After being closed in 2015 the Surflight Theatre reopened in June 2017 under the ownership of Al Parinello whose offer for purchase was accepted by TD Bank in early 2017.

[2] The Show Place Ice Cream Parlour opened in 1975 by Hayes, in partnership with banker Scott Henderson, in a former bakery next to the theatre.

Eleanor Miller retired in 1990 succeeded by Guil Fisher who became the artistic director with Scott Henderson as producer.

In 2010, Roy Miller (a former intern and Broadway producer) and colleague Tim Laczynski were contracted to run the theatre.

The board of directors chose to file for bankruptcy protection in order to reorganize the financial foundation of the institution.

[4] On March 6, 2017 it was announced that the Surflight would open on June 23, 2017 under the new ownership of New Jersey native Al Parinello.

STG provides workshops and theatrical clinics, and an educational packet that includes a study guide, classroom activities and discussion topics.