October 27 – 30, 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 Mike August, Production Manager
Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman Hyun Sook Kim Fred Kinney JR Luker Bill Meyer Carolyn Mraz Kathryn Wilson
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 Staff Terri Nista, Costume Lab Manager
Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Amanda Rose Villareal
Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer
Voice and Movement Anne James David Nevell•
Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists
FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado
Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator
*denotes program coordinator / •denotes area head
Cathi Craig, Lead House Manager
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)
Music Pamela Madsen* Eric Dries* Aerial Choreographer Nate Dryden^ Stage Manager Makenna Green Assistant Stage Managers Casey Collaso Tim Wilkins Scenic Designer Carolyn Mraz* Technical Director Thomas Keenan Costume Designer Sara Egger Lighting Designer Scott Bolman* Makeup/Hair Designer Hannah Clark Sound Designer Hannah Buckhoff Projections Designer Antonio Beach Video Editor Michael Hofacre^ *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/
Cast Alec Avina, Carina Barney, Felicity Bryant, Emily Daniels-Flechtner, Audrey Gibbs Joe-Joe Kelly, Joshua Lea, Briana O-Brien, Noe Venegas-Lamas, & Lexie Watkins CSUF New Music Ensemble Pamela Madsen, Eric Dries, directors Charles Sharp, assistant director Josiah Groot, piano/composer
Israel Lizarraga, violin
Tyler Kielb, piano/composer
Xueying Li, violin
Edgar Angiuana, electric guitar
Jessica Lewis, cello
Ivan Parga-Renteria acoustic guitar/composer
Pauline Hall, bass
Kendrick Haskins, percussion/composer
Grant Escandon, Lorna Katz, and Pamela Madsen, composers
Director’s Notes While on a camping trip during the lowest point in the pandemic, I bought myself a t-shirt. It says “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.” Devised theatre starts with an idea. Then, if you’re willing to step into the unknown, and fortunate enough to find the company of others who are also willing to take a risk, you begin to put that idea into motion. It’s scary as hell. And thrilling. During the last 18 months, I thought a lot about how much we were going to need the theatre to help us emerge from so much isolation and fear. Even as this show opens, many of my friends, colleagues and students are struggling to adapt to our new normal. But most of us are desperate to experience the theatre again, whether onstage, backstage or in the audience. As is a hallmark of devised theatre, much of what you are about to experience was written or conceived by students, actors, designers, stage managers, guest artists, faculty and staff. In an environment where all ideas are heard, appreciated and attempted, something ineffable, and eminently theatrical, is achieved. All of us emerge from this experience as better artists. It’s been such a salve to collaborate again, especially with so many new colleagues and students. And as the Department of Theatre and Dance welcomes its newest BFA concentration in Devised Performance/Physical Theatre, it’s fitting that this project continues a special relationship with the School of Music. We look forward to more interdisciplinary projects across the College and throughout the University community. With special thanks to Pamela Madsen, Eric Dries, Dave Mickey, Jamie Tucker, Anne James, Nate Dryden and Michael Polak.
Chapters Pre-Show. ‘Cabal’...........................................................................Kendrick Haskins, composer Prologue. .................................................................................................The Ensemble ‘Humming Meditation’.....................................................Pamela Madsen, composer Chapter 1. Winnie. ..................................................................................Audrey Gibbs CHILDHOOD INNOCENCE...................................................................The Ensemble ‘Birds That Plunge Through’............................................Pamela Madsen, composer Chapter 2. Sal. TRANSFORMATION.............................................................................The Ensemble ‘Rose, Oh Rose’..............................................................Pamela Madsen, composer Chapter 3. Rose. .................................................Noe Venegas-Lamas, Lexie Watkins LONGING.........................................................Emily Daniels-Flechtner, Joshua Lea, Felicity Bryant, Alec Avina Audrey Gibbs, Briana O’Brien ‘Dove That Ventured Outside’.........................................Pamela Madsen, composer Chapter 4. Cedric and Leilani. ...........................................Alec Avina, Briana O’Brien Chapter 5. Marc. ......................................................................................Joe-Joe Kelly PICK APART..........................................................................................The Ensemble ‘Ad Astra’..............................................................Ivan A. Parga-Renteria, composer ‘Gong’..............................................................................Pamela Madsen, composer Chapter 6. Raelynn. .......................................................Felicity Bryant, Joe-Joe Kelly
ISOLATION.......................................................Joshua Lea, Emily Daniels-Flechtner, Audrey Gibbs, Carina Barney ‘Oklahoma’..............................................................................Lorna Katz, composer Chapter 7. Anna. ANNA
Chapter 8. Jordan and Leigh. ............................................Joshua Lea, Joe-Joe Kelly, Emily Daniels-Flechtner, Briana O’Brien JORDAN LEIGH ‘Dove That Ventured Outside’ Chapter 9. Winnie. ‘Rose/Gong’....................................................................Pamela Madsen, composer ‘Abyss’............................................................Tyler Kielb or Josiah Groot, composer ‘Prayer for My Daughter’.................................................Pamela Madsen, composer ‘Let Me Not Mar’.............................................................Pamela Madsen, composer Post-Show ‘My Soul’.........................................................................Pamela Madsen, composer
A B O U T T H E C R E AT I V E T E A M DAVID NEVELL DIRECTOR David Nevell enjoys an eclectic career as an actor, educator, and specialist in voice, dialects, text and movement. David’s resume includes voice, dialect and text coaching for Fox Television, Walt Disney Entertainment, South Coast Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse, Cornerstone Theatre Company, Laguna Playhouse, REDCAT, Toi Whakaari and PCPA. He is Senior Editor of the International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA), and a certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework. As an actor, David’s credits include productions with South Coast Repertory, Laguna Playhouse, The Colony Theatre, International City Theatre, Ensemble Theatre Company, Pasadena Playhouse, Huntington Theatre Company, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, the Los Angeles and Utah Shakespeare Festivals, Geva Theatre, San Jose Rep, and Pacific Conservatory Theatre/PCPA. Since 2004, he has served as Professor and Head of Voice/ Movement in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State Fullerton, where he teaches courses in Voice and Movement, Devised/Physical Theatre, and Theatre and Issues in Society. For more info: www.davidnevell.com.
PAMELA MADSEN MUSIC DIRECTOR Pamela Madsen is a composer, performer, theorist and curator of new music. From massive landscape inspired projects, intimate chamber music creations to multi-media opera collaborations and immersive deep listening works her work focuses on image, music, text and the environment. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition from UCSD, Mellon Foundation Doctoral Research Award at Yale University, Post-Doctoral researcher at IRCAM, Paris, and Deep Listening Certificate with Pauline Oliveros, her works have been commissioned and premiered world-wide. Selected as an Alpert Award Panelist, Creative Capital artist “on the radar” with awards from National Endowment for the Arts, New Music USA, Meet the Composer, American Scandinavian Foundation, Fellowships from MacDowell, UCross, Women’s International Studies Center, Santa Fe, and Wurlitzer Foundation Residency, Taos, she is a frequent guest lecturer, composer-performerimproviser and at festivals and universities. She is curator of the Annual New Music Festival, Director of the New Music Ensemble and InterArts Collaborative Projects at Cal State Fullerton where she is Professor of Music Composition, and Music Theory. For more info: www.pamelamadsenmusic.com
A B O U T T H E C R E AT I V E T E A M ERIC DRIES MUSIC DIRECTOR Eric Dries is a pianist, improviser, composer and educator who explores the innovative fields between traditional jazz, free improvisation, and contemporary classical music. His work explores a wide range of stylistic practices from jazz and contemporary music worlds in diverse performance situations. Dr. Dries holds a Ph.D. in Composition and M.A. in Music Theory from University of California San Diego, where he studied with Rand Steiger, George Lewis, Anthony Davis, Roger Reynolds and Brian Ferneyhough, with post-doctoral studies and research in Music Technology at IRCAM. He studied jazz improvisation and composition with bassist Richard Davis and saxophonist Les Thimmig at University of Wisconsin Madison, where he received his BM in Music Composition, studying with Stephen Dembski. Dries is Co-Director and Conductor of the CSUF New Music Ensemble, Lecturer in Music composition, theory, jazz, and music technology at California State University Fullerton School of Music.
NATHAN DRYDEN AERIAL COORDINATOR Nathan Dryden is a movement artist, teacher, and performer with his MFA in Dance from the University of Utah. His work wanders through contemporary dance, improvisation, theatre, and aerialdance. Dryden is a certified instructor of the Skinner Releasing Technique and currently works with Stephanie Skura in the Open Source Forms teacher training program that integrates SRT with creative process and other somatic modalities. He teaches as a guest artist and adjunct professor at universities across the U.S.A. and internationally.
Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Managers Casey Collaso, Tim Wilkins
Scenic/Props Crew Non/Noelle Miyata, CJ Hernandez, Mikaelah Davis
Assistant Technical Director Chris Powers
Projections Operator Jae Austin Soundboard Operator Nick Lambert
Assistant Costume Designer Joanna Huang
Lightboard Operator Lillian Chavez
Sound Crew Jae Austin, Cris Quick
A2 Cris Quick
Lighting Crew Lilian Chavez
Costume Crew Katie Mathers
Stagehands Leyna Gabrielle Camacho, Katie Mathers, Kaitlin Tierney, Mikaelah Davis
Makeup Crew Meagan Hood
Trapeze Crew Leyna Camacho, Christian De La Torre, John Wallasch, Madeline Delgros
Student Production Assistants Madeleine Lindbeck, Collette Rutherford, Abel Marquez
Faculty Mentors Scenic and Props Design Mentor Carolyn Mraz Costume Design Mentor Hyun Sook Kim Sound Design Mentor Rebecca Kessin Makeup/Hair Design Mentor Hyun Sook Kim Technical Direction Mentor JR Luker Production Manager & Stage Management Mentor Jamie Tucker Music Composition Mentor Pamela Madsen New Music Ensemble Mentor Eric Dries Lighting Programmer Jon Hyrkas^
^Guest Artist
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November 16 – 19, 2021 • Little Theatre • On-sale: 11/2 ArtsTickets.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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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 Marth 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
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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
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