New - Just for the Campus Community!
Each quarter we will present a free staged reading in the Fess Parker Studio Theatre of a play that is under consideration for a future season. These showcases are designed to expand our curriculum, engage more voices, and give more people (actors and audiences alike) an opportunity to participate in the offerings of our season.
by Marcus Gardley
Directed by Aldo Billingslea
October 30 @ 7 PM
"Marcus Gardley blends classic mythology, African-American history and modern theatricality to create the poetic black odyssey. This vibrant reimagining of the Odysseus saga is set in modern-day Harlem, telling the epic tale of Ulysses Lincoln, a soldier facing the most daunting of voyages to reunite with his family. While fate may seem in control of Ulysses’ destiny, his ancestors and their buried history will help guide his journey home." -- Classic Stage
by Luis Alfaro
Directed by Karina Gutiérrez
January 26 @ 7 PM
"In the years following the murder of her father by her mother, Electricidad is committed to vengeance. To get it, she’ll need her brother, Orestes, to return from Las Vegas and help her finish the job. Transporting Sophocles’ Electra to the Los Angeles barrio, Luis Alfaro investigates violence, loss and redemption through the lens of this age-old tragedy." -- Dramatists
by Qui Nguyen
Directed by Lazlo Pearlman
April 19 @ 7 PM
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90’s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.