There was no rest for our @csssatheatre students! š From movement exercises to funny scenes, they stretched their abilities, took risks, and broadened their horizons as artists. Take a peek at what they were up to! #CSSSA #CSSSAAlumni #CaliforniaStateSummerSchoolForTheArts #California #Arts #PerformingArts #VisualArts #Theater #Dance #Animation #Film #Writing #Music
2025 Session Recap! āØ
Students were immersed in four weeks of intense training ā filled with laughter, curiosity, and rigor.
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From the core curriculum to guest artists to field trips, this summer was one to remember! š¤”
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We are so grateful to our students and their families and look forward to crossing paths soon!
Week 3 Recap! šļø
So much incredible and transformative work happening!
Special events included a performance of tired music concert by @kensakushinohara ,field trip to Independent Shakespeare to see Loveās Laborās Lost, a Heightened Text workshop with @damiandarnell ,and incredible clown workshops with @faceboop š„³
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Hereās to Week 4!š
Week 3 is filled with Visiting Artists! āļø
This week, weāre thrilled to welcome Peter Howard, Clementine Rice, Caitlin Kilgore, Kensaku Shinohara, Rachel Ho, and Damian Lewis!
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Peter, Caitlin, and Clementine worked on a heighten staged reading of āJOBā and Kensaku showcases an original show āTired Music Concertā. Rachel and Damian will lead classes in Clown and Heightened Language. š
Lots to do in Week 3!
Week 2 Recap! šļø
Theater students had the opportunity to really stretch themselves and take ownership of the workā
Here are a few movements from the Dance for Actors elective taught by @darrianoreilly ,
intro to Clown elective taught by @jewelsgarza department photos, and Bits & Pieces.
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Special events included Faculty Solo, a performance of Honest Work by @kevingregorykrieger , and a special Moonlight screening and Q&A with Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney.
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Hereās to Week 3!š
Week 2 is off to a tremendous start! āļø
This week, weāre thrilled to welcome Visiting Artists Julieta Garza, Darrian OāReilly, and Kevin Krieger!
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Julieta will be facilitating Clown workshops, Darrian leading Dance For Actors, and Kevin showcasing an original show āHonest Workā. š
Week 1 Recap! šļø
Students were immersed in their curriculumā taking classes from Movement to Tai Chi to Musical Theatre!Ā
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Special events included Writing Faculty Readings, beginning electives, and a Contact Improv Jam with our friends in Dance & Music!Ā
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Hereās to Week 2! šĀ
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The 2025 CSSSA Session has begun! āļø
This week, weāre thrilled to welcome Visiting Artists Oscar Nava and Kimiko Warner-Turner!
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Oscar will be facilitating Commedia dellāArte workshops and Kimiko leading a human relations training for our department. š
EDDIE LOPEZ attended CSSSAās Theatre Department in 2002! š
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A Bay Area and Sacramento native, he has since starred in the Broadway National Tour of Into The Woods and has worked across the country including at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Geffen Playhouse, and Denver Center Theatre Company. āļø
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CSSSA Theatre alumni are everywhere ā making an impact in their local communities and on our industry at-large.
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Join us every month as we highlight members of our alumni community! š§”
THROWBACK to CSSSA ā13! š
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Many studios become close, like a small family. Here is Studio 5, led by former Faculty Ed Douglas, from 2013! Edās studios were renowned for learning Filipino stick fighting and doing intense scene work. āļø
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Join us every month as we recall some of our favorite memories from years past! š
UMA PARANJPE attended CSSSAās Theatre Department in 2013! š
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A Pleasanton, CA native, she has since starred on Broadway as the titular character in Life of Pi and has worked across the country including at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Repertory Theatre, and Playwrights Horizons. āļø
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CSSSA Theatre alumni are everywhere ā making an impact in their local communities and on our industry at-large.
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Join us every month as we highlight members of our alumni community! š§”
