Salem State University Theatre and Speech Communication Department

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

DAILY EVENTS 10/26/26:

• The Advising Period continues through November 4. Resources are available in the Sophia Gordon Center lobby and on the Virtual Callboards Advising & Registration page.

• 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘮 Post-Production Meeting: 11:00am-12:00pm, SGRR. For all faculty, students and staff involved with the production.

• Yes Andys Improv Troupe Rehearsal: 11:25am-1:00pm, PCR (SB005)

Artist: https://www.facebook.com/ellis.rosen1

10/25/2026

Join us today at 2:00pm for our final performance of 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢! The Box Office will open at 1:00pm, and tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors, and free for 𝗮𝗹𝗹 students, as well as SSU faculty and staff with their ClipperCard.

𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Julie Kiernan

Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970

Enjoy the show!

Photo credit: Benjamin Rose Photography

10/25/2026

A special night for Salem State Theatre!

We were honored to welcome alumnus Tom Silcott to last night's performance of Becky Nurse of Salem by Sarah Ruhl. Tom, who has enjoyed a distinguished career on and off Broadway and was part of the original Lincoln Center production of the play, stayed after the show to speak with our students about professional theatre, artistic commitment, mentorship, and the privilege of the work we do.

His stories about his own Salem State experience, the guidance he received from faculty mentors, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in this profession resonated deeply with our cast.
As Tom later wrote: "I loved it so much. Big kudos to you! Fantastic work!"

Thank you, Tom, for coming back to inspire the next generation of theatre artists.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
Featuring Lillie-Marie LeClair, Jayden Theodat, Annabelle Chapman, and Lorelai Krisko!

𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢
By Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Julie Kiernan

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 24 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 25 at 2:00pm

Friday, October 23 is Salem Night! Free admission for Salem residents with ID.

VENUE:
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
356 Lafayette Street, Salem MA

TICKETS:
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18. Admission is FREE for current Salem State students, faculty and staff with university ID.
The Box Office will open one hour before each performance.

Enjoy the show!

10/23/2026

If you're a Salem, MA resident, you can enjoy an evening of FREE theatre at Salem State’s Sophia Gordon Center tonight- Friday, October 23!

Join us for the theatre department’s production of 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘮 by Sarah Ruhl. Curtain is at 7:30 pm and no advance reservation is required. Present your ID at the box office for free admission! The Sophia Gordon Center is located at 356 Lafayette Street.

Ruhl’s dark comedy follows Becky Nurse, a modern-day descendant of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse who works as a tour guide in the city's tourism industry. Confronted by challenges that may seem to define her, Becky's story reveals the real human beings inside the noise of history and how far one woman will go to hold on to what she holds dear.

This production contains mature themes and language and is not suitable for children younger than 16 years old.

Link in our bio to additional information about the production and its final three performances: October 23 and 24 at 7:30 pm and October 25 at 2 pm.

10/23/2026

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10/22/2026

Artist: Glenn Marshall