The Board of Directors, and our Artistic Director, Dawn Varava are pleased to announce our 2026 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.

And, now — drum roll please…our 21st season of professional theatre in Camden!

THE REVOLUTIONISTS

By Lauren Gunderson

In celebration of Women’s History Month!

Four bold women—playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, ribbon-loving Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle—team up in a wild, feminist comedy set amid the Reign of Terror. As they plot, spar, and even murder Marat, they battle the rising madness of 1793 Paris. Blending history and fantasy, this sharp, irreverent play explores violence, legacy, activism, and sisterhood—part true story, part fiction, part theatrical fever dream—ending in a rousing song and a scaffold. 

ON OUR STAGE MARCH 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 

AIN’T NO MO’

By Jordan E. Cooper

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ month

Mr. Cooper is the youngest Black playwright to open a show on Broadway. This is a jaw-dropping rollercoaster of a play that imagines what would happen if America offered every Black person a one-way ticket back to Africa. What follows is a wild mix of sharp satire, hilarious sketches, drag, and unfiltered Black truth. This show is raw, and real. It’s got teeth. If you love to laugh, gasp, and talk about it after — Ain’t No Mo’ is your show.

ON OUR STAGE MAY 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2026

Please note: the show, dates, and director may change.

DREAM HOU$E

By Eliana Pipes

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!

Two Latina sisters film an HGTV-style show to 

sell their family home and profit from their gentrifying neighborhood. As the cameras roll, reality blurs: one confronts their ancestral past while the other wrestles with what she’s willing to sacrifice for their future. Dream Hou$e is a sharp, funny play that asks what progress really costs—and whether cashing in means selling out.

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

Please note: the show, dates, and director may change.

SEX PLEASE WE’RE SIXTY

By Susan & Michael Parker  

A holiday comedy!

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

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION FOR OUR 2026 SEASON —

LAUGHING THROUGH THE STORM

We are thankful for your support and appreciate any gift you can give.

Please support our theatre’s 21ST SEASON with a gift. Consider a gift of $100, $50, $500, or more to help us meet our goal of raising $20,000 to cover the costs of running the theatre and producing our professional productions. Your gift is essential to meeting the growing demands on our budget.

Our Latest News

Celebrating 20 years of professional theatre with a gripping and volatile story of immigration in America today! 

This September, South Camden Theatre Company will celebrate its 20th season anniversary, producing professional, high-quality theatre on our stage at The Waterfront South Theatre in Camden, New Jersey, with our production of ‘A Good Farmer,’ opening on September 5, 2025. … Continued

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL THEATRE IN CAMDEN WITH OUR “SEASON OF LOVE” AND THE REGIONAL PREMIERE OF “HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN” BY E. M. LEWIS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! APRIL 10TH, 2025 — CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY Award-winning playwright E. M. Lewis released “How The Light Gets In” for production in 2019 just before it won the 2020 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play … Continued

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