Theatre Performances

December 8, 2024
Cohen Recital Hall

Come enjoy holiday favorites at the first annual ESU President’s Holiday Concert! Featuring both the ESU symphonic band and the ESU Jazz Ensemble with special guest vocalists Sam Kashefska. is from that email and Angie Ramirez, the ensembles will perform secular and sacred classics for Christmas and Hanukkah.

Performance

• December 8^th - 7:00 p.m.

by Frederick Knott

October 24^th - 27^th, 2024
Dale Snow Theatre

Experience the edge-of-your-seat suspense of Frederick Knott's Wait Until Dark in East Stroudsburg University’s intimate black box theater.

Set in a shadowy Greenwich Village apartment, this gripping thriller tells the story of Susy Hendrix, a blind woman targeted by three con men searching for a hidden stash of drugs.

As night falls, Susy must outmaneuver her cruel adversaries in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

With its intense atmosphere, unexpected twists, and terrifying climax, Wait Until Dark is a pulse-pounding theatrical experience that will leave you breathless until the very last moment.

Performances

• October 24, 25, and 26 - 7:30 p.m.
• October 27 - 2:00 p.m.

***NOTE: Wait until Dark is Recommended for ages 14 and up for moments of violence and references to drug trafficking.***

February 13^th - 16^th, 2025
Smith McFarland Theatre

Ride the Cyclone is a darkly whimsical musical that follows six teenagers whose lives are tragically cut short in a rollercoaster accident.

In a surreal twist, they find themselves plunged into a mysterious limbo, where they must compete for a chance to return to life.

Each teen shares their story through a series of eclectic, haunting, and hilarious songs exploring their dreams, regrets, and hopes for redemption.

Hailed by Playbill as “a 90-minute thrill ride,” Ride the Cyclone has become a viral sensation with its blend of quirky humor and an unforgettable score as it celebrates life, death, and everything in between.

Performances

• February 13, 14, and 15 - 7:30 p.m.
• February 16 - 2:00 p.m.

***NOTE: Recommended for audiences 12 and over due to strong content and themes***

by Arthur Miller

April 10th - 13th, 2025
Smith McFarland Theatre

East Stroudsburg University invites you to experience Arthur Miller's The Crucible, a riveting tale of fear, power, and betrayal set during the Salem witch trials.

As paranoia grips a small town, neighbors turn against each other in a frenzy of accusations and moral panic.

The play that coined the term “witch hunt” to describe modern paranoia, The Crucible continues to chill audiences through its brutal depiction of a society where the only refuge against conspiracy theories is found in dangerously oppressive conformity.

Performances

• April 10, 11, and 12 - 7:30 p.m.
• April 13 - 2:00 p.m.

***NOTE: Recommended for audiences 12 and over due to strong content and themes***

Pricing for all shows unless otherwise noted:
General admission, $20
Faculty/staff and senior citizens (with ID), $15
Students (with ID), $10
Youth (under 18), $5