1995 Theatre Archive

A Common Thread

  • January 12-15 1995
  • Conceived and directed by Amy Gretencort
  • (Studio Theatre)

A collage of dance, art and theatre woven together with poetic and humorous texts. An original inventive new work.

Winter Dance Concert

  • February 2-4 1995
  • (Univ. Theatre)
  • Original works by students and faculty.

Dancing at Lughnasa

  • February 17-18, 23-26 1995
  • By Brian Friel
  • Directed by Ric Prindle
  • (Univ. Theatre)

This Tony Award-winning play takes place in rural Ireland. A family story of lively, loving characters, told through their memories and the insistent music of America in the Thirties. 911±¬ÁÏÍøState Hayward is the first local college to produce this most popular work.

  • March 1 1995
  • Directed by Rhoda Kaufman
  • (Studio Theatre)

Readings by woman faculty in celebration of International Women’s Month.

Pilipinas Circa 1907

  • March 11-12 1995
  • By Nicanor G. Tiongson
  • Music by Pascasio, Letaba and Labad
  • Directed by Edgardo de la Cruz
  • (Univ. Theatre)

The traditional Filipino sarsuela – a lyric drama, based on the Spanish zarzuela- full of music, dramatic moments, love and patriotism. A rare opportunity to view this rich and unique theatrical form. Produced and presented by Theatre 3310.

The Colored Museum

  • March 30-31, April 1-2 1995
  • By George C. Wolfe
  • Directed by Justine Anabo
  • (Studio Theatre)

A poignant comedy examining the myths and madness of growing up as an African-American. Monologues and dialogues expressing the many moods of the experience. We are cooperating with central East Oakland’s Egypt theatre.

When I was… and other stories

  • April 21-23 1995
  • Conceived and created by Amy Gretencort
  • (Studio Theatre)

Is a collection of stories; all based on events that occurred in my life and the lives of the cast.

  • April 29-30 1995
  • Supervised by Regina Cate
  • (Studio Theatre)

Created and produced by advanced theatre and dance students. A wonderful one hour performance and a great introduction to live theatre.

Hair Today Seville tomorrow!

  • May 18-20 1995
  • Supervised by Edgardo de la Cruz, Laura Renaud Wilson and Susan Witt.
  • (Univ. Theatre)

A post-modern deconstruction of the Barber of Seville. A spoof-full of dance, good humor and song!

  • May 18-20 1995
  • Produced by Laura Renaud-Wilson, Susan Witt and Edgardo de la Cruz
  • (Univ. Theatre)

The One Acts Festival

  • June 1-4 1995
  • Supervised by Edgardo de la Cruz and Thomas Hird
  • (Studio Theatre)

The annual showcase produced and directed by advanced theatre students.

Highlands Summer Theatre

  • July 14-15, 20-23 1995
  • By Neil Simon
  • Directed by Edgardo de la Cruz
  • (Studio Theatre)

A deeply appealing autobiographical memory play by the most beloved Broadway playwright.

Highlands Summer Theatre

  • July 28-30, August 3-5 1995
  • A performance piece by A.R. Gurney

An imaginative theatre piece comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people, who grew up together, went their separate ways but continued to share their lives.

Highlands Summer Theatre

  • July 28-29, August 3-6 1995
  • By James Thurber
  • Directed by Ed Wright
  • (Studio Theatre)

A small, cheerful and enchanting revue by one of the members of the Algonquin Round Table.

Highlands Summer Theatre

  • August 11-12, 18-20 1995
  • Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
  • Lyrics by Tim Rice
  • Directed by Shawn Ferreyra
  • (Univ. Theatre)

A small, cheerful and enchanting revue by one of the members of the Algonquin Round Table.

The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs

  • October 19-22 1995
  • By Simone Benmussa
  • Directed by Muriel Seguin
  • (Studio Theatre)

The true story of a woman who lived her entire life as a man, trading her female desire and thereby losing her soul. Fascinating and provocative.

  • November 10-11, 16-19 1995
  • 1995 (scheduled but not performed)
  • B y Rupert Holmes, based on the unfinished novel by Charles Dickens
  • Directed by Ric Prindle
  • (Univ. Theatre)

The winner of five Tonys and nine Drama Desk awards. A warm-hearted, merry experience—and you pick the ending!

High Spirits

  • November 10-11, 16-19 1995
  • Music, lyrics, book by Hugh Martin & Timothy Gray
  • Directed by Ric Prindle
  • (Univ. Theatre)

Based on the Broadway hit Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. A domestic, romantic comedy, spiced up by the world of Bohemian life in San Francisco and the wacky medium, Madame Arcati!

The Gift of the Magi

  • December 14-17 1995
  • Based on the short story by O. Henry
  • Adapted by Thomas Hischak
  • Directed by Regina Cate and Gina Barker
  • (Studio Theatre)

A holiday favorite, as simple and straightforward as the famous story. The ironic ending is both humorous and bittersweet.