Spring 2001 Theater Performances at ECC Center for the Arts

2001
Spring Review

March 9–11, 16, 17
The Taming Of The Shrew
Shakespeare Classic

March 25
Crazy For You
Gershwin Musical Comedy

April 26, 27, 28
Festival Of Original One–Act Plays

May 4
A Noise Within presents The Comedy Of Errors

May 11–13, 18, 19
A Raisin
In The Sun
by L. Hansberry

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2001 Spring Review

ECC THEATER
presents

Friday/Saturday March 9, 10 / 16, 17 at 8 pm
Sunday, March 11 at 3 pm
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by William Shakespeare directed by Thomas F. Bradac

Love and Marriage portrayed from an "Elizabethan World" view. Delighting audiences for more than 400 years, it is one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring comedies. Baptista, a rich gentleman of Padua, wants to find husbands for his two daughters. Petruchio, newly arrived from Verona and in search of a rich wife, undertakes to woo Katherine for her dowry, in spite of her fearsome reputation. Disguises and deception abound and the battle ensues, ending in a wager on whose wife is most submissive. Controversial and exasperating, or comical and entertaining, Shrew is perhaps the most famous play ever written about the battle of the sexes.

Campus Theatre Evenings: $9 / Matinee: $7

Sunday, March 25 at 3 pm
CRAZY FOR YOU
The New GERSHWIN Musical Comedy
Presented by Mainstage Productions
Book by Ken Ludwig
This winner of 9 Tony Awards brings back the lost paradise of the American musical in all its glory. Crazy for You blends the zany 30s plotline and timeless hits ("I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You") of George and Ira Gershwin's Girl Crazy with hits from other Gershwin musicals. A wholesome and hilarious large–cast comedy suitable for the entire family. "An evening of tickling fun." ~ New York Times.

Marsee Auditorium $28 / $25

ECC THEATER presents

Thursday/Friday/Saturday April 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm
FESTIVAL OF ORIGINAL ONE–ACT PLAYS
Joe Bonanno and Bill Georges, faculty advisors
A selection of one–act plays from our most talented students. Enjoy the work of these new playwrights, actors, directors, designers and technicians.

Haag Recital Hall $6

Friday, May 4 at 8 pm
A NOISE WITHIN presents
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Los Angeles's award–winning classical company presents the Southern California premiere of Danny Scheie's signature production of Shakespeare's tale of mistaken identity. Two sets of twins are caught up in the fierce rivalry between the cities of Syracuse and Ephesus in this witty masterpiece that inspired the musical The Boys from Syracuse. The treatment by Scheie, former artistic director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz, is a "hilarious triumph" (Seattle Post–Intelligencer).

Marsee Auditorium $22 / $19

ECC THEATER presents

Friday/Saturday May 11, 12 / 18, 19 at 8 pm
Sunday, May 13 at 3 pm
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry directed by caryn morse desai
This powerful drama is built on sacrifice, heartbreak, trust, love and mama's heroic struggle to hold the family together. There are multiple themes – Black identity, pride and power – quest for liberation, the Black family's strength and closeness, Black America's links with Black Africa – all culminating in the family's climatic refusal to sacrifice human dignity to the demands of a money–driven, racist society. Best Play of the Year, N.Y. Drama Critic's Circle Award. "Pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." –Newsweek.

Campus Theatre Evenings: $9 / Matinee: $7

2001 SUMMER MUSICAL
5 Performances Only! July 21–29, 2001

Hold these dates! Director Ron Scarlata is working on bringing you
another great summer musical suited for the entire family.
Look for a special mailing to take advantage of an "early bird" discount this Spring.


2001 Spring Review March 9–11, 16, 17 The Taming Of The Shrew Shakespeare Classic March 25 Crazy For You Gershwin Musical Comedy April 26, 27, 28 Festival Of Original One–Act Plays May 4 A Noise Within presents The Comedy Of Errors May 11–13, 18, 19 A Raisin In The Sun by L. Hansberry ORDER TICKETS NOW! Subscribe & Save...Call 1–800 832–ARTS	2001 Spring Review
	ECC THEATER presents	Friday/Saturday March 9, 10 / 16, 17 at 8 pm Sunday, March 11 at 3 pm THE TAMING OF THE SHREW by William Shakespeare directed by Thomas F. Bradac Love and Marriage portrayed from an "Elizabethan World" view. Delighting audiences for more than 400 years, it is one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring comedies. Baptista, a rich gentleman of Padua, wants to find husbands for his two daughters. Petruchio, newly arrived from Verona and in search of a rich wife, undertakes to woo Katherine for her dowry, in spite of her fearsome reputation. Disguises and deception abound and the battle ensues, ending in a wager on whose wife is most submissive. Controversial and exasperating, or comical and entertaining, Shrew is perhaps the most famous play ever written about the battle of the sexes. Campus Theatre Evenings: $9 / Matinee: $7
		Sunday, March 25 at 3 pm CRAZY FOR YOU The New GERSHWIN Musical Comedy Presented by Mainstage Productions Book by Ken Ludwig This winner of 9 Tony Awards brings back the lost paradise of the American musical in all its glory. Crazy for You blends the zany 30s plotline and timeless hits ("I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You") of George and Ira Gershwin's Girl Crazy with hits from other Gershwin musicals. A wholesome and hilarious large–cast comedy suitable for the entire family. "An evening of tickling fun." ~ New York Times. Marsee Auditorium $28 / $25
	ECC THEATER presents	Thursday/Friday/Saturday April 26, 27, 28 at 8 pm FESTIVAL OF ORIGINAL ONE–ACT PLAYS Joe Bonanno and Bill Georges, faculty advisors A selection of one–act plays from our most talented students. Enjoy the work of these new playwrights, actors, directors, designers and technicians. Haag Recital Hall $6

		Friday, May 4 at 8 pm A NOISE WITHIN presents THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Los Angeles's award–winning classical company presents the Southern California premiere of Danny Scheie's signature production of Shakespeare's tale of mistaken identity. Two sets of twins are caught up in the fierce rivalry between the cities of Syracuse and Ephesus in this witty masterpiece that inspired the musical The Boys from Syracuse. The treatment by Scheie, former artistic director of Shakespeare Santa Cruz, is a "hilarious triumph" (Seattle Post–Intelligencer). Marsee Auditorium $22 / $19
	ECC THEATER presents	Friday/Saturday May 11, 12 / 18, 19 at 8 pm Sunday, May 13 at 3 pm A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry directed by caryn morse desai This powerful drama is built on sacrifice, heartbreak, trust, love and mama's heroic struggle to hold the family together. There are multiple themes – Black identity, pride and power – quest for liberation, the Black family's strength and closeness, Black America's links with Black Africa – all culminating in the family's climatic refusal to sacrifice human dignity to the demands of a money–driven, racist society. Best Play of the Year, N.Y. Drama Critic's Circle Award. "Pivotal play in the history of the American Black theatre." –Newsweek. Campus Theatre Evenings: $9 / Matinee: $7
	2001 SUMMER MUSICAL 5 Performances Only! July 21–29, 2001 Hold these dates! Director Ron Scarlata is working on bringing you another great summer musical suited for the entire family. Look for a special mailing to take advantage of an "early bird" discount this Spring.