Fall One Act Festival
Faculty Advisor, Barbara M. Fraser
October 22-23, 2005
2pm, Fess Parker Studio Theatre
SCU senior theatre majors Michael Donohoe, Danny Mastrangelo, and Santina Moran-Seaborne direct a series of thought provoking one-act plays. Tickets $5.
Metamorphoses
By Mary Zimmerman
Directed by Michael Zampelli, SJ
Choreographed by Kristin Kusanovich
Original Music Composed and Arranged by Gregory Dale Schultz
November 4-6 and 9-12, 2005
8pm Wednesday-Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses brings Ovid's tales of transformation to stunning visual life. Set in and around a pool of water onstage, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and contemporary in both language and image as it explores the nature of inevitable change. As Time magazine wrote: "Zimmerman likes to say that playwright and audience are 'collaborating in a dream,' and she has brought some of humanity's oldest dreams--Greek myths--to shimmering life."
Winter One Act Festival
Faculty Advisor, Barbara M. Fraser
February 18-19, 2006
2pm, Fess Parker Studio Theatre
SCU senior theatre majors Jenn BeVard, Carolina Morones, Elisa Valentine, and A. Zell Williams direct a series of provocative one-act plays. Tickets $5.
Spring Awakening
By Frank Wedekind
Translated by Rick Foster
Directed by Tracy Ward
March 3-5 and 8-11, 2006
8pm Wednesday-Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Fourteen-year-olds Melchior, Moritz, and Wendla struggle with their sexual coming-of-age in an atmosphere of repression and limited parental support. Written in 1891, this frank tragedy continues to challenge and enlighten audiences as it confronts issues of abortion, rape, suicide and morality. Contains strong adult content. Under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent.
New Playwrights’ Festival
Faculty Advisor, Brian Thorstenson
March 16-17, 2006
7pm, Fess Parker Studio Theatre
SCU student playwrights present staged readings of their works in collaboration with student directors and actors. Tickets $5.
The Mirrorman
By Brian Way
Directed by Barbara Murray
Saturday, April 8, 2006
2pm & 4pm
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
The Toymaker has created (for a mysterious lady) a most unusual doll that, with the audience's help, can walk and talk! The Toymaker and Beauty are swept into a series of adventures by The Mirrorman, the Toymakers image in the mirror. The Mirrorman needs help saving his magic book from a Witch who wants to destroy his world behind the mirror. The happy conclusion to this internationally acclaimed, popular classic is one that involves the continuous and enthusiastic participation of the audience. Indeed, the play (and some characters) can not function without the audience! Recommended for children ages 4-8 years old. Tickets $3.
The Shadow Box
By Michael Cristofer
Co-directed by Aldo Billingslea and SCU Student Jenn BeVard
May 12-14 and 17-20, 2006
8pm Wednesday-Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Fess Parker Studio Theatre
This Pulitzer-Prize and Tony-Award Winning play tells the story of three dramatically different, terminally ill patients who are visited by their loved ones at a Northern California hospital. Over the course of one day, the families typify the title as they both struggle against invisible illnesses and cherish the memories they will forever keep. Contains strong language. Not intended for audience members under 13 years of age.
Once On This Island
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Mark Monday
June 2-4 and 6-10, 2006
8pm Tuesday-Saturday; 2pm Sunday
Louis B. Mayer Theatre
Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl, falls in love with upper class Daniel in this enchanting fable of forbidden love. Having caused their lives to intersect, the gods of love, earth, water, and death send Ti Moune on a quest to test her love for Daniel against the powerful forces of prejudice. Set in the French Antilles, this Caribbean-flavored score combines rousing upbeat numbers and poignant ballads for a highly original adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.
