University Theatre puts on 2nd show of the season

By Collegian Staff • Oct 28, 2010

The curtain goes up on the play, Eastern Standard, on October 29th. Check out what to expect from this romantic comedy.

Staging the show: Part 1

By Collegian Staff • Jan 31, 2010

In the Part 1 of Staging the Show, Fresno State students audition for the musical "Time Again in Oz."

‘Jenny Sutter’ finds home at Fresno State

By Bethany Rangel • Oct 28, 2009

“Welcome Home Jenny Sutter will provide a great forum for dealing with the issue and that is what important art is all about,” Director Kathleen McKinley said.

“Picnic” challenges social norms

By Bethany Rangel • Sep 28, 2009

“Life will never be the same when a handsome, mysterious stranger jumps off a train and into the lives of a group of women in a small, mid-western town,” according to playwright William Inge’s production of “Picnic.”

When things go horribly wrong just laugh it off

By Valerie Nevens • May 8, 2009

Count Dracula emerges on stage ready to drain the veins of another victim, but just as he aims for the jugular, the unthinkable occurs—his plastic fangs fall out and go down the front of the victim’s blouse.

Nine mystical tales

By Kaley Delarosa • Mar 25, 2009

Narcissus was a handsome young man who was desired and loved by all. One day, as he bent down to drink from a pool of water, he caught a glimpse of himself and fell in love.

“The Piano Lesson”

By Erin O’Brien • Feb 25, 2009

The department of theatre arts is celebrating Black History Month with a production of the haunting drama “The Piano Lesson.”

Playing in a constant state of fear

By Adam Criswell • Sep 26, 2008

The themes of the upcoming University Theatre production, “Slaughter of the Innocents,â€Â express tension, fear, murder, anger and protest.

“Single…” woman finds identity

By Sarah A. Peterson • Mar 7, 2008

“Blacula,” “Foxy Brown,” “Coffy” — these retro posters for Blaxploitation films help set the stage — literally — for University Theatre’s production of Jeannette Jackson-McNeil’s “Single Black Female, Looking…” about one woman’s search for love via a personal ad in the Bay Area circa 1973.

‘Polish Joke’ opens season

By Kristen Tolleson • Oct 5, 2007

University Theatre’s first play of the year is a cultural comedy that has been compared to the movie “My Big Fat Greek Weddingâ€Â. Directed by Edward EmanuEl, Ph.D., and written by David Ives, the play revolves around Jasiu Sadlowski, played by Adam Schroeder.

Greedy family grabs center stage

By Crystal Russ • Mar 2, 2007

The story of the Hubbard family is one of corruption, greed, immorality and relationships. The play “The Little Foxes�? features the tale of siblings Regina, Ben and Oscar Hubbard and has become one of the great classics of American theatre.