In the Media
Read articles and features about Shrunken Heads Production Company. Explore press coverage of our student-led productions and the impact we’ve made at UCSB and beyond.
"Despite recent discussion regarding amplified music bans during the infamous Deltopia street party, dancing hasn’t been banned in Isla Vista quite yet … and with high-energy choreography, infectious ’80s anthems, and a whole lot of heart, UC Santa Barbara’s Shrunken Heads Production Company is ready to cut loose... blending youthful exuberance with thoughtful storytelling as they tackle the beloved musical’s themes of rebellion, community, and self-expression."
(Eve, 2026)
"The entire show was student-directed, choreographed, performed, and produced within the 24 hours before its performance — an accomplishment described in a promotional Instagram post as a “positively amazing musical feat.” A TikTok video posted by Shrunken Heads reveals a rehearsal schedule that began the evening of Saturday May 17, which included a scheduled sleep break from 5–8 a.m., followed by continued rehearsals and a planned dinner break before the 7 p.m. performance on Sunday May 18."
(Craig, 2025)
"Blowing the roof off of one of UCSB’s finest performance spaces, the club yet again cemented its place in the university as a community of like-minded people who want to and will create art despite the limitations placed upon them. The spirit of creativity felt so authentically present on the first night of the show — something that will undoubtedly carry Shrunken Heads into a bright and promising future"
(Vovk, 2025).
"Every performer of the Kit Kat Klub, from those named to members of the larger ensemble, was a powerhouse. The entire company filled the stage with such energy and eclectic fashion that it was impossible to decide who to look at during each big number" (Kramer, 2024)