Summer 2009
Highlands Summer Theatre 2009
Almond Eyes
July 24 at 8 p.m. & 25 at 2 & 8 p.m., J
University Theatre
$18 general, $15 youth/senior/alum,
$10 CSUEB Student
By Jay Chee, Music by JoAnn Yuen
Directed by A. Fajilan
An original musical being developed with CSUEB, "Almond Eyes" tells the story of Toy and Wing, who rose to fame in the 1930Õs and were often known as the Oriental Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This uplifting love story touches on Asian American history from the 30' to the 50's. The teamÕs star power lands them the opportunity to sign a feature film, but their hopes are dashed by World War II. Then in the aftermath of the war, the fabled Chop Suey Circuit changes forever. Their loves, breakups and reunions are told in Broadway-style music, dance and comedy.
Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Melissa Hillman
Aug. 7, 8, 14, 15 at 8 p.m.
Aug. 16 at 2 p.m.
University Theatre
$15 general, $10 youth/senior/alumni,
$5 CSUEB Student
ShakespeareÕs timeless tale of violence and passion, gets a fast-paced modern staging.
Fall 2009
The Iago Syndrome
Written and directed by Marc Jacobs
Choreography by Nina Haft
Original music by Rafael Hernandez
Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.
University Theatre
$15 general, $10 youth/senior/alum,
$5 CSUEB Student
In August 2002 four soldiers returned to Fort Bragg from active duty in Afghanistan. Within five weeks, all four had murdered their wives. "The Iago Syndrome" is about the fatal combination of domestic discord and post traumatic stress disorder.
Ice (a dance extravaganza)
Program A: Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Program B: Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Program C: Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.
Dance Studio (PE 140)
$5 general, $3 CSUEB Student
A Dance and Show Choir Concert
Produced by Nina Haft, Eric Kupers and the CSUEB dance faculty
Show Choir Produced and directed by Darryl V. Jones
This annual holiday concert introduces performers and work from across the campus and community. See the seeds of pieces that will develop throughout the year, the bold experiments of both advanced and fledgling students. A diverse feast for the senses.
Ring the Bells for Change
Orignal works by local and student playwrights
Directed by A Fajilan, Eric Kupers
Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., Dec 13 at 3 & 7 p.m.
University Theatre
$10 general, $6 youth/senior,
$5 CSUEB Student and 12 and under,
Along with familiar global folktales and sufi wisdom tales, "Ring The Bells for Change" brings us new children's stories from Thich Nhat Hanh and Nelson Mandela. Children of all ages will be delighted with these whimsical stories of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Meet fantastic characters dancing, cavorting, and stumbling through life's silly challenges. "Ring the Bells for Change" puts Worldbeat on our local stage to remind us that during tough times, our shared humanity can reach beyond borders.
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Winter 2010
Oklahoma!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs
Original Dances by Agnes de Mille
Directed by Darryl V. Jones
March 5, 6, 12, 13 at 8 p.m.
March 7 and 14 at 2 p.m.
University Theatre
$18 general, $15 youth/senior/alumni,
$10 CSUEB Student
The music sweeps you away, twirling together the symphonic and rustic. Dance fills the stage as any ballet, while remaining true to the pioneer spirit of America. With shows like "Oklahoma," Rodgers and Hammerstein helped to move musical theatre to a new plateau that is still envied today. Essentially a love story featuring a handsome cowboy and a local farmer's daughter, "Oklahoma" provides as many bumps in the road of their relationship as any rutted country road. The friends, farmhands, cowpokes, and passersby provide characters to rival any Shakespearean play.
Spring 2010
Wayward
Eric Kupers director
April 12 at 8 p.m.
Original Dance/Theatre from the CSUEB Dance Program and guests
Directed and Choreographed by Nina Haft, Eric Kupers
University Theatre
15 general, $10 youth/senior/alum,
$5 CSUEB Student
"Wayward" is an immersive dancetheater event, leading audiences on an unexpected journey through, around and beyond the CSUEB University Theatre. Combining original dance/theater vignettes, with short plays by Samuel Beckett, all created for a delicious collection of site-specific locations, "Wayward" examines the joys and sorrows of getting lost and getting found with the appetite for wandering.
Pilipino Culture Night
Tentatively May 21 at 7 p.m.
May 22 at 6 p.m.
University Theatre
Prices set and tickets sold by Philipino-American Student Association
Conceived and performed by the Philippine American Student Association
with the Department of Theatre and Dance
This popular annual performance blends contemporary theatre with traditional music and dance.
Performance Fusion
May 28, 29, June 4, 5 at 8 p.m.
May 30, June 6 at 2 p.m.
Dates and times tentative
University Theatre
$15 general, $10 youth/senior/alum,
$5 CSUEB Student
Each year a new group of advanced students light a fire of imagination that we call "Fusion." Come see this special collection of short plays, performance art, dance, and dancetheatre. We never know what will happen, so watch for the spring announcement to learn what's to be presented each evening.
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