Tara Donovan
Hammer Museum
Today, 7 p.m. Donovan, who transforms everyday material into works
of art, gives a gallery talk about her current project at the
museum. Free for students. Visit www.hammer.ucla.edu for more
information.
“Chavez Ravine”
Wells Fargo Theatre in Griffith Park
Thru Sunday Culture Clash, one of the nation’s premier
Chicano/Latino theater troupe, performs a radio theater version of
the successful play, which examines whether the construction of
Dodger Stadium was a bane or boon for local communities. Tickets
are $30. Call (310) 827-0889 for more information.
“Into the Woods”
Macgowan Little Theater
Friday thru June 12 If “Shrek 2″ didn’t satisfy
for a witty fairy tale fix, Stephen Sondheim and James
Lapine’s “Into the Woods” jumble up Cinderella,
Jack (of the beanstalk) and Little Red Riding Hood in their
respective quests for “happily ever afters” as a baker
and his wife scheme against the fairy tale characters to advance
their own desires. Presented by the Ray Bolger Musical Theater
students. Tickets are $7 for students. Visit www.theater.ucla.edu
for more information.
“Twelfth Night”
Macgowan 1340
Friday thru June 12 Shakespeare strikes again. Graduate theater
directing student Aaron Feinstein is not the first, and he
definitely won’t be the last to take on this popular
Shakespeare comedy about Olivia and Orsino’s attempt to
locate their identical twins. Tickets are $7 for students. Visit
www.theater.ucla.edu for more information.
“The Bungler”
West Coast Ensemble Theatre
Friday thru July 25 French playwright Molière’s witty
comedy about the age-old story of two gentlemen, Lélie and
Léandre, pursuing the same girl is revived by award-winning
director Jules Aaron in this outrageous production. Tickets are $20
for students. Call (323) 525-0022 for reservations.
“Oranges & Lemons”
The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Saturday, noon Written by Catherine Bush, the play revolves around
the infamous Tower of London, where executioners and prisoners
combine for some grisly humor. At the center of the story is a 15th
century working-class family man who learns that he’s about
to become the King’s Head Executioner. Heads will roll in
laughter. Free admission. Call (310) 455-3723 for more
information.
WAC Student Festival of Works
Highways Performance Space
June 10-12, 8:30 pm A year-end showcase of what 16 WAC students
have been learning the last few quarters. It’s like taking a
final in front of everyone. Various social and political issues
will be presented through dance, spoken word, video, art, and
music. Tickets are $13 for students. Visit www.wac.ucla.edu for
more information.