The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University

11/17/2025

By Sarah Shoaf, Staff WriterSparking and nurturing creativity through its art and cultural initiatives, Governors State University (GovState) was recently recognized with the Member of the Year Award by Visit Chicago Southland for its outstanding contributions to the organization and the hospitality...

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

We ushered in a new era at GovState today with the investiture of Dr. Joyce Ester! Congratulations and a job well done to everyone involved in cultivating such a beautiful and inspiring event.

11/13/2025

Heads up! Self-tape submissions are due in 5 days and you only have 1 week left to memorize those monologues for the By the Way, Meet Vera Stark auditions! Details on how to prepare in the post below!

Auditions for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark are OPEN!
Join us for this bold, funny, and thought-provoking journey through Hollywood history and identity.

📅 Audition Options:
🎥 Submit a self-tape by Nov. 17
🎭 Attend in-person auditions on Nov. 19 at GovState (Schedule your audition here: https://bit.ly/MVSAuditions)

🗓️ Performances: April 9–12, 2026 at Sherman Hall
🎟️ Open to students, alumni, faculty, staff & community — no experience needed!

👉 Prepare one dramatic & one comedic monologue (2 mins each)
📧 Self-tapes go to [email protected]

11/12/2025

IPO is back at The Center once again! Check their post below for more information!

Join us two weeks from today as we take an auditory trek through the stars!

11/12/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for CeCe Teneal the Songstress's Divas of Soul on Friday! Comment below your favorite moment from the show!

📸: Lane Cameron

11/11/2025

Welcome to Veteran's Week, Alumni! 🎖️

Don't forget to come out and celebrate our veterans and active-duty service members at our Veteran's Day Luncheon hosted by the GovState Veterans Resource Center!

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025,
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Governors State University, Hall of Governors

Come out and show your Jaguar Pride for the men & women who bravely serve our country. See you there!🐾🧡
~

11/07/2025

Auditions for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark are OPEN!
Join us for this bold, funny, and thought-provoking journey through Hollywood history and identity.

📅 Audition Options:
🎥 Submit a self-tape by Nov. 17
🎭 Attend in-person auditions on Nov. 19 at GovState (Schedule your audition here: https://bit.ly/MVSAuditions)

🗓️ Performances: April 9–12, 2026 at Sherman Hall
🎟️ Open to students, alumni, faculty, staff & community — no experience needed!

👉 Prepare one dramatic & one comedic monologue (2 mins each)
📧 Self-tapes go to [email protected]

11/07/2025

Happy Opening Night to the ensemble of Anon(ymous)!

After a successful Arts in Education performance this morning, they are getting ready to hit the stage again all weekend long. Tickets are available now! Link in bio to get yours!

11/06/2025

Watch to Learn more about Divas of Soul before CeCe takes The Center's stage!

Tickets: www.govst.edu/DivasofSoul/

The award-winning vocalist brings her powerhouse voice and boundless energy to Chicago for a night celebrating fifty years of soul’s most iconic women