Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Ben Rempel, Accompanists
Stephanie Tancredi
Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator
Josiah Sanchez, Night Mgr./Lead House Mgr.
Charlotte Bouck
Audition Coordinator and Production Assistant
* denotes area coordinator | ^denotes graduate coordinator
Land Acknowledgement: The Department of Theatre and Dance acknowledges our presence on the traditional, ancestral and unceeded territory of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation. We pay our respects to the Indigenous land caretakers past, present, and emerging. For more information please visit the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe website.
Welcome to the College of the Arts Spring 2025 Season. As we come together to enjoy incredible art, dance, music and theatre programming from across the college, I know we are all still reeling from the recent fires that tore through the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. In many ways, we are all Angelenos and when our city breaks, we break. Many of our students, faculty, and staff are finding comfort in processing complex thoughts and emotions the only way we know how: through the arts. It is our calling and what ties us to our community. Through our programming, we hope to provide a bit of respite to all of you during this time of regrouping and rebuilding.
In the College of the Arts, every note, every movement, and every word spoken on stage brings opportunity for discovery and connection. Whether you are a fellow Titan, family member, or community supporter, we are thrilled to have you here. You are now part of something much larger than this single performance. You are joining a vibrant and diverse collective of artists and technicians working together to push the boundaries of their craft.
Spring 2025 brings us a season of fresh programming to challenge our perceptions and immerse us in new perspectives. Later this month, the School of Music presents “Hajar,” a contemporary opera synthesizing ancient Jewish and Islamic stories into a modern immigration tale. Theatre begins their season with “Significant Other,” a heartfelt tale of love and longing in 21st century New York City. If you haven’t yet seen our spectacular new gallery building, make time to see “Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well” – an exploration of the cosmic phenomena of gravitational waves using video, sound, and images. In May, our dancers and choreographers return to the intimate Hallberg Theatre in “Spring Dance Theatre: From All Sides,” where viewers will experience a variety of dance forms from every angle of the stage.
It takes more than just the emotional support of friends, family, professors, and mentors to enable students to take creative risks of expression. As a college, we remain committed to providing these aspiring arts professionals with scholarships, financial assistance, and the industry-ready equipment, facilities, and opportunities to further develop their skills outside the classroom. Our resolve is steadfast, but we need your continued support to sustain and expand our educational mission, ensuring our students have the tools necessary to succeed. Please consider a donation of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today.
I thank you for being here, for your ongoing support, and for your conviction in the power of the arts. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary.
Sincerely,
Arnold Holland, EdD Dean, College of the Arts
Synopsis
The future is now. Humanity faces an existential dilemma as Artificial Intelligence surpasses human intellect. With the help of new technological developments, FINCH, a bio-tech implant powered by AI, humans attempt to reclaim their spot at the top of the food chain. However, when the new AI technology proves a haunting self-awareness, it’s creators must answer the question: how responsible are we for what we create?
This is the capstone project of the senior B.F.A. Devised Performance/Physical Theatre program, class of 2025. Every single piece of the performance you will experience tonight is a creation of this ensemble. The students began devising this script in April 2024 with the help of playwright Michael J. Mejia, attended workshops with Tectonic Theatre Project and Frantic Assembly, and showcased a workshop performance at the American College Theatre Festival Region 8 culminating in the world premiere at Cal State Fullerton.
About the Director | Miguel Torres Cruz
Miguel Torres Cruz is a part-time faculty member of the theatre department at Cal State Fullerton. He began his training at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA), earned his B.A. from California State University, Bakersfield, and received his M.F.A. from Cal State Fullerton.
He is a founding member of Michael-Miguel productions, which focuses on telling stories of the historically marginalized in the United States. Miguel is also the current Region 8 Chair of the National Playwriting Program for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF).
Student Production Staff
Assistant Stage Managers: Emily Rose Herron, Ireland Reese
Prop Assistants: Avis Constantino, Sierra Campoy, Anthony Casas, Henry Esteva
Lighting Assistants: Conner Hyman, Miranda Carpenter
Scenic Lab Carpenters: Lily Andrada, Alexa Aure, Logan Ayala, Nat Bull, Kate Checkwood, Isabella Cruz, Kiran Desai, George Diaz Mejia, Elizabeth Doubrovski, Cole Johnson, JJ Lopez, Henry Passo, Georgia Rau, Elliot Rosenthal, Julissa Tucker, Madison Williams, and students from THTR 276 and THTR 372.
Special thanks to Caitlyn Nguyen as fill-in ringer carpenter, stitcher, and all-around lifesaver
Lead Scenic Artists: Mickey Narez, Yanira Loera, Diego Banda, Kyle Hayes, Alizée Carlson, Mariia Tumasova, Nev Bumgarner, Kristen Pereyra
Scenic Artists: Gina Kim, John Corde, Ella Davis, Eric Rodriguez, Nathan Camacho, Paige Oberholtzer, Breanna Lange, Jonah Camacho, Cameren Foley
Box Office Staff: Avery Ackerman, Anais Barron, Jonathan Bass, Charlie Duval, Cole Johnson, Josiah Sanchez, Rhylee Smith, Cash Wheeler
Faculty Production Mentors
Costume Design Mentor: Kat Price
Hair/Makeup Mentor: Kat Price
Props Mentor: Fred Kinney
Stage Management Mentor: Shay Garber
Scenic Design Mentor: Fred Kinney
Lighting Design Mentor: Scott Bolman
Sound Mentor: Aerik Harbert
Production Management Mentor: Renee Duron
Video Mentor: Omar Ramos
Department Notes & Policies
Proceeding Safely: Clayes Performing Arts Center will match all current COVID-19 recommendations and guidelines provided by local health agencies. When purchasing a ticket to a Clayes Performing Arts Center event, you agree to adhere to all COVID-19 safety entry requirements in effect at the time of the event.
Commitment to Diversity: The Department of Theatre & Dance affirms its commitment to inclusiveness in student learning and success in all areas of theatre based on merit and achievement, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, mental or physical disability, marital status or age.
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices: Cellphones and other electronic devices must be turned off prior to the start of the performance and at the beginning of the second half to minimize disruptions in the theater and ensure the enjoyment of all patrons in attendance.
The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited, and any recordings will be asked to be deleted.
Food & Drink Policy: Food and drink is not allowed in the venue, with the exception of bottled water.
If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave.
Professional Artist Unions
Faculty, Staff and Guest Artists of the Department of Theatre & Dance are specialists in their respective disciplines. Within these groups, the following professional artist unions are represented:
AEA (Actors’ Equity Association)
AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists)
AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists)
IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)
SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists)
SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society)
USA (United Scenic Artists)
$500,000 +
Mrs. Junko Klaus
$100,000-$499,999
Johnny Carson Foundation
$50,000-$99,999
CSU Northridge Foundation
Leo Freedman Foundation
Ms. Susan Hallman in Memory of Ernie Sweet ‘77
Mr. Matthew Scarpino & Ms. Karyn Hayter
Mr. Steve & Mrs. Robin Kalota
Dr. Sallie Mitchell*
Dr. Tedrow & Mrs. Susan Perkins
Mrs. Louise Shamblen
$25,000 - $49,999
Mr. Darryl Curran
Mrs. Lee C. Begovich
Mrs. Marilyn Carlson
Ms. Mary A. and Mr. Phil Lyons
Mr. Bob & Mrs. Terri Niccum
Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Donna Schroeder
Dr. Ed & Mrs. Sue Sullivan
$10,000-$24,999
Dr. Joseph & Dr. Voiza Arnold
Mr. John Aimé & Ms. Robin de la Llata Aimé
Dr. Marc Dickey
Mrs. Evelyn Francuz
Mr. Edward & Mrs. MaryLouise Hlavac
Ms. Kathleen Hougesen
Ms. Kathy Mangum
Mr. James & Mrs. Eleanore Monroe
Mrs. Norma Morris
Mr. John Brennan & Ms. Lucina Moses
$5,000-$9,999
Mr. Nick & Mrs. Dottie Batinich
Continuing Life LLC
Ms. Harriet Cornyn
Mr. William S. Cornyn
Dedicated 2 Learning
Mr. Richard &
Mrs. Susan Dolnick
Ebell Club of Fullerton
Friends of Jazz, Inc.
Dr. Margaret Gordon
DONOR APPLAUSE
Mr. Norm & Mrs. SandyJohnson
Ms. Teri Kennady
Mrs. Jill Kurti Norman
Morningside of Fullerton
Mrs. Bettina Murphy
Mr. David Navarro
Dwight Richard Odle Foundation
Dr. Stephen Rochford, DMA
Southern California Arts Council
Swinerton Builders
Mr. Framroze & Mrs. Julie Virjee
$1,000-$4,999
Mr. John A. Alexander & Mr. Jason Francisco
Mrs. Judy Atwell
Mrs. Lois Austin
Mr. Tod Beckett-Frank
Ms. Karen Bell
Mr. John &
Ms. Shanon M. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Keith & Mrs. Renae Boyum
Mr. Allan & Mrs. Janet Bridgford
Mrs. Marion Brockett
Mr. James & Mrs. Diane Case
Mr. Stephen Collier & Ms. Joann Driggers
Mr. William H. Cunliffe, Jr.
D Barry Schmitt Trust
Ms. Jeannie Denholm
Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Lorra Dickinson
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Stacey Duran
Mr. Greg & Mrs. Shawna Ellis
Ms. Judi Elterman
Dr. Anne Fingal
Fullerton Families & Friends Foundation
The Jane Deming Fund
Mrs. Marsha Gallavan
Mrs. Terie Garrabrant
Dr. Leon & Mrs. Annette Gilbert
Mrs. Janet M. Green
Mr. James Henriques
Mr. David &
Mrs. Margret Hoonsbeen
Mr. Mike Ibanez
Mr. Darren &
Mrs. Tatyana Jones
Ms. Michelle H. Jordan
Ms. Gladys Kares
Ronald L. Katz
*deceased
Very special care has been given to the prepartion of this donor list. For questions or concerns, please contact: Ann Steichen | 657-278-3347
Family Foundation
Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Masako Kawase
Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Gayle Kenan
Dr. Kristin Kleinjans & Mr. Anthony Dukes
Mrs. Shirley Laroff
Mr. Lynn & Mrs. Susan Lasswell
Mrs. Marilyn Little
Mr. Juan Lopez
Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John Martelli
Dr. George& Mrs. Karen Mast
Mrs. Thelma Mellott
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Mary Miguel
Mr. Carl Mrs. Patricia Miller
Stifel Nicolaus
Mr. Ujinobu & Mrs. Yoshino Niwa
Mr. Colin Connor & Ms. Debra Noble
Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier
Mr. Jarrold Petraborg
Mr. John Phelps & Mrs. Kerry Laver-Phelps
Mr. Jim Plamondon
Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell
Mr. Robert Rennie & Mrs. Nancy Rennie
Ms. Christine Rhoades
Ms. Mary Rupp
Mr. Thaddeus & Mrs. Eleanor Sandford
Mrs. Rita Sardou
Mr. D. Schmitt
Mrs. Martha Shaver
Mrs. Ingrid R. Shutkin
Ms. Barbara Kerth & Ms. Lorena Sikorski
Ms. Janet Smith
South Coast Repertory
Ms. Ann Sparks
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry
Mr. Douglas Stewart
Mr. Tom & Mrs. Carolyn Toby
Liqi Tong
Viet Tide
Ms. Verne Wagner
Dr. Sean & Dr. Tina L. Walker
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson
Dr. Wayne & Dr. Ruth Zemke
Gifts received from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024
ONTIVEROS SOCIETY
The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. We extend our deep appreciation to the following Ontiveros Society members, whose gifts will benefit the students and mission of the College of the Arts:
ANONYMOUS
JOHN ALEXANDER
LEE & DR. NICHOLAS A.* BEGOVICH
GAIL & MICHAEL COCHRAN
MARC R. DICKEY
JOANN DRIGGERS
BETTY EVERETT
CAROL J. GEISBAUER
& JOHN* GEISBAUER
SOPHIA & CHARLES GRAY
MARYLOUISE & ED HLAVAC
GRETCHEN KANNE
DR. BURTON L. KARSON
ANNE L. KRUZIC*
LOREEN & JOHN LOFTUS
ALAN A. MANNASON*
WILLIAM J. MCGARVEY*
DR. SALLIE MITCHELL*
ELEANORE P. & JAMES L. MONROE
LYNN & ROBERT MYERS
MR. BOB & MRS. TERRI NICCUM
DWIGHT RICHARD ODLE*
SHERRY & DR. GORDON PAINE
*deceased
DR. JUNE POLLAK
& MR. GEORGE POLLAK*
DR. STEPHEN M. ROCHFORD
MR. STAN MARK RYAN ‘75
MARY K. & WILLIAM SAMPSON
LORENA SIKORSKI
DOUGLAS G. STEWART
ANDREA J. & JEFFREY E. SWARD
RICHARD J. TAYLOR
VERNE WAGNER
RICHARD WULFF
DR. JAMES D. & DOTTIE YOUNG*
The College of the Arts Proudly Recognizes the 300+ Members of Our VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUPS
ALLIANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: The Alliance for the Performing Arts (formerly MAMM) benefits performing arts students through underwriting visiting artists; special theatre, dance, and music performances; and other unique experiences for members.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Judy Atwell
Drs. Voiza & Joe Arnold
Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon
Susan Hallman
Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate
Kerry & John Phelps
Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner
ART ALLIANCE: Art Alliance promotes excellence and enjoyment in the visual arts, and their fundraising efforts contribute to student scholarship, gallery exhibitions, opening receptions and sculpture acquisition on campus.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Fay Colmar
John DeLoof
Joann Driggers & Steve Collier
Loraine Walkington
MUSIC ASSOCIATES: Music Associates maintains a tradition of active involvement and community support, and raises scholarship funds for School of Music students through annual fundraising events and membership dues.
SPECIAL SUPPORT AND EVENT UNDERWRITING
Marilyn Carlson
Evelyn K. Francuz
Sandy & Norm Johnson
Marti & Bill Kurschat
Karen & George Mast
Thelma & Earl Mellott
Bettina Murphy
Grace & Ujinobu Niwa
Kerry & John Phelps
Mary & Jerry Reinhart
Ann & Thad Sandford
Dodo V. Standring
Carolyn & Tom Toby
John Van Wey
MORE INFORMATION: Haley Sanford • 657-278-2663
There are many ways to support the College of the Arts, the School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Department of Visual Arts
COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS
College of the Arts Galleries Exhibitions
Vitae: A New Generation
Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well
Michelle Emami: Arcana Past Forward (Redux) Through May 17
Sergei Babayan, piano
February 16 • Meng Concert Hall
Sō Percussion*
February 20 • Meng Concert Hall
Hajar: Opera In Concert
February 21 • Recital Hall
University Symphony Orchestra feat. Music Associates’ Student Concerto/Aria Competition Winner February 23 • Meng Concert Hall
World Citizen Band with Fullerton Chamber Jazz Ensemble
February 26 • Meng Concert Hall
Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Michael Schütze, piano
March 6 • Recital Hall
Significant Other March 6–15 • Hallberg Theatre
Collage: 18th Annual Benefit Concert Sponsored by Morningside March 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Dr. Joni Prado, soprano & Dr. Kerry Jennings, tenor, with Michael Schütze, piano
March 9 • Meng Concert Hall
Mela Quartet
March 12 • Meng Concert Hall
University Singers & Concert Choir
March 15 • Meng Concert Hall
Bill Cunliffe & Alison Edwards, duo piano
March 16 • Meng Concert Hall
Tuesday Matinée
March 18 • Recital Hall
Ralph Farris, viola, with CSUF Wind Symphony and Rodolfo Zuniga, percussion
March 18 • Meng Concert Hall
Spring Awakening
March 20–29 • Young Theatre
Talich Quartet
March 28 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra with the Talich Quartet
March 30 • Meng Concert Hall
Inna Faliks, piano
April 8 • Meng Concert Hall
Brightwork New Music and HEX Vocal Ensemble*
April 9 • Meng Concert Hall
Ernest Salem, violin and Alison Edwards, piano
April 13 • Meng Concert Hall
Mozart’s The Magic Flute
April 17–26 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble and Fullerton Latin Ensemble
April 22 • Meng Concert Hall
Cello Choir
April 25 • Recital Hall
University Symphonic Winds
April 27 • Meng Concert Hall
CSUF New Music Ensemble and CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble*
April 30 • CPAC 119
University Band
April 30 • Meng Concert Hall
Spring Dance Theatre
May 1–10 • Little Theatre
Fullerton Jazz Orchestra
May 2 • Meng Concert Hall
University Wind Symphony
May 3 • Meng Concert Hall
Jazz Singers
May 5 • Meng Concert Hall
Titan Voices & Singing Titans
May 7 • Meng Concert Hall
University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Chorus
Gustav Mahler’s Ein deutsches Requiem
May 10 • Meng Concert Hall
*Part of the 24th Annual New Music Series
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