Black Box Presents - IRSC Portfolio Day

The Sunrise couldn’t have gotten through this season without the hard work of the students at Indian River State College’s Digital Media Institute. For almost two years IRSC students have created posters for the Theatre that are both professional quality and unique. And we’re not the only ones happy to have them - the list of people who requested copies of our posters include Bryan Adams, Chris Botti, and opera company Teatro Lirico D’Europa Productions.


To honor their work, the Sunrise will showcase their talents in a Portfolio Day at the Black Box. The event is open to the public, so you’ll be able to see the best posters, logos, animation, and other works the area has to offer, as well as meet some of the students behind them. These students are hungry for experience, so don’t be modest about any projects you have that require a creative touch.

Fresh off of displaying their work at IRSC’s Digital Media Exhibition and almost finished with their college portfolios, these students will have their best ready for next Thursday’s presentation from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunrise Theatre Presents - Step Afrika!

The Sunrise Theater finishes off its season next Monday with the dance troupe Step Afrika! These dancers combines modern stepping with its distant roots in African dance. The movements and costumes span generations, but they’re all connected through foot stomps, handclaps, and drum beats. And the builders of the 1920s constructed the Sunrise stage with acoustics in mind, meaning you’ll hear every sound of this unique show as clear as possible.

Check out the video above about the troupe’s recent South African performance, or click here for more information and tickets.

Black Box Presents - "Uncle" Dow Thomas

"Uncle" Dow Thomas is stringing up for an appearance at the Black Box this Saturday. Uncle Dow has been around the country and throughout Florida, and he'll be ready to entertain Fort Pierce citizens with his banjo and his repertoire of twisted songs and anecdotes. Watch the video above for a taste, then click here for tickets.

Sunrise Prepares for the Shopping Cart Parade!

We’re still putting the finishing touches on it, but our cart will be ready for the first-ever Shopping Cart Parade at the Hibiscus Festival this Saturday. We are driving two of the 40 shopping carts filled with nonperishable goods that will rattle through Downtown Vero Beach, all to benefit the Harvest Food & Outreach Center. We encourage you to stop by the festival to donate goods and check out the booths, live music, and other events.

The Hibiscus Festival is on Friday and Saturday at Historic Downtown Vero Beach on the corner of US1 and 23 Street. For more information, click here.

Sunrise Theatre Presents - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sign Stage on Tour brings an American Sign Language version of Ronald Dahl’s book to the Sunrise this Sunday. Sign Stage on Tour is dedicated to raising awareness of hearing issues, and in this production the actors speak with their mouths and their hands at the same time. The cast is comprised of both deaf and hearing actors, and hearing issues are also integrated into the plot.

This show puts a unique twist on a well-known story as Charlie, his grandpa, and a bunch of misbehaved brats brave the wonders of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

For more information and tickets, click here.

Sunrise Theatre Presents - So You Think You Can Step

You’ve seen the movies before. The ones about the troubled loner from the other side of the tracks who find talent and focus in the fast-paced, hard-stomping team dance known as stepping.


However, area middle- and high-school students don't need a Hollywood script to train their hearts out for Step Florida’s regional dance competition. As they leave everything on the Sunrise stage this Saturday, these steppers will prove that they are the best around. And seeing their hard work is better than any movie climax.

Click here for more information. Tickets are only $12 if you order in advance!

Black Box Presents - Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials

Blues returns to the Black Box this Thursday with Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials. Lil Ed is a Chicago-born musician who describes his fast and upbeat style as “happy blues.” Check out this video where Lil Ed talks about his career and latest record Full Tilt. Then get ready for a lively night in our side theatre.

Click here for more information and tickets.