From Shakespearean Fantasy to CIA Conspiracies CSUSB Theatre Is Back!
All Eyes Are Still on CSUSB as we launch into the 2024-25 Theatre Season
The CSUSB Department of Theatre Arts 2024-25 Season is here and promises to be an eclectic mix of classic plays and fresh, local voices as we prepare to take the leap into our new Performing Arts Center.
You Don’t Even Speak Spanish!
By Aaron Higareda
April 25th, 2025 - May 4th, 2025
What do a government conspiracy, traditional Aztec dance, and a flying pot of spaghetti have in common? A laugh-out-loud adventure you can’t miss — You Don’t Even Speak Spanish! Join the CSUSB Department of Theatre Arts and the Ellen Weisser Endowed Theatre Showcase to find out when You Don’t Even Speak Spanish! — a Chicano farce by playwright and UC Riverside graduate Aaron Higareda, directed by Professor Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez — drops on April 25.
“You Don’t Even Speak Spanish!” is the story of Jorge Ramirez, a first-generation Chicano college student, as he struggles to find his voice over the cacophony of noise coming from his family, his classmates, and the weight of expectations placed on his shoulders. At its heart, the play explores the trials of finding your identity and voice as a first-generation college student, while tackling themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the pressures of modern life.
When Jorge falls for fellow student Citlalli (Star Goddess) in his Aztec dance class, his world gets flipped upside down. Is this new romance real? Will his family accept her? Is this some elaborate conspiracy concocted by his imagination? Or has it all been engineered by the American deep state?
Wait, what?!?
This new play combines vibrant storytelling with traditional Aztec dance, dynamic projections and interaction with pre-filmed segments, bringing a truly unique vision to life that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced comedy, cultural heritage, or mind-bending twists, this play has something for everyone.
You Don’t Even Speak Spanish! storms the Ronald E. Barnes stage April 25-May 4 for seven wild performances! Secure your spot for this one-of-a-kind theatrical journey today! Tickets are selling fast — visit theatre.csusb.edu now!
Performance dates and times:
April 25 at 8 p.m.
April 26 at 8 p.m.
April 27 at 2 p.m.
May 1 at 8 p.m.
May 2 at 8 p.m.
May 3 at 8 p.m.
May 4 at 2 p.m.
