News Release

GOSHEN — The Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., has released its January monthly event calendar. For more information, contact the Goshen Theater box office by calling (574) 312-3701 or by emailing [email protected]. Box office hours are 12-4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.

5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5: First Fridays: Fire & Ice Festival
Stop in, out of the cold, to grab a drink or concession and take a tour of the Goshen Theater.

Monday, Jan. 8: GTDC: Acting Studios begin
Students aged 7-18 years, join for the first 8-weeks of the Spring 2024 semester as our 7-12 year olds work on stage adaptations to some of your favorite children’s stories, with a special performance on March 3. Ages 13-18 year olds will spend the first 8-weeks working on Shakespeare scenes and monologues to be performed on April 23.

Join for the last 12-weeks of the Spring 2024 semester as students collaborate through Improv and Devised Theater with their fellow actors to create a story to be turned into a short play. At the end of the semester, on May 31, students will share their short play with family, friends and fans. This class is instructed by Katie Barnes, GT Education Director.

Classes begin Jan. 8, running until May 27, with the final showcase performance on May 31. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools spring break (April 1st – 5th).

Classes are held on Mondays:
Acting Studio I (ages 7-8): 3:30-5 p.m.
Acting Studio II (ages 10-12): 5-6:30 p.m.
Acting Studio III (ages 13-18): 6:30-8 p.m.

Don’t see your age in the listing? Reach out to [email protected] to see what options are available.

Tuesday, Jan. 9: GTDC: Musical Theater Studios begin
Students will focus on honing their triple-threat skills (dancing, singing, and acting), while learning how to work in an ensemble for a musical theater setting. Students are invited to perform at a special celebration on March 3 at Goshen Theater. At the end of the semester, students will perform their musical numbers for family, friends and fans, on May 31.

Should spots fill up, Goshen Theater will consider creating two sections, divided by age group.

Musical Director: Marilyn Mason, Theatre’s Edge

Choreographer: Liz Wickens, Expressions Dance

Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 9, running until May 28, with the final showcase performance on May 31. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools spring break (April 1st – 5th).

Class is held on Tuesdays:
4:30-6 p.m. musical theater studio (ages 8-15)

Don’t see your age in the listing? Reach out to [email protected] to see what options are available.

5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11: Volunteer Night
Wouldn’t it be great to have a large group of organizations who frequently are in need of volunteers together with a large group of people who like to volunteer in the same space at the same time? Well, that’s our goal and we are looking to you to help us make that happen.

Volunteers:
What to expect:

• Attendees will be given a program upon entry and encouraged to watch a short video in the Miller Auditorium to see what our organizations have to offer.
• Pick up some complimentary snacks and a beverages as you visit tables of the organizations you are interested in working with.
• Mingle with other volunteers throughout the evening, and get to know your fellow community members who are making a difference.
• Attendees will be given raffle tickets from each of the tables they sign up to volunteer with that evening. At the end of the night each organization will draw a name(s) for their prize(s) and contact the individual to make arrangements to drop off/pick up the prize.
• Come and go as you please!

Organizations:
Registration closes Monday, Jan. 8.
How this will benefit your organization:

• Information Table: your organization will be provided a table, where you can meet and greet potential volunteers, sign up interested individuals, and pass out your swag.
• Video Presentation – send us a 1 minute video commercial that we will have looping on the main screen and throughout the theater. You’ll have the opportunity to tell attendees exactly what you are looking for in a volunteer or what kinds of services you provide. Specifications will be provided upon registration.
• Advertising – your logo will be included on event flyers, event website postings, and event facebook pages. We will also list your organization name, contact person, email and phone numbers, and your organization’s mission in a program that will be provided to each attendee.
• List of Participants – After the event we will provide you with a list of participants, their contact information and what types of volunteer opportunities they are interested in.

How you can contribute:

• Table Sponsors – we are asking For-Profit organizations to make a $50 contribution help cover the cost of snacks and beverages.
• Raffle Prize Donations – we would like everyone to bring something that can be used as a raffle prize! It can be anything from a $5 gift card to a local establishment, a T-shirt or mug with your logo to a whole $50 gift basket themed of your choice.
• Market the Event – help spread the word that the event is taking place! Share Facebook events & posts, pass out flyers, share on your websites or invite others to participate.

Organizations can register here.

To learn more about this opportunity, contact [email protected].

7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12: Free Movie: Forrest Gump
Join in the Miller Auditorium at Goshen Theater 7p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 for a FREE movie nigh showing of “Forrest Gump.”

Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save — his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 2h 22m

Admission to this event is free, but donations are encouraged.

Doors open at 6:15pm and the bar and concession stand will be open.

This event is sponsored by The Community Foundation of Elkhart County.

5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25: Visual Arts Series: The Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County Artist Reception

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County young artists as they show off their artwork for the year. The artist reception and award show will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.

View the art anytime during Goshen Theater Box Office hours, 12-4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday or during any public event.

Friday, Jan. 26: GTDC: Latin Dance Studios begin

Students, aged 5 and up, can join every Friday for Latin Dance Studios. Classes are taught by Nelitze Guilarte. Tuition is $10 per class with additional costs for costumes. Final performance dates are still to be determined and will be announced as classes begin.

Classes are held on Fridays:
Latin Dance I (ages 5-15): 3-4 p.m.
Latin Dance II (teens and adults): 4-5:30 p.m.

Register here.

8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27: Art House Presents: 24/7 Play Festival

Join Art House at the Goshen Theater for this annual celebration of theater. Seven writers gather Friday, Jan 26 to create seven original short plays. Saturday, Jan. 27 morning, the seven directors and 14 actors will receive these scripts and rehearse throughout the day. At 8 p.m., these short plays are performed for you.

To sign up to participate as a writer, actor or director, click here.

To sign up to volunteer for the event, click here.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.