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March 18, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Lysistrata” Opens
in the University Theatre April 18
WHAT: CSUDH Department of Theatre Arts Presents
Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata”
WHEN: 8 p.m. April
18, 19, 25 and 26; 2 p.m. April 27
WHERE: University Theatre, 1000 E. Victoria
St., Carson, CA 90747
COST: $12 or $10 for students
and seniors
(Carson, CA)— The
California State University, Dominguez Hills Department of Theatre
Arts is pleased to present the classic Greek comedy by Aristophanes, “Lysistrata.” The
final play of the 2007-08 season, “Lysistrata” opens
April 18 and continues through April 27.
Possibly the boldest antiwar play ever
written, “Lysistrata” tells
the story of women in ancient Athens and Sparta who join together
to withhold their “offerings” from their men until
they stop a senseless war. In the satiric universe of Aristophanes,
everything is turned upside down, but the message of the play—make
love, not war!—extends far beyond 5th century B.C. The CSUDH
Department of Theatre Arts’ version will be set in more modern
times, 1965 Las Vegas against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.
“How timely for our department to be making an antiwar statement
right now with the country debating Iraq in our presidential race,” said
Sydell Weiner, chair of the department.
“The anti-Vietnam music is relatable to our audience, plus
the setting of Caesar’s Palace still has that Greek/Roman
of the original play,” says director Marla Gam-Hudson, visiting
professor of theatre arts and a CSUDH alumna who has more than
30 years of experience as an actress, director and acting coach
with Southern California theater groups.
Leading the cast are students Amber Jackson, LaNeisha McKnight,
Mallory Kerwin, Ashley Ferguson, Geraldine Gomez, Glen Jimenez,
Percy Arcibal, Corey Cohen, Taka Miki, Tabitha Ayou, Candice Bouttie,
Hollie Jagen, Erin Adams, Juanita Aaron, Mauricio Amaral, Chrisgen
Whitfield, and a chorus of outrageous women.
Performances will take place two weekends only, April 18 and 19
and April 25-27, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m. The Sunday,
April 27, show will be at 2 p.m.
Individual ticket prices are $12 or $10
for students and senior citizens. Special group rates are available
for groups of 10 or
more. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at (310)
243-3589. Online ticket purchasing is also available at www.zaptix.com (browse “California”).
The University Theatre complex, which includes the 475-seat University
Theatre and the more intimate Edison Studio Theatre, is located
on the campus of CSU Dominguez Hills off Toro Center Drive/Tamcliff
Street at Victoria Street in the city of Carson. Metered parking
lots are within walking distance. Permits are $3 and can be purchased
at yellow kiosk machines near each lot.
For more information, call (310) 243-3588.
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About Department
of Theatre Arts -- Accredited by the National Association
of Schools of Theatre and with memberships in the California
Education Theatre Association and the Southern California
Educational Theatre Association, the CSUDH Theatre Arts Department
stages six theatrical productions each season in either its
485-seat University Theatre or the more intimate 70-seat
Edison Studio Theatre. In addition to producing actors and
actresses, the department also educates students to be part
of the community. Through its Teatro Dominguez multicultural
theatre company, students take on leadership roles in touring
original and ethnic shows to local K-12 schools; its Black
Theatre Program provides courses, touring shows and workshops
that illuminate the black experience for people of all ages
and ethnicities; and the newly formed Dominguez Bridge Theatre
Company creates and produces original plays that tell the
story of the surrounding communities.
About
CSU Dominguez Hills -- California
State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse,
urban university located in the South Bay, primarily
serving the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself
on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered
environment.
Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology,
business administration, and digital media arts, new degree
programs include computer science, criminal justice,
recreation and leisure
studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus
is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex
that hosts
world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and
cycling.
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