After a two-year hiatus, Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) at Michigan State University is back for its 60th anniversary celebration of FREE outdoor theatre for mid-Michigan audiences and a free week-long theatre camp for kids. This season will include four full productions and runs from June 9 through June 26. 

Distracted by Lisa Loomer is the second show of the summer. In this funny and poignant play, 9-year-old Jesse’s mama is in search of answers as to why her high-energy, creative kid is unable to concentrate at school. Directed by Ryan Welsh, this show is appropriate for ages 13 and up for profanity and adult themes. Performances are June 16, 17, and 18 at 8 p.m. and June 19 at 6:30 p.m.

As the Department of Theatre’s longest running and largest outreach endeavor, Summer Circle Theatre performances are free and open to the public. It is a professional theatre that pays its company by depending on the generosity of individual and corporate donors, in addition to some university funding. Community members and businesses can help keep Summer Circle Theatre free for everyone by visiting theatre.msu.edu/donate to give.

This 60-year community tradition continues in 2022 thanks to the generous financial contributions of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, the Rotary Club of East Lansing, Hude Legal Services PLLC, the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters, and individual donors. 

The Summer Circle Courtyard has a tiered, amphitheater-style seating area, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for personal comfort. Free parking is available just across the street from the Auditorium building. Audiences can bring their own picnic or visit our concessions stand. In the event of rain, performances will be moved to the Auditorium.For complete details, visit theatre.msu.edu/sct