The Department of Theatre and Dance Presents:
A carefully crafted performance season that invites and challenges students to “perform meaningfully.” In turn, you’re given the opportunity to experience new stories, universes, and perspectives. Will you take it? Join us!
MAINSTAGE SERIES
Electricidad
By Luis Alfaro
Mainstage Play
February 27 - March 8, 2026
Thursday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Directed by Hugo Carbajal
In the years following the murder of her father by her mother, Electricidad is committed to vengeance. To get it, she’ll need her brother, Orestes, to return from Las Vegas and help her finish the job. Transporting Sophocles’ Electra to the Los Angeles barrios, Luis Alfaro investigates violence, loss, and redemption through the lens of this age-old tragedy.
ELECTRICIDAD is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
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This play contains strong language, depictions of violence, simulated use of cigarettes and marijuana, and graphic imagery of a burnt body. These elements are integral to the content of the story. Some viewers may find the content disturbing. Audience discretion advised.
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Coming Soon.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre.
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $18.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under: $14.00
SCU Students FREE
Get more information about the SCU Student Free Ticket Program.
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The performance schedule is subject to change at the discretion of SCU•Presents and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email that is associated with your ticket account.
Exit, Pursued by a Bear
By Lauren Gunderson
Mainstage Play
May 8 - 17, 2026
Thursday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Nan decides to take things into her own hands when dealing with her abusive husband, Kyle, and the evening unfolds to be emotional and absurd. With the help of her cheerleader bestie Simon and new found friend Sweetheart, Nan & Kyle take a not always pleasant walk down memory lane. Using duct tape, honey and raw meat Nan finds the freedom she is seeking in this smart, dark revenge comedy.
Produced by special arrangement by Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre.
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $18.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under: $14.00
SCU Students FREE
Get more information about the SCU Student Free Ticket Program.
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The performance schedule is subject to change at the discretion of SCU•Presents and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email that is associated with your ticket account.
Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go's
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Based on "The Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sidney
Adapted by James Magruder
Mainstage Play
May 29 - June 7, 2026
Thursday - Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
We Got the Beat in this exciting, bold and fun-forward musical! Vacation to the land of Arcadia, where a Greek Oracle warns the kingdom they will lose their Beat unless they heed the prophecy and embrace love in all its forms. What will happen?...Our Lips are Sealed. Everybody, get on your feet as you dance and sing-along to the music of the Go-Go's and fall...Head Over Heels!
“Head Over Heels is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)”
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre.
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $18.00 - $25.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under: $16.00 - $21.00
SCU Students FREE
Get more information about the SCU Student Free Ticket Program.
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The performance schedule is subject to change at the discretion of SCU•Presents and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email that is associated with your ticket account.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SERIES
Spring Dance Festival ’26
Student Spotlight Series
April 11 - 12, 2026
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Celebrate the start of spring with a spell-binding performance of original student choreography from senior Ximena De La Parra-Tostado.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre.
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $14.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under: $10.00
SCU Students FREE
Get more information about the SCU Student Free Ticket Program.
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The performance schedule is subject to change at the discretion of SCU•Presents and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email that is associated with your ticket account.
New Playwrights’ Festival
Student Spotlight Series
May 31 - June 3, 2026
Sunday - Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Be the first to experience the creativity and talent of emerging playwrights at the New Playwrights’ Festival! Join us for an electrifying evening of never-before-seen one-act plays, written, performed, and directed by the brilliant minds of SCU students.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre.
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $14.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under: $10.00
SCU Students FREE
Get more information about the SCU Student Free Ticket Program.
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The performance schedule is subject to change at the discretion of SCU•Presents and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email that is associated with your ticket account.