Arts and Culture
Attention High School Seniors & High School Graduates: IRSC is now holding auditions for its performing arts scholarship programs. If you are interested in theatre, dance, instrumental music or vocal music, it is time to set up your audition. Learn more.
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Cultural enrichment is a key facet of IRSC student life. Students are provided with a diverse array of lectures, symposia, workshops, performances and concerts in various intellectual and creative arenas.
2023–2024 Show Schedule Now Available!
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October 12, 13 at 7:00 p.m. & October 14, 15 at 2:00 p.m.
A PG-rated action-packed baroque comedy.
For full descriptions, view our brochure.
November 16, 17 at 7:00 p.m. & November 18, 19 at 2:00 p.m.
A G-rated musical bringing clever, tuneful and educational songs to life!
For full descriptions, view our brochure.
Novembe 30, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. & December 2, 3 at 2:00 p.m.
Start off the holiday season with this family singalong for all!
For full descriptions, view our brochure.
December 2 Concert at 2:00 p.m., Reception from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Planetarium Show at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Begin with a performance of Home for the Holidays, followed by an elegant and festive reception and the classic Star of Wonder Planetarium show.
For full descriptions, view our brochure.
Join the performing arts mailing list to stay up-to-date with shows and performances.
For additional shows, see the events calendar.
Theatres
The IRSC Fine Arts Center features the 639-seat McAlpin Fine Arts Theatre, the 100-seat Wynne Black Box Theatre, Fee Dance Studio, classrooms and rehearsal rooms, emphasizing IRSC's commitment to the development of a well-rounded student.
A regular schedule of live shows is presented by students in the IRSC Theatre program, the student song and dance troupe “Company,” as well as the Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and College Chorale.
Students interested in pursuing a degree in Theatre, Music or Dance should contact the Performing Arts Department at 772-462-7727 prior to registering for classes to determine audition requirements and to learn about possible scholarship opportunities.
Hallstrom Planetarium
The state-of-the-art Hallstrom Planetarium offers lectures and shows about planets, constellations and stars. Planetarium shows are live multimedia presentations that use special-effect projectors to tell stories about the planets and stars. Seventy-one reclining seats with headrests allow visitors to view the heavens from the comfort of armchairs.
Upcoming Shows
Skywatch
Listen to Skywatch, hosted by Planetarium Director, Jon U. Bell, for daily sky updates,
weekdays at 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. and 12:59 p.m. on WQCS radio, 88.9FM. Read and/or listen to Skywatch podcasts and transcripts.
- 10/14/2023 - Sky Event: Partial Solar Eclipse Watch
- 10/20/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 10/20/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 10/21/2023 - Kid Space: Stars to Starfish, Jr.
- 10/21/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 10/21/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 11/03/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 11/03/2023 - Stars to Starfish
- 11/04/2023 - Kid Space: Stars to Starfish, Jr.
- 11/04/2023 - Stars to Starfish
Performing Arts and Planetarium Schedules, Seating and Ticketing
Questions about upcoming show may be directed to Box Office staff Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by sending email to boxoffice@irsc.edu or by calling 772-462-4750 or 1-800-220-9915.
Schedules, seating charts and ticketing is also available online. Space is provided for guests with wheelchairs.
