THE BIRDS

October 18-27!

Set in “near future” New England, The Birds looks in on three strangers who shelter together as society collapses around them. Taking refuge in an abandoned house, Nat, Diane, and Julia find relative sanctuary from the flocks of attacking birds outside, but remain vulnerable to dwindling food supplies, a mysterious neighbor — and each other.

2025 SEASON

We’re thrilled to share with you the exciting productions coming up in 2025. Ticket sales are open with new FLEXPASS options to ensure you can create the season package that works best for you.

SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

South Bend Civic Theatre counts on its volunteers to produce one of the most ambitious theatrical schedules in local community theatre and in the state. This is your chance to become involved with one of the premiere community theatres in the United States.

AUDITION

Acting auditions are cold readings (scenes/monologues) from the scripts. Musical auditions involve singing and dancing portions to their process.

SBCT is committed to reflecting the diversity of the community by color-blind casting whenever possible (unless dictated by the particular script) and encourages and welcomes actors of all backgrounds to audition.

CIVIC YOUTH CLASSES

Creative Drama is an integrative process that develops imaginative thought and creative expression in children. Through the use of movement, pantomime, improvisation, story dramatization and group discussion, children acquire language and communication skills, social awareness, problem-solving abilities, self-concept enhancement, and an understanding of theatre.

CIVIC ADULT 18+ CLASSES

The Adult Connection is specifically designed to discover the actor in you in a supportive and creative environment. Whether you’ve never been on the stage before, or just want to brush up on your acting skills by reinforcing fundamental acting techniques, these courses will provide the tools necessary to succeed on the stage. Classes focus not only on providing valuable theatrical skills which bridge into your professional life, but also an incredible way to socialize and build connections with other adults.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CIVIC?

THE NEW SEASON IS HERE!

We’re thrilled to share with you the exciting productions coming up in 2025.

Ticket sales are open with new FLEXPASS options to ensure you can create the season package that works best for you.

SEASON 2024

The Birds
OCTOBER 18 – 27, 2024

Adapted from the short story by Daphne du Maurier (that also inspired Hitchcock’s film) this thriller by Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl from the North Country), set in “near future” Ireland, looks in on three strangers who shelter together as society collapses around them. Taking refuge in an abandoned house, Nat, Diane, and Julia find relative sanctuary from the flocks of attacking birds outside, but remain vulnerable to dwindling food supplies, a mysterious neighbor — and each other.

WARNER STUDIO
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

Finding Nemo Jr.
NOVEMBER 15 – 23, 2024

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with music by award winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.

BATTELL COMMUNITY CENTER

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
DECEMBER 13 – 15, 2024

The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht”. Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
Produced in partnership with Vesper Chorale and The Goshen Theater.

GOSHEN THEATER

Breakfast with Santa and Friends
DECEMBER 7 and 14, 2024

Journey to the North Pole with South Bend Civic Theatre! Enjoy a fun-filled character breakfast buffet with a wide variety of traditional breakfast favorites provided by Metro Diner. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Olaf, and many other North Pole pals. Throughout the breakfast, enjoy a performance by the CIVIC Youth Company, participate in a fun craft led by Elsa, and meet some of your favorite characters from the Holiday Season!

MAIN LOBBY
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE


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