THEATRE: "The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The Charter Arts Theatre Department presents its production of "The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, January 26-28, 2024.  This production is directed by Alison Gilheany. Evening performances on January 26 & 27 at 7 PM, Matinee performance on January 28 at 2 PM.

Please note that seating marked as "Orch" is orchestra seating close to the stage.  Seating marked as "Top" is at the back of the theater.  "Side" seating are balconies with slightly obstructed view. Please note that there is a small aisle that goes down the center of orchestra seating section between seats #8 and #9.

To reserve ADA/wheelchair accessible seating, contact boxoffice@charterarts.org. 

PARKING:  We recommend using the Bethlehem Parking Authority GARAGE located at 3rd & Polk Streets. This is located across the street from Charter Arts. There may also be metered parking on 3rd Street. Patrons are NOT Permitted to use any private parking lots of an area businesses- to do so may result in your car being towed. 

ABOUT THE PLAY:  Rumor and reputation play a large part in Sheridan’s comedy of manners, in which gossip is wielded like a weapon. Lady Sneerwell is in love with young Charles Surface, but he, along with his brother Joseph, are both in love with Maria. While Charles is regarded as a man of loose morals, Joseph is thought to be more upright and responsible. The truth of their characters, however, is far more complicated. When it comes to light that Maria is also in love with Charles, Lady Sneerwell and Joseph plot to ruin the relationship by spreading rumors of Charles’ unfaithfulness.The Surface brothers’ rich uncle Oliver returns to town from abroad and decides to test the young men’s morality by disguising himself to observe them without their knowing his true identity.