"Cabaret" program

CSUF DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE presents

March 25 – April 9, 2022

California State University, Fullerton

UNIVERSITY CREDITS Framroze Virjee, President, California State University, Fullerton Carolyn Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ron Coley, Vice President, Administration and Finance/CFO David Forgues, Vice President, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Amir H. Dabirian, Vice President, Information Technology Tonantzin Oseguera, Vice President, Student Affairs Gregory J. Saks, Vice President, University Advancement

C OL L E G E O F T H E AR T S Arnold Holland, Ed.D, Dean Dave Mickey, Associate Dean Maricela Alvarado, Assistant Dean Christopher Johnson, Budget Coordinator Heather Guzman, Assistant to the Deans Edward J. Fink, Ph.D, Director, School of Music Jade Jewett, Chair, Department of Visual Arts Jamie Tucker, Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Jennifer Frias, Director, Nicholas & Lee Begovich Gallery John Spiak, Director, Grand Central Art Center - Santa Ana Lara Farhadi, Senior Director of Development Ann Steichen, Director of Development Erika Garcia, Support Group Coordinator Julie Bussell, Director, Marketing & Patron Services Stephanie Tancredi, Box Office Manager Heather Richards-Siddons Marketing & Communications Specialist Alvin Chiu, Graphic Designer Jason Pano Social Media Strategist

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF THE AR TS First, I’d like to start off by saying something I have looked forward to saying for a very long time: “Welcome back!” Welcome back to live performances and in-person exhibitions; welcome back to the thrill of sitting in a darkened theatre or concert hall, waiting with palpable anticipation as performers fill the stage; and welcome back to the very personal experience of being in the presence of an artwork that moves you or challenges your expectations. We’ve missed you.

While away from campus, our students continued to create, learn, rehearse, and perform – sometimes in the tiny boxes we’ve all grown accustom to viewing from home – as they prepared for the moment they would once again feel stage lights shining on them. As you can imagine, they are more than ready to perform in front of a live audience! This season, we are offering both on-campus and live streaming options for many of our Department of Theatre & Dance and School of Music performances to accommodate a variety of patrons. With enhancements to our HVAC and air filtration systems, we are also able to provide students with the full breadth of our first-rate performance facilities and numerous art galleries where they perfect their craft daily.

In returning to campus, we can once again deliver the full scope of immersive academic experiences and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration that make our college a living laboratory for the arts. Here, success is measured in lines of dialogue, sheets of music, and slabs of clay as our students, faculty, and staff work together to present concerts, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and performances to 40,000+ visitors annually.

This would not be possible without the support of our community. As a leading CSU in the arts, we are an essential part of the cultural fabric of Southern California, providing transformational experiences to our students, community, and beyond.

If ensuring the arts remain at the forefront of higher education in Orange County is a passion of yours, I encourage you to support the College of the Arts at any level by donating to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence today (arts.fullerton.edu/giving).

Thank you for joining us for another season of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts.

Our doors are open, and we can’t wait to put on a show for you!

Arnold Holland, Ed.D.

Dean, College of the Arts

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE

Jamie Tucker Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance Debra Noble,* Vice Chair, Department of Theatre & Dance FULL-TIME STAFF Department of Theatre & Dance

FULL-TIME FACULTY | Theatre Acting Maria Cominis Svetlana Efremova• Eve Himmelheber John Short Jim Taulli

Administration Hilda Aboytia Technical and Production Staff Mike August, Production Manager

Design and Technical Production Scott Bolman Hyun Sook Kim* Fred Kinney JR Luker Bill Meyer Carolyn Mraz Kathryn Wilson Directing Mark Ramont•* Musical Theatre Josh Grisetti Marty Austin Lamar Theatre Studies Heather Denyer• Amanda Rose Villareal Voice and Movement Anne James David Nevell• FULL-TIME FACULTY | Dance Muriel Joyce Lisa D. Long Debra Noble* Alvin Rangel-Alvarado

Lois Bryan, Master Electrician Matt Connelly, Amanda Horak Staff Scenic Lab Foremen JR Norman Luker, Faculty Technical Director Heidi Enzlin Cole, Charge Scenic Artist Jen Frauenzimmer Business/ Production Coordinator Terri Nista, Costume Lab Manager Lori Koontz, Costume Lab Techncian Ross Jones, TV Studio Technician Jeff Lewis, Production Sound Engineer William Lemley, Audio Technician Bob West, Properties Master Brigitte Bellavoine, Jennifer Schniepp & Craig Shields, Accompanists Stephanie Tancredi Box Office Manager & Safety Coordinator Cathi Craig, Lead House Manager

*denotes program coordinator / •denotes area head

www.facebook.com/CSUFTheatre Instagram | @csuftheatre Twitter | @csuftheatre arts.fullerton.edu 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)

Music Director Jennifer Schniepp Choreographer Courtney Ozovek* Stage Manager Samantha Sedor Dialect Coach David Nevell* Assistant Dialect Coach AJ Ver Set Designer Destiny Manewal Props Designer Christina Morris Technical Director Jordan Kirby

Costume Designer Carina Holley Lighting Designer Jordan Curiel Makeup/Hair Designer Hayden Lalicker Sound Designer Lia Weed Audio Technician Julian De Leon Lighting Programmer Noemi Barrera Fight Choreographer Michael Polak Intimacy Coach Amanda Rose Villarreal* *Faculty

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/

Cast Kai Justice Rosales…................................................................................................EMCEE Taylor Evans…..............................................................................................SALLY BOWLES Braxton McGrath ….........................................................................CLIFFORD BRADSHAW Madeline Rae.......…....................................................................................FR. SCHNEIDER Kainoa Miller …...........................................................................................HERR SCHULTZ Micah Nicholson..........................................................................................ERNST LUDWIG Sydné Piatek..........................................................................................................FR. KOST Audrey Forrester…....................................................................................................FRITZIE Maya Elizabeth Garza…..............................................................................................LULU December Hassler ….................................................................................................HELGA Katie Mathers ….........................................................................................................TEXAS Emily Tripp............................................................................................................FRENCHIE Ailie Wood*…...............................................................................................................ROSIE Kristian Acruz................................................................................HANS/1ST CONDUCTOR Wyatt Hatfield …........................................................................................................BOBBY William Hawkes ….....................................................................................................VICTOR Jonah Meyer…..................................................................................HERMAN/ U/S EMCEE Maegan Hood….......................................................SWING/ENSEMBLE/ U/S SCHNEIDER Tylor Scott Jenkins …...........................................SWING/ ENSEMBLE/ U/S ERNST/CLIFF Audrey Crabaño…...............................................ENSEMBLE/VOCAL CAPTAIN/ U/S KOST Emmy Girouard...............................................................................ENSEMBLE/ U/S SALLY Bella Hamm…................................................................................ENSEMBLE/ BALLERINA Avery Morton...................................................................................ENSEMBLE/ U/S SALLY Naya Ramsey-Clarke...…....................................................................................ENSEMBLE Alex Riley…...............................................................................................ENSEMBLE/ MAX Ethan Hall….........................................................................................ENSEMBLE/ SAILOR Oliver Stewart..............................................................................................BOY SOPRANO Timonthy Morris……………………………………........………….ENSEMBLE/ BODYGUARD

*Dance Captain

Setting and Act/Scene Act I Scene 1 The Kit Kat Klub.............................................................................................Emcee, Girls Scene 2 A Railroad Carriage……….......................................................Ernst, Cliff, Officer, Emcee Scene 3 A Room at Schneider’s Apartment.......................................Schneider, Cliff, Kost, Sailor, Schultz, Texas, Victor, Lulu Scene 4 The Kit Kat Klub ...................................................................................Emcee, Sally, Girls Scene 5 The Kit Kat Klub ........................................................................Sally, Cliff, Bobby, Emcee Dressing Room...................................................................Max, Sally, Cliff, Bobby, Victor The Kit Kat Klub…………………………………..................................................Sally, Girls Scene 6 Cliff’s Room …........................................................................Ernst, Cliff, Schneider, Sally Scene 7 The Kit Kat Klub.............................................................................................Emcee, Girls Scene 8 Living Room at Schneider’s Apt. ….............................................Schneider, Kost, Schultz The Kit Kat Klub………………………………...........................….Schneider, Kost, Schultz Scene 9 In a Void ..................................................................................................................Emcee Scene 10 Cliff’s Room …....................................................................................................Cliff, Sally The Kit Kat Klub..............................................................................Cliff, Sally, Ernst, Girls Scene 11 Living Room at Schneider’s Apt. .......................….....................Kost, Schultz, Schneider Scene 12 Fruit Shop...........................................................................................Sally, Cliff, Schultz, Kost, Sailor, Boy Soprano

*** There will be one 15-minute intermission ***

Act 2 Scene 1 The Kit Kat Klub…........................................................................................................ALL Scene 2 Fruit Shop.............................................................................................Schultz, Schneider Scene 3 The Kit Kat Klub.....................................................................................Emcee, Ensemble Scene 4 Cliff’s Room ….....................................................................Cliff, Sally, Schneider, Emcee The Kit Kat Klub……………………………………...................................Emcee, Ensemble Scene 5 The Kit Kat Klub...........................................................................Cliff, Sally, Ernst, Emcee Scene 6 Cliff’s Room...........................................................................................Cliff, Schultz, Sally Scene 7 Railroad Compartment ..................................................................................Emcee, Cliff The Kit Kat Klub..................................................................................................Ensemble White Space….........................................................................................................Emcee

Band PIANO/CONDUCTOR: Jenny Schniepp BASS: Mike Selfridge DRUMS: Stephen Dizon GUITAR/BANJO: Ryan Navales KEYBOARD: Gabrielle Maldonado REED 1: Vince Hizon REED 2: Spencer Evans TROMBONE: Brennan Johns TRUMPET: Sarah Bauza

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR SAUNDRA MCCLAIN A two time Ovation Award nominee with over 45 years professional experience in all levels of the Theatre discipline.

Ms. McClain most recently directed “Closely Related Keys” at ICT, “Spring Awakening” at USC and “Dancing Lessons” at Ensemble Theatre Company in Santa Barbara, “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” at Pomona College and “The Colored Museum” at Cal Lutheran University, “Bee-luther-hatchee” at Cal State Fullerton, “Oh Freedom” at Main St. Theatre and “Bee-luther-hatchee” at Sierra Madre Playhouse, “Breath and Imagination” at Virginia Stage and the Colony Theatre, which received numerous Ovation and NAACP Theatre nominations and awards. Other directorial credits: “Prayerville,” “Intimate Apparel,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” “The Fantasticks,” “In the Continuum,” “Spunk,” “Electra,” “The Women of Plums,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Antigone,” “Dark of the Moon,” “A Modest Proposal,” “Harriet’s Return,” “Flyin’ West” and “What I Learned in Paris,” “The Colored Museum” and “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.”

As an actor, Ms. McClain has performed in numerous films, with several recurring and guest starring roles. Besides commercial and film credits (see resume), she has had recurring roles on such diverse fare as “Hart of Dixie,” “Ed,” “Third Watch,” “As The World Turns” and “Another World;” guest starred on “Law and Order,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “LA Law,” “The Jury,” “Wonderland,” “City Guys,” “King,” “Criminal Justice,” “Third Watch,” “Strong Medicine,” “Related,” “Dirt,” “The Medium,” “Family Guy,” “The Cleveland Show,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Last Tycoon,” “Craig of the Creek.” To name a few, her stage credits on and off Broadway include “Seven Guitars,” “Bubbling Brown Sugar,” “The Colored Museum, “ “Pericles,”” Zooman and the Sign,” “For Colored Girls...” Regional: “Raisin in the Sun,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Look Homeward Angel,” “Oklahoma!,” “Queenie Pie,” “Stop-Kiss,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “All’s Well That Ends Well,” “Macbeth,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “From the Mississippi Delta,” “Joe Turners Come and Gone,” “Wedding Band,” “Porgy and Bess,” “A Raisin in the Sun;” She has performed at such notable theatres as Kennedy Center, The Shakespeare Theatre in D.C., Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Alliance Theatre, Alley Theatre, Philadelphia Drama Guild, Two River Theatre, Musical Theatre West, Syracuse Stage, McCarter Theatre, A.R.T., Spoleto Festival, New York Shakespeare Theatre, 2nd Stage, N.E.C., New Federal Theatre, Classic Theatre Company, Hudson Guild, Billie Holiday Theatre, Coconut Grove, A Noise Within, Antaeus Theatre Company, A Noise Within.

(Lifetime member: The Actors Studio) A recent graduate with honors, a special thank you to Mark Ramont and Dave Mickey for encouraging me to seek my MFA in theatre arts here at CSU Fullerton! It’s been a blast and a life changing experience!

Photo: Antaeus Theatre Company

Director’s Note “Art is not a mirror with which to reflect reality, but a hammer with which to shape it” -- Bertoldt Brecht When the Play Selecton Committee at CSUF asked me what musical I would like to direct, “Cabaret” was my first choice, hands down. I very much wanted to do a show that was entertaining, challenging, relevant with a message that did not beat the audience over the head. It was important to me that our show would hopefully make the audience think critically and uncomfortably about our political reality beyond our stage doors and appreciate the important role theatre plays in our society.

“Cabaret” is devised from Christopher Isherwood’s autobiographical novel, “The Berlin Stories” as it portrays his escapades during the Jazz Age of the Golden 1920’s. Bearing witness to the political climate in Germany which was rapidly deteriorating and becoming something dangerous, this 1966 musical, “Cabaret,” revolves around an American writer who has relations with a free-spirited English club performer, and the doomed romance between his landlord at the German boarding house and her Jewish suitor. To fill out the plot, our production attempts to showcase its ensemble characters locked in denial and their own self-interest during the rise of the Nazi party.

Contrasting and highlighting the sense of denial and self interest is the satirical fun, yet hedonistic zesty nightlife metaphorically performed in the production numbers at the seedy Kit Kat Club. The Emcee, an enigmatic figure, stuck in a purgatory all his own brings the story back to life as he shines a light on how history can repeat itself if the warning signs are ignored. Though written over 50 years ago, at it’s core “Cabaret,” is by no means a museum piece, as it mirrors the cultural negatives rising from the grave threatening our way of life and the world order today.

ABOUT THE MUSIC DIRECTOR JENNIFER SCHNIEPP Jennifer Schniepp is a professional musician raised in Bakersfield, California. She fell in love with music at a very young age and has been singing, playing piano, and handbells most of her life. Now, Jenny is an accomplished music director, accompanist, teacher, and coach all over Southern California. She has performed with/her arrangements were featured by the Buena Vista Street Community Bell Ringers at Disney California Adventure, Calico Carolers at Knotts Merry Farm, The Five Crowns Carolers, and the Saratoga HS Choir on their European tour.

Currently, Jenny is the Accompanist for the Musical Theatre Department at Cal State Fullerton, loves baking cookies, Disneyland, seeing shows, and eating fancy food! She would like to thank the creative team, the amazing stage managers, and her fabulous kiddos for allowing her the privilege of going on this wild adventure with them! #whatsthetitleoftheshow Special shoutout to Mama Schniepp for helping with all the German pronunciations! @ladivajenny

ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER COURTNEY OZOVEK Courtney Ozovek is a dance artist, choreographer, educator, and lighting designer rooted in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

She is proud to be in her seventeenth year on faculty at CSU Fullerton supporting a variety of students in their dance and musical theatre journeys. Her professional concert dance work has been presented in California, Arizona, Alaska, and Guantanamo Bay as well as in shows at Universal Studios, Disneyland and private corporate events. Recently, she worked alongside awardwinning Broadway choreographer, Patrick McCollum, as Assistant Choreographer, in the LA Philharmonic’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Her musical choreography credits include 35 MM, Heathers, West Side Story, Lizzie, The King and I, Carousel, and more. She earned her M.F.A in Dance Choreography and Performance from CSU Long Beach and her BA in Dance from CSU Fullerton.

Eternal thanks to Amber Dupuy, assistant choreographer extraordinaire. Your presence, ideas, external eye and support made this project flourish and I can’t imagine doing this with anyone else. Thank you to the creative team for a collaborative spirit, to the beautiful cast for a sincere sense of artistry, and the entire crew for their deep dedication to the process. It has been a pleasure working with each of you. Prosit!!

Student Production Staff Assistant Directors Alejandro Castro, Caity Petterson

Lighting Board Operator Elizabeth Doubrovsky

Assistant Stage Manager Arielle Hightower

Followspot Operators Anais Barron, Alex Bock, Elijah Elizarrez, Alexa Gilmartin

Assistant Choreographer Amber Dupuy

Sound Crew Taylor Bryan, Julian De Leon, Ky Gaskill, Payton Homer, Erick Sanchez, Rachel Stein

Assistant Lighting Designer Seran Shimada Assistant Costume Designers Jamie Gallagher, Hannah Clark Assistant Hair/Makeup Designer Joanna Huang Assistant Technical Director Thomas Keenan, Andre Polo Scenic Artists Luke Andruchow, Nicole Bernardini, Cecilia Esquivel, Destiny Manewal, Mohammad Nazar Saman, Blythe Ryther, Marcella Werre

Costume Crew Hailey Boyum, Kai Dannies, Giselle Espinoza, Allison High, Martin Jimenez, Linnea Lobban, Ashleigh Perales, Stephanie Anne Torres Makeup Crew Jenna Flores, Caitlyn Ilar, Jasmine Jaramillo, Kiandokht Kamali, Janae Koon, Holly Rockwood, Miela Williams, Production Office Assistants Madeleine Lindbeck, Abel Marquez, Collette Rutherford

Scenic Crew Simon Asher, Megan Guerra, Christina Infranca, Nathaniel Lim, Wendy Otto, Madison Ray, Shane Reichel, Elise Ruvia Faculty & Staff Mentors Prop & Set Mentor Carolyn Mraz Costume & Makeup Design Mentor Katie Wilson Lighting Design Mentor Scott Bolman Sound Design Mentor Rebecca Kessin Technical Direction Mentor JR Norman Luker Dialect Coach Mentor David Nevell Stage Management Mentor Shay Garber

Department Notes & Policies Proceeding Safely: Please keep in mind 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.

The university has mandated that masks be worn in all indoor spaces. 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.

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. *** 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: • • • • • •

SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists) SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society) USA (United Scenic Artists) AEA (Actors’ Equity Association) AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) AGVA - American Guild of Variety Artists

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

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation; the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation; The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust; Hilton Worldwide; and Beatrice and Anthony Welters and the AnBryce Foundation.

Education and related artistic programs are made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the 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 1,300 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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April 15–30, 2022 • Young Theatre

California State University, Fullerton • College of the Arts

DONOR APPLAUSE

The College of the Arts extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following patrons who have supported our students and programs this past year through a generous gift of $1,000 or more to the College, the School of Music, Department of Theatre & Dance, and/or the Department of Visual Arts.**

$1,000,000 + Anonymous

Terri and Bob Niccum Douglas G. Stewart

$100,000+ Chapman University The Andy Warhol Foundation

$1,000+ Judy L. Atwell Betsy and Eric Azariah Lucina and John Brennan Janet & Allen Bridgford Irene Chinn Stephen W. Collier and Joann Driggers William S. Cornyn CEC Artslink D. Barry Schmitt Revocable Trust Susan and Richard Dolnick Lisa M. Draskovich-Long Lucetta A. Dunn Shawna and Greg Ellis Dr. Anne Fingal Evelyn K. Francuz Fullerton Families and Friends Jacquelyn Garrabrant Annette L. and Leon J. Gilbert Susan-Ellen Gilmont Dr. Mark J. Goodrich Dr. Margaret F. Gordon Theresa Harvey James L. Henriques Trevor E. Illingworth Michelle Jordan Gladys M. Kares Gwendolyn and Carlos C. Leija John M. Martelli and Paul Coluzzi Karen and George Mast Thelma and Earl Mellott Sylvia Megerdichian Mary E. Moore Patricia and Carl Miller Betty Murphy Ann and Douglas Myles Yoshino and Ujinobu Niwa Debra L. Noble L. Palin Kerry and John Phelps The Presser Foundation Deanna and Arie Passchier

$25,000+ Anonymous Lee C. Begovich Johnny Carson Foundation Leo Freedman Foundation Frank and John Olsen Frank J. and Jean Raymond Music Associates Alliance for the Performing Arts $10,000+ Art Alliance Affordable Housing Access Inc. The Blackbaud Giving Fund Marilyn D. Carlson Darryl Curran Dwight Richard Odle Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Ellen and Bill Groves Robin and Steve Kalota Eleanore and James L. Monroe Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Dr. Katherine S. Powers and Håkan O. Rosengren Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Sue and Dr. Edward A. Sullivan The Thorsen Family $5,000+ Drs. Voiza and Joseph Arnold Dr. Marc R. Dickey MaryLouise and Ed Hlavac Morningside of Fullerton Norma Morris Jill Kurti Norman Orange County Community Foundation

Sheila Pinkle Sharon and Dr. Anil K. Puri Mary and Jerry R. Reinhart Renaissance Charitable Foundation Nancy and Robert Rennie Christine Rhoades Sandra and David Rhone Dr. Stephen M. Rochford Ann and Thad Sandford D. Barry Schmitt Louise P. Shamblen Martha Shaver Ingrid R. Shutkin Lorena L. Sikorski Carol Smith Sparkman Janet L. Smith Dodo V. Standring Robert Van Sternberg Verne Wagner Dr. Sean E. Walker Debra Winters Richard Wulff YourCause, LLC

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 1, 2020 through September 2021

ONTIVEROS SOCIETY The Ontiveros Society includes individuals who have provided a gift for Cal State Fullerton through their estate plan. Our deep appreciation is extended 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 Dwight Richard Odle* Sherry & Dr. Gordon Paine Dr. June Pollak & Mr. George Pollak*

Steven Rochford Mary K. & William Sampson 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

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

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 Ebell Club of Fullerton

Dr. Margaret Faulwell Gordon Norma Morris Richard Odle Estate

Kerry & John Phelps Jeanie Stockwell Verne Wagner

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: Erika Garcia • 657-278-8683 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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R E G I O N A L F O C U S | N AT I O N A L I M PA C T

INSPIRING TITANS TO REACH FORWARD The College of the Arts creates a unique learning environment, encouraging individual achievement and artistic expression in 2,700+ student artists, performers, and scholars.

As a college, we inspire our students to reach not only higher but forward as they take steps toward realizing their full potential as artists and innovators through a rich variety of artistic opportunities. This takes exceptional faculty members, state of the art facilities, and support from community members like you.

The Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides resources for students to engage with leading artists through masterclasses and artists’ residencies; travel to competitions and workshops; and the practical application of industry-standard technology and equipment in the classroom, all of which have a huge impact on the educational experience of our students.

Change the lives of these aspiring artists by making a gift of any amount to the Dean’s Fund for Excellence.

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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS • SELECT EVENTS | SPRING 2022 Ann Phong: Re-evaluating Normal Mar. 12–May 21, 2022 • Begovich Gallery Alexander Kobrin, piano Mar. 16, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Mar. 18, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Kerry Jennings, tenor Mar. 19, 2022, 8 pm • Recital Hall Faculty Jazz Group Mar. 22, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Cabaret Mar. 25–Apr. 9, 2022 • Little Theatre University Singers & Concert Choir Mar. 26, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall Xavier Jara, guitar Apr. 6, 2022, 8 pm • Recital Hall Rong-Huey Liu, oboe with the Felici Trio Apr. 7, 2022, 8 pm • Recital Hall Talich Quartet Apr. 8, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall John Hallberg, saxophone Apr. 9, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall University Symphony Orchestra with Talich Quartet Apr.10, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall

Gianni Schicchi (Giacomo Puccini) and Buoso’s Ghost (Michael Ching) Apr. 21–24, 2022 • Recital Hall CSU Fullerton Symphonic Winds Apr. 24, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall Jazz Singers Apr. 26, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall CSUF New MusicEnsemble Part of the 21st Annual New Music Festival Apr. 27, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall A Midsummer Night’s Dream Apr. 15 - 30, 2022 • Young Theatre Jane Austen’s Lady Susan Apr. 29–May 14, 2022 • Hallberg Theatre University Band May 4, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Fullerton Jazz Orchestra May 6, 2022,8 pm • Meng Concert Hall University Wind Symphony May 7, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall Spring Dance Theatre May 11–14, 2022 • Little Theatre University Symphony Orchestra & Symphonic Chorus May 14, 2022, 3 pm • Meng Concert Hall

“Trumpet in the Baroque” John Thiessen, baroque trumpet Apr. 13, 2022, 8 pm • Recital Hall Boris Slutsky, piano Apr. 13, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall A Midsummer Night’s Dream Apr. 15–30, 2022 • Young Theatre Fullerton Jazz Orchestra & Fullerton Jazz Chamber Ensemble Apr. 21, 2022, 8 pm • Meng Concert Hall

For Studio Series performances, complete information, and tickets: ArtsTickets.fullerton.edu • Box Office: (657) 278-3371 • arts.fullerton.edu/calendar

B E G O V I C H G A L L E R Y | Spring 2022

ANN PHONG: RE-EVALUATING NORMAL | March 12 – May 21, 2022 For over four decades, artist Ann Phong’s paintings offered a glimpse of global challenges that reshaped her as an individual and we, as a society.

Phong’s new body of work focuses on the crises amplified during the past two years of the pandemic. Rendered in vibrant hues, intense impasto textures, and embedded found objects, Phong’s large-scale paintings ruminate on memories of migration; the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic; contemporary social, political, and racial tensions; and the negative impact of humans on the environment. ...

“Ann Phong: Re-Evaluating Normal” is organized by CSUF Nicholas + Lee Begovich Gallery and it is curated by Jennifer Frias Director/ Curator, with curatorial assistants Kaina Bernal, MA Candidate in Public History (‘22) and Anna Ponomareva, BA Candidate in Art History (‘22). Support for the exhibition and the gallery is made possible through the Art Alliance, Associated Students, Inc. Instructional Related Activities, the College of the Arts, Department of Visual Arts, and our community partners at the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA).

Also on view: BG PROJECTS: VALENTINA APRODA MAURER

Image: Ann Phong, “From Sunrises To Sunsets,” 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 30” x 60,” Courtesy of the artist

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