Scharmann Theatre

2026-2027 season at Scharmann Theatre

We have an exciting year ahead. Dance. Film. Music. Theatre. Join us!

Fall musical: Come from Away

The award-winning musical based on the true story on 9/11. A musical to restore your faith in humanity. Tickets go on sale September 1.

Performance dates:

  • Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 15 at 2 p.m.

Spring theatre: Nassim Soleimanpour's White Rabbit Red Rabbit

This unique and innovative theatre experience has been produced around the world. Now see it at JCC!

  • February 5-6 (Scharmann Theatre)
  • February 12 (Cutco Theater on the Cattaraugus County Campus)

Spring devised theatre: Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart

Poe's classic short story will be brought to life with creative techniques and passion. It will be an experience not to miss.

  • April 9-17
2026-2027 History & Culture Film Series

Movies include free admission with moderated discussion.

Scharmann Theatre:

  • Amistad: September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Gran Torino: January 27 at 6:30 p.m.
  • The Killing Fields: April 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Cutco Theater (Cattaraugus County Campus):

  • Amistad: September 30 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Gran Torino: January 28 at 6:30 p.m.
September 2026 Jamestown Dance Festival

For the second year in a row, JCC and the Scharmann Theatre have partnered with Sukanya Burman Dance to host the Jamestown Dance Festival (JDF). The JDF has quickly emerged as one of the region’s most unique arts experiences, celebrating dance as a global, interdisciplinary, and community-centered art form. Now entering its third year, the festival continues to expand both in scale and ambition, presenting five days of world-class performances, workshops, film screenings, artist talks, and community engagement opportunities across multiple venues throughout Jamestown.

Jamestown Dance Festival information and tickets »

Visual & Performing Arts Events Calendar

About Scharmann Theatre

The Scharmann Theatre is a 374-seat venue for the performing arts in the Sheldon Center on the Jamestown Campus of Jamestown Community College. Yearly programming includes:

  • Performances and auditions (plays, devised performances, musicals, concerts)
  • Workshops (playwriting, acting, devised theatre, improv, play development)

The Scharmann Theatre is a place for students and community members alike to create, experiment, collaborate, and perform. Are you ready to let your creative voice shine? Contact us to see how you can get involved.

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Technical Specifications
  • Sound: Yamaha CL-5; Dante networking; Beringer Sound Board for on-stage productions
  • Microphones: Shure ULXD4Q – 2 units – 8 mics – Shure ULXP4 – 16 units (wireless handheld and lavalier/earpiece available)
  • Communications: Hollyland 6-unit, wireless com system
  • Theatre Lighting: 12 movers (9 moving par wash, 3 Chauvet Rogue spots), ETC Color Source Junior Spot (8), Springtree LED Fresnel (6),  LED par (24 - Mega-Lite & Springtree), various ETC ellipsoidals and other lights, both LED and non-LED
  • Effects: Foggy Snow Machine, Hazers, Epson Projector
  • Lighting Console: ETC ION
  • Stage Dimensions: Proscenium opening – 29'; proscenium height – 14'6"; upstage wall to plaster line – 26'-36'; plaster line to edge of thrust – 10', grid height 39'; max batten height 38'2"; batten to deck lowest point 47.5"; average batten length 38'2"; wing space 14' both stage left and right
  • Fly Gallery: Double purchase; 39 line sets; 210 dimmers – stage (3) pin; 3 line sets of electrics; 1 proscenium electric (fixed); 1 FOH electric set; cove electric – 8 dimmers vertical (4 L & 4 R) and 18 dimmers horizontal; maximum weight capacity of arbor – 450 pounds
  • Drops/Soft Goods/Risers: 1 black scrim; cyc curtain; movie screen; fiber optic star drop; 2 black travelers; Burgundy main – fly; 3 sets black legs; 3 black teasers; 6", 12", and 18" tabletop risers; 3 stair choir risers – 6 sections
  • Pianos: 1 Yamaha 88 grand piano; 1 upright piano
  • Green Room: Off stage left with private bathroom
  • Scenic Shop: Off stage right, fully equipped 25' wide x 27' deep x 40' high
  • Box Office: A box office in the Scharmann lobby serves as on-site, day-of ticket sales for events
  • Scaffolding: 16 ft moving scaffolding
  • Full Costume and Props Shop: 3rd floor of Sheldon Building
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair lift for stage; headsets for hearing impaired
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