Events Calendar
Fall 2011
September 24, 25
Voice Lessons by Justin Tanner
Starring Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne), French Stewart (3rd Rock From the Sun), Maile Flanagan (Naruto series)
The story of an aspiring singer, her vocal coach, and his girlfriend, Justin Tanner's comedy "Voice Lessons," takes the audience on a journey through frustration, romance, and absolute hilarity. ADULT SITUATIONS AND LANGUAGE.
Where: Mainstage Theatre
When: Sept 24th @ 8pm, Sept 25th @ 1pm
Cost: $30/general; $25/students, faculty, staff, seniors, military
September 29, 30, October 1, 2
Dog Sees Trotsky: A Journey (A Night of Short Plays)
An evening of student-direct short plays, all linked through humor and unique perspectives. Contains adult themes and explicit language not appropriate for children. Variations on the Death of Trotsky, by David Ives. Directed by Kimberly Helm. The Journey, written and directed by Rex Stinson. Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, by Burt V. Royal. Directed by Dr. JAM.
Where: Studio Theatre
When: Sept 29th thru Oct 2nd @ 8pm; Oct 2nd @ 2pm (2 shows on Oct 2nd)
Cost: $5
November 10-13, 17-20
Buried Child by Sam Shepard. Directed by Jere O’Donnell
In his 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, Sam Shepard takes a macabre look at one disillusioned American Midwestern family with a very dark secret. For mature audiences.
Where: Mainstage Theatre
When: Nov 10th – 12th; Nov 17th – 19th @ 8pm; Nov 13th & Nov 20th @ 2pm
Cost: $13/general; $12/faculty, staff, seniors, military; $10/students
November 30, December 1, 2
Jackson Rayne: Illusionist
Magician, escape artist and illusionist Jackson Rayne walks through walls, escapes underwater submersion, and laughs at life's impossibilities.
Where: Mainstage Theatre
When: Nov 30th thru Dec 2nd @ 8pm
Cost: $20/general; $15/students, faculty, staff, seniors, military
Winter 2012
January 27, 28
Children’s Production (Title TBA). Directed by Kitsy Olson
Our annual children’s production. Performances for area schools will be Jan. 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27 (not open to public). Public performances are Jan. 27 & 28.
Where: Mainstage Theatre
When: Fri.Jan. 27th – 7 pm; Sat, Jan. 28th – 11am, 2pm, 4pm, 7pm
Cost: $5
Spring 2012
March 8-11, 15-18
Original Production. Created by David Razowsky & CSU Stanislaus Students. Directed by D. Razowsky.
Those who saw 2006’s original production, Beeswax, may recall the excellent work created by CSU Stanislaus students and former Second City Training Center Artistic Director, David Razowsky. Mr. Razowsky returns to our campus this spring with his singular improvisation teachings. Through workshops, student cast members and Mr. Razowsky will create another original production to premiere at CSU Stanislaus.
Where: Mainstage Theatre
When: March 8th – 10th; March 15th – 17th @ 8pm; March 11th & March 18th @ 2pm
Cost: $13/general; $12/faculty, staff, seniors, military; $10/students
May 1 - 6
A Comedy of Errors by Wililam Shakespeare. Directed by Dan Gately.
Returning to CSU Stanislaus after his successful helming of last year’s Romeo and Juliet, guest director Dan Gately turns his attentions to one of Shakespeare’s most delightful, fun-filled comedies. The tale of Comedy of Errors involves two sets of twins, mistaken identities, frustrated lovers, feuding households—all the necessary ingredients for a silly, zany evening of family fun!
Where: Outdoor Amphitheatre
When: May 1st thru May 6th – show begins at dusk (8pm); gates open at 7pm
Cost: $5