Theatre & Dance 2021 Fall Events
Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester in the Department of Theatre and Dance's "Studio Series". During the past year, the absence of in-person arts events has only served to deepen their significance in our daily lives. As we continue to move forward through these challenging times, we hope the experience of once again seeing our student performances, productions, and exhibitions will serve as a bit of welcome relief.
PROCEEDING SAFELY
The university has mandated that masks must be worn in all indoor spaces.
Please keep in mind these 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.
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.
Thank you for your continued support. Now, on with the show!
HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
By Paula Vogel
Directed by Jeremy Lewis
A Dark, Emotional Story of Family Trauma and Learning to Move Forward
September 29 - October 2, 2021
8pm: September 29, 30, October 1
2pm: October 2
Arena Theatre • Clayes Performing Arts Center
Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive explores the impact of an abusive sexual relationship between a teenager/woman, nicknamed Li’l Bit, and her Uncle Peck. Set in present day and also told in flashbacks, Drive is a timely memory story of a woman coming to terms with her past and present while moving toward her future.
Warning: Please be advised this production deals with adult subject matter including sexual assault, pedophilia, incest and misogyny.
If you have experienced trauma, sexual violence or assault, there is help. Seek medical assistance and contact local resources for ongoing support.
Single Tickets: $10 / $5 (Titan price)
All orders subject to a $3 processing fee
sONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY
Sophomore BFA Acting Class
Directed by Miguel Torres
How Will You Tell Your Life’s Story?
October 20-23, 2021
8pm: October 20, 21, 22
2pm: October 23
Arena Theatre • Clayes Performing Arts Center
Sonnets for an Old Century examines what it means to live in these current times and the traces of ourselves we leave behind. In a series of 18 dramatic monologues, Sonnets captures everyday stories expressed in the intense moments between life and the afterlife.
Single Tickets: $10 / $5 (Titan price)
All orders subject to a $3 processing fee
Tickets on sale October 6 at 11AM
ALMOST MAINE
By John Cariani
Directed by Jim Taulli
Heartfelt Stories of Love and Longing
November 3-6, 2021
8pm: November 3, 4, 5
2pm: November 6
Arena Theatre •
Clayes Performing Arts Center
Told with equal doses of wit and heart, Almost, Maine is a series of nine charming vignettes about love set in the fictional, magical town of Almost in Northern Maine. This whimsical look at relationships offers funny and poignant moments where the snowy setting becomes a character unto itself.
Single Tickets: $10 / $5 (Titan price)
All orders subject to a $3 processing fee
Tickets on sale Wednesday, October 13 at 12PM
