Summer 2007
Highlands Summer Theatre 2007
By William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing
July 27, 28, Aug 3, 4 – 8 p.m.
Aug 5 – 2 p.m.
University Theatre
Directed by Melissa Hillman and Dawn Monique Williams
Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a "lover's trap" for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. Meanwhile, the evil Don Jon conspires to break up the wedding by accusing Hero of infidelity. In the end, though, it all turns out to be "much ado about nothing."
Hair
Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
Produced for the Broadway stage by Michael Butler.
Originally produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival.
Aug. 10, 11, 17, 18 – 8 p.m.
Aug. 19 – 2 p.m.
University Theatre
Directed by A. Fajilan
This classic look at America in the ‘60s offers memorable music that thoroughly captures the era. Come see how performers almost two generations distant from those times interpret Hair’s messages about culture, war, and youth.
Fall 2007
Cloud Nine
By Caryl Churchill
Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 – 8 p.m.
Nov. 18 – 2 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Directed by Darryl V. Jones
Through comic cross-casting Cloud Nine (1979) leads its audience on a romping excursion through the colonial Victorian era. Caryl Churchill pokes fun at the foibles of class economics and gender roles in this fun, antic play.
Ice (a dance extravaganza)
Dec. 7, 8 – 8 p.m.
Dance Studio (PE 140)
A Dance Concert
Produced by Nina Haft and Eric Kupers with the CSUEB dance faculty
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. This is a package unlike anything under your tree at home.
Around the World with Mulan and Aladdin - A Holiday Magic Carpet Ride
Dec. 14 & 15 – 7 p.m.
Dec 15 – 3 p.m.
University Theatre
Directed by A. Fajilan
Come along with Mulan and Aladdin as they discover children celebrating the holiday season around the globe. Folktales and myths reveal the essential holiday spirits of compassion, kindness and gratitude. The stops along the way might take us to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America. You will meet talking and singing animals, creepy villains, and brave warriors. This community collaborative will feature a multitude of performers of all ages, talents and colors. This celebration of the Season promises to reawaken the laughter and silliness in young and old alike.
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Winter 2008
Faculty Dance Concert
Feb. 1, 2, 3
Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.
University Theatre
At the concerts, CSUEB's Dance Faculty will present new works created with advanced students and professional dancers from around the Bay Area. The concerts will encompass diverse styles of dance and dance/theatre, as well as provide a thought-provoking and entertaining evening celebrating movement, community expression and the body.
The Festival is a one-of-a-kind event celebrating dance and dance education throughout Northern California. Join the CSUEB Dance Faculty, and students from across the region for a dynamic dance covergence.
Urinetown, The Musical
Music and Lyrics by Mark Holmann, Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Feb. 29, March 1, 7, 8 – 8 p.m.
March 9 – 2 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Directed by Marc Jacobs
The award-winning Broadway smash Urinetown, is a parody of socially conscious musicals. It pokes fun at government and idealism, love and heroism. It also satirizing musicals like "West Side Story," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Les Miz." There is a cast of 16, many of whom play multiple roles (rich and poor). The show is irresistably funny and a tongue in cheek homage to the musical itself.
Spring 2008
The Hobbit - a production for the whole family
May 2 & 3 – 7 p.m.
May 3 – 3 p.m.
University Theatre
Directed by A. Fajilan
Bilbo is asked to leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground to attempt, as chief robber, to recover an important treasure. It’s the last thing that any sensitive Hobbit would want to do, but great benefit eventually results – not only for Bilbo, but for all the Hobbits of Middle Earth – and the hearts of those children and adults who continue to enjoy this kind of magic.
Pilipino Culture Night
Tentatively May 23 – 7 p.m.
May 24, 6 p.m.
University Theatre
Co-produced by the Pilipino American Student Association and the Department of Theatre and Dance, featuring original drama and traditional dances.
Performance Fusion
Program A
May 30 & June 7 at 8 p.m.
June 1 at 2 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Program B
May 31 & June 6 at 8 p.m.
June 8 at 2 p.m.
Studio Theatre
Produced by Darryl V. Jones, Nina Haft, and Tom Hird
Buckle up as the next generation of cutting-edge artists takes you on a wild ride across the borderlands of dance, theatre and music! Fusion showcases original works directed and choreographed by advanced students.
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