"Blood Wedding" program

Director Tyler Garcia Music Director Sarah Grandpre* Choreographer Emilio Castellón Production Stage Manager Mayra Borrayo Fausto Scenic Designer Mio Okada (guest) Costume Designer Gwen Sloan Prop Master Sierra Campoy Lighting Designer Miranda Carpenter Hair & Makeup Designer Lauren Wiedman Sound Designer Amaya Gray Technical Director JR Luker* *Faculty

Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2024 • Young Theatre

RONALD S. ROCHON President, California State University, Fullerton

KATHRYN WILSON Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance

AMIR H. DABIRIAN Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

ALVIN RANGEL-ALVARADO* Vice Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance

ARNOLD HOLLAND, EDD Dean, College of the Arts FULL-TIME FACULTY | Theatre Acting Maria Cominis Svetlana Efremova* Eve Himmelheber John Short Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman^ Hyun Sook Kim Fred Kinney JR Luker Omar Ramos Jamie Tucker Kathryn Wilson Directing Mark Ramont* Musical Theatre Josh Grisetti Marty Austin Lamar* Theatre Studies Dr. Heather Denyer* Amanda Rose Villarreal, PhD Voice and Movement Anne James David Nevell* FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble Alvin Rangel-Alvarado*

FULL-TIME STAFF Department of Theatre & Dance Administration Denean Dyson Technical and Production Staff Michael August, Production Manager Lois Bryan, Master Electrician Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak Staff Scenic Lab Forepersons Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator Terri Nista, Costume Lab Manager Lori Koontz, Costume Lab Techncian Carson Julian, Costume Coordinator Eric Sheehan, Video & Projections Technician Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer William Lemley, Audio/Lighting Technician Bob West, Properties Master 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.

Resources: https://native-land.ca/ • https://gabrielinotribe.org/ http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/tribal-atlas-pages/gabrielino-tongva-nation/ The Department of Theatre & Dance at California State University, Fullerton is fully and continuously accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (1974) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (1982)

Welcome to the College of the Arts 2024–2025 season – our first in three years where performing and visual arts programming will take place on one cohesive arts campus following the completion of the Visual Arts Modernization Project. We are thrilled you have joined us!

As our visitors, you are part of our extended family of patrons, parents, friends, and fellow Titans, and we strive to reflect your stories and experiences in the programming we present.

To us, community engagement is more than just opening the doors of our performance and exhibition spaces and inviting you in; it’s about creating a space for dialogue through the work we share. This season, we are proud to bring you a slate of exhibitions, concerts, and performances that not only reflect our humanity but also have the power to transform how we see ourselves and others. In Theatre, “The Prom” opens the season with a joyful celebration of love and acceptance that follows teen Emma Nolan and her quest to attend the prom after she is disinvited for being gay. Will Emma get the prom she deserves? Next, Begovich Gallery presents four exhibitions to celebrate the public opening of Building G on November 2, including “Vitae: A New Generation” featuring CSUF visual arts alumni whose work explores self-discovery and issues of social justice.

The following week, the Fullerton Jazz Orchestra and University Symphony Orchestra, along with guest artists Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, perform in “Fullerton Pops!” Our award-winning choreographers and dancers take the stage in December for “Fall Dance Theatre,” a powerfully moving collection of performances in a variety of dance styles. And don’t forget everyone’s holiday concert favorite, “Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton!” on December 14 and 15.

With the completion of the Visual Arts complex this past summer, we are one of the largest comprehensive colleges of the arts in the CSU system. The complex boasts digitally enhanced classrooms, a green screen lab for film and animation, an expanded photography studio, four art galleries, and several indoor and outdoor spaces to encourage cross-disciplinary exploration. But with the distinction of being a large college of the arts comes great need, and many of our students face personal and financial challenges that prevent them continuing their education.

The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides our students with funding for immersive, off- and on-campus experiences that contribute to their academic success, including CSU Summer Arts, conferences, and study abroad programs. Your support is not just appreciated; it is vital. If the arts and their continued importance in higher education are essential to you, please consider a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund today.

I thank you for joining us and for championing the arts in our community. Your support means the world to me and to our students. When you return, I invite you to visit the Visual Arts complex to see what’s new and to check out the galleries in Building G, across from Clayes Performing Arts Center and open late on select performance nights beginning in November.

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Arnold Holland, EdD Dean, College of the Arts

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Cast MOTHER…………………………………………………...................................….Anaïs Barron BRIDE ……..................………………………………........…...........…………Zohary Gonzalez MOTHER-IN-LAW……..................………………………………........….......Savannah Haislip WIFE…..…………………………………..………….……………...................……Dianna Perez SERVANT..……………………………………………..………..................................Taylor Harp NEIGHBOUR ……..................………………………………........….................Kristen Pereyra GIRL……………………………..……….......................……….......................……Kallia Taylor MOON (and SHY GIRL) ……..................…………………...….................……Nev Bumgarner GROOM.……………….................................…………......…..........……………Ethan Montes LEONARDO……………..............................……………………………......…….…Dante Velez FATHER…................................................…………………………….….......……Diego Banda BOY…………….............................………………….....…………….............…Nicholas Torres DEATH..............................................……………………………….................…..Jack Cooper ENSEMBLE....................................................Ariana Dolan,* Celeste Pacheco, Gian Noble, Parker Claudio, Jose Hernandez

Guitar recorded by Jacob Frost and Antonio Torres

Scenes Act One, Scene One – The Groom’s House Act One, Scene Two – Leonardo’s House Act One, Scene Three – The Bride’s House Act Two, Scene One – The Courtyard of the Bride’s House Act Two, Scene Two – The Same Act Three, Scene One – The Forest Act Three, Scene Two – The Outskirts of Town

Director’s Note Federico Garcia Lorca (1898-1963) is a poet who I truly stumbled upon, and felt a deep sense of love at first sight. One of the first full length plays I directed had him as a character, and the more research I did on him, the more I fell in love.

Federico Lorca was a prominent member of the heralded Generation of ‘27, alongside other notable figures such as Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel, and Jorge Guillén. From “Gypsy Ballads” to “Poeta en Nueva York,” Lorca seemed to permeate every free synapse I had. As one of incredibly few openly queer people in his era, I was enamored with the idea of having a real, historical figure who shared so much of my identity.

Though his life was cut tragically short by an unjust system who sought to silence him, his art is inescapable at times—persisting despite it all.

The stories told by Lorca, through his poetry, and through works like Blood Wedding, are timeless and have such an innate sense of magic to them.

By revisiting and reimagining this tragic tale from his heralded “Rural Trilogy,” originally set in his home of Andalusia, Spain, into a civil war era México, I aim to highlight and honor Lorca’s epic through a distinctly Latino lens.

The struggles of passion, identity, and social expectation transcend borders, and in this reimagining, I hope to continue Lorca’s tradition of blending the deeply personal with the universal.

– Tyler Garcia

Student Production Staff Assistant Stage Managers Justin Silva, Emily Rose Herron Assistant Director Will Collins Assistant Music Director Jacob Frost (guest) Assistant Lighting Designer Katie Critoria Assistant Scenic Designer Alizee Carlson Assistant Technical Director Isaiah Huntsinger

Assistant Costume Designer River Hall, Patrick Mclver

Assistant Hair/Makeup Designer Madison Handley, Dulcinea Olmos-Osorio Assistant Sound Designer Jordan Benitez Lighting Programmer Francisco Amezcua Lighting Board Operator Heather Hawkins Sound Board Operator Calon Bailey

Costume Crew Dulce Tovar, Kassie Howard, Lorenzo Isacs, Felix Fry, Kyle Rogers, Yenifer Mateo, Jada Roberts Costume Maintenance Crew Devlyn Novelli, Joseph George, Alyssa Keyworth Hair & Makeup Crew Jules Claes, Fiona Formaran, Mia Gibson, Miles Guditta, Jennifer Maldonado

Scenic Crew Ashleigh Perales, Leonardo Barradas, Adriana Perez, Joshua Chapman, Audrey Omidi

Costume Lab Student Assistants Greer Gardner, Gwen Sloan, Ryn Heier, Makayla Finn,Haven Hanson, Quinn Sonis, Julianna Barlow, Alyssa Gauss, Caroline Lovett, Alicia Robles, Amaya Semrow, Lilian Andrada, Katie Leahy, Jessica Sequeira, Samantha Axelson, Winnie Felton Prop Assistants Avis Constantino, Sierra Campoy, Sophia Beeles, Henry Esteva Lighting Assistants Conner Hyman, Miranda Carpenter Scenic Lab Carpenters Alexa Aure, Katherine Brauer, Anela Brown, Nat Bull, Kate Checkwood, Isabella Cruz, George Diaz Mejia, Elizabeth Doubrovski, Isaiah Huntsinger, Nicole Maldonado, Henry Passo, Blythe Ryther, Mak Stewart, Madison Williams, Logan Ayala, Kiran Desai, Cole Johnson, JJ Lopez, Georgia Rau, Elliot Rosenthal, Ana Strobel, Julissa Tucker Lead Scenic Artists Diego Banda, Mickey Narez, Alizeé Carlson, Yanira Loera, Kyle Hayes

Box Office Staff Avery Ackerman, Anaïs Barron, Jonathan Bass, Charlie Duval, Cole Johnson, Josiah Sanchez, Rhylee Smith, Cash Wheeler

Special thanks to Caitlynn Nguyen as fill-in ringer carpenter, stitcher, and all-around lifesaver.

Faculty Production Mentors Directing Mentor Mark Ramont Costume Design & Hair/Makeup Mentor Diane Graebner Props Mentor Mio Okada Lighting Design Mentor Omar Ramos Audio Mentor Aerik Harbert Stage Management Mentor Jamie Tucker

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)

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists)

AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists)

SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society)

IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)

USA (United Scenic Artists)

The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David M. Rubenstein.

Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

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The College of the Arts at Cal State Fullerton is one of the largest comprehensive arts campuses in the CSU system. We proudly serve as an academic institution of regional focus with national impact that combines rigorous arts training with cross-disciplinary exploration to encourage the artistic expression and individual achievement of thousands of arts students daily.

Many of these students face personal and financial challenges that prevent them from continuing their education.

You can help! The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides students in need with funding for immersive, off- and oncampus experiences that contribute to their academic success, including CSU Summer Arts, conferences, and study abroad programs.

Shape the future of the arts! Consider making a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today.

GET INVOLVED. GIVE TODAY! Ann Steichen, Director of Development P: 657-278-7124 E: asteichen@fullerton.edu

DONOR APPLAUSE $1,000,000 + Mr. Bob & Mrs. Terri Niccum Mr. Stan Mark Ryan ‘75 $500,000 + Mrs. Junko Klaus $50,000-$100,00 Mr. Ernest R. Sweet* Mr. Matthew Scarpino & Ms. Karyn Hayter Sallie Mitchell* Mrs. Louise P. Shamblen Johnny Carson Foundation Mr. Steve & Mrs. Robin Kalota $25,000 - $49,999 Mr. Darryl Curran Leo Freedman Foundation Mrs. Lee C. Begovich Dr. Ed & Mrs. Sue Sullivan $10,000-$24,999 Mr. John Aimé & Ms. Robin de la Llata Aimé Drs. Joseph & Voiza Arnold Mr. John J. Brennan & Ms. Lucina L. Moses Ms. Kathleen Hougesen Mr. Ernest & Mrs. Donna Schroeder Mr. James & Mrs. Eleanore Monroe Mrs. Marilyn D. Carlson $5,000-$9,999 Mr. Richard & Mrs. Susan Dolnick Mr. Framroze & Mrs. Julie Virjee Continuing Life LLC Southern California Arts Council Ebell Club of Fullerton

Mrs. Harriet Cornyn Mr. William Cornyn Ms. Teri Kennady Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Swinerton Builders Morningside of Fullerton Dr. Margaret Gordon Dr. Marc Dickey Mrs. Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation Mr. Edward & Ms. MaryLouise Hlavac Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mrs. Norma Morris Mrs. Evelyn Francuz Friends of Jazz, Inc. $1,000-$4,999 Mrs. Marilyn Little Mr. Allan & Mrs. Janet Bridgford Dr. George & Mrs. Karen Mast Mrs. Thelma Mellott Ms. Karen Bell Mrs. Judy Atwell Mr. Stephen Collier & Ms.Joann Driggers Mr. Paul Coluzzi & Mr. John M. Martelli Mr. Douglas Stewart Mr. Nick & Mrs. Dorothy Batinich Mr. Tom & Mrs. Carolyn Toby Mrs. Marsha Gallavan California Community Foundation Mrs. Martha Shaver Ms. Susan Hallman Mr. John A. Alexander & Mr. Jason Francisco The Garrabrant Family

Mr. James Henriques Mr. Billy Owens & Mrs. Michelle H. Jordan Mr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Rennie Mr. Robert & Mrs. Roberta Sperry Mr. John Boos & Ms. Shanon Fitzpatrick The Jane Deming Fund Dr. Leon & Mrs. Annette Gilbert Ms. Verne Wagner Dr. Robert & Mrs. Teri Watson

Mr. E. B. & Mrs. Linda Powell

The Presser Foundation Mr. Norman & Mrs. Sandra Johnson Dr. Arie & Mrs. Deanna Passchier Mrs. Marion Brockett Mr. Juan Lopez Mr. David Navarro Mrs. Bettina Murphy Ms. Jeannie Denholm Mr. Gregory & Mrs. Shawna Ellis Mr. William H. Cunliffe, Jr. Dr. Stephen Rochford, DMA

Very special care has been given to the preparation of this donor listing.

Please contact Ann Steichen at (657) 278-7124 with questions or concerns.

Gifts received from July 2, 2023 to September 1, 2024

*deceased

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

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*

*deceased

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

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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | FALL 2024 Kirsten Yon and Ernest Salem, violins September 26 • Meng Concert Hall Hoang Nguyen & Friends: Alumni Piano Recital: September 27 • Meng Concert Hall Fullerton Jazz Orchestra October 4 • Meng Concert Hall University Symphony Orchestra October 5 • Meng Concert Hall University Wind Symphony October 6 • Meng Concert Hall

Bent Frequency with CSUF New Music Ensemble November16 • Meng Concert Hall Lost Girl November 7–16 • Hallberg Theatre CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

Fullerton Pops! feat. Fullerton Jazz Orchestra University Symphony Orchestra and Mariachis de Cindy Shea November 10 • Meng Concert Hall Opera Scenes November 15–17 • Recital Hall

The Prom October 10–19 • Little Theatre Talkbacks: 10/11; 10/19 matinée

Jazz Singers November 20 • Meng Concert Hall

University Symphonic Winds October 12 • Meng Concert Hall

University Wind Symphony November 22 • Meng Concert Hall

University Singers & Concert Choir October 20 • Meng Concert Hall

Cello Choir November 22 • Recital Hall

Blood Wedding October 24–November 19 • Young Theatre

Fall Dance Theatre December 5–14• Little Theatre

Denis Bouriakov, flute October 26 • Meng Concert Hall

University Symphonic Winds December 7 • Meng Concert Hall

Advanced Vocal Workshop with guest Mark Robson, piano October 29 • Recital Hall

Titan Voices & Singing Titans December 9 • Meng Concert Hall

Vitae: A New Generation; Chris O’Leary: Gravity Well; Michelle Emami: Arcana; and Past Forward (Redux) November 2, 2024 – May 17, 2025 Begovich Gallery High School Honor Orchestra & CSUF Chamber Ensembles Orchestra November 2 • Meng Concert Hall Michael Yoshimi, clarinet November 8 • Meng Concert Hall

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CSUF New Music Ensemble & CSUF Contemporary Chamber Music Ensemble December 11 • CPAC 119 University Band December 11 • Meng Concert Hall CSUF SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS

Deck the Hall at Cal State Fullerton!

December 14,15 • Meng Concert Hall

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COMING SOON!

November 7–16, 2024 • Hallberg Theatre

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