About the Colligan Theater

Aerial view of a small theater building with a rounded front entrance and a large marquee, surrounded by a parking lot, trees, and nearby streets.
Empty theater with black seats facing a stage with a black backdrop and yellow walls at the sides, illuminated by stage lights.

The Colligan Theater is a 182-seat performing arts venue located at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz, California.

Situated in a renovated historic building, it features a large stage, intimate seating with excellent sightlines, and serves as a hub for local theater, dance, and community events.

Located at 1010 River Street, the historic Salz Tannery Hide House operated from 1856 as the oldest leather tanning operation west of the Mississippi. In 2015 a re-envisioned Colligan Theatre breathed new life into the space.

Jewel Theater initially operated the building for the first 9 years. In 2024, All About Theatre assumed the position of stewarding the building and fostering a diverse community of users.