(Carson, CA) -California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance will perform a musical version of the family classic, “The Little Prince,” directed by theatre faculty member Kelly Herman. Based on the famous novella by French writer, poet, and aviator Antoine de Saint Exupéry, and adapted into a musical by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, the magical story tells of a pilot whose plane fails, leaving him stranded in the Sahara desert. But he meets a young prince who has traveled to Earth from a far-away planet. What follows is a charming but philosophical examination of the pitfalls of living as an adult. “'The Little Prince' speaks to our basic ... Read More
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The Downside of Cellphone Addiction
Most people can't leave home without their cellphone. We're addicted to them and we know it. So, what's the downside? I'm as guilty as the next person, I can't be without my cell phone for more than a few minutes. In fact, I have two cell phones. It doesn't bother me, but research is now showing too much phone use can lead to potentially serious psychological disorders such as extreme stress, anxiety, depression and more. We observed an interesting experiment in our story on cell phone addiction that demonstrates the potential for problem. We'll also have some tips to find out if you are really addicted to your phone, and then what you can do about it to try to break the ... Read More
‘Made in Cotton’ Exhibit Intertwines Production of Cotton with African American Experience
Three Los Angeles artists interpret the legacy of cotton in powerful mixed media works WHAT: “Made in Cotton: Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton and Raksha Parekh WHEN: October 25 - December 7, 2017 Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Opening reception, Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Conversation with the artists: 6 p.m. WHERE: University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall, A-107 California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, Calif. Editors: Click here to download images of the artists' work. Closely intertwined with racial politics, the production of cotton and the history of slavery are encapsulated in the potent exhibit “Made in Cotton: Mark Steven ... Read More
‘Festival of New and Improvised Music’ Series Opens Oct. 10 at CSUDH
“Festival of New and Improvised Music,” a series of free concerts hosted by the Music Department at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), will take place three consecutive Tuesdays in October and feature performances, conversations, and masterclasses taught by internationally renowned composers and musicians. The three free concerts will take place in either the Laser Recital Hall (A-103) in the LaCorte Hall building, or in the University Theatre on the CSUDH campus. The university is located at 1000 East Victoria Street, Carson, Calif. 90747. Click here for a campus map and directions. Parking is $8 and is available in lots 3 and 6. Vinny Golia Sextet, Oct. 10, 7:30 ... Read More
‘Blood Wedding’ Opens the Theatre Season with Deadly Dance of Love and Deception
“Blood Wedding,” the classic Spanish play by Federico Garcia Lorca that erupts into a deadly dance of love and deception, family and revenge, beauty and betrayal, will open the 2017-2018 season for California State University, Dominguez Hills' (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance on Oct. 6. Featuring an El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) look and style, “Blood Wedding” is the tale of a young bride-to-be who receives a visit from Leonardo, a former lover who stirs up trouble on her wedding day, sparking a family blood feud that threatens the celebration. The play is directed by CSUDH Professor of Theatre Arts Marla Ladd and choreographed by Dance Professor Sarah ... Read More
