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CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts will host the production, "Mariposa/Butterfly,” from Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Ronald E. Barnes Theatre.
November 27, 2024

CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts will host the production, "Mariposa/Butterfly,” from Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Ronald E. Barnes Theatre. Tickets are available now.

Jalonis Taylor, theatre arts student
November 8, 2024

CSUSB student Jalonis Taylor’s journey from uncertainty to success as a first-generation college student is a story of resilience and determination. A part of the First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8, his experience at Cal State San Bernardino shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs that students face. Taylor’s story is a reminder that with support and perseverance, students can achieve their dreams.

Auditions for two CSUSB Theatre Arts productions will be held on Sept. 4 and 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with callbacks scheduled for Sept. 6.
August 30, 2024

CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts will be holding auditions for two upcoming productions: William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Mariposa/Butterfly” by Sandra Fenichel Asher and José Casas on Sept. 4 and 5, with callbacks on Sept. 6. Auditions will take place at CSUSB’s Performing Arts Building.

The musical, Pippin, was performed by CSUSB student actors and took place on campus in April 2024.
August 26, 2024

The CSUSB Department of Theatre Arts announces its 2024-25 season, featuring a blend of classic and contemporary productions, and prepares for the grand opening of the new Performing Arts Center in spring 2025.

Pippin, the musical
April 3, 2024

“Pippin” tells the story of a young prince who dreams of taking the throne from his father, King Charlamagne the Great. The musical will be on stage on April 26-28 and May 2-5 at CSUSB's Ronald E. Barnes Theatre.

Faculty in the News
June 3, 2020

Stacey Fraser (music) was highlighted in an article about the latest work of composer Jack van Zandt, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about  Antifa and other topics.

February 1, 2018

A musical story mixed with humor and tragedy hits the stage when the CSUSB Opera Theatre presents “Miss Donnithorne’s Maggot,” held at the CSUSB Performing Arts Recital Hall on Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

August 27, 2018

Carol Damgen, CSUSB lecturer of theatre arts, served as co-producer, actor and costume designer for the independent film, “The Invisible Man,” which was shown during the 2018 Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival held in San Diego.

September 21, 2018

Carol Damgen (theatre arts), Katherine Gray (art) and Luciana LoPresto (kinesiology, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus) were featured by news media.