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Stan State Theatre Department practice one of The Thanksgiving Play's scenes during the technical rehearsal before the night ends.

Behind the Scenes of “The Thanksgiving Play” at Stan State: A Glimpse into the Production Process

Teisy M Zavala-Cortez and Itzayana Romo November 18, 2024

The Theatre Department at CSU Stanislaus is preparing for its upcoming holiday performance: The Thanksgiving Play, a satire play written by Larissa FastHorse and directed by Carin Heidelbach bringing humor...

Clara den Dulk designing a costume for the spring 2024 production of Rocky Horror Picture Show at CSU Stanislaus (Photo courtesy of Clara den Dulk)

Behind the Curtain: Technical Theater at Stan State

Jake Leahy May 24, 2024

A video interviewing Edgar Alamo, the Scenic Shop Supervisor of Stan State's theater department, about what goes into the technical effects of a performance. (Signal Video/Jake Leahy) In the world of...

Promotional poster for Quality Pie. (Photo courtesy of the @stan_state_arts Instagram)

Quality Pie: A Slice of Student Theatre

Jake Leahy March 15, 2024

While the name Quality Pie might initially conjure images of delicious desserts, at CSU Stanislaus, it takes on an entirely different meaning. It's not about sweet treats, but rather a slice of something...

Stephanie Ortiz, who performed "Una Donna A Quindici Ani..." with Natalie Zapien and Anakira Gabriella-Garcia in the Opera Fling. (Signal Photo/Avalon Perez)

Opera Workshop Gives a Taste of Music’s Best

Avalon Perez and Gabriela Muro December 12, 2023

From the works of Sondheim to Mozart, the Fall Opera Fling showcased students with a love and passion for theater.  Unlike most majors, the final exam for these vocalists is public, and the examiners...

Kiara Taylor singing in tune during music rehearsals. (Signal Photo/Brian Miske)

CSU Stanislaus Theatre to Premiere “Ride the Cyclone” this Week

Chloe Teegarden, Leslie Neal, and Brian Miske October 11, 2023

Originally premiering in British Columbia, Canada in 2008, "Ride The Cyclone" is a musical dark comedy written and composed by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The show follows an ensemble of teenage...

(courtesy of theater department)

Stan State Stage Actors Share What Theater Means to Them

Natalie Villanueva September 27, 2022

The beauty in theater, and oftentimes the most overlooked thing, is that not one of our lives is the same. The way one person experiences something isn’t how the next person will.  The students...

Jamie John in his new office on campus. (Photo by Ariana Espinoza)

Faculty Profile: Jamie John

September 6, 2022

Stanislaus State sets the stage this semester for Jamie John as he joins our musical theater department. After years of teaching private lessons as well as college lectures, John looks forward to sharing...

Characters Hero and Claudio on stage. (Signal Photo/Paola Toribio)

Theatre Under the Stars Returns to Stan State Amphitheater

Paola Toribio May 6, 2022

Stanislaus State's theater department is known for putting on unique plays for the community. Due to the pandemic, three years went by without the ability to put on certain productions This year, the department...

Signal Photo/Paola Toribio.

Stanislaus State Spring Orchestra Makes Return

Paola Toribio May 3, 2022

On May 3, Stanislaus State's Art Department of Music held their annual Spring Orchestra Concert. This concert was held at Bernell and Flora Snider Hall and was was conducted by orchestra professor Dr....

View of Snider stage. (Signal Photo/Morley Brown)

A Review of Stan State’s Opera Scenes Performance

Morley Brown May 2, 2022

Stanislaus State’s Music Department hosted an Opera Scenes performance on April 21 showcasing various scenes from German and English operas to contemporary musical numbers.  There was a little...

Entrance of Snider Hall at Stanislaus State. (Signal Photo/Morley Brown)

Stan State’s Music Department to Perform Opera Scenes

Morley Brown April 19, 2022

Stanislaus State’s Music Department will fill the spring semester with its Opera Scenes this coming Thursday, April 21. The theme this year is Spring Fling and will feature songs with an upbeat,...

The cast members pose with director Martin Noyes after their first performance of Adventure Theater. (Signal Photo/Morley Brown) 

Reaction from the Immersive World of Adventure Theater

Emily Ascencio and Morley Brown March 7, 2022

The Stanislaus State Theater department put on the opening show for the long awaited "Adventure Theater" production on February 24. The show ran for four days with each night continuing the story from...

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