2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Many events are free. For those events that require tickets, you can purchase by calling (831) 459-2159 or as noted.
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Past events for the 2009 Season
COMING UP!
JULY 2009
MICHAEL WARREN ON SHAKESPEARE
Monday, July 6 @ 7:00 PM. An annual tradition and season highlight, UCSC Professor Emeritus and longtime "consultant to the festival" Michael Warren gives a lively talk on the Shakespeare offerings this summer in the Glen: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar. Don't miss this entertaining look at the text behind the upcoming plays - for seasoned playgoers and newcomers alike. Location: Santa Cruz Public Library Central Branch. FREE.
NOON at the NICK - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Friday, July 10 @ 12:00 noon. Join the cast and director Eric Ting for some behind-the-scenes insights into this adventurous play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies, which opens the season on July 24, 2009. Location: Nickelodeon Theater. FREE. The Nick concessions will be open for sales.
MARCO BARRICELLI ON THE 2009 SEASON
Sunday, July 12 @ 2:00 PM. An informal talk about the creation of the 2009 season: How are the plays chosen and cast? What is the process for hiring directors and designers? Q & A session will follow the talk. Location: Corralitos Cultural Center, 170 Hames Road, Corralitos. FREE. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, July 10 to Ann Gibb at (831) 459-5507 or anngibb@ucsc.edu.
SHIPWRECKED! DIRECTOR @ CAPITOLA BOOK CAFE
Monday, July 13 @ 7:30 PM. Director Eric Ting on his production of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies' Shipwrecked! An Entertainment - The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself). Location: Capitola Book Café. FREE.
NOON at the NICK - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday, July 17 @ 12:00 noon. Join the cast and director Richard E.T. White for some behind-the-scenes insights into Shakespeare's beloved play, which opens on July 25, 2009. Location: Nickelodeon Theater. FREE. The Nick concessions will be open for sales.
THE TRIUMPH OF CAESAR AUTHOR STEVEN SAYLOR @ CAPITOLA BOOK CAFE
Sunday, July 19 @ 5:30 PM. Best selling author of the Roma Sub Rosa series Steven Saylor in conversation about his latest historical novel on ancient Rome. A great primer in advance of SSC's production of Julius Caesar. Location: Capitola Book Café. FREE.
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Wednesday, July 22 @ 6:45 PM. Talk with the director, and costume, scenic, and lighting designers, about creating the imaginative world of Louis de Rougemont. Location: Mainstage Theatre. Performance ticket required.
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday, July 23 @ 6:45 PM. Talk with the director, composer, and costume, scenic, and lighting designers, about creating the world of Shakespeare's dreamy comedy. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
NOON at the NICK - Julius Caesar
Friday, July 24 @ 12:00 noon. Join the cast and director John Sipes for some behind-the-scenes insights into Shakespeare's political classic which opens on August 5, 2009. Location: Nickelodeon Theater. FREE. The Nick concessions will be open for sales.
NOON at the NICK - School for Fiancé(e)s (The FRINGE Show)
Friday, July 31 @ 12:00 noon. Join the cast of interns and director Patty Gallagher for some behind-the-scenes insights into this inspired comedy by James Bierman. which performs on just two dates, August 18 & 25, 2009. Location: Nickelodeon Theater. FREE. The Nick concessions will be open for sales.
AUGUST 2009
BACKSTAGE TOUR
Saturday, August 1 @ 11:00 AM. Go behind the scenes at SSC with a peek into the costume shop, prop department, dressing rooms and more! Location: UCSC Theater Arts Center. FREE. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Call Sara Wilbourne at (831) 459-5810 to reserve your space.
PRE-SHOW DISCUSSION - Julius Caesar
Tuesday, August 4 @ 6:45 PM. Talk with the director, composer, and costume, scenic, and lighting designers, about creating the world of Julius Caesar. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Friday, August 7, directly after the 8pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Mainstage Theatre. Performance ticket required.
BACKSTAGE TOUR
Saturday, August 8 @ 11:00 AM. Go behind the scenes at SSC with a peek into the costume shop, prop department, dressing rooms and more! Location: UCSC Theater Arts Center. FREE. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Call Sara Wilbourne at (831) 459-5810 to reserve your space.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday, August 8, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
BACKSTAGE TOUR
Saturday, August 15 @ 11:00 AM. Go behind the scenes at SSC with a peek into the costume shop, prop department, dressing rooms and more! Location: UCSC Theater Arts Center. FREE. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Call Sara Wilbourne at (831) 459-5810 to reserve your space.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Julius Caesar
Saturday, August 15, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Sunday, August 16, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Mainstage Theatre. Performance ticket required.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Julius Caesar
Thursday, August 20, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
BACKSTAGE TOUR
Saturday, August 22 @ 11:00 AM. Go behind the scenes at SSC with a peek into the costume shop, prop department, dressing rooms and more! Location: UCSC Theater Arts Center. FREE. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Call Sara Wilbourne at (831) 459-5810 to reserve your space.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Saturday, August 22, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Mainstage Theatre. Performance ticket required.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday, August 27, directly after the 2pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Festival Glen. Performance ticket required.
ACTOR TALK-BACK - Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
Friday, August 28, directly after the 8pm show. Talk with the actors! Hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes and gain insights into the actors' artistic vision and performance. Location: Mainstage Theatre. Performance ticket required.
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