Your change can change lives! Please consider making a donation to SCERA, a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) arts organization. Your donation is tax-deductible. This grand historic building is home to performing arts, movies and arts education classes. Learn about Orem's history with free tours for families, and school, church, civic, senior and scout groups.
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In 1933, Orem was a sprawling town of 3,000 struggling through the devastating effects of the Great Depression. Many had lost lifetime investments in farms and homes, and spirits were low. Concerned about the morale and well-being of their fellow citizens, a group of local leaders pooled their resources and their vision to create SCERA.
There is always something on stage at SCERA, whether it be grand theatre under the stars at the beautiful SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre or more intimate theatre in our Showhouse with balcony and love seats at the historic SCERA Center for the Arts. Each fall and spring, our popular Theatre for Young Audiences brings the magic of live theatre to school groups and families.
Introduce children to the magic of live theatre with our popular Theatre for Young Audiences program, which presents short one-hour productions based on popular children's stories. We normally produce one show in the fall and one in the spring. They are performed by a cast of adult actors featuring a Question & Answer session with the cast and director following the school matinees.
As part of our service to the community, SCERA offers several FREE inspirational Sunday musical firesides in the summer, fall and spring. Complete with beautiful music and uplifting messages, the firesides are perfect for church groups and families of all ages. Check out upcoming firesides below. A free musical fireside presented by SCERA's award-winning high school company, Acting UP!
The main office for advance ticket sales and information is located inside the Center and is open weekdays from 10am-6pm and Saturdays from 12Noon-6pm. The main office phone number is (801) 225-ARTS. For most events, you can also purchase tickets 30 minutes prior to each performance at the box office.
Reviews (12)
Nycole R.
Dec 30, 2019
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If you'd like to take a small step back in time and appreciate art the way it USED to be, check out the SCERA. It's a lovely theater, rich in history, and oozes charm. We had the opportunity recently to visit for a live music performance.
Tickets were sold online and did charge a convenience fee, which is annoying, but pretty typical anywhere these days. Because the theater is small and often sells out on larger performances, I didn't research to see if we could buy tickets at the door. I'd gather not, as I didn't see a box office during our event.
Concessions are sold
Tickets were sold online and did charge a convenience fee, which is annoying, but pretty typical anywhere these days. Because the theater is small and often sells out on larger performances, I didn't research to see if we could buy tickets at the door. I'd gather not, as I didn't see a box office during our event.
Concessions are sold
Bob B.
Aug 01, 2019
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Used to be a palace, now it's just a bridge with greedy trolls working it.
My wife and I saw Lion King here on our 1st date in 1994.
25 years and four kids later Disney puts out a new Lion King movie, and it is showing at the SCERA!
Trying to get tickets, they don't use any common internet portal; instead requiring customers to go back in time and enter data on their website.
After suffering through this, we got hit with a $9 convenience fee?! Maybe it's time to let the past fade and move on to a different place that isn't so shady and greedy.
My wife and I saw Lion King here on our 1st date in 1994.
25 years and four kids later Disney puts out a new Lion King movie, and it is showing at the SCERA!
Trying to get tickets, they don't use any common internet portal; instead requiring customers to go back in time and enter data on their website.
After suffering through this, we got hit with a $9 convenience fee?! Maybe it's time to let the past fade and move on to a different place that isn't so shady and greedy.
Jeffrey S.
May 31, 2019
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It's hard to believe that I've made it this far into my adult life without ever having visited the Scera. I mean no, I'm not a Utah County resident. But even so, even outside of the native land of its location, it seems everyone at some point has made a visit to this institution to see a movie, or some play, or a concert, or some family member doing something.
The drought ended for me recently when I went to see a ballet. It wasn't so much the show as the connection I had to it, but I was fascinated to make it inside the storied walls.
The theater has a history and a legacy
The drought ended for me recently when I went to see a ballet. It wasn't so much the show as the connection I had to it, but I was fascinated to make it inside the storied walls.
The theater has a history and a legacy
Sharlee L.
Jan 06, 2018
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Kelsey C.
Nov 27, 2017
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I wanted to take my 4yo daughter to her first musical and found Scera's children's musicals that are only 1-hour long and appropriate for kids of all ages.
How magical!! I didn't know what to expect, but the cast and crew of "Captain Louie" was professional, practiced, and so full of energy and excitement. It was the perfect introduction for my daughter into musical theater. They had a simple set but costume changes and simple props, plus a lovely score and a friendly story that was easy to follow for my preschooler.
The venue itself is intimate and cozy, but well-kept
How magical!! I didn't know what to expect, but the cast and crew of "Captain Louie" was professional, practiced, and so full of energy and excitement. It was the perfect introduction for my daughter into musical theater. They had a simple set but costume changes and simple props, plus a lovely score and a friendly story that was easy to follow for my preschooler.
The venue itself is intimate and cozy, but well-kept
Will B.
Nov 03, 2015
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Leanne A.
Aug 07, 2015
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My husband and I went to the outdoor theater a few weeks ago and saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We weren't expecting much, since its a mostly volunteer show, but we were pleasantly surprised. The actors did a great job and the leads had some pretty incredible voices. The sound system was good as were the sets.
The stage is a beautiful little outdoor amphitheater in the middle of a park. You can bring your own blankets and chairs or they have special lawn chairs that you can rent for $1. They have a variety of snacks as well that are pretty reasonably priced, such as papa
The stage is a beautiful little outdoor amphitheater in the middle of a park. You can bring your own blankets and chairs or they have special lawn chairs that you can rent for $1. They have a variety of snacks as well that are pretty reasonably priced, such as papa
Blu R.
Apr 25, 2015
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L. T.
Aug 31, 2013
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I've had several negative experiences with Scera. The most recent is signing up for their Celebrity Competition. This is my second time signing up for the Scera Shell Outdoor Theater Competition. The first time, I had negative experiences with the management of the show, some 7 year old won the competition because she was 7 years old and who can compete with a little blonde girl singing Whitney Houston? There were not age groups or any other divisions, so the whole thing was just a publicity and marketing scheme. I only signed up the second time because they made age divisions and genre divisions
Ann W.
Aug 02, 2011
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I remember going to the Scera when the walls were blue and there was a big pink couch in the women's bathroom. Well baby, you've come a long way! (Although, I miss the pink couch)
If you have not discovered the Scera or have been away so long you've forgotten how great it is, go. Please. They have (fairly) recently renovated the main theater - no more broken chairs or peeling walls. It looks beautiful! The sound quality is surround and who can beat that massive screen? It's still the biggest in Orem, if not the State.
So, it looks nice but the number one reason for revisiting
If you have not discovered the Scera or have been away so long you've forgotten how great it is, go. Please. They have (fairly) recently renovated the main theater - no more broken chairs or peeling walls. It looks beautiful! The sound quality is surround and who can beat that massive screen? It's still the biggest in Orem, if not the State.
So, it looks nice but the number one reason for revisiting
Logan T.
Jun 14, 2010
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Lots of memories of movies here as a kid. Before I saw Kung Fu Panda here, the last movie I'd sat in this theatre for was The Lion King...THE FRIGGIN' LION KING! How old am I?! Old enough that Jonathan Taylor Thomas was way bigger than Beiber in my day.
Theatre is kinda old and dated, but they are working on it. It's kinda fun in a sense you'll only understand after attending.
Good projection and sound though as it was recently updated.
Seems to cater to families and kids esp which is cool if your a kid or a family.
Hit up the Maverick gas station next door for treats to
Theatre is kinda old and dated, but they are working on it. It's kinda fun in a sense you'll only understand after attending.
Good projection and sound though as it was recently updated.
Seems to cater to families and kids esp which is cool if your a kid or a family.
Hit up the Maverick gas station next door for treats to
Gerrit V.
Sep 18, 2008
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The Scera is a great place for family entertainment. The theater shows new movies and the theater has concerts, plays and musicals put on by local talent and some outside performers.
Summertime is the best time to go see a concert or a musical at the Scera. Bring a blanket to sit on the hill or pay $1 for a chair. Bring a blanket anyway because it gets chilly by 9pm outside.
Summertime is the best time to go see a concert or a musical at the Scera. Bring a blanket to sit on the hill or pay $1 for a chair. Bring a blanket anyway because it gets chilly by 9pm outside.