Camarillo, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 – CSU Channel Islands (CI) invites the public to “Thresholds,” a world premiere original performance presented by the Performing Arts Program for its sixth annual spring production. The play explores the intersection of multiple generations and lives and the defining moments of change, or thresholds, that connect them.

Five performances will be held at Malibu Hall on the CI campus. Evening performances will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 7; Friday, March 8; Wednesday, March 13; and Thursday, March 14. One matinee performance will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.

Tickets are free for CI students, $5 for all other students, $10 for CI faculty and staff, and $15 for the public. To purchase tickets, call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or visit http://performingarts.csuci.edu/events.html. Tickets may also be purchased at the door with cash. Seating is limited, so advance purchase is recommended.

A fitting project for CI’s 10-year anniversary, “Thresholds” brings diverse parts of our community together to chronicle shared histories, celebrate common experiences, and discover new perspectives. “Thresholds” was developed by students from Performing Arts 391 Production, Art 499 Capstone, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), in collaboration with Project Lulu artists Lisa McKhann and Karen Keenan and acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller. The play is directed by Associate Professor of Performing Arts Catherine Scott Burriss and produced by Lecturer of Dance Heather Castillo, with musical direction by Lecturer of Music Craig Bickel.

“Thresholds” is made possible by funding from CI’s Instructionally Related Activities Fund, the Performing Arts Program, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Limited complimentary parking is available on campus in designated spaces only. Upon arriving at the campus, please follow event parking signs. Free parking is available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station/Lewis Road parking lot in Camarillo with bus service to and from the campus. Riders should board the VISTA Bus to the campus; the fare is $1.25 each way. Buses arrive and depart from the Camarillo Metrolink Station every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For exact times, check the schedule at www.goventura.org.

Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to request an accommodation should contact Disability Resource Programs at 805-437-3331 or email accommodations@csuci.edu as soon as possible, but no later than 10 business days before the event, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

For additional information, contact Dr. Catherine Scott Burriss, Associate Professor of Performing Arts, at 805-437-3126 or catherine.burriss@csuci.edu.

About California State University Channel Islands
CSU Channel Islands (CI) is celebrating 10 years of education, innovation, growth and community enrichment during the 2012/2013 academic year. We salute our faculty, staff, students, alumni, supporters, and partners who continue the CI mission of a student-centered education emphasizing international and multicultural perspectives with interdisciplinary and experiential service-oriented learning.

Together, we are solving the problems of today, preparing the leaders and innovators of tomorrow, and contributing to the vitality of higher education.

CSU Channel Islands – A Decade of Distinction