For Immediate Release
04/22/2016
(Stockton, CA) Delta College's award winning Drama Department returns with a new production of John Guare's
dark comedy, The House of Blue Leaves, at the Tillie Lewis Theatre: May 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 8 p.m., May 8 & 13 at 2 p.m.
Director Ashlee Temple has her talented acting troupe ready to bring a unique spin to a play the
New York Times calls an "Enchantingly zany and original farce." The Obie and Tony Award winning play offers us a glimpse into an America that resonates with us today.
It’s 1965 and the pope is coming to visit New York City. In Sunnyside Queens lives Artie Shaughnessy, zookeeper by day and ambitious songwriter by night. He dreams of escaping from his life of mediocrity and invisibility. Artie is both helped and hampered by the crazy aspirations of those around him including his depressed wife Bananas, his food mad mistress Bunny, his AWOL celebrity obsessed son Ronnie, and his big shot producer friend Billy. Add to the mix three surly nuns and a visiting movie star!
Don't miss The House of Blue Leaves, a dark farce, both deeply funny and
sadly poignant.
House of Blue Leaves is recommended for ages 14 and up. Tickets - $12 General; $10 Students & Seniors. Delta Center for the Arts (DCA) Box Office: 209-954-5110, On Line: DCA.DeltaCollege.edu.
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director Ashlee Temple
Set/Lighting/Sound Designer Kevin Bautch
Costume Designer Julienne Hastings
CAST:
| Alex DiPeppe |
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Artie Shaughnessy |
| Yessenia Mendieta |
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Bunny Flingus |
| Rachel Lycan |
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Bananas Shaughnessy |
| Mike James Sicari-Cuaresma |
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Ronnie Shaughnessy |
| Isabella Calabrese |
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Corrina Stroller |
| Randi Rodgers |
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Head Nun |
| Amy Dolores |
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Second Nun |
| Julia Moran |
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Little Nun |
| Christopher Smith |
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Military Policeman |
| Barry Tisdale |
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The White Man |
| John Aguilera |
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Billy Einhorn |
About Delta Drama
Delta Drama is home to one of the most dynamic and diverse community college Theatre Arts programs in California. Delta Drama students who complete the AA Transfer Degree will be qualified for entry-level career placement and/or advanced degree transfer in Theatre Performance.
Delta College Offers
*A two-year Actor Training Program and Technical Theatre Associate Degree and Certificate Program.
*An affordable program with many opportunities for financial aid and scholarships.
*Production of four fully staged productions a year in our state-of-the-art main theatre, a Summer Season, and two performing workshops a year staged in the Studio Theatre.
*A professional highly trained faculty/staff and guest artists committed to student success and artistic growth.
*A commitment to exploring inclusive values that reflect the cultural diversity of the Central Valley.
*Visit our website for more information!
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