Why is SCT pausing operations?

This decision comes after years of increasing challenges, financial and organizational, that made it difficult to sustain the work at the level of excellence our mission demands. Despite passionate efforts from our staff, artists, and board, it became clear that continuing operations was no longer viable at this time.

Is this permanent?

Not necessarily. We’re calling this a pause because we’re leaving the door open for the future. If the right circumstances and resources, align, SCT could return in a new form, but there is no timeline or active plan in place at this moment.

I am a flex pass or gift card holder what happens now?

If you currently have a remaining balance on your Pass or Gift Card, we would like to extend one of two options:

·       Convert your remaining balance into a 2025 tax-deductible donation. You will receive an acknowledgment letter for your records.

·       Request a refund for the unused balance. All refunds will be issued by mail via check.

To execute one of these options, please contact us via email or direct mail at:

·       boxoffice@springfieldcontemporarytheatre.org

·       PO Box 6228, Springfield MO 65801

For all requests, we need your name, current mailing address, email address, and telephone number in case we need to reach you regarding processing your request. (Please do not call or leave voice mails. Currently our business office is not staffed.)

Please consider converting your pass into a tax-deductible donation. Your generosity will help support our efforts to maintain baseline expenses and to retain our 501(c)(3) status as we make further determinations and look to SCT’s future.

Please act by 11/30/2025. If we do not hear from you within this timeframe, your Pass or Gift Card will remain on record as an outstanding balance. It will not be automatically converted into a donation. We will continue to honor refund requests after this period, but unused balances left unclaimed for several years may eventually be transferred to the Missouri State Treasurer as required by law.

How can I help?

Right now, the best way to honor SCT is to keep showing up for local theatre. Support other performing arts groups in Springfield. Tell their stories. Fill their seats. And keep believing in the power of live performance to connect and inspire. Also please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Your generosity will help support our efforts to maintain baseline expenses and to retain our 501(c)(3) status as we make further determinations and look to SCT’s future.

How can I stay informed when SCT returns in the future?

SCT will maintain its email list and social media channels. When there’s news to share, that’s where you’ll hear it first.