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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: "The Juniper Tree" by Philip Glass
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\n“The Juniper Tree” by Philip Glass\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, Cypress Hall\, CSUN \nFOUR PERFORMANCES \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 16-18 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 19th at 2:30 PM \nConductor / Music Director: Mercedes Juan Musotto\nStage Director: Maurice Godin\nOpera Area Director: Hugo Vera\nDark\, mesmerizing\, and emotionally powerful\, The Juniper Tree is the haunting operatic retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by Philip Glass and Robert Moran— a story of jealousy\, innocence\, and transformation. Combining Glass’s minimalism language with Moran’s tonal\, dramatically driven style\, the opera weaves hypnotic rhythms and luminous vocal lines into a deeply human narrative that is at once unsettling and strangely beautiful. \nThis intimate chamber opera draws the audience inside a mythic world where cruelty and compassion collide\, and where loss ultimately gives way to transcendence. With its stripped-down instrumentation and poetic storytelling\, The Juniper Tree offers a gripping theatrical experience that feels both ancient and startlingly modern. \nPresented in the intimate acoustics of Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, this production invites audiences into a powerful and unforgettable journey through one of Philip Glass’s most haunting works. \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nTHE JUNIPER TREE – Program PDF
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-spring-opera-april-19-2026-the-juniper-tree-philip-glass/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: "The Juniper Tree\," by Philip Glass
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\n“The Juniper Tree” by Philip Glass\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 16-18 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 19th at 2:30 PM \nConductor / Music Director: Mercedes Juan Musotto\nStage Director: Maurice Godin\nOpera Area Director: Hugo Vera\nDark\, mesmerizing\, and emotionally powerful\, The Juniper Tree is the haunting operatic retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by Philip Glass and Robert Moran— a story of jealousy\, innocence\, and transformation. Combining Glass’s minimalism language with Moran’s tonal\, dramatically driven style\, the opera weaves hypnotic rhythms and luminous vocal lines into a deeply human narrative that is at once unsettling and strangely beautiful. \nThis intimate chamber opera draws the audience inside a mythic world where cruelty and compassion collide\, and where loss ultimately gives way to transcendence. With its stripped-down instrumentation and poetic storytelling\, The Juniper Tree offers a gripping theatrical experience that feels both ancient and startlingly modern. \nPresented in the intimate acoustics of Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, this production invites audiences into a powerful and unforgettable journey through one of Philip Glass’s most haunting works. \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nTHE JUNIPER TREE – Program PDF
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-spring-opera-apr-18-2026-the-juniper-tree-philip-glass/
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: "The Juniper Tree\," by Philip Glass
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\n“THE JUNIPER TREE” by Philip Glass\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nFOUR PERFORMANCES \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 16-18 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 19th at 2:30 PM \nConductor / Music Director: Mercedes Juan Musotto\nStage Director: Maurice Godin\nOpera Area Director: Hugo Vera\n\nDark\, mesmerizing\, and emotionally powerful\, The Juniper Tree is the haunting operatic retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by Philip Glass and Robert Moran— a story of jealousy\, innocence\, and transformation. Combining Glass’s minimalism language with Moran’s tonal\, dramatically driven style\, the opera weaves hypnotic rhythms and luminous vocal lines into a deeply human narrative that is at once unsettling and strangely beautiful. \nThis intimate chamber opera draws the audience inside a mythic world where cruelty and compassion collide\, and where loss ultimately gives way to transcendence. With its stripped-down instrumentation and poetic storytelling\, The Juniper Tree offers a gripping theatrical experience that feels both ancient and startlingly modern. \nPresented in the intimate acoustics of Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, this production invites audiences into a powerful and unforgettable journey through one of Philip Glass’s most haunting works. \n\nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nTHE JUNIPER TREE – Program PDF
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-spring-opera-april-17-2026-the-juniper-tree-philip-glass/
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: "The Juniper Tree" by Philip Glass
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\n“The Juniper Tree” by Philip Glass\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nFOUR PERFORMANCES \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 16-18 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 19th at 2:30 PM \nConductor / Music Director: Mercedes Juan Musotto\nStage Director: Maurice Godin\nOpera Area Director: Hugo Vera\nDark\, mesmerizing\, and emotionally powerful\, The Juniper Tree is the haunting operatic retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by Philip Glass and Robert Moran— a story of jealousy\, innocence\, and transformation. Combining Glass’s minimalism language with Moran’s tonal\, dramatically driven style\, the opera weaves hypnotic rhythms and luminous vocal lines into a deeply human narrative that is at once unsettling and strangely beautiful. \nThis intimate chamber opera draws the audience inside a mythic world where cruelty and compassion collide\, and where loss ultimately gives way to transcendence. With its stripped-down instrumentation and poetic storytelling\, The Juniper Tree offers a gripping theatrical experience that feels both ancient and startlingly modern. \nPresented in the intimate acoustics of Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall\, this production invites audiences into a powerful and unforgettable journey through one of Philip Glass’s most haunting works. \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nTHE JUNIPER TREE – Program PDF
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-spring-opera-apr-16-2026-the-juniper-tree-philip-glass/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN OPERA - The Marriage of Figaro\, Mozart
DESCRIPTION:SEE THEATRE CALENDAR for FULL DETAILS and TICKETS for this Co-Production of  \nWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S\nTHE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO\n4 Performances – 2 Casts – Campus Theatre\, Nordhoff Building \nThursday NOV 20th\, 7:30 PM \nFriday NOV 21st\, 7:30 PM \nSaturday NOV 22nd\, 7:30 PM \nSunday NOV 23rd\, 2:00 PM Matinee \n  \nMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nDirected by Maurice Godin | Music Direction by Mercedes Juan Musotto \nMistaken Identities. Twists. Turns. Love. Betrayal. Mozart. All in one single day-the wedding of Figaro and Susanna. \nThis classic comedy opera comes to the Nordhoff Hall’s Campus Theatre for 4 performances only!!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro-mozart-23/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN OPERA - The Marriage of Figaro\, Mozart
DESCRIPTION:SEE THEATRE CALENDAR for FULL DETAILS and TICKETS for this Co-Production of  \nWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S\nTHE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO\n4 Performances – 2 Casts – Campus Theatre\, Nordhoff Building \nThursday NOV 20th\, 7:30 PM \nFriday NOV 21st\, 7:30 PM \nSaturday NOV 22nd\, 7:30 PM \nSunday NOV 23rd\, 2:00 PM Matinee \n  \nMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nDirected by Maurice Godin | Music Direction by Mercedes Juan Musotto \nMistaken Identities. Twists. Turns. Love. Betrayal. Mozart. All in one single day-the wedding of Figaro and Susanna. \nThis classic comedy opera comes to the Nordhoff Hall’s Campus Theatre for 4 performances only!!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro-mozart-nov-22/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN OPERA - The Marriage of Figaro\, Mozart
DESCRIPTION:SEE THEATRE CALENDAR for FULL DETAILS and TICKETS for this Co-Production of  \nWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S\nTHE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO\n4 Performances – 2 Casts – Campus Theatre\, Nordhoff Building \nThursday NOV 20th\, 7:30 PM \nFriday NOV 21st\, 7:30 PM \nSaturday NOV 22nd\, 7:30 PM \nSunday NOV 23rd\, 2:00 PM Matinee \n  \nMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \nDirected by Maurice Godin | Music Direction by Mercedes Juan Musotto \nMistaken Identities. Twists. Turns. Love. Betrayal. Mozart. All in one single day-the wedding of Figaro and Susanna. \nThis classic comedy opera comes to the Nordhoff Hall’s Campus Theatre for 4 performances only!!
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro-mozart-nov-21/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN OPERA - The Marriage of Figaro\, Mozart
DESCRIPTION:SEE THEATRE CALENDAR for FULL DETAILS and TICKETS for this Co-Production of \nWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S\nTHE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO\n4 Performances – 2 Casts – Campus Theatre\, Nordhoff Building \nThursday NOV 20th\, 7:30 PM \nFriday NOV 21st\, 7:30 PM \nSaturday NOV 22nd\, 7:30 PM \nSunday NOV 23rd\, 2:00 PM Matinee \n  \nMozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is a witty and romantic opera that follows a single day of scheming\, mistaken identities\, and social satire in a noble household. Brimming with unforgettable melodies and comedic intrigue\, it’s a timeless celebration of love and clever rebellion.
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-the-marriage-of-figaro-mozart-nov-20/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Threepenny Opera and The Old Maid and the Thief
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 3-5 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 6th at 2:30 PM \nThe Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill with libretto by Bertolt Brecht\nand \nThe Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti\n\n\nDylan F. Thomas – Stage Director \nDr. Alexander Landsburgh & Dr. John Roscigno – Music Directors \nDr. Hugo Vera – Producer \n  \nWe have a compelling production lined up for the spring of 2025! By juxtaposing Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera” with Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief\,” we are setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes that resonate with today’s societal issues. \nThe 1950s setting adds a fascinating layer of complexity\, as it was a time characterized by strict gender roles and a burgeoning sense of individualism. While “The Threepenny Opera” critiques the capitalist system and the moral decay it engenders\, it also invites viewers to reflect on the marginalized voices within that system—especially the women who grapple with their desires and societal constraints. This period of transition can serve as an apt backdrop for discussing how those old societal constructs of gender and power remain relevant. \nMenotti’s libretto in “The Old Maid and the Thief” amplifies the exploration of gender dynamics and moral ambiguity\, diving into the darker sides of human nature\, particularly those associated with women. The line referenced\, “The devil couldn’t do what a woman can – make a thief out of an honest man\,” speaks volumes to the theme of power—specifically\, the power dynamics between genders and the societal roles that dictate morality. \nBy choosing these operas\, we are not just exploring narratives of betrayal\, corruption\, and love; we’re also lifting the veil on the complexities of female agency during this era. The compelling contrast of traditional roles against the backdrop of personal desires and societal expectations will resonate with contemporary audiences. \nIt will be a thought-provoking and engaging experience for our audience. \n\n  \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-april-03-06-april2025-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Threepenny Opera and The Old Maid and the Thief
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 3-5 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 6th at 2:30 PM \nThe Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill with libretto by Bertolt Brecht\nand \nThe Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti\n\n\nDylan F. Thomas – Stage Director \nDr. Alexander Landsburgh & Dr. John Roscigno – Music Directors \nDr. Hugo Vera – Producer \n  \nWe have a compelling production lined up for the spring of 2025! By juxtaposing Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera” with Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief\,” we are setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes that resonate with today’s societal issues. \nThe 1950s setting adds a fascinating layer of complexity\, as it was a time characterized by strict gender roles and a burgeoning sense of individualism. While “The Threepenny Opera” critiques the capitalist system and the moral decay it engenders\, it also invites viewers to reflect on the marginalized voices within that system—especially the women who grapple with their desires and societal constraints. This period of transition can serve as an apt backdrop for discussing how those old societal constructs of gender and power remain relevant. \nMenotti’s libretto in “The Old Maid and the Thief” amplifies the exploration of gender dynamics and moral ambiguity\, diving into the darker sides of human nature\, particularly those associated with women. The line referenced\, “The devil couldn’t do what a woman can – make a thief out of an honest man\,” speaks volumes to the theme of power—specifically\, the power dynamics between genders and the societal roles that dictate morality. \nBy choosing these operas\, we are not just exploring narratives of betrayal\, corruption\, and love; we’re also lifting the veil on the complexities of female agency during this era. The compelling contrast of traditional roles against the backdrop of personal desires and societal expectations will resonate with contemporary audiences. \nIt will be a thought-provoking and engaging experience for our audience. \n\n  \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-april-03-06-april2025-2/2025-04-05/
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Threepenny Opera and The Old Maid and the Thief
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 3-5 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 6th at 2:30 PM \nThe Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill with libretto by Bertolt Brecht\nand \nThe Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti\n\n\nDylan F. Thomas – Stage Director \nDr. Alexander Landsburgh & Dr. John Roscigno – Music Directors \nDr. Hugo Vera – Producer \n  \nWe have a compelling production lined up for the spring of 2025! By juxtaposing Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera” with Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief\,” we are setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes that resonate with today’s societal issues. \nThe 1950s setting adds a fascinating layer of complexity\, as it was a time characterized by strict gender roles and a burgeoning sense of individualism. While “The Threepenny Opera” critiques the capitalist system and the moral decay it engenders\, it also invites viewers to reflect on the marginalized voices within that system—especially the women who grapple with their desires and societal constraints. This period of transition can serve as an apt backdrop for discussing how those old societal constructs of gender and power remain relevant. \nMenotti’s libretto in “The Old Maid and the Thief” amplifies the exploration of gender dynamics and moral ambiguity\, diving into the darker sides of human nature\, particularly those associated with women. The line referenced\, “The devil couldn’t do what a woman can – make a thief out of an honest man\,” speaks volumes to the theme of power—specifically\, the power dynamics between genders and the societal roles that dictate morality. \nBy choosing these operas\, we are not just exploring narratives of betrayal\, corruption\, and love; we’re also lifting the veil on the complexities of female agency during this era. The compelling contrast of traditional roles against the backdrop of personal desires and societal expectations will resonate with contemporary audiences. \nIt will be a thought-provoking and engaging experience for our audience. \n\n  \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-april-03-06-april2025-2/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Threepenny Opera and The Old Maid and the Thief
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA\nShigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall \nThursday – Friday – Saturday\, April 3-5 at 7:30 PM\, and Sunday April 6th at 2:30 PM \nThe Threepenny Opera by Kurt Weill with libretto by Bertolt Brecht\nand \nThe Old Maid and the Thief by Gian Carlo Menotti\n\n\nDylan F. Thomas – Stage Director \nDr. Alexander Landsburgh & Dr. John Roscigno – Music Directors \nDr. Hugo Vera – Producer \n  \nWe have a compelling production lined up for the spring of 2025! By juxtaposing Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s “The Threepenny Opera” with Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief\,” we are setting the stage for a rich exploration of themes that resonate with today’s societal issues. \nThe 1950s setting adds a fascinating layer of complexity\, as it was a time characterized by strict gender roles and a burgeoning sense of individualism. While “The Threepenny Opera” critiques the capitalist system and the moral decay it engenders\, it also invites viewers to reflect on the marginalized voices within that system—especially the women who grapple with their desires and societal constraints. This period of transition can serve as an apt backdrop for discussing how those old societal constructs of gender and power remain relevant. \nMenotti’s libretto in “The Old Maid and the Thief” amplifies the exploration of gender dynamics and moral ambiguity\, diving into the darker sides of human nature\, particularly those associated with women. The line referenced\, “The devil couldn’t do what a woman can – make a thief out of an honest man\,” speaks volumes to the theme of power—specifically\, the power dynamics between genders and the societal roles that dictate morality. \nBy choosing these operas\, we are not just exploring narratives of betrayal\, corruption\, and love; we’re also lifting the veil on the complexities of female agency during this era. The compelling contrast of traditional roles against the backdrop of personal desires and societal expectations will resonate with contemporary audiences. \nIt will be a thought-provoking and engaging experience for our audience. \n\n  \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-april-03-06-april2025-2/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Shigemi Matsumoto Recital Hall (via Cypress Hall Courtyard)\, 18236 Nordhoff St\, Northridge\, CA\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Poulenc Nov 21-24
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA Poulenc\nNovember 24 at 2:30 pm Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall) \n11/21 at 7:30 PM \n11/22 at 7:30 PM \n11/23 at 7:30 PM \n11/24 at 2:30 PM \n  \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nCan’t attend in Person? View LIVESTREAM
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-poulenc-nov-21-24/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Theatre,Ticketed Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T193000
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Poulenc Nov 21-24
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA: Poulenc\nNovember 23 at 7:30 pm Campus Theater (Nordhoff Hall) \n11/21 at 7:30 PM \n11/22 at 7:30 PM \n11/23 at 7:30 PM \n11/24 at 2:30 PM \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22 \nCan’t attend in Person? View LIVESTREAM
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-poulenc-nov-21-24-2/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Theatre,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Poulenc Nov 21-24
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA: Poulenc\nNovember 22 at 7:30 pm Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall) \n11/21 at 7:30 PM \n11/22 at 7:30 PM \n11/23 at 7:30 PM \n11/24 at 2:30 PM \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1 \nTICKETS: $10 to $22
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-poulenc-nov-21-24-3/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Theatre,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:CSUN Opera: Poulenc Nov 21-24
DESCRIPTION:CSUN OPERA: Poulenc\nNovember 21 at 7:30 pm Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall) \n11/21 at 7:30 PM \n11/22 at 7:30 PM \n11/23 at 7:30 PM \n11/24 at 2:30 PM \nSuggested Parking via Kiosks in Lot B1
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/csun-opera-poulenc-nov-2024/
LOCATION:Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)\, 18111 Nordhoff St\, Los Angeles\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Theatre,Ticketed Events
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SUMMARY:Teatro Campesinos's Las Dos Caras del Patroncito (Two presentations available)
DESCRIPTION:A CSUN Theatre production of El Teatro Campesino’s Las Dos Caras del Patroncito \nFunded by the CSUN Diversity & Equity Innovation Grant \nA 75-minute program includes: \nAn introductory lecture by Dr. Jorge Huerta\, Chancellor’s Associates Professor of Theatre\, Emeritus at the University of California\, San Diego. He is a leading authority on contemporary Chicana/o and US Latina/o Theatre and a professional director. He has published widely\, including Chicano Theatre: Themes and Forms and Chicano Drama: Performance\, Society\, and Myth.- Plus a live performance of Las Dos Caras del Patroncito featuring guest artist\, Ruben Garfias\, and CSUN Theatre students. Seating is limited for this free event. Professors may sign up using the Eventbrite link to reserve space for their students. The program will begin promptly\, so classes should meet at the Nordhoff Hall Little Theatre. \nTWO PRESENTATIONS. WEDNESDAY NOV. 13. \nRESERVE HERE: \nPresentation 1\n11:30 to 12:45 \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-teatro-campesino-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-presentation-1-free-tickets-1047087726577 \n  \nPresentation 2\n2:30 to 3:45 pm \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-teatro-campesino-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-presentation-2-free-tickets-1047095188897
URL:https://news.csun.edu/event/teatro-campesinoss-las-dos-caras-del-patroncito-two-presentations-available/
LOCATION:LIttle Theatre\, Nordhoff Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Diversity and Inclusion,Theatre
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