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Johanna Smith’s book has been selected for the Nancy Straub Award for Excellence in Publication on the Art of Puppetry, which honors works that are exemplary contributions that forward the field of puppetry.
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Andre Harrington (theatre arts), Brian Levin (criminal justice) and Anthony Silard (public administration) were included in recent news coverage.
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Marc Robinson (history), Lesley Leighton (music), Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
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Traditionally produced as a series of one act plays, “The Other Theatre Project” showcases work completely designed, performed, and directed by students. Their work will be staged at the university’s Ronald E. Barnes Theatre Feb. 3-5.
![The lead cast of 'The House of Trials'](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_The_House_of_Trials_03Nov2021.jpg.webp?itok=DuAy4czA)
“The House of Trials,” directed by CSUSB assistant professor Kristi Papailler, is a 17th century romantic farce involving a brother and sister ensnared in a lover’s quadrangle! The play concludes its run this week with shows on Nov. 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.
![Professor Johanna Smith with her puppets](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Smith_A13I1945.jpg.webp?itok=9_AA3t9X)
The 2021-2022 Season of Light will have a little something for everyone: a romantic comedy written by a 17th century nun, a uniquely stylized puppet show, a modern adaptation of a Shakespearean comedy, and more.
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Professor Thomas Provenzano loves to share his passion for theater arts with students.
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Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) provided perspective with the news media in separate interviews on the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was the judge for an art exhibit in Ontario, and Vipin Gupta (management) was interviewed about his latest book.
![The CSUSB Theatre Arts Department presents Naomi Iizuka’s ‘Anon(ymous)’ May 14, 15 and 16.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Anonymous_Poster_r1_pieces_Page_.jpg.webp?itok=FYVKiaNG)
This contemporary adaptation based on Homer’s classic poem “The Odyssey” will drop on the Department of Theatre Arts’ Vimeo channel for four performances beginning May 14.