ON STAGE
Cal Rep's first 20 years, 1988-2008
Twentieth Anniversary
Twenty years old - ancient for a dog - on the cusp of maturity for a human - and impressive longevity in the life of a theatre company. Relativity rules!
How vividly I recall Cal Rep's much anticipated but disastrous opening night. With a resounding thud, the "comedy" I directed fell flat. The evening was interminable, but taught me a valuable lesson - never direct something you don't respect! As a Company we have tried to live by this credo. We have continuously striven to realize our highest aspirations and Cal Rep has come a long way in its twenty years of life. We moved into our own theatre in downtown Long Beach; discovered and created numerous new plays; have been showered with prizes and praise, fearlessly proclaimed our dedication to the Art of theatre, while protecting our sacred right to fail. Battling on after losing our space and tackling plays and subjects shunned by the commercial theatre, we have explored a multiplicity of issues and experiences and educated hundreds of young thespians. The journey has been thrilling and exhausting, but as a company we have clung tenaciously to our guiding principles. We have presented plays that challenge and delight; that expose and inspire.
Happy Twentieth Birthday Cal Rep!
04/24/2009 - 05/09/2009
By Joanne Gordon
Directed by Joanne Gordon
“I’ve grown to appreciate the sacrifices that they are making and this is my tribute.” — Joanne Gordon
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10/24/2008 - 12/13/2008
By Robert Schenkkan
Directed by Trevor Biship
Schenkkan’s Kentucky Cycle questions both our past and present urge to use force first and ask questions later.
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02/20/2008 - 03/14/2008
By Cal Rep and the Troubadour Theater Company
Directed by Matthew Walker and Mike Sulprizio
In cooperation with the Troubadour Theater Company, Cal Rep inaugurates the new year with Hamlet, the Artist Formerly Known as PRINCE of Denmark.
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