Long Beach, CA -- California Repertory Company announces productions for the Spring 2024 season.

Cal Rep^:s Spring 2024 season includes world-renowned guest artists, a comedic thriller and a supernatural musical; all told by CSULB students, faculty, and guest artists and performed at the Studio Theater at California State University, Long Beach.

Experience the electrifying kickoff of the season with Frantic: Long Beach, a devised piece crafted by Frantic Assembly. Hailing from the UK, and known globally for their innovative approach to movement and storytelling, Frantic Assembly has brought its expertise to the CSULB campus. For this piece, Frantic artists will collaborate with our talented CSULB undergraduate students to create an entirely original piece that promises to captivate and inspire. This is a rare opportunity to witness the magic of the Frantic Method unfolding right here in Long Beach. Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary theatrical experience!

The season continues with Alexis Scheer's Our Dear Dead Drug Lord. Directed by Alana Dietze, this play explores themes of friendship, rebellion, and the complexity of adolescence with a fresh and unapologetic voice. Set against the backdrop of an abandoned treehouse, four teenage girls embark on a mystical journey to summon the spirit of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. As their intense and unpredictable seance unfolds, the lines between reality and fantasy blur, leading to unexpected revelations and self-discovery.

Closing the fall semester is Ride the Cyclone, written by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell and directed by Kari Hayter with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell. This darkly comedic musical invites you to join a quirky group of students who find themselves in the unexpected position of vying for a second chance at life. Set in the eerie confines of a fairground, Ride the Cyclone introduces us to a diverse ensemble of characters, each with a unique story to tell. As fate spins its unpredictable wheel, these students must prove their worthiness in a quirky, otherworldly competition, blending the macabre with a touch of the fantastical.

Join us for a season of shows that are exuberant, haunting, and thought provoking. These stories were chosen for our Cal Rep season to provide the opportunity to create, and explore as we examine the joy and darkness of our world. The Spring 2024 Season runs from February 1st to May 4th. We cant wait for you to join us at the Studio Theater this Spring!

Performances:

FRANTIC: LONG BEACH
(Runs Thursday, February 1st through Saturday, February 10th)

Preview #1: Thursday, February 1 st - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night: Friday, February 2nd - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 3rd - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 7th - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 8th - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 9th - 7:30 p.m.
Closing Performance: Saturday, February 10th - 2:00 p.m.

OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
(Runs Wednesday, March 13th through Saturday, March 23rd):

Preview #1: Wednesday, March 13th - 7:30 p.m.
Preview #2: Thursday, March 14th - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night: Friday, March 15th - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16th - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20th - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 21st - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 22nd - 7:30 p.m.
Closing Performance: Saturday, March 23rd - 2:00 p.m.

RIDE THE CYCLONE
(Runs Wednesday, April 24th through Saturday, May 4th):

Preview #1: Wednesday, April 24th - 7:30 p.m.
Preview #2: Thursday, April 25th - 7:30 p.m.
Opening Night: Friday, April 26th - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27th - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1st - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2nd - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3rd - 7:30 p.m.
Closing Performance: Saturday, May 4th - 2:00 p.m.

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General Admission: $25

Students, Faculty, Military & Seniors (55 and older): $23

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