BIRDBRAIN Comes to The Wayward Artist This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024
The Wayward Artist will present Birdbrain, a new musical featuring puppetry, harmony and a feathery flock of fun for young audiences. It’s the story of Cora the Cockatoo, whose human friend is Grandma Aviary.
The Wayward Artist Will Perform BIRDBRAIN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024
The Wayward Artist, Santa Ana’s own ensemble theatre company, will present Birdbrain from August 9th through August 18th at its exclusive theater venue at the Grand Central Arts Center in Downtown Santa Ana.
OC Theatre Guild Unveils List of Nominees For Annual Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024
The OCTG Theatre Awards unveils its list of nominees, including productions of 'Ride the Cyclone,' 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,' 'Clybourne Park,' 'Yellow Face,' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'
The Wayward Artist Announces Season Six; AVENUE Q, YELLOW FACE, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023
After its first five years of success in bringing “wayward” theatre to Orange County audiences, The Wayward Artist announces its most ambitious season yet. In Season Six, The Wayward Artist will bring nine different shows to its stage, including six main stage shows and three shows from Wayward Voices, the company’s unique program designed to amplify, enhance, and empower BIPOC voices in theatre.
CSUF's CRY BABY Preps for Rockin' Opening
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2017
Tony nominated Cry Baby, the Musical with music by Adam Schlesinger, lyrics by David Javerbaum and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan opens at CSUF on October 27th. The production features direction by CSUF alum Sarah Ripper, musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon and choreography by William F. Lett, and runs October 27-November 12, 2017 in the Little Theatre on campus.
CSU Fullerton's RED SCARE ON SUNSET Opens 10/6 in the Hallberg Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2017
Red Scare on Sunset by Charles Busch, directed by CSUF graduate student Kyle Cooper, runs October 6-29, 2017 in the Hallberg Theatre on campus. Red Scare on Sunset is a funny and frighteningly pure parody of the 1950's Communist invasion of Hollywood. When film star Mary Dale discovers that her own husband has been lured into the local Communist party by way of a method-acting class, she wages a private war to save her husband and conquer the Beverly Hills Commies. The McCarthy era is turned on its head in this novel take on a serious subject. Red Scare on Sunset contains fog, haze, and herbal cigarettes.
California State University, Fullerton's 2017"2018 Season Opens with FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2017
Cal State Fullerton's 2017-2018 season opens with Frankenstein based on the novel by Mary Shelley, adapted by Bruce Goodrich and directed by CSUF Professor Maria Cominis, which runs September 29-October 15, 2017 in the Young Theatre on campus. An electrifying new version of Frankenstein will keep audiences mesmerized by the sheer power of Mary Shelley's 19th century classic.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Opens Cal State Fullerton on 11/18
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 24, 2017
Cal State Fullerton's production of The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar is directed by Sarah Ripper, choreographed by William F. Lett, with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre, November 18-December 11, 2016.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to Open at Cal State Fullerton This Month
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 18, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar is directed by Sarah Ripper, choreographed by William F. Lett, with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre, November 18-December 11, 2016.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Opens Cal State Fullerton on 11/18
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of The Drowsy Chaperone with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar is directed by Sarah Ripper, choreographed by William F. Lett, with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre, November 18-December 11, 2016.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE to Open at Cal State Fullerton This Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' with Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar is directed by Sarah Ripper, choreographed by William F. Lett, with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon. Performances will be held in the Little Theatre, November 18-December 11, 2016.
Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Opens at Cal State Fullerton on November 4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Jon Jory, is directed by Professor Mark Ramont and runs November 4-20, 2016 in the Young Theatre on campus. Adaptor Jon Jory was the longtime producing director of Actors Theatre of Louisville who helped form the Humana Festival of New American Plays that produced several notable plays such as "The Gin Games" by Donald L. Colburn, "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley and "Dinner with Friends" by Donald Margulies. In 2000, Mr. Jory's successful career led him to be inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.
MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Opens 3/11 at Cal State Fullerton
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016
Cal State Fullerton's production of Shakespeare's comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, runs March 11-March 26, 2016 in the Young Theatre on campus. Helmed by director Sarah Ripper, The Merry Wives of Windsor was first published in 1602 and follows the character Falstaff who courts two wealthy married women, sending them identical love letters. When the two women find out about each other's letters, they pretend to respond to Falstaff's advances for their own amusement and to gain revenge.