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The Orion

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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Amelia Bransky, a senior theater major at Chico State, directs Mike Bartlett's "The Enemy" and Mark Ravenhill's "Armageddon" in Chico State's School of the Arts production of the Donna Stone Breed Memorial One-Acts this year. Photo courtesy of Sylvia Lewis.

Backstage Q&A: Students showcase directing talent

Ashiah Scharaga
April 9, 2014
The Orion sat down with two student directors of the 2014 Donna Stone Breed Memorial One-Acts to discuss the rewards and excitement of directing.
Sue Hargrave Pate, a retiring Chico State Arts Professor, holds up an award while standing behind a wall she calls "the Memory Wall." Photo credit: Maisee Lee

Professor looks back on career, thanks Chico State

Ashiah Scharaga
March 13, 2014
A professor is retiring after 28 years of teaching theater and dance courses and directing and choreographing School of the Arts productions at Chico State.
Spirit and Science confronting each other through song in "Creation Stories". Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Theater professors, students weave thought-provoking creation stories into show

Ashiah Scharaga
March 5, 2014
Chico State's School of The Arts presents "Creation Stories" March 5-8 and 11-13, bringing laughs and inspiring thought about the different stories cultures tell about the beginning of life as we know it.
Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

David Kahn
February 13, 2014
Don't miss the 2014 tour of The Graduate at Laxson Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 20.

Theater students offer advice on preparing for auditions

Emma Wood-Wright
January 22, 2014
Auditions for this semester's productions of "Spamalot" and "Creation Stories" are underway and theater students share their tips and tricks on how to nail an audition.