SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE

About the Theatre

South Bend Civic Theatre (SBCT) was founded in 1957 by two University of Notre Dame graduates who believed community theatre should be an important part of this area’s culture, and who also believed that living in our community were aspiring actors and actresses who needed to show and form their talents. While early performances were held in homes, hotels, and various locations at Notre Dame, SBCT staged most of its productions after 1968 at the Firehouse, a local historic landmark located on Portage Ave, in South Bend’s historic Near Northwest neighborhood.Beginning in 2000, SBCT began staging larger productions outside the Firehouse, and exploring options for a new permanent venue. In January 2007, the beginning of the Civic’s 50th Anniversary year, SBCT celebrated the opening of its new home in the heart of downtown South Bend, in what had formerly been a First Church of Christ Scientist. The historic domed structure is an architectural wonder and sealed SBCT’s position as a pillar of the region’s art community.

South Bend Critics Wanted

BWW is always seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage our over 130 regional areas. As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.

All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an interest for giving local theaters and productions some prominence on BroadwayWorld.com.

Your compensation as a featured writer with us not only includes exclusive press seats to all of the shows you cover (as is standard in your area and arranged between you and the theater) but also the opportunity to be published under your own byline and publishing profile on both the local and main pages of the site for maximum exposure to our 5M+ monthly visitors.

If this sounds like you, please send a resume and one writing sample to social@broadwayworld.com.

Annie

Nov 29 – Dec 15, 2013

Everyone’s favorite orphan charms her way into your heart in this well-loved musical! During the Great Depression, the plucky girl escapes the clutches of the vile Miss Hannigan to find a home with zillionaire Daddy Warbucks, inspiring audiences of all ages that no matter how...

Perfect Mendacity

Nov 8 – Nov 17, 2013

In a story pulsing with today’s issues, a scientist suspected of leaking a top secret government memo faces a daunting choice: lie to save his career, or tell the truth and risk losing his family. Delving into the past and uncovering shocking truths creates a downward spiral...

Spider's Web

Oct 18 – Nov 3, 2013

The queen of suspense, Agatha Christie, spins a tale of murder, blackmail and deception. Complete with secret rooms, vanishing bodies, and signature plot twists, this tangled web will ensnare you in mystery and mayhem.

The Cherry Orchard

Sep 27 – Oct 6, 2013

In 1900 Russia, an aristocratic family faces uncertainty as change comes to their family home, including the impending destruction of their beloved cherry orchard. A classic play of people whose way of life is being pushed aside leaving nothing but memories and unrequited hopes...

The Color Purple

Sep 6 – Sep 15, 2013

A vibrant saga of one woman’s triumph over adversity to discovery and love is the heart of this powerful musical based on the celebrated novel and beloved film. Infusing gospel, jazz, African and blues styles, this musical will touch your heart as you follow Celie on her journey...

I Hate Shakespeare

Aug 16 – Aug 25, 2013

What’s the big deal about Shakespeare? SBCT Kids4Kids will answer all the problems you have with Shakespeare in wild and wacky ways: Romeo and Julie on a dating game show, othello working out his jealousy issue on a talk show, and oh yes, zombies and talking cows! You will never...

Top Secret: Summer Musical

Jul 12 – Jul 28, 2013

SBCT is proud to present a title so big, so exciting, that we are contractually prohibited from announcing it until March 1st! All we can tell you is: make sure to get your seats early for a musical that has become an international phenomenon!

End Days

Jun 7 – Jun 16, 2013

Rachel is a teenager with problems way beyond normal – her dad just stays in his pajamas and never leaves the house, her mother has adopted Jesus as her personal friend (really, he’s making coffee in the kitchen), and the boy across the street dresses like Elvis and tries to ask...

August: Osage County

May 10 – May 19, 2013

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony award for Best Play, this blistering portrait of a family in crisis has been hailed as the greatest American play of our time. When the patriarch of the Weston clan goes missing, the family gathers together, revealing years of pain...

The Boxcar Children

May 3 – May 5, 2013

SBCT comes to Mishawaka to present the beloved children’s classic story of four orphans making it on their own. Read by children and the young at heart since first appearing in 1924, this play will remind you of the unshakable bonds of family and the true meaning of home.