Moorpark College Theatre Arts Summer 2009

"Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" is the first full-length play written and directed by Moorpark College student Andy Shultz. Based on his comical and endearing One Act play from last semester, Andy Shultz has crafted a thought-provoking and humorous look at the perils that face young couples today as they transition from dating to marriage. What starts as separate Boy's and Girl's nights out, ends in a knock-down drag-out wedding including an expectant bride, a reluctant groom and a Southern minister from another planet. "The cast and I had such a good time with the one act that we just couldn't let these characters go," says Andy Shultz the director and writer. "The second act not only adds depth to the characters and relationships, but it really ties up all of the loose ends as well."

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"Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music" by Lee Blessing balances the struggles of running a bar in Houston while navigating the pit-falls of a blended family. Eva June has left her husband in Minnesota to run a bar in Texas with Jim. But Jim gets more than he bargained for when Jason, Eva June's 15 year-old son, and Catherine, Eva's niece who has recently been sent on "retreat," come to visit for the summer. Add to the mix Roy, the amorous local cowboy determined to get a dance with Catherine "even if she is an ex-nun," and you've got an explosive situation.		"This show has a little something for everyone," says director John Loprieno, "slap-stick comedy, a budding romance between an ex-nun and a young cowboy and, of course, nice people dancing." Presented in a thrust setting in the Studio Theatre, this production offers many challenges for Moorpark College students. According to Loprieno, "The Summer program is designed to give students a full-range of experiences in the Theatre Arts including: marketing, set and prop construction, wardrobe, make-up, running crews and, of course, performance. We're having a growing number of local High School students participating in our summer program. This is a great way for them to check out the facilities and all Moorpark College has to offer!"


"Beat the Summer Blues" is a series of original sketches written and directed by Moorpark College students with a few musical numbers thrown in for good measure. Sketches range from proud parents attending their child's first performance to a behind the scenes look at what the "Techies" really talk about when the show is going on. Top it off with an insensitive guest at a cat funeral and you've got an evening fun of fun and laughs for the whole family. "We wanted to produce a summer comedy show that would be family friendly," said John Loprieno, Theatre Arts Instructor, "These sketches and songs are silly, romantic and full of fun: a perfect departure from reality for mid-week entertainment."		"Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" is the first full-length play written and directed by Moorpark College student Andy Shultz. Based on his comical and endearing One Act play from last semester, Andy Shultz has crafted a thought-provoking and humorous look at the perils that face young couples today as they transition from dating to marriage. What starts as separate Boy's and Girl's nights out, ends in a knock-down drag-out wedding including an expectant bride, a reluctant groom and a Southern minister from another planet. "The cast and I had such a good time with the one act that we just couldn't let these characters go," says Andy Shultz the director and writer. "The second act not only adds depth to the characters and relationships, but it really ties up all of the loose ends as well."
Alumni Nick Rutherford is returning to Moorpark College for an evening of Stand-up comedy called "Like These Guys" on Tuesday, June 9th @ 8:00pm. After touring in Stand-up comedy stints in New York City and around the country, Nick has come together with three comedic cohorts John Patrick Wells, Aalap Patel and Matteson Perry to develop a unique brand of humor that sure to delight and bring the house down. This one night only performance will be held in the Studio Theatre on the Moorpark College campus and all seats are $10.00.