Briefly in Datebook
Rehearsals begin for new drama
South Coast Repertory has started rehearsals for the world premiere of
Jose Rivera’s “References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot,” which opens on
its Second Stage on Jan. 28.
The play is a contemporary drama set in Barstow, Calif. It runs through
Feb. 27. Tickets are $18 to $45.
South Coast Repertory is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For ticket
information, call (714) 708-5555.
OCC announces new season of plays
OCC’s Theater department is gearing up to present seven productions this
spring, including a festival of works by David Mamet and a children’s
play, “Wish I Could Meet Mr. Washington and Mr. Lincoln.”
The Mamet festival, which runs Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 13, kicks off the spring
season. Also slated in upcoming months are Don Nigro’s “Tainted Justice,”
a production of Shakespearean works, and the musical “1776.”
OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For ticket information, call
(714) 432-5640.
Applicants sought for city arts panel
The city of Costa Mesa has formed a Cultural Arts and Historical
Resources Committee and is seeking letters of interest from residents who
would like to serve on it.
The goal of the committee is to make recommendations to the City Council
in matters related to arts, culture and historical resources.
Individuals interested are requested to submit a resume and a letter
explaining their reasons for wanting to serve. The council is at P.O. Box
1200, Costa Mesa 92628-1200.
Newport library site for book center
The Newport Beach Public Library has been designated a regional site for
The Center for the Book in California, an organization developed by the
Library of Congress for the promotion of reading-oriented culture.
The California Center for the Book is based at UCLA and includes
satellite centers at the Fresno County Library, Los Angeles Public
Library, San Francisco Public Library and elsewhere.
The Center strives to heighten public interest in books, encourage
literacy and promote the study of print and electronic culture.
The Center to host educators’ meeting
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will host a meeting of the
National Education Directors Jan. 24 through 26.
Education directors from 65 major performing arts institutions will
attend the meeting, including representatives of The Kennedy Center, the
Metropolitan Opera and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The purpose of the meeting, which is held every three years, is to
facilitate collaboration between arts groups and to evaluate the state of
arts education.
UC Irvine physicist Gordon Shaw, keynote speaker for the meeting, will
discuss the effects of classical music on young people.
The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Performing arts showcase comes to Center
Showcase 2000, an annual international showcase of performing arts for
young people, will come to the Orange County Performing Arts Center Jan.
26 through 29.
The event is intended to help arts educators -- many of whom will be in
town in connection with The Center’s meeting for arts education directors
-- experience a range of artistic programs for children. It will feature
48 performances, artists and productions.
The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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