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We're excited to announce our 59th Season! It's a year that celebrates the remarkable ways stories continue to evolve. A...
07/16/2026

We're excited to announce our 59th Season! It's a year that celebrates the remarkable ways stories continue to evolve. Across this season you'll find brand new plays, beloved literature reimagined for modern audiences, a family-friendly adventure, a wildly inventive musical, and Reader's Theatre events that honor both emerging voices and the great traditions of world/classical theatre.

Our 59th Season:

"The Dark Arts for Beginners" - November 13, 14, & 15; 20, 21, & 22
A bold modern play that imagines a future where humanity's survival may rest in the hands of a coven of teenage witches.

"Haunting Holidays III" - December 4
Our annual Reader's Theatre festival returns with another evening of one-page plays celebrating spooky stories, holiday traditions, and new voices from around the world and our own community.

"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" - March 12, 13, 14
Kate DiCamillo's beloved story comes to life in a moving Theatre for Young Audiences production exploring love, loss, and compassion.

"Bat Hamlet" - April 23
What happens when Shakespeare meets comic books? This hilarious Reader's Theatre event celebrates Shakespeare's birthday with a superhero twist.

"Firebringer!" - May 27, 28, 29, 30, June 4, 5, 6
The acclaimed Starkid musical arrives at the Spartan Theatre, bringing prehistoric comedy, unforgettable music, and plenty of heart to the stage.

"Shakesquatch Presents: The Classics" - June 11
Our annual Reader's Theatre series continues, inviting audiences to experience one of the great works of dramatic literature in a fresh, engaging, and accessible way.

Whether you're hoping to audition, work backstage, volunteer, or simply enjoy a great night at the theatre, there's a place for you in the Spartan Theatre community. Every production is an opportunity for students to learn alongside faculty, alumni, and community artists while creating meaningful experiences for audiences throughout the Inland Northwest.

Together, these productions remind us that the stories we inherit are never static: they are continually rediscovered, reinterpreted, and brought to life by each new generation of artists.

Our seasons are selected by a committee of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members based on recommendations from our Spokane and SFCC community.

We can't wait to welcome you to our 59th Season. We'll be sharing more about each production, auditions, workshops, and special events throughout the year.

Auditions are coming up for "Lysistrata" at Spartan Theatre!We are excited to invite students, faculty, staff, and commu...
05/22/2026

Auditions are coming up for "Lysistrata" at Spartan Theatre!

We are excited to invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to audition for our Spring Classical Theatre Reader’s Theatre event. No previous performance experience is needed, just a willingness to read, play, collaborate, and help bring this bold, funny, and surprisingly timely ancient Greek comedy to life.

"Lysistrata" is one of the great surviving comedies of classical theatre. It is political, theatrical, a little b***y, and centered on a group of women who come together across divides to demand an end to war.

Auditions will be held:
Tuesday, May 27
6:00–8:00 PM
Spartan Theatre Rehearsal Room
Building 5, Room 113

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, so there is nothing to prepare in advance. This is a Reader’s Theatre production, which means performers will read from scripts during the performance.

Rehearsals will take place June 1, 3, 8, 10, and 11, with the public performance on Friday, June 12 at 7:30 PM in the Spartan Theatre.

Whether you are a seasoned performer, someone who has not been on stage in years, or someone who has always wanted to try, this is a welcoming and low-pressure way to join in the work of live theatre.

For more information, contact director Rebecca Cook at [email protected].

We hope you’ll join us!

We’re Hiring a Lead Scenic Carpenter! There is still time to submit your application!Spokane Falls Community College, Dr...
05/07/2026

We’re Hiring a Lead Scenic Carpenter! There is still time to submit your application!

Spokane Falls Community College, Drama Program Spartan Theatre
Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time, Hourly
Application Closes: May 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST
Salary $20.09 – $26.74/hour (Starting at $20.09)

About the Role
Join the team behind the scenes at Spartan Theatre! SFCC seeks a Lead Scenic Carpenter to lead scenic construction, installation, and strike for productions and events while working collaboratively with faculty, artists, and students in a supportive, hands-on learning environment focused on safety and professional practice.

Responsibilities:
Lead scenic builds, supervise students, maintain a safe shop, and support productions.

Qualifications:
1+ year scenic/technical theatre experience; strong safety and tool knowledge; able to read drawings, lift 50 lbs., work at heights, and maintain schedule flexibility.

Benefits
PEBB health coverage, state retirement plan, and prorated vacation and sick leave; union-represented position with optional membership.

How to Apply Click the link): https://careers.ccs.spokane.edu/jobs/search

Applications must be fully submitted by 4:00 p.m. PST on May 7, 2026.

Please share this opportunity with friends or professional networks if this is a great fit for someone you know!

This Friday (April 24), we hope you’ll join us at The Spartan Theatre for "Minister of Sorrow," a powerful one-woman sho...
04/24/2026

This Friday (April 24), we hope you’ll join us at The Spartan Theatre for "Minister of Sorrow," a powerful one-woman show filled with music, myth, and the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains.

This special performance is also a chance to support the next generation of theatre artists at SFCC. Funds raised through ticket sales will help support student scholarships and travel opportunities for important learning experiences such as the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) conference and the American College Theater Festival.

We’re also especially proud that this production features the talents of several Spartan Theatre and SFCC alumni, including Hazel Bean, Sarah Dahmen, and Patty Garegnani. Their work is a beautiful reminder that the artistic community built here continues to grow, return, and give back in meaningful ways.
If you’re able, come spend the evening with us, support live theatre, and help invest in student artists and their futures.

WHEN: Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM
WHERE: The Spartan Theatre at SFCC

Tickets available now. Visit: https://sfcc.ticketspice.com/spartan-theatres-minister-of-sorrow

This Friday (April 24), we invite you to join us for "The Writer’s Process and Creative Resilience," a conversation with...
04/23/2026

This Friday (April 24), we invite you to join us for "The Writer’s Process and Creative Resilience," a conversation with local Spokane playwright Pam Kingsley that offers students and community members a closer look at the many different ways writers build, sustain, and return to their creative practice.

This panel will explore the personal processes of working playwrights and writers, from first sparks of inspiration to drafting, revising, and finding ways to keep going even when the work feels difficult. It is an opportunity to hear honest reflections on discipline, creative rhythm, and the realities of living an artistic life.

For students especially, this conversation offers an encouraging reminder that there is no single correct way to create. Each artist finds their own habits, methods, and pathways into the work, and learning to trust that process is an important part of creative growth.

We are deeply grateful to SFCC’s EDI Office, Francisco Salinas, and our partners at Stage Left Theater for helping make this event possible.

Friday, April 24
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Building 5, Room 113
"The Writer’s Process and Creative Resilience"

This Wednesday (April 22), we hope you’ll join us for "Creativity, Careers, and Community in Spokane’s Arts Ecosystem," ...
04/22/2026

This Wednesday (April 22), we hope you’ll join us for "Creativity, Careers, and Community in Spokane’s Arts Ecosystem," a special conversation, moderated by Sarah Dahmen, with working artists from Spokane about what it means to build a creative life right here in our region.

Too often, students and emerging artists hear the message that serious artistic work only happens somewhere else, or that creativity must be set aside in adulthood. This panel pushes back against that idea by bringing together artists whose lived experience shows that creative careers, meaningful community connection, and artistic purpose can thrive here in Spokane.

This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from working artists about creativity, professional life, and the role the arts play in shaping both individual lives and the larger community around us.

We are deeply grateful to SFCC’s EDI Office, Francisco Salinas, and our partners at Stage Left Theater for helping make this event possible.

Wednesday, April 22
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Building 5, Room 113
"Creativity, Careers, and Community in Spokane’s Arts Ecosystem"

We have an exciting week of arts events coming up at SFCC, and we would love to have you join us.This week’s series brin...
04/22/2026

We have an exciting week of arts events coming up at SFCC, and we would love to have you join us.

This week’s series brings together live performance, conversations with working artists, and a celebration of the many ways creativity shapes community. It is also a wonderful chance to spend time with regional artists, hear more about creative life in Spokane, and support the work happening here at The Spartan Theatre.

On Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in Building 5 Room 113, we will host Creativity, Career, and Community in Spokane’s Arts Ecosystem, a panel featuring working artists from Spokane speaking about artistic life, professional growth, and the value of building a creative practice right here in our region.

On Friday, April 24 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM in Building 5 Room 113, we will present The Writer’s Process and Creative Resilience, a conversation exploring the many ways playwrights and writers sustain their craft, develop their process, and continue creating through the realities of everyday life.

Then on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 PM in The Spartan Theatre (Building 5 Room 129), we will present the evening performance of "Minister of Sorrow," a moving one-woman show infused with music, myth, and the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains.

We are deeply grateful to SFCC’s EDI Office, Francisco Salinas, and our partners at Stage Left Theater for helping make these events possible.

If you are able, come join us for one event or for all of them. We would be glad to welcome you.

Wednesday, April 22
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Building 5 Room 113
Creativity, Career, and Community in Spokane’s Arts Ecosystem

Friday, April 24
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Building 5 Room 113
The Writer’s Process and Creative Resilience

Friday, April 24
7:30 PM
The Spartan Theatre at SFCC
"Minister of Sorrow" performance

We were digging through some old files in the Spartan Theatre archives and came across this completely real and definite...
04/01/2026

We were digging through some old files in the Spartan Theatre archives and came across this completely real and definitely not suspicious newspaper clipping from the late 90s/early 2000s…

Apparently, there was a brief period where we had some unusual challenges with student attendance.

Wishing everyone a joyful, creative, and lightly mischievous April Fools’ Day from all of us in the SFCC Drama Program.

And remember: whether you’re human or cryptid, we’d still love to see you in a drama class. Spring quarter starts on Monday April 6th.

All are welcome!

Congratulations to George Morse on his retirement after nine years of extraordinary service to Spartan Theatre at Spokan...
03/31/2026

Congratulations to George Morse on his retirement after nine years of extraordinary service to Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College.

George’s contributions to our program cannot be overstated. Over the years, he brought not only his skill, knowledge, and care to every production, but also a steady and calming presence to the scene shop that shaped the experience of hundreds of students. George taught through patience, kindness, good humor, and example. He never met challenges with anger or frustration, and he showed our students that hard problems can be approached with craft, calm, and perseverance.

His impact will be felt far beyond the sets he helped build. It lives on in the students he mentored and in the way they will continue to approach work, collaboration, and adversity.

We are deeply grateful for all George has given to SFCC Drama and Spartan Theatre. Congratulations, George. We will miss you very much.

If you have photos of George working in the SFCC scene shop, or stories about what it meant to learn from him, work beside him, or know him through Spartan Theatre, we would love to see and hear them. Please share them in the comments or send them our way so we can help celebrate his extraordinary time with us.

🍊 It opens tonight! 🍊"The Love for Three Oranges" is onstage at SFCC’s Spartan Theatre for one weekend only!This joyful ...
03/06/2026

🍊 It opens tonight! 🍊

"The Love for Three Oranges" is onstage at SFCC’s Spartan Theatre for one weekend only!

This joyful Theatre for Young Audiences production features an incredible group of SFCC student performers, designers, and technicians, from Drama majors to students from across campus, who are excited to share their work with the wider community.

Directed by Rebecca Craven (SFCC alum and current adjunct faculty member), "The Love for Three Oranges" is a fast-paced, family-friendly comedy full of colorful masks, playful puppetry, magical mischief, and big physical humor.

🍊What happens when a prince who never laughs is cursed by a mischievous sorceress and sent on a quest for three magical oranges? The result is a wildly ridiculous adventure inspired by the classic Italian theatre tradition of commedia dell’arte, packed with strange characters, slapstick surprises, and a whole lot of heart.

Come support our students and enjoy a lively theatrical storybook adventure for audiences of all ages!

🍊Performances:
March 6 & 7 at 7:00pm
March 8 at 2:00pm

🍊Where: Spartan Theatre, SFCC
Building 5, Room 129

🍊Tickets:
$12 General Admission
$7 Non-SFCC Students, CCS Employees & Alumni, Military, Seniors
FREE for SFCC Students

🍊Reserve tickets here:
https://sfcc.ticketspice.com/spartan-theatres-the-love-for-three-oranges

We’d love to see you there!

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