SMCT was founded in 1959 as the first organization in Santa Maria to provide continuous live theatre performances. In 1961 the group was incorporated in the state of California as a non-profit educational organization. We are the longest running continuous performance group of any community theatre in the area between Ventura and Monterey.

In 48 seasons the SMCT has produced 196 productions to entertain more than 85,000 people. From the 22 free Fairy Tale theatres to the numerous other special productions, we have strived to present first rate entertainment for our community. We have never lost money for a season since our inception, nor have we ever missed settling a bill. We have achieved this record of responsibility by sound business policies, frugality, ingenuity, and by presenting good productions of plays desired by the local community.