BRIEFLY CALARTS TO STAGE GENET'S 'BALCONY'.VALENCIA - The California Institute of the Arts California Institute of the Arts known as CalArts U.S. private institution of higher learning in Valencia. Created in 1961 through the merger of two other art institutes, it was the first in the U.S. School of Theater will present Jean Genet's ``The Balcony'' at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and Monday through Wednesday with a matinee mat·i·nee or mat·i·née n. An entertainment, such as a dramatic performance or movie, presented in the daytime, usually in the afternoon. at noon on Saturday. ``The Balcony Balcony (from Italian balcone, scaffold; cf. High German balcho, beam, balk; probably cognate with Persian term بالكانه bālkāneh or its older variant ,'' considered Genet's masterpiece, is a complicated and dark tale of power, sex, fantasy and purity taking place in a brothel, which stands as a metaphor for an emerging dictatorial political system. Reality is constantly in question as the brothel's clients, dreaming of being dignitaries, are suddenly thrust into those roles. Cat Cooper will direct the student cast during the performances, which will take place in CalArts' Ensemble Theater II, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia. Tickets are $7. Call (661) 253-7800 for reservations. - Daily News Junior high kids to show off talent VALENCIA - Arroyo Seco Junior High School Arroyo Seco Junior High School is a public junior high school in Saugus, California. It is a member of the William S. Hart Union High School District. Rhondi Durand, Cathy Novean, and Dr. Andy Keyne are the principals. students will showcase their talents at the annual talent show at 7 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 27, in Knutson Hall on campus at 27171 N. Vista Delgado Drive, Valencia. This year's theme is ``Reality Bytes,'' and the show will be a takeoff on reality television shows. Tickets are $5. For information, call the school at (661) 296-0991. - Daily News Annual cabaret cabaret Restaurant that serves liquor and offers light musical entertainment. The cabaret probably originated in France in the 1880s as a small club that presented amateur acts and satiric skits lampooning bourgeois conventions. show to kick off NEWHALL - The Canyon Theatre Guild's annual cabaret show will have a Latin American theme as the group presents ``Cabaret Copacabana'' at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. Guests will enjoy a small buffet and no-host bar, followed by the cabaret show and dancing until dawn to a live band. Tickets for general seating are $35 to $45, and tables on stage are available for $250, $500 and $1,000. The Canyon Theatre Guild Theatre Guild U.S. theatrical society. Founded in New York City in 1918 by Lawrence Langner (1890–1962) and others, the group proposed to produce high-quality, noncommercial plays. is at 24242 San Fernando Road San Fernando Road is a major street in the city and county of Los Angeles. It starts off in Castaic as The Old Road, passing through Santa Clarita and the Newhall Pass, where upon its intersection with Sierra Highway near the junction of the Golden State (I-5) and the , Newhall. Call (661) 799-2702 for reservations. - Daily News 2004 Railfest will feature cabooses FILLMORE - Fillmore & Western Railway company's annual Railfest is scheduled for March 20 and March 21 in Fillmore. This year's theme is ``Cabooses on Parade,'' and the event will feature frontier gunfighters, food, crafts and rides on a vintage train. Passengers can choose regular passenger cars or ride in a caboose. Seats are limited, so make reservations early by calling (800) 773-8724. - Daily News |
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