The five-show 2008 Cal State Fullerton Theatre and Dance spring season includes “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” by William Shakespeare, “AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” by Arlene Hutton, “CITY OF ANGELS” with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by David Zippel, “THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA” by Tennessee Williams and the SPRING DANCE THEATRE.

“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” is Shakespeare’s popular romantic comedy featuring two mismatched couples, a fairy king and queen, and a magical forest where mischief and mayhem invariably ensue. Directed by Denise Schulz, “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” performs March 7-23 in the Young Theatre.

“AS IT IS IN HEAVEN,” by Arlene Hutton, is the story of a historic Shaker community, the American religious phenomenon, as they deal with challenges to their society and beliefs. Set in 1830’s Kentucky, this drama features the ecstatic religious experiences and distinct culture of the Shakers, and how the movement is changed and perhaps endangered by newcomers.  Directed by Patrick Pearson, “AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” performs March 7-23 in the Hallberg Theatre.

The Broadway musical set for the Little Theatre will be “CITY OF ANGELS,” with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical is two shows in one, as a young novelist attempts to write a movie screenplay in glamorous 1940’s Hollywood. Directed by James R. Taulli with musical direction by Mitchell Hanlon, “CITY OF ANGELS” runs March 28-April 20 in the Little Theatre and is a College of the Arts production.

Tennessee Williams’ tropical drama of sexual intrigue, compassion, and the hope of redemption, “THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA” is the story of two travelers running away from their pasts and discovering each other in surprising circumstances. Directed by Kevin Slay, “THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA” is set to perform April 18-May 4 in the Young Theatre.

SPRING DANCE THEATRE, coordinated by Gladys Kares, offers student and faculty choreographed pieces, and will be performed May 1-11 in the Little Theatre.

Subscriptions for the Theatre and Dance season at California State University, Fullerton are available now. Subscriptions range from $46 to $91. Single tickets range from $8 to $18, and only become available two weeks before each show. Many performances sell out.

The six FlexTix subscription offers redeemable credits and will cover all five spring productions or patrons can use them all at once for one show — there’s great flexibility. Patrons can create their own unique season with the paperless FlexTix credits.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare
Directed by Denise Schulz
YOUNG THEATRE
March 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 pm
March 9, 15, 16, 22 at 2:00 pm

AS IT IS IN HEAVEN by Arlene Hutton
Directed by Patrick Pearson
HALLBERG THEATRE
March 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 pm
March 9, 15, 16, 22 at 2:00 pm

CITY OF ANGELS Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by David Zippel,
Book by Larry Gelbart
Directed by James R. Taulli, Musical Direction by Mitchell Hanlon
LITTLE THEATRE
March 28, 29, April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8:00 pm
April 12, 13, 19, 20 at 2:00 pm

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Kevin Slay
YOUNG THEATRE
April 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2, 3 at 8:00 pm
April 20, 26, 27, May 3, 4 at 2:00 pm

SPRING DANCE THEATRE Coordinated by Gladys Kares
LITTLE THEATRE
May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 8:00 pm
May 4, 10, 11 at 2:00 pm