By Sarai Henriquez, Assistant Culture Editor While the name August Wilson might not be a common one in many households, those with an appreciation for American theater certainly know it. But regardless of your familiarity with this two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, you will walk out of the current production of his play “Seven Guitars” at […]
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After Unexpected Delay, Undocumented Becomes More Intimate Theatrical Production
By Joseph BaroudStaff Writer After an extended delay due to safety concerns in the campus’ main theater, “Undocumented” is finally on stage at CSUDH. The play, written by Elaine Romero, was originally set to take place in the 444-seat University Theatre last October. But an inspection of the theater discovered “significant safety concerns,” that forced […]
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University Theatre Closed Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns
By Alex Graf and Kelsey Reichman In the wake of a recent inspection, the University Theatre at CSUDH has been closed indefinitely due to safety concerns, according to a campus-wide email distributed early today. As a result, the theatrical production of “Undocumented,” is canceled for the fall semester with plans to bring it back early […]
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Full Slate of Shows Set for Theater and Dance Department’s 2018-19 Season
By Joshua Samuel Staff Writer The CSUDH theater and dance department brings reality to the stage this season with stories of the undocumented in America, an egomaniacal tyrant, and a trip to a place where hell is other people among the stories that will be told in its upcoming 2018-19 season. Four plays and two […]
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New Campus Play Examines the Undocumented in America
By Joshua Samuels Staff Writer Reflecting the reality of many students across the country, California State University, Dominguez Hills’ theater department will produce the play “Undocumented,” from Oct. 12-21 at the University Theater. “Undocumented” tells the story of Amalia Portilla, played by Melinda Oschmann, a school principal whose Latin Studies program is put in jeopardy […]