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VIDEO: “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play” opens at City College

The Saville Theatre presents “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” opens Oct. 20

Luz Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • October 20, 2023

The dark comedy tells a story of a post-apocalyptic world that explores pop culture and storytelling. It is set in a world where electricity is scarce and society has collapsed.

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‘Cabaret’ continues through April 29 at the Saville Theatre

The latest Dramatic Arts Department production takes place in Nazi Germany

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • April 24, 2023

Set in Berlin during the start of Nazi Germany, "Cabaret" is a musical about American novelist Clifford Bradshaw falling in love with cabaret performer Sally Bowles, according to Dramatic Arts Professor Katie Rodda.

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City College festival brings dream to life for student playwright

8th annual event showcasing student productions returns to City College March 17-25

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • March 17, 2023

For Jesus Sandoval, a film major at San Diego City College, the opportunity to have his original play “We Were Men” produced was a dream come true.

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REVIEW: Actress Valynsia Sims gives unforgettable performance in play “Imogen Says Nothing”

Performances continue through Nov. 5 at San Diego City College Black Box Theater

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • November 3, 2022

The Black Box Theater at San Diego City College welcomed a packed audience for the West Coast debut of “Imogen Says Nothing” earlier this month.

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Theater returns to City College with ‘The Wolves’

The play runs from Oct. 14-22 at the Saville Theater

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • October 14, 2022

City College students are looking to break a leg as theatre returns to with “the Wolves” opening at the Saville Theater on Friday, Oct. 14. According to the San Diego City College website, “The Wolves” is about a high school women’s soccer team trying to find their place in the world.

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REVIEW: Urinetown returns to the City College stage after a two-year hiatus

San Diego City College’s Visual and Performing Arts revives its production of Urinetown, the first musical at City since 2019

Philip Salata, News Editor • April 22, 2022

For those who newly joined the cast and crew of Urinetown, as well as those who returned, the staging of the musical in the Saville Theatre is a celebration that finally brings song and dance back to the public – the first musical at City since 2019.

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Bringing fantasy to life

An innovative collaboration between cosmetology, theatre and photography at San Diego City College

Mike Madriaga • December 23, 2015

An innovative collaboration between cosmetology, theatre and photography at City College

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Shining the spotlight on the spring semester

Moving into a newly renovated C building, a variety of performance opportunities and a new adjunct instructor await theater students in 2016

Lauren J. Mapp • December 15, 2015

Moving into a newly renovated C building, a variety of performance opportunities and a new adjunct instructor await theater students in 2016

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Review: ‘Zombie Prom’ comes alive

The morbid but highly entertaining romance-musical makes its debut at San Diego City College’s Saville Theatre

Destiny Ortiz • November 12, 2015

The morbid but highly entertaining romance-musical makes its debut at San Diego City College’s Saville Theatre

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Longtime theater professor becomes new arts co-chair

Katie Rodda joins Alicia Rincon to lead Visual and Performing Arts

Lauren J. Mapp • November 11, 2015

Katie Rodda joins Alicia Rincon to lead Visual and Performing Arts

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“Guys and Dolls” gets ready to debut

Leeann Rose • October 17, 2013

Love, lust and luck will soon be brought to the Saville Theatre. City College’s rendition of this '50s Broadway sensation will begin with a performance on Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. and continue...

“Guys and Dolls” production underway

Leeann Rose • September 14, 2013

The hustle and bustle of New York City will soon be making its way to City College's Saville Theatre. On Aug. 31, 25 students auditioned for the fall musical “Guys and Dolls.” A second round...