The COS Theatre program is dedicated to the advancement of the theatre arts, through traditional study and performance, and to the development of new theatrical ventures. We prepare students for further study and for an ever-changing profession.
While the Ford Theater awaits its transformation, the Theatre and Music Departments here at College of the Siskiyous have found a vibrant new rhythm in the Distance Learning Center on the Weed Campus. Proving that the "show must go on," our students have taken full ownership of the spring production, the darkly comedic Canadian hit, 'Ride the Cyclone'.
Faced with a temporary move, our students didn't just adapt — they stepped up. This production is entirely student-centric, featuring student directors, vocal coaches, and designers. The enthusiasm was so overwhelming that the production features two distinct casts, each bringing a unique energy to the story of six choir members competing for a second chance at life.
The transition has sparked a wave of creativity. Utilizing the final days of our access to the Ford Theater scene shop, students along with our Technical Director, Neil Carpentier-Alting have built a modular set along with adaptive lighting and sound designed specifically for our intimate 60-seat temporary theater. From mastering new technology to reimagining staging, this production represents a new level of experiential learning for us as well as our students.
There is something incredibly poetic about performing a show like 'Ride the Cyclone' — which is all about making the most of a "limbo" state — while your departments are in a temporary space of their own.
Ticketing information is coming soon!
Email: theatre@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5206
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