Theatre & Dance 2017-2018 Season

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Spring Events

Grand Central Theatre Events (Studio Series)

Frankenstein 

Frankenstein
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley

September 29 – 0ctober 15, 2017

8PM: Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 5*, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14
2PM: Oct. 1*, 7, 8, 14, 15

Adapted by Bruce Goodrich
Directed by Maria Cominis
Young Theatre

*Talk back after the show

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Mature subject matter, including violent situations. Strobe effects are used briefly.


An electrifying new version of Frankenstein will keep audiences mesmerized by the sheer power of Mary Shelley’s 19th century classic.

Victor Frankenstein pushes the boundary between intellectual curiosity and crimes against humanity in this thrilling classic.

Red Scare 

Red Scare On Sunset
By Charles Busch

October 6 – 0ctober 29, 2017

8PM: Oct. 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
2PM: Oct. 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Directed by Kyle Cooper
Hallberg Theatre

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Contains fog/haze/herbal cigarettes
and strobing lights.


A parody of 1950’s, McCarthy-era Hollywood. When film star Mary Dale discovers her own husband has been lured into the local Communist party by way of a method-acting class, she wages a private war to not only save him, but to conquer the Beverly Hills Commies and save America!

Punk Rock


Punk Rock
By Simon Stephens

October 13 – October 28, 2017

8PM: Oct. 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28

Directed by Luke Yankee
Arena Theatre

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Punk Rock explores the pressures of teenage life as a group of educated, intelligent young people begin to plan for college and the rest of their lives with tension and latent violence simmering under the surface.

Cry Baby

Cry Baby, The Musical
Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan

October 27 – November 12, 2017

8PM: Oct. 27, 28, Nov. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
2PM: Oct. 29, Nov. 4, 5, 11, 12

Music by Adam Schlesinger
Lyrics by David Javerbaum
Directed by Sarah Ripper
Musical Direction by Mitchell Hanlon
Choreography by William F. Lett
Little Theatre

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This jumping, jiving Tony nominee is a rebellious teen comedy event! Based on the cult classic, 1990 John Waters film, Cry-Baby features a delightfully demented book from the writers of Hairspray and a rockabilly score from the co-founder of Fountains of Wayne and the executive producer of The Daily Show. It’s 1954. Everyone likes Ike, nobody likes communism and Wade “Cry-Baby” Walker is the coolest boy in Baltimore.

Bell, Book and Candle
Bell, Book And Candle
By John Van Druten

November 17 – December 10, 2017

8PM: Nov. 17, 18, 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9
2PM: Nov. 19, Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10

Directed by Elina de Santos
Young Theatre

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In 1950, Rex Harrison starred on Broadway in Bell, Book and Candle and this clever comedy has been bewitching audiences ever since! Gillian Holroyd actually casts spells and performs feats of supernaturalism. She even casts a spell over an unattached publisher and he falls head over heels in love with her. Unfortunately, as it turns out, witches can’t fall in love which presents a clear and crazy conundrum for dear Gillian. Can she break off with her companions in witchery and woo her handsome publisher? 

 

Fall Dance Theatre

Fall Dance Theatre

November 30 – December 10, 2017

8PM: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9
2PM: Dec. 3, 10

Coordinated by Gladys Kares
Little Theatre

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Join us for this brave adventure in story-telling, dreams, desires, lyricism, love and loss. Escape your daily routine and embrace this eclectic gathering of stolen moments and memorable, lyrical movement.

“You have to love dancing… that single fleeting moment when you feel alive.” Merce Cunningham

Taking Steps

Taking Steps
by Alan Ayckbourn

February 23-March 18, 2018

8PM: Feb. 23, 24, Mar. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
2PM: Feb. 25, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

Directed by Mark Ramont
Hallberg Theatre

Honorary Producers
The Ebell Club of Fullerton
and
Dwight Richard Odle

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England’s King of Comedy, Alan Ayckbourn, tells the tale of Roland, a hard-drinking, irascible tycoon who is interested in buying an old Victorian house that was once a brothel. His wife, a frustrated dancer who is constantly threatening to leave him, joins an eccentric cast of characters in a fantastic, frenetic, race up and down the dark mansion’s many steps in what The Evening News called “A farce of riotous delight.”

Tis Pity

'Tis Pity She's a Whore
Adapted and directed by graduate student
Kyle Cooper, based on John Ford’s play

March 9-March 25, 2018

8PM: Mar. 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
2PM: Mar. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Young Theatre

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'Tis Pity She's a Whore contains extremely graphic violence, gunshots, nudity, strong language, haze and strobe effects.  It is intended for mature audiences only.


Savage, sexual, barbarous and bloody. John Ford’s murderous masterpiece exposes the incestuous love of Giovanni and Annabella, a brother and sister squeezed in the damnable grip of sexual discovery and forbidden passion. This ravishing and fierce Jacobean juggernaut wreaked havoc when it was written in the 1600’s—and in every production since.

The Little Mermaid

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright

March 23-April 15, 2018

8PM: Mar. 23, 24, Apr. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14
2PM: Mar. 25, Apr. 7, 8, 14, 15

Honorary Producers
The Ebell Club of Fullerton
and
Dwight Richard Odle

Directed by Eve Himmelheber
Corey Hirsch, Music Director

Karl Warden, Choreographer
Little Theatre

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Based on Hans Christian Andersen's story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements
 
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions
 
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
 
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Is presented through special arrangement
with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials
are also supplied by MIT.
www.MTIShows.com

Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

April 20-May 6, 2018

8PM: Apr. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, May 3, 4, 5
2PM: Apr. 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6

by Oscar Wilde
Directed by James R. Taulli
Young Theatre

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Perhaps the most famous and ingenious of all modern comedies, Oscar Wilde’s sensational characters and zippy one-liners generally result in all-around hilarious confusion on stage and satisfied, knowing laughter in the audience. Jack and Algernon each “reinvent the truth” to woo the women who have captured their hearts. When the gentlemen are coerced to reveal their web of lies and reveal themselves to their ladies, being earnest takes new meaning.

Spring Dance Theatre

Spring Dance Theatre

May 3-May 13, 2018

8PM: May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
2PM: May 6, 13

Coordinated by Gladys Kares
Little Theatre

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“Great dancers are not great because of their technique. They are great because of their passion!” -- Martha Graham

Celebrate our dancers’ passion and technique through the most vibrant, heart-warming performances you will experience this year! Join CSUF’s award-winning dancers and choreographers on an ever-changing adventure in dance.

12 x 16 dance

12' x 16' Dance

March 1-3, 2018

8PM: Mar. 1, 2, 3
2PM: Mar. 3

Concert Coordinator: William F. Lett

at Grand Central Theatre
125 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA  92701

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brainpeople

Brainpeople

March 16-April 7, 2018

8PM: Mar. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, Apr. 4, 5, 6, 7

By: José Rivera
Directed by: Maria Cominis

at Grand Central Theatre
125 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA  92701

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Two damaged souls find their way to Mayannah's annual exotic feast and the meal turns into an evening of brutal honesty and terrifying introspection.

Shakespeare's R+J

Shakespeare's R & J

April 13-April 28, 2018

8PM: Apr. 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28

2PM: Apr. 21 

An adaptation by: Joe Calarco
Directed by: Rufus Bonds, Jr.

Arena Theatre
at Cal State Fullerton

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An inventive reimagined classic pulsating with adolescent abandon and electricity.

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