinyl and Blu-ray releases. An experiencer and outspoken advocate for the paranormal, Daniel is the founder and Director of SpectreVision Radio, a podcast network dedicated to exploring esoteric and uncanny subjects, and the author of High Strangeness, a comic-book series published by Oni Press dramatizing real-world paranormal encounters. He serves on the advisory boards of the Philosophical Research Society, New Paradigm Institute, Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, El Cine, and the Overlook Film Festival, and is an adjunct professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

BRYCE JOHNSON

Actor, Producer, and Podcaster Bryce Johnson is always looking for his next adventure, whether acting in film and television, voicing characters, pod-casting or hunting down the elusive creature known as Bigfoot, Bryce Johnson is forging new paths in the entertainment industry. His big break came in 1999 when he was cast in Ryan Murphy's freshman creation Popular as sensitive jock Josh Ford. The show endeared itself to fans and critics alike. After only two short years it amassed a cult following and won multiple awards, including 'Choice Breakout Show' at the Teen Choice Awards. Bryce went on to guest star in a number of television's top shows, including Dawson's Creek, Gilmore Girls, and seasoned dramas like Nip/Tuck, Without A Trace, The Mentalist, C.S.I., N.C.I.S., Code Black, The Good Doctor, and many, many more.

Drawn to challenging roles and unconventional stories, Bryce starred in the Sundance hits Harry and Max, written and directed by Sundance veteran Chris Munch, and Sleeping Dogs Lie by Sundance newcomer Bobcat Goldthwait. Bryce and Bobcat have continued working together with Bryce starring in two more of Goldthwait's films, Gob Bless America and Willow Creek. Other memorable roles include Officer Billy Pierce in MTV's Death Valley, Voicing the title character of 'Doctor Strange' in Marvels fully animated Feature of the same name, and Detective Darren Wilden in ABC Family's smash hit Pretty Little Liars. Outside of acting Bryce is the co-creator of the podcast Bigfoot Collectors Club, a weekly paranormal podcast in which amazing guests discuss their personal paranormal histories, followed by a story of high strangeness. Bryce is also the star and producer of Discovery channel's hit show Expedition Bigfoot, in which he put together a team of scientists, experts and researchers in the quest for definitive proof of Bigfoot. Most recent credits include Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, as well as starring in Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3.

Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door.

Doors open at 7PM, podcast at 7:30PM at The 418 Project, 155 South River Street, downtown Santa Cruz at the Dragons Gate.

Safety protocols will be in compliance with local guidelines at the time of showing.