2005/2006 Special Events
Seven Guitars
By August Wilson
Directed by Mark Monday
September 16, 18, 22-24, 2005
8pm Thursday-Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District during the late 1940’s, Seven Guitars recounts the story of blues guitarist Floyd "Schoolboy" Barton and his demise, as seen through the eyes of his six friends returning from his funeral. Told as a series of flashbacks, this poignant play examines both the destructive nature of racial oppression and the fluctuating dynamics between men and women. Tickets: $18-$24, subscribers $13, students $5.
Festival of Lights Fundraising* Dinner
Friday, December 2, 2005
6pm, Adobe Lodge
Support the performing arts with an evening of fine dining and captivating music! This annual holiday fundraiser includes a three-course dinner at the historic Adobe Lodge and special reserved seats for that evening’s choral concert at the Mission Church. Tickets are $60 and include concert tickets. To order, please see the Fundraising Dinner section of the order form below.
Charisma!
Faculty Advisors, Carolyn Silberman and Michael Zampelli, SJ
Directed by SCU Student Michael Donohoe
January 20-22, 2006
8pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
Students in the Charisma group present a uniquely intimate exploration of faith and spirituality that combines art, music, dance, and spoken word. This is a pay-what-you-can-afford event. Suggested ticket $5.
Once On This Island Fundraising* Dinner
Friday, June 2, 2006
6pm, Mission Gardens
Enjoy a taste of the islands and support the performing arts! This island-themed fundraiser includes a three-course meal with Caribbean flair and tickets to the opening of the musical Once On This Island. Tickets are $66 and include play tickets. Main Stage subscribers simply add $50 to subscription price. To order, please see the Fundraising Dinner section of the order form below.
*All proceeds go towards the Performing Arts Advisory Board Fund, which provides scholarships, needed equipment, and extended learning opportunities for the students and programs of Santa Clara University’s Department of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance.
