CSUF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE presents
November 16–20, 2021
WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF THE AR TS First, I’d like to start off by saying something I have looked forward to saying for a very long time: “Welcome back!” Welcome back to live performances and in-person exhibitions; welcome back to the thrill of sitting in a darkened theatre or concert hall, waiting with palpable anticipation as performers fill the stage; and welcome back to the very personal experience of being in the presence of an artwork that moves you or challenges your expectations. We’ve missed you. While away from campus, our students continued to create, learn, rehearse, and perform – sometimes in the tiny boxes we’ve all grown accustom to viewing from home – as they prepared for the moment they would once again feel stage lights shining on them. As you can imagine, they are more than ready to perform in front of a live audience! This season, we are offering both on-campus and live streaming options for many of our Department of Theatre & Dance and School of Music performances to accommodate a variety of patrons. With enhancements to our HVAC and air filtration systems, we are also able to provide students with the full breadth of our first-rate performance facilities and numerous art galleries where they perfect their craft daily. In returning to campus, we can once again deliver the full scope of immersive academic experiences and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration that make our college a living laboratory for the arts. Here, success is measured in lines of dialogue, sheets of music, and slabs of clay as our students, faculty, and staff work together to present concerts, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and performances to 40,000+ visitors annually. This would not be possible without the support of our community. As a leading CSU in the arts, we are an essential part of the cultural fabric of Southern California, providing transformational experiences to our students, community, and beyond. If ensuring the arts remain at the forefront of higher education in Orange County is a passion of yours, I encourage you to support the College of the Arts at any level by donating to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today (arts.fullerton.edu/giving). Thank you for joining us for another season of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts. Our doors are open, and we can’t wait to put on a show for you! Arnold Holland, Ed.D.
Dean, College of the Arts
California State University, Fullerton
UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ron Coley, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement
C OL L E G E O F T H E AR T S Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Edward J. Fink, Ph.D, Director, School of Music Jade Jewett, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Erika Garcia, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano Social Media Strategist
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE
Jamie Tucker Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Debra Noble,* Vice Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance FULL-TIME STAFF Department of Theatre & Dance
FULL-TIME FACULTY | Theatre Acting Maria Cominis Svetlana Efremova• Eve Himmelheber John Short Jim Taulli
Administration Hilda Aboytia Technical and Production Staff
Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman Hyun Sook Kim Fred Kinney JR Luker Bill Meyer Carolyn Mraz Kathryn Wilson
Mike August, Production Manager Lois Bryan, Master Electrician Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak Staff Scenic Lab Foremen Russell Mackensen, Assistant Technical Director Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist
Directing Mark Ramont•*
Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator
Musical Theatre Josh Grisetti Marty Austin Lamar
Lori Koontz, Costume Lab Techncian
Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Amanda Rose Villareal
Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician
Voice and Movement Anne James David Nevell• FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado
Terri Nista, Costume Lab Manager Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator Cathi Craig, Lead House Manager *denotes program coordinator / •denotes area head
www.facebook.com/CSUFTheatre Instagram | @csuftheatre Twitter | @csuftheatre arts.fullerton.edu The Department of Theatre & Dance at California State University, Fullerton is fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (1974) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (1982)
Costume Mentor Hyun Sook Kim* Costume Designers Ky Gaskill Kelly Ly Hannah Clark Tia Lee Daisy Dressel Hannah McClure Jamie Gallagher Anna McIntosh Lighting Mentor Scott Bolman Lighting Designers Jordan Curiel Alecia Bennett Seran Shimada Trevin Ortega Eulalia Weed Sound Designer Rebecca Kessin* Projection Designer John Favreau
*Faculty/Staff ^Guest Artist
Land Acknowledgement The Department of Theatre and Dance acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. We want to acknowledge that this space we are occupying today is not an invisible space, or an imaginary space-- it is a lived space, a physical space, a stolen space. We pay our respects to the Indigenous land caretakers past, present, and emerging. We invite you to acknowledge the land in which you occupy and their respective Indigenous stewards in the comments/chat before the performance. If you’d like to know more information on Indigenous communities in our area or your own, please utilize the resource below and consider giving back to Indigenous Communities during these difficult times. Resources https://native-land.ca/ • https://gabrielinotribe.org/ http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/tribal-atlas-pages/gabrielino-tongva-nation/
Act I Soirée Gershwin | Choreographer: Muriel Joyce* Dancers: Jonathan Bahn, Sophia Bernardo, Cara Cartmill, Momoka Hata, Emily Kelley, Jolyn Lambey, Leila Massoudi, Bianca Wajack Understudy: Kaitlyn Hobbs Music: “I’ve Got Rhythm” George Gershwin, performed by Leon Bates, piano (Courtesy of Naxos of America, Inc.); “Embraceable You” and “The Man I Love” Earl Wild after Gershwin, performed by Joanne Polk, piano Costume Designer: Tia Lee Lighting Designer: Alecia Bennett Set Designer: Fred Kinney Restive | Choreographer: Victoria Himes Dancers: Caleb Torres, Izabella Bridgmon, Andrea Rodriguez, Jazmine Huerta, Madison Dabalos, and Cara Cartmill Music: “BOUNCING,” Nick Hakim Costume Designer: Anna Kate McIntosh Lighting Designer: Jordan Curiel res·tive: /restiv/ (adjective): (of a person) unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.
“Restive” is an illustration through movement of the mind and soul when we are at war with ourselves. Our thoughts, our fears, our worries; we can go in circles and bounce off of the walls of our consciousness until we lose control. But that loss of control and surrender to our humanity is what’s necessary for liberation. To wake up out of this foggy, tumultuous daze we must sit in the chaos, eyes open, willing to hear our own cry for peace. The Wreckoning | Choreographer: Karen Ray Nelson Dancers: Hannah Barton, Madison Dabalos, Maria Ewald, Mila Gonzales, Allison Hobbs, Kaitlyn Hobbs, Madeleine Lindbeck, Anika Whetstone Music: “Bad Karma,” Axel Thesleff Costume Designer: Hannah Mcclure Lighting Designer: Seran Shimada This piece explores the role women have to take in the workplace and how many have to abandon their femininity and identity. Women are a force to be reckoned with and the stripping of each women’s identity can cause detrimental damage in the future that must be recognized.
Mourner’s Bench | Choreographer: Talley Beatty (1918-1995), restaged by Clarence Brooks; Debra Noble, director Dancers: Colby Hanning Jolyn Lambey (Performing November 18, 19 and 20) Karen Ray Nelson, Trinity Ruelas (performing November 16, 17) Music: “Balm in Gilead” (Traditional Spiritual), Tuskegee Institute Choir Costume Designer: Ky Gaskill Lighting Designer: Alecia Bennett Set Designer: Bob West Considered one of this nation’s most important choreographers, Talley Beatty created this signature solo for himself as part of his first work “Southern Landscapes.” This emotional solo portrays spiritual struggle through muscular interplay between the dancer and a bench. The choreographer was inspired by Howard Fast’s novel “Southern Landscape,” and refers to the tragic influence of the Ku Klux Klan on a mixed-race community in the rural South after the Civil War. The dancer, “sitting on the mourner’s bench,” reflects upon the end of this community and the horror of its slaughter by the Klan. Beatty’s abstract and dynamic movements and gestures on and around the bench are both mournful and simultaneously spiritually uplifting, honoring those who have died through racial strife and injustice.
Act II
In between the edges | Choreographer: Courtney Ozovek, in collaboration with dancers Dancers: Victoria Himes, Jazmine Huerta, Esther Madrigal, Caleb Torres, Anika Whetstone Understudy/Rehearsal Assistant: Hannah Barton Composers: Paul Anka, Bert Kaempfert, Cole Porter, Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder Artists: Paul Anka, Frank Sinatra Costume Designer: Kelly Ly Lighting Designer: Jordan Curiel Set Designer: Fred Kinney Projection Designer: John Favreau Passing Through | Choreographer: Anika Whetstone Dancers: Leila Massoudi, Dani O’Brien, Jolyn Lambey, Esther Madrigal, Cara Marguerite, Izabella Bridgmon, Mila Gonzales, Bella Rodriguez Cuevas Music: “Estranged,” “Always On, Always Suffering,” and “Layers;” Cristobal Tapia de Veer Costume Designer: Daisy Dressel Lighting Designer: Trevin Ortega This piece depicts the creative manifestation of existence after life. The dancers experience three phases within “the veil,” representing an idea of what spirits would experience individually and collectively.
The Yellow Wallpaper | Choreographer: Sunday Baxter Dancers: Kaitlyn Hobbs, Colby Hanning, Sophia Bernardo, Emily Kelley, Madison Dabalos, Mila Gonzales, Madeleine Lindbeck, Randy Phalouka Understudy: Amelia Martin Composer: Dan Romer Costume Designer: Jamie Gallagher Lighting Designer: Eulalia Weed “The Yellow Wallpaper” is based on a short story of the same name by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, where a young woman suffering mental health issues is controlled by her husband and given the “rest cure.” As her mental health worsens, she begins to hallucinate a woman is trapped in the yellow wallpaper of her bedroom, eventually tearing it apart to set her free, believing she has become that woman. Red Light, Green Light | Choreographer: Macarena Gandarillas Dancers: Jonathan Banh, Izabella Bridgmon, Alison Hobbs, Jazmine Huerta, Kairah Jibri, Karen Ray Nelson, Randy Phalouka, Bella Rodriguez and Caleb Torres* Composer: Duke Dumont/ Shaun Ross Costume Designer: Hannah Clark Lighting Designer: Jordan Curiel . . . . .
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D O N AT E
Percentages of Sustainably Used Materials • • • •
100% of the lumber and hardware for Soirée Gershwin 50% of the combined structures for In between the edges 100% of the walls and rigging 95% of the scenery is constructed with renewable lumber
Between 60% to 70% of our costumes come from stock, and personal wardrobe and will be returned to stock for future use. Additionally, the LED lighting used is up to 73% more energy efficient than incandescent lighting and is part of a longer-term plan to install more energy-efficient lighting in all of our spaces.
ABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS
Photos (left to right): Talley Beatty; Clarence Brooks
Talley Beatty (1918-1995), of Chicago became a principal dancer with the Katherine Dunham Company at age 16. After touring with the Dunham Company for five years and appearing in film and Broadway shows such as “Cabin in the Sky,” “Pins and Needles,” and “Blue Holiday,” Mr. Beatty formed his own company and toured throughout Europe, the U.S. and Canada. As part of his choreographing for Broadway, he was nominated for a 1977 Tony Award as Best Choreographer for “Your Arm’s Too Short to Box with God.” Dance companies around the world have mounted his ballets, including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Bat-Sheva Company, Koln Opera Ballet Company, Boston Ballet, Stockholm Dance Theatre and Ballet Hispanico. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has performed a number of his major works, including “The Road of the Phoebe Snow” (1959), “Come and Get the Beauty of it Hot” (1960), “Stack-Up” (1982) and “Blueshift” (1983). Guest Artist Clarence Brooks has performed with more than sixty American companies and toured the USA, Europe, and Asia. His most memorable experiences include performing at the Paris Opera, the Joyce Theatre, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival with Nikolais & Murray Louis Dance Company, Marcus Schulkind Dance Company, Loyce Houlton’s Minnesota Dance Theater, Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians, Ohio Ballet, and Anna Sokolow’s Players’ Project. An Associate Professor and Director of Dance at Florida Atlantic University, he founded both Dances We Dance, the student dance company, and the Repertory Dance Theatre Ensemble,
the University’s resident professional dance company, when he restarted the dance program. The Ensemble has performed in juried festivals and conferences around the USA. Mr. Brooks can be seen in the video documentary “The World of Alwin Nikolais.” His essay “Dancing with the Issues” was published in One Teacher in 10: LGBT Educators Share Their Stories (Alyson Books). Awards and honors include induction into the OCU Performance Hall of Honor, Associate Artist-in-Residences at the Atlantic Center for the Arts with Liz Lerman and Douglas Dunn, Japan Foundation Fellowship to study butoh, and recipient of both the Clyde Fyfe Award and the Randolph A. Frank Prize for Performing Arts. The Library of Congress invited Mr. Brooks to DC to perform Talley Beatty’s “Mourner’s Bench,”, archived for posterity in the national archive A founding member and past president of the Florida Dance Education Organization, Mr. Brooks holds advisory positions with FDEO and FAU Women, Gender and Sexualities Studies, and sits on the board of trustees of Compass, Palm Beach County’s LGBT community services center. He holds a master of fine arts (University of Washington/Seattle), a bachelor of performing arts (Oklahoma City University), and a certification in Laban Movement Analysis (Laban/ Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies/NY). A 200-hour yoga teacher and National Registered Dance Educator, he is certified to teach the Bill Evans Method of Teaching Dance Technique. He continues touring performing works by Anna Sokolow, Marcus Schulkind, Michael Foley, Bill Evans, Leni Wylliams, Demetrius Klein, and David Parker & The Bang Group.
Student Production Staff Stage Manager Arissa Avila Assistant Stage Managers Jade Haney
Costume Crew Sophie Bobadilla, Ava D’Alessandro, Fernanda Leiro, Aurore Stalder, Tiffany Torres
Assistant Technical Director Cody Baker
Costume Shop Assistants Holley Carina, Julian Carson
Scenic Artists Lindsey Kirkwood, Ty Kaneshiro, Luke Andruchow, Adam Miller, Jae Austin,Mohammad Saman, Trinity Ruelas, Nicole Bernardini
Projection Operator Christina Morris
Lighting Crew Anais Barrón
Production Office Assistants Madeleine Lindbeck, Abel Marquez, Collette Rutherford Box Office Assistants Maggie Frost, Sarabeth Johnson, Kaylee Mesa
Sound Crew Oscar Garcia Deck & Fly Rail Elizabeth Lawhead, Emily Mattson, Jailene Diaz, Kevin Luena, Erick Jaimes, Christina Morris
Faculty & Staff Production and Mentors Audio Mentor Rebecca Kessin Costume Coordinator & Costume Design Mentor Hyun Sook Kim Lighting Design Mentor Scott Bolman Set Design Fred Kinney Technical Direction Mentor JR Luker Stage Management Mentor Shay Garber
Cal State Fullerton
DANCE PROGRAM AUDITIONS JANUARY 29, 2022 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 5:00 pm FEBRUARY 12, 2022 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Come dance with us! Our mission is to develop dance artists, and to foster the skills, understanding, and discipline that will prepare them for their future. The performance-based curriculum includes an intensive training in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary dance, and dance composition complemented by improvisation, dance history, kinesiology, pedagogy, Hip Hop, African American concert dance history, Jazz and diverse performance experiences. The Dance program Entrance Audition Application links will be activated on December 1, 2021
More information: arts.fullerton.edu/dance | danceprogram@fullerton.edu
Department Notes & Policies Proceeding Safely: Please keep in mind events are subject to change pending state, county, and university health and safety regulations regarding COVID-19. The College of the Arts will host events as permitted insofar as these regulations allow us to operate safely. All ticket holders will be notified promptly of any changes. The university has mandated that masks be worn in all indoor spaces. CSUF’s Facilities Management division has and will continue to ensure proper ventilation in buildings. This includes adjusting incoming fresh air flow ranges and enhanced HVAC filters. All buildings in the College of the Arts have been upgraded from Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 8 to either MERV 11 or MERV 13. Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Theatre & Dance affirms its commitment to inclusiveness in student learning and success in all areas of theatre based on merit and achievement, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental or physical disability, marital status or age. Cell Phones & Electronic Devices: Cellphones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to the start of the performance and at the beginning of the second half to minimize disruptions in the theater and ensure the enjoyment of all patrons in attendance. The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited, and any recordings will be asked to be deleted. Food & Drink Policy: Food and drink is not allowed in the venue, with the exception of bottled water. If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave. *** Faculty, Staff and Guest Artists of the Department of Theatre & Dance are specialists in their respective disciplines. Within these groups, the following professional artist unions are represented: • • • • • •
SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists) SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society) USA (United Scenic Artists) AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) AGVA - American Guild of Variety Artists
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival™ 53, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David and Alice Rubenstein. Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Hilton Worldwide; and Beatrice and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation. Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels. Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance. Last year more than 1,300 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.
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R E G I O N A L F O C U S | N AT I O N A L I M PA C T
INSPIRING TITANS TO REACH FORWARD The College of the Arts creates a unique learning environment, encouraging individual achievement and artistic expression in 2,700+ student artists, performers, and scholars. As a college, we inspire our students to reach not only higher but forward as they take steps toward realizing their full potential as artists and innovators through a rich variety of artistic opportunities. This takes exceptional faculty members, state of the art facilities, and support from community members like you. The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides resources for students to engage with leading artists through masterclasses and artists’ residencies; travel to competitions and workshops; and the practical application of industry-standard technology and equipment in the classroom, all of which have a huge impact on the educational experience of our students. Change the lives of these aspiring artists by making a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence. G E T I N V O LV E D . G I V E T O D AY ! Ann Steichen, Director of Development 657-278-7124 • asteichen@fullerton.edu Thank you for giving your time and financial support to the student artists who have created this performance for you. G I V E O N L I N E arts.fullerton.edu/giving
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DONOR APPLAUSE
The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.** $1,000,000 + Anonymous
Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart
$100,000+ Chapman University The Andy Warhol Foundation
$1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah Lucina and John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier and Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust Susan and Richard Dolnick Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Trevor E. Illingworth Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn and Carlos C. Leija John M. Martelli and Paul Coluzzi Karen and George Mast Thelma and Earl Mellott Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia and Carl Miller Betty Murphy Ann and Douglas Myles Yoshino and Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble L. Palin Kerry and John Phelps The Presser Foundation Deanna and Arie Passchier
$25,000+ Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond Music Associates Alliance for the Performing Arts $10,000+ Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Darryl Curran Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Ellen and Bill Groves Robin and Steve Kalota Eleanore and James L. Monroe Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Dr. Katherine S. Powers and Håkan O. Rosengren Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue and Dr. Edward A. Sullivan The Thorsen Family $5,000+ Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dr. Marc R. Dickey MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation
Sheila Pinkle Sharon and Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary and Jerry R. Reinhart Renaissance Charitable Foundation Nancy and Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades Sandra and David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann and Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt Louise P. Shamblen Martha Shaver Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC
Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing. Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns. **Gifts received from July 1, 2020 through September 2021
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts: Anonymous John Alexander Lee & Dr. Nicholas A.* Begovich Gail & Michael Cochran Marc R. Dickey Joann Driggers Betty Everett Carol J. Geisbauer & John* Geisbauer Sophia & Charles Gray MaryLouise & Ed Hlavac
Gretchen Kanne Dr. Burton L. Karson Anne L. Kruzic* Loreen & John Loftus Alan A. Mannason* William J. McGarvey* Dr. Sallie Mitchell Eleanore P. & James L. Monroe Lynn & Robert Myers Dwight Richard Odle*
Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak* Mary K. & William Sampson Douglas G. Stewart Andrea J. & Jeffrey E. Sward Richard J. Taylor Verne Wagner Richard Wulff Dr. James D. & Dottie Young* *deceased
The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our
VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS
ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus. Special support and event underwriting Fay Colmar John DeLoof
Joann Driggers & Steve Collier Loraine Walkington
ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Alliance for the Performing Arts (formerly MAMM) benefits performing arts students through underwriting visiting artists; special theatre, dance, and music performances; and other unique experiences for members. Special support and event underwriting Judy Atwell Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold Ebell Club of Fullerton
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues. Special support and event underwriting Marilyn Carlson Evelyn K. Francuz Sandy & Norm Johnson Marti & Bill Kurschat Karen & George Mast
Thelma & Earl Mellott Bettina Murphy Grace & Ujinobu Niwa Kerry & John Phelps Mary & Jerry Reinhart
Ann & Thad Sandford Dodo V. Standring Carolyn & Tom Toby John Van Wey
MORE INFORMATION: Erika Garcia • 657-278-8683 There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts: Student Scholarships Unrestricted Gifts
Designated Gifts Endowment Support Planned Giving
Support Group membership Dean’s Fund for Excellence
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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | FALL 2021 Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987-2020 Through December 18, 2021 Begovich Gallery
Alex McDonald, piano: Guest Artist Recital Wed., November 3, 2021 Meng Concert Hall
How I Learned to Drive September 29 – October 2, 2021 Arena Theatre
Almost, Maine November 3–6, 2021 Arena Theatre
University Symphony Orchestra Sat., October 2, 2021, 3 pm Meng Concert Hall
Opera Scenes: Opera Meets the Seven Deadly Sins November 4-6, 2021 Recital Hall
CSUF Wind Symphony & CSUF Smphonic Winds Sun., October 3, 2021, 3 pm Meng Concert Hall Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Sat., October 8, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Mark Robson, piano Tues., October 12, 2021, 8 pm Recital Hall (Nickelodeon) The SpongeBob Musical October 13–16, 2021 Little Theatre Sonnets for an Old Century October 20 – 23, 2021 Arena Theatre University Singers & Concert Choir Sun., October 17, 2021, 3 pm Meng Concert Hall Within Reach October 27 – 30, 2021 Hallberg Theatre Rong-Huey Liu, oboe, & William May, bassoon: Faculty Artist Recital Tues., November 2, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra feat. guest concertmaster Jorja Fleezanis Sun., November 14, 2021, 3 pm Meng Concert Hall Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Tues., November 16, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall Fall Dance Theatre November 16 – 20, 2021 Little Theatre CSUF Wind Symphony Fri., November 19, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall Titan Voices & Singing Titans Mon., December 6, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall University Band Wed., December 8, 2021, 8 pm Meng Concert Hall The Wolves December 8 – 11, 2021 Young Theatre Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton! December 11, 12, 2021 Meng Concert Hall
For complete information and tickets ArtsTickets.fullerton.edu • Box Office: (657) 278-3371 arts.fullerton.edu/calendar
SEPTEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 18, 2021 Kim Abeles: Smog Collectors, 1987-2020, features over thirty years of her artistic investigation related to the environmental impact caused by airborne detritus. Kim Abeles is an interdisciplinary artist known for her community-based projects that explore biography, geography and environment. She is the recipient of several fellowships and awards including the Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Arts. She is professor emerita at California State University, Northridge where she taught public art and public practice from 1998-2009. She received her MFA at University of California, Irvine, and lives and works in Los Angeles. Artist’s website: kimabeles.com VIEW THE GUIDE TO THE EXHIBITION @ https://issuu.com/csuf_cota/docs/ka-gallerygd