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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Theatre company performs original play ‘at the end of Normal’

Emily Neria // September 7, 2019

A theatre company and performance space, known as the Butcher Shop, put on a free production of an original play called “The Director’s Cut” on September 1.The play was about a young,...

David Little talks about why its important to come to community events like these. Photo credit: Melissa Herrera

Students and community members speak at 3rd annual People’s State of the Union

Gordy Papalias // February 11, 2019

Culture, pride, fake news and more were discussed at the 3rd annual People's State of the Union last Thursday. The event was put on by Slow Theatre at the 1078 Art Gallery on 1710 Park Ave. Each...

People are seen waiting anxiously for the first performance to begin. Photo credit: Floritzel Salvador

Slow Theatre’s newest program celebrates local writers

Carly Plemons // February 19, 2016
"Along These Lines" makes its debut at 1078 Gallery.
Rob Davidson, left, Jesse Mills, Alex Hilsee and Jessica Sijan of Slow Theatre perform scenes from Sarah Ruhls In the Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) on April 27 at The Bookstore in downtown Chico. Photo credit: Amanda Rhine

Slow Theatre gains momentum in Chico

Amanda Rhine // May 3, 2015
The concept of slow theater may not be quite as well-known as the slow food movement, but a local group is trying to get the word out around town.
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