Molly Hagan

THOUSAND OAKS, CA - Actress Molly Hagan will talk to California Lutheran University students and the community from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, as part of the “Conversations With …“ series.

The first in the 2011-2012 series of informal discussions with actors on their craft will be held in the Preus-Brandt Forum on the Thousand Oaks campus. Actor, writer and director Markus Flanagan, who teaches at CLU, will be the moderator for a one-hour talk followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Hagan most recently played a CIA agent named Ms. Lurkin on episodes of the CBS television series “Chaos,” which debuted in spring. She was a series regular on “The Nutt House,” “Unfabulous” and “Herman’s Head” and has appeared on other television shows including “Monk,” “Cold Case” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Through the years, she has had roles in movies including “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Ringmaster,” “Election,” “The Lucky Ones” and the soon-to-be-released “Red State.” The acting veteran has worked with many Hollywood directors including Blake Edwards, Alexander Payne and Kevin Smith.

Flanagan, a 24-year veteran in the industry, has appeared in 10 movies and more than 100 TV shows. He also lectures for acting programs throughout the country.

Flanagan’s 2007 book, “One Less Bitter Actor: The Actor’s Survival Guide,” explains how to make it in the business of acting while staying sane and focused. The “Conversations With …” talks at CLU take the same approach, providing theatre arts students and other aspiring actors with advice from professionals. The inaugural 2010-2011 series featured Melissa Gilbert, Jack McGee and Doug Jones.

Donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the CLU Theatre Arts Department.

Preus-Brandt Forum is located south of Olsen Road near Mountclef Boulevard.

For more information, call 805-493-3415 or e-mail dramadpt@callutheran.edu.