UCLA Center for East Asian Studies
California State University, Northridge
University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Long Beach
Shanghai Theatre
Academy
March 15 -25, 2001
A delegation from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, headed by President Rong Guang Run, will visit Southern California for ten days beginning March 15, 2001. The visit is sponsored by three SOCCIS campuses and is partially funded by a SOCCIS Small Grants Program Award. Faculty and students from all SOCCIS campuses (a list of SOCCIS schools is at the bottom of this announcement) are invited to participate in all of the Workshops/Exchanges and Performances listed here.
The company will present the West Coast premiere of the classical Chinese drama, Dream of Butterfly. Performances are scheduled as follows:
Sunday 18, March - 2:00 p.m.
California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts, 9837 Baldwin Place, El Monte Reservations: (626) 279-5550Monday 19 March - 8:00 pm
California State University, Northridge Campus Theatre, Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama)
Reservations: (818) 677-2488Thursday 22 March - 8:00 pm
California State University, Long Beach University Theatre
Reservations: (562) 432-1818Performance details can also be found at http://www.csun.edu/theatre/shanghai.html
Dream of Butterfly has been performed by the Academy in Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and at various festivals in Beijing and Shanghai. The playwright, Mr. Cao Lu-sheng, and the director of the production, Mr. Chen Ming-zheng, are accompanying the troupe.
In addition to the public performances of Dream of Butterfly a number of Workshops/Exchanges have been organized. Faculty and students from all Southern California campuses are invited to participate.
Saturday 17 March - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
East/West Players 120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles
Information: Mr. Tim Dang (213) 625-7000 info@eastwestplayers.org
An informal exchange between members of the Shanghai Theatre Academy delegation and company members of East/West Players. Special discussion with the playwriting unit of East/West Players.Monday 19 March - 10:00-12:00 a.m.
California State University, Northridge Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 111
Information: Dr. Ah-Jeong Kim (818) 677-2667 or 677-3086 ah-jeong.kim@csun.edu
"Inter-Cultural Theatre" An exchange between faculty and students of the Shanghai Theatre Academy and faculty and students from CSUN, exploring the possibilities and problems associated with inter-cultural theatrical performances.Tuesday 20 March - 9:30-11:00 am
California State University, Northridge Sierra Hall, Room 285
Information: Dr. Rick Mitchell (818) 677-3422 rick.mitchell@csun.edu
"Tradition and Innovation in Contemporary Chinese Playwriting" An exchange with the playwright of Dream of Butterfly, Mr. Cao Lu-sheng, and CSUN playwriting students.Tuesday 20 March - 9:30-11:00 a.m.
California State University, Northridge Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 113 Information: Prof. Peter Grego (818) 677-3073 or 677-3086 peter.grego@csun.edu
"Acting Workshop" An exploration and comparison of approaches to acting pedagogy in China and the United States. Actors from the production of Dream of Butterfly and CSUN acting students will participate.Tuesday 20 March - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
California State University, Northridge Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 113
Information: Prof. Peter Grego (818) 677-3073 or 677-3086 peter.grego@csun.edu
"Directing Workshop" An exploration and comparison of directing styles and approaches in China and the United States. The director of Dream of Butterfly, Mr. Chen Ming-zheng, will participate in the exchange.Tuesday 20 March - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
California State University, Northridge Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 121
Information: Prof. Owen Smith or Prof. Jerry Abbitt (818) 677-3086 owen.smith@csun.edu or jerry.abbitt@csun.edu
"Theatre Technology and Design" An exploration and comparison of approaches to teaching stage design and theatre technology in China and the United States. The designer of Dream of Butterfly, Mr. Fan He-sheng, will participate with CSUN faculty and students in the design and technology program.Wednesday 21 March - 3:30-6:00 p.m.
University of California at Los Angeles MacGowan Hall, Room 1340
Information: Dr. Patricia Harter (310) 206-7217 pharter@emelnitz.ucla.edu
"Performance Exchange Workshop" Students from the UCLA Theatre Department and actors from the Shanghai Theatre Academy will present brief performance excerpts illustrating Western and Chinese performing styles.General information about the Workshops/Exchanges can also be found at: http://www.csun.edu/theatre/shanghai.html.
For further information contact:
Dr. Heinrich R. Falk
(818) 677-2138 or 677-3086
heinrich.falk@csun.edu
The SOCCIS Executive Office is headquartered at UCLA. Membership currently stands at nineteen institutions. SOCCIS associates include:
California State University System: Dominguez Hills Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles Northridge Pomona San Diego San Bernardino
Private Universities and Colleges: Loyola Marymount Occidental College Pepperdine University University of Judaism University of San Diego University of Southern California Whittier College
University of California: Los Angeles Santa Barbara
Higher Education Two-Year System: South Orange County Community College District Santa Monica College
