A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry– September 20-22& 27-30. An iconic portrayal of how a

significant insurance payment could mean either financial salvation or personal ruin for a poor

African American family. Senior Thesis Projects of Gemma Alfaro, Laura Ervin, Raymond Del Rio,

and Michael Roche. Directed by Melody Rahbari -September 20-22, 27-29, 7:30pm September 30,

2:00pm matinee

Urinetown: The Musical – a satirical comedy musical, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by

Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Greg Kotis. In an attempt to regulate water consumption,

Urinetown has outlawed the use of private toilets. The citizenry must use public, pay-per-use

amenities owned and operated by Urine Good Company, a malevolent corporation run by the

corrupt Caldwell B. Cladwell. Directed by Steve Kent- November 8-10, 15-17 7:30 pm November

18, 2:00pm matinee

Los Nuevos Originales An exhibit of original student performance art from the class THAR

202 Performance Art and Experimental Theatre. Performance artist Alan Tollefson facilitates the

students’ expression of personal history, identity and struggle in this visually striking work that

integrates electronic media with live performance. – one performance only- February 1 at 7:30

Theatre Under Pressure- Professor Sean Dillon guides students of the class THAR 315

Performance Interterm in this multifaceted work where students face the challenge of producing and

performing an original work from conception to realization in an intensely creative environment and

short production period. – February 7-9 at 7:30pm

Mirandolina: The Mistress of the Inn- After reaching her eighteenth birthday, Mirandolina has finally come of age to be married. The question is, however, who will she wed? Will it be the Marquis of Forlipopoli who has the privilege and name of a Marquis? The filthy rich Count of Albafiorita who has more money than he can spend seems like an ideal suitor? Or the Captain Ripafratta would be a perfect choice, even though he is a self proclaimed hater of women. Father may know best, with a forth option being the loyal servant Fabrizio. Who knows what will happen in this comedy by Carlo Goldoni? It is the Senior Directing Thesis of Travis Snyder-Eton.

March 7th, 8th, and 9th at 7:30pm

$5.00 General Admission, $3.00 Student Admission

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare-In 16th century Venice, when a merchant must

default on a large loan from an abused Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions,

the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead. Directed by Dr. David Flaten

April 25-27, May 2-4, at 7:30pm, May 5th at 2:00pm

New Directions in Directing – Professor David Flaten Ph.D instructs students of Thar 351 Directing

Studio in this show case of La Verne Theatre student-director’s works; consisting mostly of one-acts

from playwrights of note May15-18 7:30pm

Senior Project TBA April 4-6 7:30 pm

Theatre and Community TBA- one performance only -May 23 7:30 pm