Whenever CSUDH student and aspiring playwright Wayne Sam needs inspiration or motivation, he glances over at an old typewriter that was given to him by his late grandfather. “He was a writer as well,” says Sam. “He really wanted me to write and pushed me forward. He promised me his old typewriter when he passed. It doesn’t work, but that’s not the point. It’s always there to remind me that there have always been people who believed in me.” All that motivation, inspiration, and belief has led to Sam being awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award at the inaugural Nathan Louis Jackson Playwriting Awards, part of the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival. He won for his ... Read More
Theatre
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
What: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Rachel Sheinkin, William FinnWhen: May 1-4 at 7:00 p.m. and May 3 at 1:00 p.m.Where: University TheatreTickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The CSUDH Department of Theatre and Dance presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn, directed by Theatre faculty Naomi Buckley. Performances are on the University Theatre stage; the show will run May 1-4 at ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Performance: “Hurt Village”
What: Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Jozben BarrettWhen: Feb. 28-March 2 and March 6-9, 7:00 p.m.Where: Edison Theatre (University Theatre Complex)Tickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents Hurt Village by Katori Hall, directed by Theatre faculty Jozben Barrett. Performances are on the Edison Theatre stage; the show will run Feb. 28-March 2 ... Read More
CSUDH Theatre Presents “The Wolves”
What: The Wolves by Sarah DeLappeWhen: Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2, 6, and 9 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.Where: University TheatreTickets: $10 for students and $15 for General Admission. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre-arts/buy-tickets/.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589, or email PerformingArts@csudh.edu. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Theatre faculty Kelly Herman. Performances are on the University Theatre stage, and the show will run Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2, 6, and 9 at 7 ... Read More
CSUDH Presents “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity”
What: “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by Kristoffer DiazWhen: October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m.Tickets: Tickets are $15 per performance. To reserve a ticket, visit www.csudh.edu/theatre/tickets.Contact: Call the CSUDH Performing Arts Department at (310) 243-3589. The California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Theatre and Dance presents "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" by Kristoffer Diaz, directed by Theatre faculty Stefani Baez. Performances are on the University Theatre stage, and the show will run October 11, 12, 13, and 14 at 7 p.m. Kristoffer Diaz’ Pulitzer Prize Finalist play "The Elaborate ... Read More
