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Organization
Foothill College Theatre Arts Department
The Foothill College Theatre Arts Department is an important center for theatre training on the Peninsula, encompassing studio acting, performance, literature, history and technical studies. It operates a theatre program for the non-major consisting of theatre appreciation, studio acting classes and more.
The Foothill Theatre Conservatory, a comprehensive and integrated program for the dedicated student, provides intensive instruction in acting, voice, movement, literature, history, master classes and production processes to actors of all ages. The A.A. degree is available only through participation in the Conservatory or through the Theatre Technology program.
Each quarter, the Department presents one or more major productions, and, through the Foothill Music Theatre program, produces full-scale presentations of musicals. All members of the local community may audition for most of these productions.
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Contact Info
Foothill College Theatre Arts Department
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022Phone: 650-949-7417
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Doctor Faustus
"Two Devil Horns!"
Review posted by: CR from Cupertino, Jun 04, 2009
Two Devil Horns way up for director Tom Gough for his brilliant concept and superb execution. Two more for Nick and Sarah Griner who bring fully developed characters out of the sometimes impenetrable... Expand
Two Devil Horns way up for director Tom Gough for his brilliant concept and superb execution. Two more for Nick and Sarah Griner who bring fully developed characters out of the sometimes impenetrable dialogue. Strong ensemble work as well. My only complaint is the music could have been even louder. But don't let that stop you. Go see this!! Collapse
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Event Name: Doctor Faustus
"Lohman Theater Air Conditioning!!! Working!"
Comment posted by: Nicolae from Palo Alto, CA, Jun 03, 2009
I just wanted to comment to anyone that may have suffered through air-conditioning problems in the Lohman theater in the past, that the issue has been addressed and resolved.
I just wanted to comment to anyone that may have suffered through air-conditioning problems in the Lohman theater in the past, that the issue has been addressed and resolved.
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Event Name: Doctor Faustus
"Marlowe Must be Headbanging in his Grave"
Review posted by: Jeff Magill from Palo Alto, CA, Jun 01, 2009
Three things make this a great production: the integration of heavy metal into the action; the use of horror movie/goth elements in the set and costume designs; and the brilliant idea of casting... Expand
Three things make this a great production: the integration of heavy metal into the action; the use of horror movie/goth elements in the set and costume designs; and the brilliant idea of casting Mephistopheles and Lucifer as women. The pacing and energy were more like a rock concert than what you might expect from a 400-year old play. Even though I could identify few of the songs, and don't care much for metal (I'm in my fifties, so when I think "heavy metal" I think Led Zeppelin), the music and accompanying choreography enhanced the play's action and dialog perfectly. As for the horror/goth perspective, the director deserves credit for demonstrating that "Faustus" is a horror story as much as "The Exorcist" or Dracula movies are. Finally, casting women as the leading devils highlighted how Faustus was seduced into making a pact with the devil and the extent to which he succumbed to the seductiveness of evil itself. If Marlowe were alive, this is the way he'd do the play. Collapse
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Event Name: Doctor Faustus
"Totally Worth Seeing"
Review posted by: A.C. from San Jose, CA, May 30, 2009
Sometimes you try to take an old play and put a new spin on it and it's awful. But not this time! The heavy metal theme for the old show Doctor Faustus was so "right on" that I'm still thinking... Expand
Sometimes you try to take an old play and put a new spin on it and it's awful. But not this time! The heavy metal theme for the old show Doctor Faustus was so "right on" that I'm still thinking about the play days later. I loved the spin on Mephostopheles, the Devil and the damned. I thought the interplay between old world and new technology was brilliantly done. I even loved the description of the production in the playbill written by director Tom Gough. In short - I liked it a lot and I will go see more of his stuff. He's got a fresh perspective that is worth seeing. Collapse
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Event Name: Doctor Faustus
"Just What the DOCTOR Ordered:"
Review posted by: Daniel Mitchell from South San Francisco, CA, May 29, 2009
Caught the preview performance of Foothill's Faustus, and had to let everyone know about it! Honestly, I'm not normally drawn to heavy metal or hard rock; however, it was HARD for me not to enjoy this... Expand
Caught the preview performance of Foothill's Faustus, and had to let everyone know about it! Honestly, I'm not normally drawn to heavy metal or hard rock; however, it was HARD for me not to enjoy this production. Helmed by director Tom Gough, you will think you've gone to heaven as your eyes and ears take in this tingling show. Gough's passion for the music and play is evident throughout. Nick Muntean shines as the title role and may have had to sell his own soul to master his dialouge as well as he did. Sarah Griner commands the stage as well as her prose as Mephostophilis, while other actors of note are: Kim Johnson and Tim Goble as the clowns, Brian Van Winkle as the Pope, the Seven Sins, and Lucy Littlewood as a role she was sired to play. Impressed with quick set changes and the AMAZING Sound and Lighting Design --having now seen it, I can't imagine it being done any other way. Kudos to Bruce McLeod and Julie Engelbrecht for eye-popping sets and costumes. Bravo! SEE THIS SHOW!!!! Collapse
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Event Name: The Enchanted
"Disappointing"
Review posted by: Sandra McCarty from Menlo Park, CA 94025, Nov 17, 2008
A stellar cast laid waste by either poor casting, poor directing or simply a poor script. Add the heat and cramped theater and I left at intermission. I was very disappointed to see such talent act so... Expand
A stellar cast laid waste by either poor casting, poor directing or simply a poor script. Add the heat and cramped theater and I left at intermission. I was very disappointed to see such talent act so badly. Collapse
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Event Name: The Enchanted
"Wonderful"
Review posted by: GailC from MenloPark, CA, Nov 14, 2008
I have to disagree with the last post. The lead actress is from England therefore has a British accent. The story is an delightful tale of a young girl and her fantasies. The cast was strong and very... Expand
I have to disagree with the last post. The lead actress is from England therefore has a British accent. The story is an delightful tale of a young girl and her fantasies. The cast was strong and very comfortable with one another. The dancing interludes was a great break between the scenes(gave my brain a chance to catch up!) I applaud Bergmann for such a touching love story and can't wait to tell my coworkers. Collapse
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Event Name: The Enchanted
"Great energy from cast and good visuals!"
Review posted by: Chet from San Jose, CA, Nov 14, 2008
Although I expected The Enchanted to be a stage adaptation of the Disney movie, I was pleasantly surprised it was an entirely different plot.The actors portraying the main characters of the show:... Expand
Although I expected The Enchanted to be a stage adaptation of the Disney movie, I was pleasantly surprised it was an entirely different plot.The actors portraying the main characters of the show: Isabell, Inspector, Supervisor, Mayor and Doctor provided a spiritual yet humorous look into how a small French town deals with the possibility of a Ghost (by the way, the actor performing the Ghost was very overdone--think of Keanau Reeves on crack).The ensemble maintained an upbeat energy especially during a surprising song and dance number which reveals a love of executing criminals.The simplistic set allowed us to focus on the cast and the audio/visual effects added a higher level of mystery to the show.Although the plot was a little confusing, at times, we must realize this was adapted from a French text in the early 20th century.The director was brilliant in using modern references: the internet, a cell phone.I recommend checking out this good production for a good price!! Collapse
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Event Name: The Enchanted
"wasted two and a half hours on this"
Review posted by: Jennifer from palo alto, ca, Nov 13, 2008
i got the tickets free through tix bay area's "free night of theater." and thank goodness i didn't pay for this. acting wasn't bad, but too bad foothill's drama dept didn't pick a better material for... Expand
i got the tickets free through tix bay area's "free night of theater." and thank goodness i didn't pay for this. acting wasn't bad, but too bad foothill's drama dept didn't pick a better material for them to work with. it's set in france, yet all the actors have a fake british accent. very distracting. and insulting since they must have thought we won't know the difference. plus the characters are just so stupid. everyone who lives in this fake-french town seem to not be right in the head. example: girl sees a man in black looking in through her window. she (and the entire town) immediately thinks it's a ghost. how about just a pervy peeping tom? nope, must be a ghost. then a whole lynch mob is assembled to assassinate the ghost... um, isn't he's already dead? not relatable. not entertaining. not believable. half the audience left at intermission and i should have gone, too. good thing it was free or i would've felt robbed of my time AND money Collapse
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Event Name: The Adding Machine
"A Striking Commentary on the Modern Mechanics of Humanity"
Review posted by: Drew Moore from San Jose, CA, Jun 11, 2008
I have seen multiple plays at Foothill, and Adding Machine is one of the best. The cast does a great job of fulfilling the challenging demands of expressionism, and Tom Gough's able direction... Expand
I have seen multiple plays at Foothill, and Adding Machine is one of the best. The cast does a great job of fulfilling the challenging demands of expressionism, and Tom Gough's able direction steers them well. There were impressive performances all around, but I was particularly impressed by Alex Hero as Mr. Zero and Suzanne Poulson as Miss Daisy, definitely the best work I have seen from them both. Sarah Griner also fills the stage with her commanding presence as the tour guide. This show requires some energy on the part of the audience as it is not a typical piece of theatrical realism, but stick with the action. You'll be glad you did. Collapse
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Past Events
11/06/09-
11/22/09My Sister Eileen
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College05/29/09-
06/14/09Doctor Faustus
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College02/08/09 9 Parts of Desire
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College12/04/08-
12/07/08The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Smithwick Theater - Foothill College11/07/08-
11/23/08The Enchanted
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College09/25/08-
10/05/08Annual Theatre Arts New Works Festival at Foothill College
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College05/30/08-
06/15/08The Adding Machine
Lohman Theatre - Foothill College11/15/07-
11/18/07The Jungle Book
Smithwick Theater - Foothill College10/26/07-
10/29/07The War of the Worlds & The Desert Quilt
Foothill College08/10/07-
08/19/073rd Foothill New Works Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College06/01/07-
06/16/07Under Milk Wood
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/13/07-
04/22/07Dates and Nuts - Foothill Conservatory One Acts
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College11/16/06-
11/19/06East of the Sun and West of the Moon
Smithwick Theater - Foothill College11/03/06-
11/18/06The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College08/11/06-
08/20/06Foothill New Works Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College06/02/06-
06/18/06De Donde
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/14/06-
04/23/06Who Farced? Foothill Theatre Conservatory One Act Play Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College11/17/05-
11/20/05The Emperor's New Clothes
Smithwick Theater - Foothill College11/04/05-
11/19/05A Penny for a Song
Foothill College06/03/05-
06/12/05The Foothill New Works Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/08/05-
04/17/05Wanna Play?: Student-Directed 1-Act Festival
Foothill College11/05/04-
11/21/04The Children's Hour
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College05/21/04-
06/06/04Servant of Two Masters
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/15/04 Jane Pauley
Flint Center for the Performing Arts03/11/04-
03/12/04Garrison Keillor
Flint Center for the Performing Arts02/05/04 Michael Beschloss
Flint Center for the Performing Arts11/13/03-
11/16/03The Phantom Tollbooth
Smithwick Theater - Foothill College11/07/03-
11/23/03The Trojan Women
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/11/03-
04/27/03Student Directed One-Act Play Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/11/03-
04/27/03The Seven Deadly Sins
04/11/03-
04/27/03One-Act Play Festival
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College05/24/02-
06/09/02Twelfth Night
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College04/12/02-
04/21/02Time Flies
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College10/26/01-
11/11/01Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All ...
Playhouse Theater - Foothill College
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