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THE LONESOME WEST |
May 13-22
In this dark Irish comedy, two brothers in rural Ireland squabble over their father’s inheritance. A local parish priest and a young girl, along with their bootleg whiskey supplier, attempt to keep the brothers from quarreling.
WARNER STUDIO
STAGED READING
A SKULL IN CONNEMARA | May 9
The second play of McDonagh’s much-lauded Leenane Trilogy.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE|
June 10-19
Set in 1911 Pittsburgh, boarding house owners Seth and Bertha Holly host a makeshift family of people during the Great Migration of the 1910’s when descendants of former slaves moved in large numbers from the South, seeking jobs and new lives.
WILSON AUDITORIUM
SOMETHING ROTTEN |
July 15-31
Set in 1595, the two brothers in this hilarious smash strive to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of a Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the brothers set out to write the world’s first musical.
WILSON AUDITORIUM
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY/ MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
August 12-28
This year’s Classics in the Park pairing features Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility about the Dashwood sisters and their coming of age, along with Wiliam Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
RICHARD PFEIL FAMILY COURTYARD
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BACKSTAGE ACCESS
SBCT VACCINATION POLICY (updated 5/18/22)
SBCT IS AT YELLOW LEVEL (see below for details) In response to the CDC’s recent overhaul of its national COVID-19 recommendations (announced on Friday, February 25), the South Bend Civic Theatre is revising its COVID policy. Each Monday morning, the CIVIC will review the Community Level assigned to St. Joseph County by the CDC. Depending on the level – Red, Yellow, or Green – the policy will change as follows: RED LEVEL POLICY (High Risk): Staff and volunteers must be vaccinated and wear masks...
Audition Announcement: Silent Sky
Silent Sky Title of Show: Silent Sky Synopsis: When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure...
Audition Announcement: Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing Title of Show: Much Ado About Nothing Synopsis: William Shakespeare’s beloved comic play, about misunderstandings, love and deception, centersaround the courtship and scandal involving young Hero and her suitor, Claudio, but the witty war ofwords between Claudio’s friend Benedick and Hero’s cousin Beatrice delight at center stage. Sparkling with sparing wit, blooming love, and trickery from both friend and foe, will Don John’s scheme separate lovers and friends forever,...
Audition Announcement: Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility Title of Show: Sense and Sensibility Synopsis: While remaining true to the values and priorities of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Kat Hamill’s playful new adaptation of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and romantically sensitive Marianne – after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th century England, the play is full of humor and...
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