APRIL 2009
MARK TWAIN'S ADAM & EVE - SPECIAL EVENT!
Sunday, April 5 @ 2:00 PM. Join SSC Artistis Director Marco Barricelli and UCSC Theater Arts professor Patty Gallgher in a dramatiic reading of Mark Twain's the Diaries of Adam and Eve, adapted and edited for the stage by David Birney. Location: UCSC Mainstage Theatre • Tickets: $15 - 50. Call 831.459.2159 or purchase online at santacruztickets.com
SHAKESPEARE TO GO: FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF DREAM
Sunday, April 19 @ 2:00 PM. Each year, SSC and the UCSC Theater Arts Department collaborate in SSC's educational outreach project, Shakespeare to Go. With a cast and crew of UCSC Theater Arts students directed by SSC veteran and UCSC lecturer Mike Ryan, the company produces a 50-minute version of one of the summer season plays in SSC's repertory - this year it's A Midsummer Night's Dream - and hits the road, bringing Shakespeare to classrooms in the tri-county area. This event is one of two free public performances. Location: Santa Cruz Vets Hall.
SHAKESPEARE TO GO @ CAPITOLA BOOK CAFE
Thursday, April 23 @ 7:30 PM. Celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday with monologues from A Midsummer Night's Dream and a Q&A with Shakespeare to Go's director Mike Ryan and student actors. Location: Capitola Book Café. FREE.
NEW! OFF THE PAGE: THE GREEN COCKATOO by Arthur Schnitzler
Friday, April 24 @ 7:00 PM. Shakespeare Santa Cruz and UCSC Theater Arts present a new series of full-length dramatic readings featuring Theater Arts students. Joining them as directors, and in the occasional performing role, will be Theater Arts faculty plus artists from SSC and the professional theatre community. The Green Cockatoo will be directed by SSC Artistic Director Marco Barricelli. MORE
MAY 2009
SHAKESPEARE TO GO: FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF DREAM
Saturday, May 16 @ 2:00 PM. Each year, SSC and the UCSC Theater Arts Department collaborate in SSC's educational outreach project, Shakespeare to Go. With a cast and crew of UCSC Theater Arts students directed by SSC veteran and UCSC lecturer Mike Ryan, the company produces a 50-minute version of one of the summer season plays in SSC's repertory - this year it's A Midsummer Night's Dream - and hits the road, bringing Shakespare to classrooms in the tri-county area. This event is one of two free public performances. Location: Boulder Creek Public Library.
MARCO BARRICELLI @ CAPITOLA BOOK CAFE
Monday, May 18 @ 7:30 PM. Artistic Director Marco Barricelli will give a 2009 summer season overview. Location: Capitola Book Café. FREE.
SHAKESPEARE TO GO: FINAL PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF DREAM
Friday, May 29 @ 1:00 PM. Each year, SSC and the UCSC Theater Arts Department collaborate in SSC's educational outreach project, Shakespeare to Go. With a cast and crew of UCSC Theater Arts students directed by SSC veteran and UCSC lecturer Mike Ryan, the company produces a 50-minute version of one of the summer season plays in SSC's repertory - this year it's A Midsummer Night's Dream - and hits the road, bringing Shakespare to classrooms in the tri-county area. . Location: UCSC Quarry Plaza (in front of campus bookstore). FREE.
NEW! OFF THE PAGE: THE MISANTHROPE by Molière
Friday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM. Shakespeare Santa Cruz and UCSC Theater Arts present a new series of full-length dramatic readings featuring Theater Arts students. Joining them as directors, and in the occassional performing role, wiil be Theater Arts faculty plus artists from SSC and the professional theatre community. The Misanthrope will be directed by Theater Arts Professor Kimberly Jannarone. MORE
DONOR EVENT: SUMMER SEASON PREVIEW
Saturday, May 30. Informal reception with Artistic Director Marco Barricelli and select artists from the summer season company. All donors at the "Team Shakespeare" level and above are invited to attend. For information on how to become a donor, please contact Development Director Ann M. Gibb at (831) 459-5507 or anngibb@ucsc.edu.
JUNE 2009
SHAKESPEARE TO GO: FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE OF DREAM
Friday, June 5 @ 12:00 noon. Enjoy the final public performance of this year's 50-minute touring version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a cast and crew of UCSC Theater Arts students directed by SSC veteran and UCSC lecturer Mike Ryan. FREE. Location: UCSC Festival Glen.
SPECIAL EVENT! FILM SCREENING: Strange Cadence: a distinct view of Shakespeare Santa Cruz
Tuesday, June 16 @ 7:30 PM. During the summer of 2008, filmmaker CM Griffiths had unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes activity leading up to last season's opening night. Location: Rio Theater. [details]
DONOR EVENT: MEET THE DIRECTORS
Monday, June 29. Informal reception with Artistic Director Marco Barricelli and directors of all summer season plays. All donors at the "Ally" level and above are invited to attend. For information on how to become a donor, please contact Development Director Ann M. Gibb at (831) 459-5507 or anngibb@ucsc.edu.
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.
SSC Night @ Rosie McCann's
Monday July 27, 5 PM to 10 PM. Rosie McCann's will generously donate 10% of the evening's food sales to SSC.
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.
JULIUS CAESAR DIRECTOR JOHN SIPES @ BOOKSHOP SANTA CRUZ
Monday, August 3 @ 7:30 PM. Director John Sipes in conversation with Julius Caesar dramaturg and Textual Consultant to SSC Michael Warren. Location: Bookshop Santa Cruz. FREE.
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.
SSC Mahalo Mondays at Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
A Midsummer Night's Feast! Every Monday in August, Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room will generously donate 10% of all food and beverage sales made between 4 PM and 10 PM to SSC.
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.
SSC Night @ Rosie McCann's
Thursday August 27, 5 PM to 10 PM. Rosie McCann's will generously donate 10% of the evening's food sales to SSC.
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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