Department of Theatre
Events 2009-2010
For information on Theatre events, call 714-744-7087
October 9-11, 14-17
Lend Me a Tenor
By Ken Ludwig
Directed by guest artist Todd Nielsen
The great Italian opera star Tito Morelli, known as Il Stupendo, is about to perform Otello for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, but madcap chaos ensues when he mistakenly takes an overdose of tranquilizers. Assuming the great tenor's death, the company gopher takes over the role. In classic farcial style identities are mistaken, doors fly open and shut, seductions ensue, girls run about in lingerie and our hero saves the day. Lend Me a Tenor is guaranteed to delight your funny bone.
Waltmar Theatre
October 9-10 and 14-17 at 8pm; October 11 and 17 at 2pm
$15 general admission; $10 senior citizens and students
Purchase tickets online here.
November 13-15, 17-21
Streamers
By David Rabe
Directed by Baron Kelly
Four young soldiers fresh from Army boot camp watch the Vietnam conflict escalate, anxiously awaiting deployment into the middle of the hellish war. As they struggle to make sense of their new regimented life in the army, tensions arise over race, sexuality, and class, culminating in an explosion of violence. For mature audiences only. Talkback with the director immediately following the show on Nov. 19.
in repertory with
Ladyhouse Blues
By Kevin O'Morrison
Directed by Thomas Bradac
In St. Louis in 1919, a mother and her four daughters struggle to preserve their way of life and negotiate an insecure future. Ladyhouse Blues is about the effects of war upon the family left behind. It is about surviving in crisis. It is about the bonds of love that keep us together. Talkback with the director immediately following the show on Nov. 20.
Waltmar Theatre
Streamers: Nov. 13-14, 17, 19 at 8pm, Nov. 15, 21 at 2pm
Ladyhouse Blues: Nov. 18, 20-21 at 8pm, Nov. 14, 22 at 2pm, Nov. 15 at 7pm
$15 general admission; $10 senior citizens and students
Purchase tickets online here.
March 19-21, 23-28
Bus Stop
By William Inge
Directed by John Benitz
This heart-warming, compassionate comedy is set in the middle of a howling snowstorm as a bus out of Kansas City is forced to stop at a cheerful roadside diner for the night. By morning, a mismatched group of characters have all learned something about life, loneliness and love.
in repertory with
Hedda Gabler
By Henrik Ibsen
English version by Doug Hughes
Directed by Tamiko Washington
Considered the "female Hamlet," Hedda Gabler is a captivating portrayal of a modern independent "free-spirited" woman who is regarded as her father's daughter rather than her husband's wife. Join us for a riveting interpretation of a great classic that will engage your senses and question your logic.
Waltmar Theatre
Bus Stop: Mar. 19-20, 23, 25 at 8pm, Mar. 21 and 27 at 2pm
Hedda Gabler: Mar. 24, 26-27 at 8pm, Mar. 20 and 28 at 2pm, Mar. 21 at 7pm
$15 general admission; $10 senior citizens and students
April 23-25, 28-30, May 1
Student Directed One-Acts
Waltmar Theatre
April 23-24, 28-30, May 1 at 8pm, April 25 and May 1 at 2pm
$15 general admission; $10 senior citizens and students
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