The Collegian

A supernatural tale of forbidden lovers

By Xiaoli Chen • Oct 29, 2015

The University Theatre is presenting a contemporary version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens Friday. Kathleen McKinley, theater arts professor and director selected “A Midsummer...

‘Water by the Spoonful’ cast ready for opening night

By Desiree Herroz • Mar 12, 2015

Fresno State’s production of “Water by the Spoonful,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play,directed by theatre professor Kathleen McKinley, is set to open tonight at the Woods Theatre. Crafted in...

‘The Normal Heart’ comes to Fresno

By Megan Ginise • Sep 14, 2014

Opening weekend of StageWorks Fresno’s rendition of “The Normal Heart” debuted this past Friday in Downtown Fresno at the Fresno Art Museum. “The Normal Heart,” which depicts the genesis...

By Matthew Criswell A play based off the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, “The 39 Steps,” has been produced by the Good Company Players in the Tower District. The play was adapted in 2005 by Patrick...

Controversial topics addressed in “The Vagina Monologues”

By Esteban Cortez • Apr 15, 2012

Nearly 500 people attended the opening night performance of the world-renowned play “The Vagina Monologues” at the Satellite Student Union Saturday. The play, which is based on the screenplay by Eve Ensler and was first performed in 1996, was made up of a panel of 13 actresses who openly discuss stories relating to their vagina.

‘BrontÃ«’ performance draws a large crowd

By Stephen Keleher • Mar 18, 2012

Three sisters who lived more than 150 years ago in a remote parsonage in the United Kingdom remain to this day the most prolific siblings in English literature and they endure as an inspiration to countless authors, playwrights and filmmakers.

“For Colored Girls…” play review

By Ezra Romero • Nov 3, 2011

Director Thomas-Whit Ellis made a brilliant move when he decided to stage Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” in the arena style theatre at Fresno State.

Play to provide funds and toys for the Toys for Tots program

By Cameron Woolsey • Nov 2, 2011

As Joe W. Ozier walked along the streets of Madera, he came across a dog tied up in a yard. Feeling pity for it, he convinced the owner to let him take the dog home.