The SDSU School of Performing Arts would like to welcome you to another theatre and dance season! We're excited to continue our rich tradition of quality education for our students and great entertainment for our patrons.
Developed around the overarching theme "Second Chances," our season allows us all the opportunity to explore where life would take us if we had gone down a different path.
A New Brain
Oct. 8-10, 7 p.m.
Oct. 11, 2 p.m.
Oscar Larson Theatre
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by William Finn and James Lapine
Known for its quirky humor and poignant moments, this musical is a reflective tale of a children’s TV show composer who faces a life-threatening brain condition who must confront his mortality, relationships and the meaning of art.
Contains mature language and themes.
Included in season subscription.
Blithe Spirit
Nov. 12-14, 7 p.m.
Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
Oscar Larson Theatre
By Noel Coward
Novelist Charles Condomine holds a seance to research his new book and accidentally summons the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, who then haunts his second wife, Ruth, resulting in hilarious chaos and mayhem!
Included in season subscription.
A Christmas Celebration
Dec. 4-5, 7 p.m.
Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
Oscar Larson Theatre
Dance Performance
Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story.
Not included in season subscription.
Almost Maine
Feb. 18-20, 7 p.m.
Feb. 21, 2 p.m.
Fishback Studio Theatre
By John Cariani
On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways.
Contains mature language and themes.
Included in season subscription.
Charlotte's Web
April 15-17, 7 p.m.
April 18, 2 p.m.
Oscar Larson Theatre
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
Wilbur, a runt pig, is saved from slaughter by a young girl named Fern. When Wilbur is moved to the Zuckerman barn, he befriends Charlotte, a wise spider who saves his life by spinning words like "Some Pig" and "Miracle" into her web to convince the farmers he is special. A beautiful piece of theatre for young audiences about friendship that will leave audiences in awe!
Included in season subscription.
Spring Dance Concert – Renewal
April 23-24, 7 p.m.
April 25, 2 p.m.
Oscar Larson Theatre
Through the development of original choreography, students work with the dance ensemble director to imagine how the theme inspires dance composition and provides opportunity for creativity.
Not included in season subscription.
