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
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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Please be advised that this musical contains mature themes and may include mature language and imagery; recommended for ages 13+.
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Here is the full digital program for Head Over Heels.
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On Friday, June 5, 2026, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Santa Clara Night Market will take place in the Lafayette and Alviso Street area surrounding Downtown Santa Clara. Please be aware of the following important details regarding event activity, street impacts, and parking:
Event Hours:Friday, June 5: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 6: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
900–1000 Lafayette St., Santa Clara
1063 Alviso St., Santa Clara
Please expect increased pedestrian traffic, temporary street closures, and limited parking availability in the surrounding area during event hours. We encourage guests to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time.
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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
New Playwrights’ Festival ‘26
Student Spotlight Series
May 31 - June 3, 2026
Sunday - Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Experience the creativity and talent of SCU’s emerging student playwrights at the New Playwrights’ Festival! Join us for an exciting evening of original one-act plays written, directed, and performed by SCU students, featuring new works by Liv Cichanski, Sahana Kumar, Lindsey Gebhardt, Jenna Martinez, Priya Worden, Audrey Bowes, and Hesed Coctecon-Cruz.
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What We Call Home
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this play deal with mature themes and may contain mature language and imagery; recommended for ages 16+.
Bonnie and Claude
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this play deal with mature themes and may contain mature language and imagery; recommended for ages 12+. The playwright does not recommend stealing and revenge-seeking in your daily lives.
Big Grad Wolf
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this play includes graphic violence, mature themes and some mature language and imagery; recommended for ages 12+.
The Intergalactic Treasure Hunt
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this play deals with mature themes and may contain mature language and imagery; recommended for ages 13+.
A Knight of the Wounded Village
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this play deals with mature themes and may contain mature violence and imagery; recommended for ages 18+.
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Here is the Flickr Album with photos of this year’s playwrights.
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Here is the full digital program for New Playwrights’ Festival ‘26.
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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.