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Figaro, played by Frederic Lee (left), and Susanna, played by Sam Rosenberg (right), dance in the garden in a pivotal scene in the story in "The Marriage of Figaro."

Twists and turns wed in ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

Ahmari Rudolph, Reporter November 27, 2025

CSUN Theatre and Music departments debuted “The Marriage of Figaro” on Nov. 20, showcasing the classic Mozart opera for the modern audience. The opera was directed by Maurice Godin, with music direction...

HRH Queen Isabella played by Jessica Pantaleon (left) with the Maid played by Jazzmynne Silva (middle) and Maxima Terriblé Segunda (right) portrayed by Hannah Leigh West in "The Hunchback of Seville."

Comedy meets history in ‘The Hunchback of Seville’

Brianna Perez, Assistant Culture Editor November 4, 2025

The empire rose in the Experimental Theatre when the CSUN Department of Theatre presented its latest production, “The Hunchback of Seville.” The play, written by Charise Castro Smith and directed...

Jonathan Harker, played by Sam Drake in this scene, is surrounded by the supernatural in a hair-raising scene in the production "Dracula: A Frankensteined Retelling."

Review: Dracula production was a bloody good time

Ahmari Rudolph, Reporter October 21, 2025

When the lights dimmed, an eerie silence fell upon spectators. Then, individuals in white, antiquated garments shivered among the audience, bearing crosses as wolves howled and scoured the scene. A...

From left to right: Jules Thompson, Gisele Matocq, Summer Cortez, Jack Sheppard, Cayla Rose Guili, Julien Thompson, and Ronni Hinch

A powerful performance: Matilda the Musical takes the stage

Yaminah Legohn, Contributor May 6, 2025

“Matilda the Musical” wrapped its final performance with multiple sold-out shows and buzzworthy momentum from positive reviews. Directed by Garry Lennon, the production was based on Roald Dahl’s...

From left Jason Steele (Mercutio), 
Alexa Lara (Benvolio), Daisy Acosta (Lady Montague), Emily Gomez (Princess of Verona), Thomas Cargin (Romeo), Sam Drake (Friar Laurence), and Liz Peralejo (Nan)

Shakespeare with a twist: CSUN’s hip take on Romeo & Juliet

Yaminah Legohn, Contributor February 28, 2025

“Romeo & Juliet” debuted its first showing this past weekend with back-to-back sold out performances. Written by William Shakespeare, this production was directed by Melissa Chalsma, artistic director...

“Dialogues of The Carmelites” presented by CSUN Theatre Department on Nov 22.

CSUN Theatre delivers “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” a powerful Opera about Faith and Sacrifice

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter December 7, 2024

The CSUN Theatre Department performed their interpretation of Dialogues of the Carmelites from Nov. 21 to 24 in the Campus Theatre located in Nordhoff Hall. As the audience took their seats, they were...

CSUN Theatre's second production, "Guarded" was hosted in the Little Theatre in Nordhoff Hall on Oct. 16-19.

CSUN Theater Production, ‘Guarded.’ Blends humor and Heartache

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter October 28, 2024

The CSUN Theater Department hosted their interpretation of “Guarded” from Oct. 16 to 19 in the Little Theater located in Nordhoff Hall. During the Oct. 17 performance, the audience was transported...

Photo courtesy of the Theatre Department. “House of Bernarda Alba” transported the audience to 1946 Spain. The play ran from Feb. 22 through March 2 in the Little Theatre in Nordhoff Hall.

Good grief: CSUN theater presents a comedy of mourning

Nylah Quijano, Culture Reporter March 5, 2024

The CSUN theater department hosted its interpretation of the play “House of Bernarda Alba” on Feb. 23 at the Little Theatre located in Nordhoff Hall. The play “House of Bernarda Alba” is based...

Ilustration of season finale "lysistrata"

CSUN theater department presents: ‘Lysistrata’

Brianna Arias, Reporter April 26, 2023

The CSUN Department of Theatre will host their "Lysistrata" production from April 26 to May 6. The show will be held in the Experimental Theatre on campus. The production will be directed by three senior...

A portrait picture of a woman

Theater student spotlight: Autumn Tatnall

Brianna Arias, Reporter April 26, 2023

Autumn Tatnall remembers the very first theater production she ever participated in. She was in the fifth grade and was playing the role of Papa Smurf in her elementary school’s production of “The...

Jeannine Allen and Guillermo Keymolent as Mimi and Rodolfo, respectively. The roles are key parts in the opera and a second cast performed the same roles on some nights.

[Photo] A Night at the Opera

Solomon O. Smith April 17, 2023

The CSUN production of the opera “La Boheme” was a months-long odyssey of training, teamwork and love of theater for the staff and students working on the show. The opera ran from March 9-12 at the...

Photo courtesy of the CSUN Theatre Department.

CSUN’s theater department puts on ‘Tartuffe’

Brianna Arias, Reporter April 6, 2023

“Tartuffe” is the upcoming production the CSUN theater department will perform in April. The show will take place from April 7-15 in the Little Theatre, located inside Nordhoff Hall. The production...

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