CSUB Theatre

Upcoming Productions

Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Zoe Saba

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 28-March 2, 8pm
Saturday-Sunday, March 2-3, 2pm
Doré Arena Theatre

$10 general admission
$8 Seniors (60+) and CSUB Faculty/Staff
$5 Students with identification

A classic battle of the sexes transported to the wild wild west—Kate and Petruchio strap on their six guns and sparks fly. A touching and hilarious tale where true love emerges victorious.

The Imaginators

By Dwayne Hartford.
Directed by Kamala Kruszka
CSUB Theatre for Young Audiences

Saturday March 16, noon, 2pm and 4pm
Sunday March 17, noon and 2pm
Doré Arena Theatre
Limited seating; reservations recommended: (661) 654-3150
Note: Latecomers cannot be seated

$5 general admission
Free for children 12 and under

"The Imaginators" is the story of three children and the power of imagination. Anne and her little brother Tim, have just moved to a new town. Anne, embarrassed of her brother and worried that she won't fit in, refuses to engage in his imaginative games. In the garage of their new home, they meet the girl from next door, the fabulous Nina Frances Elizabeth Vanderhelden. Using moving boxes and other objects found in the garage the children enact a make-believe adventure in which they defeat the evil Mooklecratz monster, discover their own strengths, and embrace the unlimited power of their imaginations.
Recommended ages 7 and up.

"Studying at the CSUB Theatre Department allowed me to experiment with projects and roles that shaped the actor I am today. They gave me space and tools to create art —regardless of size and scope — always encouraging creativity, spontaneity and hard work. I was lucky to have what I did in the theatre program at CSUB and continually draw on my time there for inspiration."

Jeff Lepine, Artistic Director of The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

Theatrefest Season

The CSUB Theatrefest seasons include a variety of productions: from Shakespeare to musical theatre, from classical to contemporary plays, and from serious dramas to frivolous comedies.

Theatre for Young Audiences

Our annual Theatre for Young Audiences production plays on campus and tours local elementary schools reaching thousands of children.

Theatre of New Voices