MAR 17-24
TICKETS: $17/$20
Book & Lyrics by Velina Hasu Houston Music Composed by T.J. Keanu Tario Directed by Peter James Cirino
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DRAMATIC ARTS MAINSTAGE
7:30 PM | 2:00 PM
WELCOME
As a proud HSI institution, we are honored to welcome everyone to the premiere production of The Weight of Dreams.
This is a truly unique and powerful musical production that celebrates the journeys and experiences of Latin American immigrants to Southern California. This production is the final installment of a commissioned theatre project called Crossing Borders, which has brought together institutions and performers from practically all over the world. The Weight of Dreams was born from the interviews of nine individuals who migrated from Latin American countries to Southern California, conducted by Velina Hasu Houston. Together with composer T.J. Keanu Tario, Houston shaped these experiences into a moving theatrical story that is both poignant and inspiring, and it is artfully directed by Peter Cirino, who remains our School’s moral compass seeking constant ways in which TTF SDSU engages with our cross-border opportunities. We also want to thank previous PSFA Dean Peggy Shannon and Dr. Velina Hasu Houston for fostering this appropriate collaboration for TTF SDSU.
As part of the larger Crossing Borders project, The Weight of Dreams demonstrates the power of theatre to bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together to share their stories and celebrate their unique experiences. The project has involved institutions from around the world, including Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Southern California, London South Bank University, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Art, and now TTF San Diego State University. We hope that you will join us on this journey as we explore the rich and diverse experiences of Latin American immigrants to Southern California. The Weight of Dreams is a celebration of the human spirit, and we are excited to share it with you.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible production, and for your endless support of our work at this School. We cannot do it without you! Please enjoy the work.
‘Niyi Coker, Jr., Director School of Theatre, Television, and Film
THE WEIGHT OF DREAMS
Book and Lyrics by Velina Hasu Houston
Music Composed by T.J. Keanu Tario
Directed by Peter James Cirino
Scenic Design ........................................................................... Heather Larsen°
Costume Design .................................................................Mayté Martínez°^
Lighting Design ........................................................................... Nayeli Bailey°
Sound Design .................................................................................. Javier Piñón
Projection Design ................................................................... Kameron Grant
Stage Manager ..........................................................................Sarah Williams
Choreographer ..........................................................................Sarah Williams
Music Direction & Piano ............................................................ Luisa Ramos
Guitar ........................................................................ Victor Martin del Campo
Assistant Director ................................................................ Justin Magallanes
CAST
Abuela/Narrator ................................................................ Grecia López Pérez
Chenchita Luna ...................................................................... Camelina Cedillo
Mateo Flores ................................................................................. Kaleo Astorga
Kristof Guzman ........................................................................ Jaiden Sanmarti
Pilar Vega .............................................................................................Julia Lloren
Inocencia ..........................................................................................Giselle Alaniz
Were-Jaguar Woman .............................................................. Olivia Gonzales
Echoing Voice ............................................................................ Valerie Sanchez
Voice From Creature .......................................................... Justin Magallanes
Understudy, Chenchita/Pilar .............................................. Lourdes Arteaga
Understudy, Abuela/Narrator/Inocencia/Were-Jaguar Woman ...........
......................................................................................................... Valerie Sanchez
Understudy, Mateo/Kristof ......................................................... Reed Jaberg
There will be no intermission. This production contains theatrical fog/haze and strobe lighting. Produced by Special Arrangement with the creators, Velina Hasu Houston and T.J. Keanu Tario.
+MA in Theatre Arts
*MFA in Musical Theatre
°MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film
^Qualifying or Thesis/Capstone Production
AUTHOR’S NOTE
The Weight of Dreams is the third and final dimension of a commissioned theatre project called Crossing Borders, which was the brainchild of Dr. Peggy Shannon, a director and producer, and now President of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design. Crossing Borders is a three-part performing arts project – Crossing Borders I, Crossing Borders II, and Crossing Borders III – that is conceived and produced by Dr. Shannon. International in scope, the project involves the U.S., Canada, England, Australia, Mexico, Venezuela, Japan, Iran, and Guatemala.
Crossing Borders I explores Japanese immigration into Canada and Iranian immigration into England. Crossing Borders II examines the immigrant-kindred challenges faced by indigenous Australians and multiethnic Australians as they strive to carve a place for themselves in the larger, Eurocentric Australian society. Crossing Borders III delves into the immigration of Latin Americans into the U.S. via the U.S.-Mexico border. Using film, video, theatre, dance, music, and spoken word, the Crossing Borders projects investigate the immigration of cultures of color into largely Eurocentric, patriarchal societies that struggle with the cultural evolution immigration can precipitate.
For each play in the commissioned trio, the underlying directive was to interview individuals who had experienced the migrations focused upon in each play, and then utilize their narratives to inspire the creation of characters and story that brought their experiences to life on the stage. The first play was a coalescence of two plays, Fragments by Alex McSweeney and Where Shadow Chases Light by Velina Hasu Houston. They explore the experiences of Japanese migrating into Canada and Iranians migrating into the United Kingdom. The plays have been produced in Toronto, Canada, and London, England. The second play, So Speaks the Land, written by Velina Hasu Houston explores the migration of mixed-race and indigenous black Australians into Eurocentric urban areas in Australia. The play was produced in Perth, Australia; Toronto; and Hanoi, Vietnam.
The Weight of Dreams was commissioned as a musical. Velina Hasu Houston interviewed nine individuals who migrated from Latin American countries to Southern California. Inspired by their accounts and research she conducted on her own, Houston shaped their experiences into a theatrical story working with composer T.J. Keanu Tario who wrote the music. Together, they created a musical play that celebrates Latin American migration into the U.S.
The following institutions have engaged in Crossing Borders: Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (School of Performance), the University of Southern California (USC School of Dramatic Arts), London South Bank University, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Art, and San Diego State University.
— Velina Hasu Houston
AUTHOR & LYRICS
V ELINA HASU HOUSTON’s literary career began Off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club, expanding globally. With over 30 commissions, she’s been honored by institutions such as the Rockefeller Foundation, Japan Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, the Kennedy Center, and Theatre Communications Group. She’s written for Sidney Poitier, Columbia Pictures, PBS, Eleven Arts, and other film entities. She founded graduate playwriting and the study of Asian American culture at the University of Southern California in the early 1990s; and is a presidentially appointed USC Distinguished Professor, USC Resident Playwright, and School of Dramatic Arts/Iovine Young Academy faculty.
In the early 1980s, she founded the first LGBTQI student organization at her undergraduate institution and the first community organization for mixedrace Asians. A Fulbright scholar, she served on the state department’s JapanU.S. Friendship Commission. She is Writers’ Odyssey Associate Artist, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Los Angeles; a member of New Circle Theatre Company, New York, and its Writers’ Group; and on the Board of Trustees, Berklee College. Her archives are based at The Huntington Library (https://catalog.huntington. org/record=b1553052). http://velinahasuhouston.com.
COMPOSER
T.J. KEANU TARIOIS a composer and pianist, native of Hawaii. A graduate of The Juilliard School, and recent MA graduate of the California Institute of the Arts in composition and film scoring. T.J.’s compositions have been performed by ensembles including the New York Youth Symphony, the Juilliard Chamber Orchestra & the Attacca String Quartet. A recent performance for the concert stage includes “Capriccio” for One Piano - Four Hands, commissioned by the Aloha International Piano Festival, and premiered by Lisa Nakamichi & Jon Nakamatsu, Gold Medalist at the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
T.J.’s score to the short film A Fish Out of Water (dir. Daniel Schloss) was the Official 2017 Winner of Boundless in Brooklyn: A 48 Hour Dance Film Contest, and premiered at the Cinéma Majestic Passy/Écrans de Paris. Recent projects include the score to short film Perpetual Motion (dir. Micah Smith) in collaboration with the Kama Dance Company in Israel.
Acknowledgments & Special
Thanks • Vincenzo and Giovanni Cirino • Bianca Cirino • Antonia Lopez • • Miguel and Alicia Acosta • Leonor “Tita” Aguilar •
DIRECTOR
P ETER CIRINO graduated from University California San Diego (UCSD) with a Master of Fine Arts. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Southwest Texas State University.
After graduating from UCSD, Peter founded Planet Earth Multicultural Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, an alternative theater that produced avant-garde plays, television series, films, late-night cabarets, traveling shows, and collaborative works. Peter has translated many classic Spanish works for English productions.
Professional acting experience includes numerous Spanish-language commercials, films, and voice-over credits. Currently Peter is a professor at San Diego State University. He has also taught at UCSD creating a series of student written plays and monologues. Additionally, Peter developed the curriculum for the Teatro Meta program at the Old Globe Theatre.
Peter has been the Artistic Director for the San Diego Asian-American Repertory Theatre and Co-Artistic director and founder of TuYo Theatre in San Diego.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
J USTIN MAGALLANES is a first year TFM pre-major at SDSU, as well as an aspiring director, writer, and songwriter. He is not used to speaking in the third person. Justin greatly admires this story for its touching themes, relevant dialogue on crossing to el otro lado, and characters relatable to his Chicano heritage. In addition to assistant directing this show, Justin is currently directing Hope Floats for The Playwrights Project, and is also in production on an original puppet-filled horror/comedy musical film entitled Dreamy Drive. In his sparse free time, Justin builds LEGO, watches campy 80s movies, develops games, and writes musicals. This show is Justin’s first time directing scenes for the stage, and this bio is Justin’s first time writing a bio. He hopes he’s doing a good job. Justin would like to personally thank everyone involved in this amazing show, but he is rapidly approaching the word limit.
MISSION The School of Theatre, Television, and Film provides a high quality education for undergraduate and graduate students that emphasizes excellence in the arts and technology, grounded in conceptual and historical foundations.
SCENIC DESIGNER
H EATHER LARSEN is a second year graduate student at San Diego State studying Scenic Design. She is excited to be designing her third production with SDSU, the others being A Raisin in the Sun last season and The 25th... Spelling Bee earlier this season. Additional credits include scenic design for The 39 Steps, Sabrina Fair, and Beau Jest at The Master’s University and production design for the 2021 feature film The Man From Nowhere. In conjunction with her design experience, she has worked professionally as a scenic carpenter with Scenic Highlights, a company with clients such as The Academy Awards, RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Disneyland. Heather received her BA in Cinema & Digital Arts from The Master’s University and is currently working towards her MFA, expected graduation May 2024.
COSTUME DESIGNER
M AYTÉ MARTÍNEZ is a native-born San Diegan. She received a bachelor’s degree in theater arts with an emphasis in costume design from San Diego State University. She is currently enrolled in San Diego State University’s MFA program pursuing a master of fine arts degree in costume design. Her costume design works vary from contemporary dance, opera, and film. She is also working as a teaching artist with the arts engagement department at The Old Globe.
LIGHTING DESIGNER
N AYELI BAILEY is a first year Lighting MFA student and is glad to be a part of this production as her first design at SDSU. She received her undergraduate degree at California State University, Los Angeles and worked as a theatrical technician before returning to education. She is pursuing her graduate degree to continue her work in design and support future first-generation students. She would like to thank the talented team that made this design possible, her spouse and su familia. Es gracias a sus sacrificios que ella puede perseguir sus sueños. Un agradecimiento especial a su Mama Gela, que en paz descanse.
SOUND DESIGNER
J AVIER PIÑÓN is happy to provide sound design for The Weight of Dreams! His previous design shows have been SDSU’s Bloodletting, Love’s Labor’s Lost, and The Long Christmas Ride Home, but he has been involved in the department’s productions for several years now. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Recording from SDSU in 2021 and formed Calibrated Productions, a company dedicated to helping minorities reach their full potential as artists. He works to provide artists with the resources they need to develop their artistic career, whether it’s booking recording and production time in their Long Beach studio, providing photograph and video content, or organizing events like their Smash Bros tournament The Pit in La Mesa or their live shows at Clancy’s in Long Beach. He’s very glad to have been a part of this production, and he hopes you enjoy his and others’ designs in tonight’s show!
PROJECTIONS DESIGNER
K AMERON GRANT (they/he) is a fourth-year San Diego State University student pursuing a BA in Theatre, as well as a certificate in Entertainment Management. With a number of interests in the entertainment world, their primary focus has been scenic and integrated media design. At SDSU, their credits include working as Projection Programmer on A Raisin in the Sun, Assistant Production Electrician on Miku, and the gods, and scenic construction on a number of productions. They’ve also worked as a production assistant at KPBS, been on numerous student film productions at SDSU, and worked as a character attendant at Walt Disney World as a participant of the Disney College Program. They are excited to continue pursuing a career in theatre and the themed entertainment industry, and truly honored to be able to help amplify such an important and authentic story for the San Diego community and beyond!
STAGE MANAGER & CHOREOGRAPHER
S ARAH WILLIAMS is a senior at San Diego State University double majoring in Theatre Arts and Business Management. Last semester she stage managed Little Women put on by Skull and Dagger Dramatic Society. Sarah also assisted in the running of events with Cue One Productions. She has experience running dance conventions/competitions, summer camps, and SDSU’s new student orientation programs. Post graduation in May 2023, Sarah will participate in the Disney College Program internship and pursue a career in theatre and entertainment. Sarah is thankful to Jay Sheehan and Peter Cirino for giving her endless opportunities as well as to the amazing cast and crew that helped create such a beautiful show. Lastly, she would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through the highs and lows of working on this project. Thank you for being here and enjoy the show!
MUSIC DIRECTION
L UISA ALEJANDRA RAMOS CORTÉS is currently enrolled at SDSU in Piano Performance as a transfer student since the Fall 2022 semester. Born and raised in Tijuana, Luisa decided to move to San Diego in 2019 to pursue a higher education in music. Her musical background includes singing at the Youth Ensemble 2025 (Tijuana Musical Arts Center), the treble choir Meraki, and playing piano for the Promotora de las Bellas Artes Children Choir. Currently, Luisa is interested in working with larger ensembles. Therefore, she is pursuing a conducting career by gathering experience with her first musical production: The Weight of Dreams.
CAST: WHO’S WHO
Grecia López Perez (Abuela/Narrator)
Grecia López Pérez is excited to be making her musical theatre debut in The Weight of Dreams. A freshman at SDSU, majoring in Theatre Arts, her most recent role was in Black Renaissance’s production of Cafe Murder as the Waiter. Born in Mexicali, Mexico, she grew up along the border town of Calexico. She is also a percussionist in the SDSU Symphonic Band, and loves to play an array of instruments in her free time. She would like to thank her directors and stage manager for giving her this amazing opportunity, as well as the cast and crew for working so hard. She is grateful for her mom, dad, Alexa, Beary, and friends for always loving and supporting her, she would not be the person she is without them.
Camelina Cedillo (Chenchita Luna)
Camelina (she/her) is honored to be making her SDSU mainstage debut with The Weight of Dreams. She received an Associate’s Degree in Theater Arts from Grossmont College and is continuing her studies at San Diego State University. Previous productions she has been in include This We’ll Defend at the American History Theatre, Pride and Prejudice at the Stagehouse Theatre, and Two Gentlemen Rock Verona at Coronado Playhouse. She’d like to thank the talented cast and creative team of The Weight of Dreams for working hard to put together a fantastic show! She would also like to send much love to her incredibly supportive family. <3 @camelinacedillo on insta
Kaleo Astorga (Mateo Flores)
Kaleo is a third-year Psychology major here at SDSU. He has previously acted in and worked as a crew member for various student films for the TFM department, including Nick Perias’ Bathroom Heist, Emely Smith’s Demon Night, Arturo E. Rivas and Nikko Cordero’s Invisible Pain, and Alyssa Kuhl’s All the World’s a Stage. After a long time away from the stage, he ended his hiatus appearing in Giovanni Ferreira’s play El Espiritu Del Amor. He is also the executive producer of Alexis Hernandez’s upcoming play, 105 Miles From Home. This is his first time acting in a mainstage production. Kaleo thanks the cast and crew, and hopes you enjoy the show!
CAST: WHO’S WHO
Jaiden Sanmarti (Kristof Guzman)
Jaiden, also known as JC, is a second-year student at San Diego State University excited to be in his second main stage here at State, following his performance last year as Ephraim in Miku, and the gods (SDSU). More of his previous roles include Henry Clerval in Frankenstein (GVHS) and Heavy 2 in The 39 Steps (GVHS). He is grateful for his castmates and everyone on the team who has been a part of The Weight of Dreams production and is honored to bring this story to life. He hopes everyone enjoys the beautiful show and would like to dedicate his performance to his family and friends who support his endeavors. ig: @jc.sanmarti
Julia Lloren (Pilar Vega)
Julia Lloren is currently a fourth year Theatre Arts, Performance & Political Science double major here at San Diego State University. She is truly grateful to finish off her SDSU performance journey, representing the Latin community in another main stage show. Julia has performed and worked on six shows here at San Diego State including, Pastorela 2.0, Much Ado About Nothing, Dear Harvey, A La Madre, The Wolves, The Playwright’s Project, and her most recent work abroad in Italy for the production of Rent. She is very excited to be a part of The Weight of Dreams this Spring, along with The Playwrights Project in April. Julia is very thankful and proud of the directors, crew, and cast for putting on such a powerful show. She dedicates her final show to Professor Peter Cirino as she wouldn’t be the actress she is today without him, and his continuous support since she was a freshman.
Giselle Alaniz (Inocencia)
Making her theatre debut as a freshman here at San Diego State University, Giselle is originally from Bakersfield, California. She’s been performing in school, junior, and community theatre since the age of 6. She was most recently seen on stage portraying the roles of Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Lindsay in Godspell, and Ophelia in Hamlet. Giselle is beyond thrilled to get to share the stage and this new experience with the amazing and talented cast and crew of The Weight of Dreams.
CAST: WHO’S WHO
Olivia Gonzales (Were-Jaguar Woman)
Olivia is a first-year Theatre major at SDSU and is thrilled to be in her first production, The Weight of Dreams. Olivia has been acting on television and film since she was five years old and is currently a SAG actor. In addition to several musical productions, Olivia has also been a competitive Hip-hop dancer and competed all throughout California including Hip-Hop International and World of Dance. Olivia would like to thank the cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience and to the creative team for this amazing opportunity and for bringing this beautiful story to life. Olivia would also like to thank her friends and family for their continued support. @Livvgonzales on instagram!
Lourdes Arteaga
(Understudy, Chenchita/Pilar)
Welcome! Lourdes is thrilled to be understudying two roles for the first time in her first SDSU mainstage show. Lourdes is a third-year Theatre major with an emphasis in Youth Theatre here at San Diego State. She has been performing her whole life, but some of her favorite recent shows include: The Addams Family (Wednesday), The House on Mango Street (Esperanza), The Dropout (Ian), and Cinderella (Ensemble). She wants to thank the cast and crew for creating a wonderful experience and show. And a special thanks to her partner, friends, and family for the constant love and support!
Valerie Sanchez
(Understudy, Abuela/Narrator/Inocencia/Were-Jaguar Woman)
Valerie is a first year Theatre, Performance major and is so excited to have been able to watch this show grow into the amazing production that it has become! She thanks her family for her support and hopes the cast breaks all the legs!!
Reed Jaberg
(Understudy, Mateo/Kristof)
Reed is thrilled to be a part of San Diego State’s production of The Weight of Dreams! This is his first show at SDSU, and he is excited for the opportunity to be in more. He graduated from New Trier High School in the spring of 2022 and is currently a freshman. He is from Chicago, IL, and has performed in many shows, including Newsies, The Wedding Singer, and Mamma Mia. His film, Put Downs received a nomination from the AllAmerican High School Film Festival in New York. Reed enjoys skateboarding, playing volleyball, and rock climbing in his spare time.
PRODUCTION STAFF
MANAGEMENT & DIRECTION
Production Manager .................................................................. Sarah Mosby
Stage Management Advisor ...................................................... Jay Sheehan
Assistant Stage Manager ....................................................... Mason Francey
Production Assistant ................................................................ Zara Holdaway
Dramaturgy Advisor ......................................................................... Shelley Orr
Voice Coach ...................................................................................... Luisa Ramos
Videographer .................................................................................. Julia Nguyen
Editors........................................................ Julia Nguyen and Gabe Zendejas
Camera Operators .........Julia Nguyen, Justin Magallanes, Jalen Banks
SCENIC
Scenic Design Advisor ............................................................ Ralph Funicello
Assistant Scenic Designer ............................................... Atria Pirouzmand°
Technical Director ..................................................................... Brian McVicker
Props and Paint Shop Supervisor.......................................Kristen E. Flores
Paint and Properties Artisans ....................... Isabel Simoes deCarvalho°, .....................................................................McKenna Perry°, Heather Larsen°, ................................. Atria Pirouzmand°, Ali Roustaei° and Minerva Josiff
Properties Run Crew ........................................................................ Kelan Yang
Scenic Construction ...................... Cynthia Bloodgood°, Josh Munden°,
.................................................... Matthew Talley, Minerva Josiff , THEA 442A
Scenic Run Crew ............................................................ Angelina Manzanero
COSTUME
Costume Design Advisor................................................ Denitsa Bliznakova
Costume Shop Manager ............................................................... Teri Tavares
Costume/Wig Technician ......................................................... Peter Herman
Assistant Costume Designer ..................................................... Sabrina Soto
Costume Assistant ............................................................................ Kelan Yang
Draper ................................................................................... Courtney Ohnstad°
Millinery ............................................................................................. Lars Sladich°
Crafts ............................................................................................ Miranda Seiber°
Special Projects .......................................... Heather Nunn°, Katie Paulsen°, ................................................................................ Claire Peterson°, Kelan Yang
Costume Construction ........................................................................ Thea442B
Costume Maintenance/Laundry ....................................... Lourdes Arteaga
Costume Crew ....................................... Javon Clarke, Destiny Denny-Ellis, ........................................................... Gabi Fernandez-Herrera, Sophia Perez
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LIGHTING & SOUND
Lighting Advisor.......................................................................Anne E. McMills
Lighting, Projection, & Sound Shop Supervisor ......... Kat Makarushka
Assistant Lighting Designer ............................................................ Elias Malli
Production Electrician .......................................................... Joshua Heming°
Assistant Production Electrician(s) .................................... Reid Semmens, ......................................................................................Yuriko Aoki, Christian Sin
Electricians.............................................................THEA240 & Team Lighting
Programmer ............................................................................. Emily Johansson
Light Board Operator .............................................................. Morgan Sayles
Sound Board Operator ....................................................... Kaelyn Campbell
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Projection/Integrated Media Design Advisor ................... Daniel Hobbs
Lighting, Projection, & Audio Shop Supervisor .......... Kat Makarushka
Projection Programmer ................................... Isabel Simoes deCarvalho°
Projection Board Operator .....................................................Xavier Thomas
MARKETING & FRONT OF HOUSE
Box Office & Social Media Coordinator ............................... Bryan Martin
House Managers ........................... Cat Rojo, Angie Garcia, Logan Parker
Box Office Staff ........................................... Kristie Arenas, Emerson Clarke +MA in Theatre Arts *MFA in Musical Theatre °MFA in Design and Technology for Theatre, Television, and Film ^Qualifying or Thesis Production
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C. Anne Turhollow
Kenneth G. and Joyce Ulrich
Edward Law Underwood
Carol Vassiliadis
Richard and Patricia Wagner
Carey Gail Wall
Debra Wanger
Judith and Jack White
Rodney T. Whitlow
Carole Wilson
Joshua A. Young
The Conrad Prebys Foundation
SDSU SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM FACULTY & STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
‘Niyi Coker Jr., Professor & TTF Director
Melanie Dumont, Financial Coordinator
Bryan Martin, Box Office & Social Media Coordinator
TELEVISION, FILM, AND NEW MEDIA FACULTY/STAFF
Abraham Amkpa, Lecturer
Jose De Matos, Tech Engineer
Krystal Dawkins, Lecturer
Jeff Deverett, Lecturer
Greg Durbin, Professor
Alex Farnsley, Lecturer
Lizzette Flores, Equipment Supervisor
Mark Freeman, Professor
Ángel Granados, Lecturer
Glenn Heath, Lecturer/Undergraduate Adviser
Brian Hu, Associate Professor
Brie Iatarola, Lecturer
Martha M. Lauzen, Professor, Executive DirectorCenter for the Study of Women in Television/Film
Stephanie Lee, TFM Shop Foreman
Jessica McGaugh, Assistant Professor
David Morong, Professor, Graduate Advisor
Vernon Mortensen, Lecturer
Greg Penetrante, TV/Film Studio Engineer
Mary Posatko, Assistant Professor
Timothy A. Powell, Professor, Area Head
Sam Shpigelman, Lecturer, Area Head of New Media Production
David Steinberg, Lecturer
Rich Underwood, Lecturer
Stuart Voytilla, Lecturer, Undergrad Advisor
THEATRE FACULTY/STAFF
Adrian Alita, Associate Professor, Head of Acting
Dani Bedau, Associate Professor
Denitsa Bliznakova, Professor, Head of Costume
Design & Technology
Stephen Brotebeck, Professor
Benjamin Clark, Assistant Professor
Peter Cirino, Associate Professor
Ronald Councell, Staff Accompanist/Vocal Coach
Kristen Flores, Scenic Charge Artist/Prop Master
Ralph Funicello, Don Powell Chair, Scene Design
Peter Herman, Wig Making, Make-up Costume Construction
D.J. Hopkins, Professor
Brooke Kesler, Lecturer
Noah Lange, Scene Shop Foreman
Kat Makarushka, Theatrical Lighting, Projection, & Sound Lead
Anne McMills, Associate Professor, Design/Technology MFA Graduate Advisor
Brian McVicker, Technical Director
Robert Meffe, Professor, Graduate Advisor, Head of Musical Theatre
Charles Murdock Lucas, Associate Professor, Head of Scenic Design & Integrated Media
Laurinda Nikkel, Lecturer
Shelley Orr, Associate Professor, Graduate Advisor for MA Theatre Arts
Jesca Prudencio, Associate Professor
Randy Reinholz, Professor
Chad Reyes, Academic Advisor
Jill Rovatsos, Lecturer
Jay Sheehan, Faculty Production Manager, Stage Management Advisor
Teri McConnell Tavares, Costume Shop Manager
Katie (Laura) Turner, Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor
Alison Urban, Lecturer/Internship Adviser
Christopher Warren, Associate Professor
Andrew Young, Scene Shop Foreman
EMERITUS FACULTY
Hayes Anderson, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Carroll Blue, Professor Emerita, Telecommunications and Film
Anne-Charlotte Harvey, Professor Emerita of Theatre
Michael Harvey, Professor Emeritus of Theatre
Elizabeth Heighten, Professor Emerita, Telecommunications and Film
Kaye Jameson, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Paula Kalustian, Professor Emerita, Head of MFA
Musical Theatre Program
Margaret Larlham, Professor Emerita
Peter Larlham, Professor Emeritus
Robert E. Lee, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Roy Madsen, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Donald R. Martin, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Margaret McKerrow, Professor Emerita of Theatre
Tom Meador, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Jack Ofield, Emeritus Professor of Film
Michael Real, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Beeb Salzer, Professor Emeritus of Theatre
Loren Schreiber, Emeritus Professor, Director of Technology
Rick Simas, Lecturer Emeritus, Musical Theatre
Carolyn “C.J.” Keith, Lecturer Emerita
John Witherspoon, Professor Emeritus, Telecommunications and Film
Craig Wolf, Professor Emeritus
GENERAL INFORMATION
CELL PHONES
As a courtesy to those around you, please turn off or silence cell phones while in the theatre.
CAMERAS & RECORDING DEVICES
The use of any cameras and/or recording devices is strictly prohibited without advance written permission from The School of Theatre, Television, and Film.
LATE ARRIVALS & NO-SHOWS
Please arrive on-time and do not be a no-show. Latecomers may be asked until an intermission to be seated; and, seats not claimed will be re-sold
BOX OFFICE
Hours of Operation: One-hour before Curtain
The Box Office is closed for all school holidays as well as during the summer vacation period.
Purchase Tickets Online: ttf.sdsu.edu
General Admission Tickets: $10 (Prices may vary for special events/productions)
Email: ttf.boxoffice@mail.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6884
Administrative Office Phone: 619-594-5091
Theatre productions, film events, and TV programming are made possible by the generous support of our donors. To make a contribution to our outstanding programs, please call 619.594.4548 or visit psfa.sdsu.edu
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