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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE CIVIC?

HOLIDAY INN
DECEMBER 8-17

A new family-friendly holiday tradition. Presented in hybrid concert/performance style and based on the iconic film, this joyous musical features laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including Blue Skies, Easter Parade, Steppin’ Out With My Baby, Heat Wave, Be Careful, It’s My Heart, Cheek to Cheek, Shaking the Blues Away, White Christmas and many more!

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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A Double Wide, Texas Christmas
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A Staged Reading

A Doublewide, Texas Christmas is a heartwarming holiday play that takes place in a small, wannabe town in Texas where interesting characters and funny situations are carried out in the most outrageous way. The story revolves around two best friends, Big Ethel, and Georgia Dean, who are determined to win the local nativity scene decorating contest––as it would reaffirm that their town was, in fact, an official town. As their rivalry heats up, they begin to involve the other ten residents of the trailer park in their shenanigans, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps. Filled with humor, heart, and holiday cheer, A Doublewide, Texas Christmas is a charming play that celebrates the true meaning of Christmas.

WARNER STUDIO
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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La Cage aux Folles
FEBRUARY 2-11, 2024

La Cage follows the story of couple Georges, the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag entertainment, and Albin, his romantic partner and star attraction. Farcical adventures ensue when their son brings home his fiancée and future in-laws…including an ultra-conservative politician. From the powerhouse team of Harvey Fierstein, Jean Poiret, and Jerry Herman, featuring the anthem “I Am What I AM”.

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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The Piano Lesson
MARCH 15-24, 2024

1990 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, the revered American playwright August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson sets out to explore the possibility of acquiring a sense of self-worth by denying one’s past. Set in Pittsburgh in 1936, A battle is brewing in a Great Depression Era Pittsburgh family. At the center lies the family’s prized heirloom piano. On one side, a brother plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other hand, a sister will go to any length to keep it and preserve the family history. Only their uncle stands in between. But even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid
APRIL 26 – May 12, 2024

Based on the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid makes a splash as a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Ariel dreams of life out of the sea. When she falls for the human Prince Eric, she must defeat the evil sea witch, Ursula, and rely on the help of her lovable friends, Flounder, Scuttle, and Sebastian to restore order under the sea. Featuring hit songs by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, including “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World”.

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR
APRIL 27 – MAY 11, 2024

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is a 60-minute abridged musical adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the 1989 motion picture. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, the tale revolves around Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of exploring the human world and falling in love. With the help of her friends, including the charming Flounder and the wise-cracking seagull Scuttle, Ariel embarks on a journey to make her dreams come true. All youth cast!

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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Classic Series: Twelfth Night
JUNE 28 – JULY 14, 2024

Secrets, love triangles, yearnings from afar, and mistaken identities abound when twins Viola and Sebastian are separated during a shipwreck. Come see what hilarityand heartache ensues when Viola disguises herself as a boy for protection andemployment in William Shakespeare’s comic tale!

PFEIL FAMILY COURTYARD
ST. JOE COUNTY LIBRARY

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Anything Goes
JULY 26 – AUGUST 11, 2024

Step aboard the S.S. American as we sail across the Atlantic with the madcap antics of the cast of Anything Goes. You’re sure to get a kick out of evangelist-turned-nightclub singer Reno Sweeny and Public Enemy Number 13, “Moonface” Martin, as they help pal Billy Crocker win the love of heiress Hope Harcourt…much to the chagrin of her wealthy fiancé. Set to the glowing music and lyrics of Cole Porter, this Tony Award winning musical comedy is filled with stowaways, blackmail, elaborate disguises, and, of course, tap-dancing sailors. It’s delightful. It’s delicious. It’s de-lovely!

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

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The Play That Goes Wrong
OCTOBER 4 – 6, 2024

The play focuses on the fictitious Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which has received a substantial bequest and is putting on a performance of a 1920s murder mystery play. During the performance, a play within a play, a plethora of disastersbefall the cast, including doors sticking, props falling from the walls, and floors collapsing, leading to a predictably ridiculous but hilarious climax.

O’LAUGHLIN AUDITORIUM
SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE

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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

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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

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

A family friendly telling of true, and inspired, events during the WWI Christmas Truce of 1914 when troops from both Allied and Axis forces came out of the trenches to celebrate an unforgettable Christmas together. Featuring your favorite carols and historical figure cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather, with the men who inspired his “Old Bill” comic characters. A timely reminder to find the best in each other during this season of hope for the world!

GOSHEN THEATRE

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PAST SHOWS

Guys and Dolls at South Bend Civic Theatre

Guys And Dolls

CLASSICS IN THE COURTYARD:
Pride and Prejudice: AUGUST 11-27

This year’s Classics in the Courtyard pairing features Pride and Prejudice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

RICHARD PFEIL FAMILY COURTYARD
ST. JOE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Guys and Dolls at South Bend Civic Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

CLASSICS IN THE COURTYARD:
Pride and Prejudice: AUGUST 11-27

This year’s Classics in the Courtyard pairing features Pride and Prejudice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

RICHARD PFEIL FAMILY COURTYARD
ST. JOE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Guys and Dolls at South Bend Civic Theatre

Guys And Dolls

JUNE 16 – JULY 2

Guest performer Maestro Alastair Willis, of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, in the role of high roller Sky Masterson takes a bet on making missionary Sarah Brown fall for him, but he never gambled on falling in love himself.

Enjoy such musical classics as “Luck Be a Lady, “A Bushel & A Peck”, and “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”.

WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

tiny beautiful things

(Reading)
JUNE 1st at 7:30pm

Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things follows the relationships between an anonymous advice columnist named Sugar and the many real-life readers who pour out their hearts to her. Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers.

Contains strong language and adult content.

 

WARNER STUDIO
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

The Savannah Sipping Society
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Staged Reading

South Bend Civic Theatre presents a staged reading of The Savannah Sipping Society, a hilarious comedy about four middle-aged women trying to re-define themselves, meeting by chance in an unlikely friendship formed over cocktails. As they gather on a porch in Savannah, Georgia, they share their stories and struggles, providing support and laughter for each other. 

The play explores the themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of sisterhood.
Each character has their own unique personality and story, making the play relatable and entertaining for audiences of all ages.
If you’re looking for a heartwarming and funny play to see with your friends, The Savannah Sipping Society is a must-see.

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WARNER STUDIO
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1

Playwright Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated hit play breathes new life into the U.S. Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives#000000

LEIGHTON AUDITORIUM
ST. JOE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BACKSTAGE ACCESS

Better Homes The Play

BETTER HOMES: THE PLAY

PRESENTED IN THE WARNER STUDIO THEATRE AND THE HISTORY MUSEUM

WRITTEN BY: Caleen Sinnette Jennings

PRESENTED IN: The Wilson Auditorium

DIRECTORS: Laurisa LeSure and Bo Peterson

Synopsis:

Based on Gabrielle Robinson’s “Better Homes of South Bend: An American Story of Courage,” Better Homes tells the story of a group of African American workers at the Studebaker factory who met secretly in 1950. Their mission? Build homes away from the factories and the slums where they were forced to live. 

This triumphant true story explores the Great Migration, redlining, and the role systemic racial injustice has played in the development of South Bend’s Black community.

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