2008-2009 UCR Theatre Season
THE UNLEARNING CURVE by Kate Anger
The students of Room 12 were test-anxious zombies until a new teacher awakened their joy of learning, but what will happen when she is fired?
Directed by Patricia Ansuini; scenery and props by Kerry Jones; costumes by Bonnie Cherrie; Stage Manager, Britteney Johnson; Assistant Stage Manager, Melissa Fransaw
10 Performances
September 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19
Touring Production
A DOLL'S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Chritopher Hampton
Nora, realizing that she has always been treated as a doll, chooses to leave her husband in order to become a person in her own right.
Directed by Eric Barr; scenery by Marc Longlois; costumes by Bonnie Cherrie; lighting by Glen Dunzweiler; sound by Anthony Baltierra; Stage Manager, Helen Nolde; Assistant Stage Manager, TBA.
7 Performances
November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 at 8:00 p.m.
and November 22 at 2:30 p.m. Matinee / ARTS Studio Theatre
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD by Jason Robert Brown
With a powerhouse cast and a driving score, these are the stories and characters of today–“a blend of savvy showmanship and exciting contemporary sound”.
Directed by Brenda Varda; scenery by Marc Longlois; costumes by Bonnie Cherrie; lighting & sound by Glen Dunzweiler; Stage Manager, Jennifer Salas; Assistant Stage Manager, TBA.
4 Performances
January 22, 23 & 24 at 8:00 p.m.
and January 24 at 2:30 p.m. / ARTS Studio Theatre
MEASURE FOR MEASURE by William Shakespeare
As Isabella considers Angelo's sexual advances in trade for her brother's life, the Duke secretly intervenes in a twist of dual identities and justice served.
Directed by Dan Bonnell; scenery by Haibo Yu; costumes by Marc Longlois; lighting by Ben Tusher; sound by Glen Dunzweiler; Stage Manager, Anthony Baltierra; Assistant Stage Manager, TBA.
9 Performances
February 26, 27, 28, March 4, 5, 6 & 7 at 8:00 p.m.
and February 28 & March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Matinee / ARTS Studio Theatre
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
From a doomed dress rehearsal of the sex farce, Nothing On, to backstage shenanigans to bungled performances, Noises Off is "the funniest play ever written".
Directed by John Achorn; scenery by Haibo Yu; costumes by Bonnie Cherrie; lighting & sound by Glen Dunzweiler; Stage Manager, Jennifer Salas; Assistant Stage Manager, TBA.
7 Performances
May 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 8:00 p.m.
and May 16 at 2:30 p.m. Matinee / University Theatre
PLAYWORKS by UCR Playwrights
Premiere productions exploring issues and textures of contemporary life by the best UCR student playwrights. A different slate of work is scheduled for each performance.
Directed by Erith Jaffe-Berg; Stage Manager, Kimberly Swiecki; Assistant Stage Manager, TBA
4 Performances
May 27, 28, 29 & 30 at 8:00 p.m. 411 / Theatre Lab
