Our in-house theater community, Artists of Concordia Theatre (A.C.T.), gives our students, faculty and friends the chance to take in some of the best of modern American theater, as well as acclaimed interpretations of classic work.


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WINTER 2026 PERFORMANCE

Program

Written and composed specifically for Theater@Concordia, Essie's Christmas has a talented cast of CUC students as well as staff, faculty and two young actors from local schools.
 
Post-war 1947, families in rural Illinois face a particularly harsh storm on a tough Christmas Eve. Little Essie brings a heartfelt conclusion! 

Performances

Bergmann Theatre

Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 19-20 | 7 p.m.

Nov. 21 | 4 p.m.

Tickets

Tickets are free, but must be reserved: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/essies-christmas