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College of the Arts presents Poulenc's opera
"Dialogues of the Carmelites"

April 29, 2005 :: No. 187

Who: COLLEGE OF THE ARTS at Cal State Fullerton
What: Dialogues of the Carmelites
by Francis Poulenc
an opera in three acts with libretto by G. Bernanos
Donn Finn, Stage Director
Janet Smith and Mark Salters, Musical Directors
Kimo Furumoto, Orchestra Director
When: April 22-May 1, 2005
8:00 p.m. April 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
2:00 p.m. April 24, May 1
Where: Little Theatre, Cal State Fullerton's Performing Arts Center
Nutwood Ave. and State College Blvd., Fullerton
Background: Written from 1935 through 1955, Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered in La Scala, Milan on January 26, 1957.

Dialogues of the Carmelites explores the true story of martyrdom of 16 Carmelite nuns during the French Revolution, when the regime dissolved all religious orders. Blanche de la Force, a timid young woman living during the French Revolution, becomes a Carmelite nun to escape her greatest fear: death. When the Revolution destroys her convent, Blanche runs away, but returns to join her sisters in confronting death with courage and grace. Throughout this riveting dramatic piece, the nuns surmount their individual fears and, in the end accept the sacrifice they must make as the opera rises to its final scene of shattering poignancy.

Cal State Fullerton's production, performed in two acts, will be sung in English with projected surtitles.

Designers include Ann Sheffield, scenic design; Karen Weller costume design; John Fisher lighting design and Rebecca Guzzi make-up design.
Admission: Advance single tickets are $16 for general admission, and $13 with the Titan Discount (student, senior or CSUF ID). All tickets purchased at the door are $16.
Box Office: Tickets available at the Performing Arts Center box office 657-278-3371.  
Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays-Fridays and one hour prior to performance.  
Or online at: www.tickets.com

Questions? Call 657-278-3371 or email pac-boxoffice@fullerton.edu.
Web Site: http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/
Media Contact: Elizabeth Champion, College of the Arts at 657-278-2434
echampion@fullerton.edu


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