Synopsis:

Nadine has been dedicated to her convent and vow of silence for five years. However, when they are moved to a new city, she finds herself looking out the window. As the plague spreads and a storm approaches, the entire convent’s faith is tested. Sometimes faith and the heart pull in different directions. Maybe it’s time Nadine does more than look out the window.

Our Season, “Laughing Through The Storm,” Continues With The Play “Chicken & Biscuits” by Douglas Lyons

Can sisters Baneatta and Beverly bury their father without killing each other? In this celebration of Black joy, grief, and healing, an extended family returns to St. Luke’s Church to inter Bernard Jenkins, their patriarch. Family stressors abound as Beverly shows up to the chapel with her “blessings” on display, Baneatta’s son brings his neurotic Jewish boyfriend, and Beverly’s nosy daughter keeps asking questions no one wants to answer. Meanwhile, Baneatta’s husband, Reginald, tries to keep the peace, but when a shocking family secret reveals itself at the pulpit, the two sisters are faced with a truth that could either heal or break them.

Chicken & Biscuits is a touching and often hilarious ode to the people in our lives we can’t choose. On our stage May 8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM

ABOUT OUR SEASON, LAUGHING THROUGH THE STORM!

In a world filled with uncertainty, tension, and daily outrage, the need for laughter has never been more vital. At South Camden Theatre Company, we believe that humor is a powerful tool for hope and connection—especially during challenging times.

This 2026 season, we invite you to join us in celebrating the resilience of the human spirit through plays that reflect the many faces of humanity, each infused with wit, humor, and a touch of absurdity. Our theme, “LAUGHING THROUGH THE STORM,” reminds us that laughter is not escapism, but a vital act of endurance, healing, and solidarity.

Through a carefully curated lineup of satire, dark comedy, farce, and dramedy, our productions aim to illuminate truth, foster empathy, and bring joy to audiences of all ages. They serve as a reminder that even amidst chaos, the theatre can be a sanctuary for reflection, regrouping, and renewal.

Dawn Varava, Artistic Director

JUST ANNOUNCED FOR FALL!

NATIVE GARDENS

By Karen Zacarias

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Native Gardens is a comedic play by Karen Zacarías about two couples in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood whose differing visions for their backyards ignite a hilarious but poignant feud over property lines, class, culture, and the true meaning of the “American Dream”. The conflict escalates from a simple fence dispute between the nouveau-riche Latinx Del Valles and the established Anglo Butleys into a battle of gardening styles—native plants versus manicured lawns—touching on themes of racism, entitlement, generational gaps, and finding common ground.

ON OUR STAGE SEPTEMBER 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, OCTOBER 2, 3, 4, 2026

SEX PLEASE WE’RE SIXTY

By Susan & Michael Parker

A Celebration of Life!

Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage B&B thrives on its loyal female guests—much to the delight of flirtatious neighbor “Bud the Stud,” who’s convinced they come for him. When a retired chemist unveils an untested libido-boosting pill for menopausal women, it sparks a hilarious chain of mix-ups. The resulting chaos sends everyone’s lives in surprising new directions.

ON OUR STAGE November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2026

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PURCHASE A 3-SHOW PASS THROUGH THE RUN OF CHICKEN & BISCUITS!

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