Now Playing at the SHU Community Theatre

Would you describe yourself as a “Horror Movie Buff,” a comedy enthusiast or a music lover? If so, the SHU Community Theatre has a fall season of events that may be of interest to you.

For movie fans, the SHU Community Theatre is having a showing of “The Shining.” The film by Stanley Kubrick will be screened on Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. It is the final movie being screened in the theatre’s Halloween movie collection for October 2024.

Junior Anna Allegretti enjoyed her experience as a movie goer when she joined the SHU Theatre Repertory Company to see a screening of the film “Theatre Camp.”

“It was really nice; all of the staff was really welcoming and the facilities were very

impressive,” Allegretti said.

In addition, Allegretti was also a part of a concert on behalf of the SHU Choirs, which took place at the SHU Community Theatre. Those looking for their chance to sing are in luck, as the theatre is hosting an “EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along” event presented by “Choir! Choir! Choir!” on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

For the comedy fans, on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., a unique opportunity is happening at the SHU Community Theatre. Stephen Kellogg is performing his comedy special “Midlife Crisis,” which is the special’s first taping.

On Oct. 26 at 8 p.m., a group of seasoned Broadway professionals called “The Midtown Men” will perform at a benefit for SHU Performing Arts. Dr. John Petillo invited all Performing Arts students to attend the event, and the funds raised will go towards Performing Arts Scholarships.

On Oct. 27, SHU Community Theatre is presenting “Untamed,” a performance by SHU Mo(VE)ment and Inception Dance Crew. The Dance Program is one of the many performing arts ensembles that have had the chance to perform on the theatre’s stage.

Then on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., Grammy award winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and her band, Grand Baton, are hosting a concert. Their music influences include progressive rock, psychedelic soul and Caribbean influence, among others.

With so many events, the planning process always starts with a mission, said Matt Oestreicher, Director of the SHU Community Theatre. “We reach out. We say, ‘Hey, do you want to play here? What would it take to get you to do your event here?’ Then there’s some preproduction and a lot of communication contracts,” said Oestreicher.

“We are always thinking about how we can represent the values and the mission of Sacred Heart through our own presentation of artistic and educational events,” said Oestreicher.

The theatre presents music in all different styles, featuring a rock series, jazz series and a classical series. According to Oestricher, with every series, whether it be film, comedy, or music, the SHU Community Theatre always strives to be a supporter of the arts.

“It’s your theater,” said Oestreicher. “You’re welcome here all the time and you can always reach out.”

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