The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

October 27 - November 13, 2022
Shasta Hall, Playwrights Theatre

Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Michelle Felten

Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee follows an eclectic group of 6 mid-pubescents as they vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime. An audience charmer with its effortless wit and humor,...Spelling Bee features a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a fast-paced (sometimes irreverent) crowd pleaser, and a delightful den of comedic genius. Can you spell H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S?

PG - Some adult language and sexual content, parental discretion advised

Running in rep with The Laramie Project in the Playwrights Theatre,
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs October 27-30, and November 9-10, 12-13.

Tickets: $18 general | $15 seniors/SARTA | $12 students (any school/3+)

The Laramie Project

November 3 - 20, 2022
Shasta Hall, Playwrights Theatre

By Moisés Kaufman
Directed by Casey McClellan

In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie in the aftermath of the killing, conducting more than 200 interviews, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a deeply moving theatrical experience; a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

Content warning: Adult language, usage of slurs, and violence; audience discretion advised.

Running in rep with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in the Playwrights Theatre,
The Laramie Project runs November 3-6 and 16-20.

Tickets: $18 general | $15 seniors/SARTA | $12 students (any school/3+)

University Dance Company Fall 2022: Healing

December 1 - 4, 2022
Shasta Hall, University Theatre

Directed by Lorelei Bayne and Philip Flickinger

The Fall 2022 University Dance Company concert will take you on an exciting journey, live on the University Theatre stage! Please join faculty choreographers Lorelei Bayne, Linda Bair, Philip Flickinger, Nichol M. Lazenby, Nicole Manker, Osvaldo Ramirez Vidales and very special guest alumnus, Leandro Glory Damasco, Jr., as they showcase their semester long work with our talented students and alumni to create this engaging performance inspired by the CSUS One World Theme, "Global Perspectives on Healing." For over 19 years, UDC has celebrated the tradition of concert dance in America. UDC serves as a research vehicle for faculty and students to explore and create new works and restage important historical works. Highlighting the diverse perspectives on the art form of dance, renowned faculty and professional guest artists expose audiences to riveting concepts, fierce athleticism, and beautiful artistry.

Tickets: $18 general | $15 seniors/SARTA | $12 students (any school/3+)