By Ofelia Fuente |Staff Writer| Take a moment and imagine yourself in the '40s, in the midst of racism and discrimination. One individual defies all odds and becomes the first African American player in Major League Baseball. This is the story of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, written and directed by CSUSB’s very own Carol Damgen. I had the opportunity to interview Damgen and ask about her inspiration to create this tale about courage. Throughout the years, Damgen has been very involved in the arts, ranging from theatre to television as well as teaching at CSUSB for the past 10 years. Damgen was inspired by her childhood and love for heroes. As a child, Damgen grew up going to … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson: An American Dream
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New year, new productions for Theatre Arts Department
By Mariela Limon|Staff Writer| The CSUSB Theatre Arts Department is set to ring in the new school year with four productions set to take center stage at the Barnes Theatre. The recently unveiled 2012-2013 season features, among others, a classical adaptation and a widely popular musical that has set high expectations for the department. “I think it’s a really exciting season,” said Department Chair Kathryn Ervin. “The whole department worked really hard to come up with something that would be rebellious, rock 'n' roll and full of revelry for our viewers.” “The Trojan Women: A Love Story,” by Charles Mee, is a modern adaptation of Euripides’ classic “The Trojan Women.” “Despite … [Read more...] about New year, new productions for Theatre Arts Department
“Cabaret” dazzles CSUSB
By Matthew Bramlett |Arts & Entertainment Editor| The performing arts center at CSUSB was transformed into a seedy, backlit Berlin nightclub on June 1 during the Theatre Arts Department’s rousing rendition of “Cabaret.” The play, directed by Tom Provenzano, chronicles the life and times of a group of people either working at or associated with the Kit Kat Klub, an establishment known for its devil-may-care attitude and unbridled, taboo-annihilating cabaret performances. Based on a semi-autobiographical book written by Christopher Isherwood named Goodbye to Berlin, the play was eventually transformed into an award-winning film in 1972 that made Liza Minnelli a star. As the … [Read more...] about “Cabaret” dazzles CSUSB
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