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!
Fall One Act Festival
Faculty Advisor: Jeff Bracco
Student Spotlight Series
October 24 – 25, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Join us for these captivating and creative one-act plays, directed by our exceptional students! Through imaginative stories, engaging characters, and fascinating places, these theatrical gems will take you on a journey full of new possibilities and diverse perspectives.
Impromptu Entertainments by Don Sheridan
("I do! I do! I do!," "The Smiths at Home,"The House on The Bluff")
Directed by Sherman Sherman
The Game by Louise Bryant
Directed by Emma Sky Fox
The Insanity of Mary Girard by Lanie Robertson
Directed by Caroline Gruenbaum
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Recommended for patrons 13 years and up.
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Link to the full Digital Program
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Show artwork by Caroline Gruenbaum
Scenes from Impromptu Entertainments are produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. www.dramaticpublishing.com
Legal billing / licensing credit: The Insanity of Mary Girard is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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This event is general admission. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $14.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior 62+, 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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Written by: Oscar Wilde
Directed by: Kimberly Mohne Hill
Mainstage Theatre Series
November 6 – 15, 2026
Thursday – Saturday, 8:00 p.m. | Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Oscar Wilde’s most famous and enduring play uses farce, satire, words, and wit to delight us with the ridiculousness of the Victorian upper class. With romance, false identities, a mystery, and some of the most recognizable lines in the theatre canon, Wilde’s play continues to relate to our contemporary society, where “fake” and “true” (earnest) are constantly called into question.
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LGBTQ+ Affinity Night: The Importance of Being Earnest
Saturday, November 7th
7pm: Reception in Fess Parker Studio Theatre Lobby
8pm: Performance in Louis B. Mayer Theatre
RSVP for Reception here: https://forms.gle/mcUGcGSNwNfifoK77
Book/Reserve Show Tickets here: https://scupresents.scu.edu/section/the-importance-of-being-earnest-bxr0
*Discount code: Pride40 (Note: All SCU students receive one complimentary ticket if logged into SCU account)
Join us at the LGBTQ+ Affinity Night for The Importance of Being Earnest, an evening celebrating community and Oscar Wilde’s enduring queer wit. Gather for a free informal reception in the Fess Parker Studio Theatre Lobby from 7:00pm-7:45pm followed by the performance in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre.
In partnership with: Department of Theatre and Dance, Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies, LGBTQ+ Equity Justice and Belonging Working Group, SCU Presents, Office for Campus Climate and Belonging, and Office for Multicultural Learning
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Thursday: Adult $18.00; Faculty/Staff, Senior 62+, 18 & under $16.00
Friday–Sunday: Adult $23.00–$25.00; Faculty/Staff, Senior 62+, 18 & under $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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
LGBTQ+ Affinity Night - November 7
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 p.m. - Reception in Fess Parker Studio Theatre Lobby
8:00 p.m. - Performance in Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Save 40% on November 7 tickets with code PRIDE40
Join us for the LGBTQ+ Affinity Night for The Importance of Being Earnest, an evening celebrating community and Oscar Wilde’s enduring queer wit. Gather for an informal reception in the Fess Parker Studio Theatre Lobby from 7:00–7:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 followed by the performance in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre.
Choreographers’ Gallery
Directed by: Pauline Locsin
Faculty Advisor: David Popalisky
Mainstage Dance Series
December 3 – 4, 2026
Thursday, 8:00 p.m. | Friday, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Talent abounds in the annual Choreographers’ Gallery, where artistic expression and unlimited creativity enthrall and inspire. With a range of personal artistry by our student dance community, enjoy an evening of contemporary work that will leave you enraptured by the power of movement.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $14.00–$16.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior 62+, 18 & under: $10.00–$12.00
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
Images 2027
Directed by: Pauline Locsin
Guest Choreographer: Ashley Cook
Mainstage Dance Series
February 4–7, 2027
Thu–Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Emotions, rhythms, and spectacle intertwine in Images 2027. This awe-inspiring, large-scale dance showcase features a thrilling collection of student- and faculty-choreographed pieces in a wide range of genres and styles.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Thu/Fri: Adult $22 (200) or $18 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $16.
Sat/Sun: Adult $25 (200) or $23 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $21.
SCU students free.
SCU Student Free Ticket Program: https://scupresents.org/scu-student-free-tickets
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
Winter One Act Festival
Faculty Advisor: Jeff Bracco
Student Spotlight Series
February 13–14, 2027
Sat–Sun 2 p.m.
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Join us for these captivating and creative one-act plays, directed by our exceptional students! Through imaginative stories, engaging characters, and fascinating places, these theatrical gems will take you on a journey full of new possibilities and diverse perspectives.
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Recommended for audiences ages 13 and up.
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This event is general admission. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Adult: $14.00
Faculty/Staff, Senior 62+, 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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
Coherence: an original dance-theatre work
Kristin Kusanovich with Manacan
Mainstage Theatre Series
February 26–March 7, 2027
Thu–Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Photograph by Oscar O’Ryan. Used with permission.
Explore ecological stories and the poetry of connection and isolation as Manacan and Kusanovich guide us through an immersive, environmental, and transformative experience, mapping our desire to dream a new future into being one step at a time.
Post show discussion: Sunday, February 28, 2027, after the 2:00 p.m. matinee. Stick around after the show for a discussion with Kusanovich and Manacan as they explore the creative process behind the making of Coherence.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Thu/Fri: Adult $22 (200) or $18 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $16.
Sat/Sun: Adult $25 (200) or $23 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $21.
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
Spring Dance Festival
Faculty Advisor: Pauline Locsin
Student Spotlight Series
April 10–11, 2027
Sat 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Celebrate the start of spring with a spell-binding performance of original student choreography by seniors Sienna Pearson, Advaitha Ekkirala, Sophia Taylor, and Annika Kayser.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Adult $14; Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $10
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
Spring Awakening
Directed By: Aldo Billingslea
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Mainstage Theatre Series
May 21–30, 2027
Thu–Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Spring Awakening is an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence, with music by Duncan Sheik. The story explores attraction, desire, sex, insecurity, and the pressures of young adult life while highlighting the confrontation between the vitality and sexuality of teens and the repressed society that seeks to constrain their energy and self-expression. With a contemporary rock score that transformed Broadway, Spring Awakening is a poignant and thrilling ride that resonates with today’s youth.
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SPRING AWAKENING
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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This event is reserved seating. Learn more about the venue: Louis B. Mayer Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Thu/Fri: Adult $22 (200) or $18 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $16.
Sat/Sun: Adult $25 (200) or $23 (100/300); Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $21.
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.
New Playrights’ Festival
Faculty Advisor: Brian Thorstenson
Student Spotlight Series
May 30–June 2, 2027
Sun—Wed, 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 general admission. Learn more about the venue: Fess Parker Studio Theatre
TICKET PRICES:
Adult $14; Faculty/Staff, Senior, 18 & under $10
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 Performing Arts Center and the Department of Theatre and Dance. If there is a change in the schedule, you will be notified via the email associated with your ticket account.