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Rooted in the University of California’s commitments to respect, equity, learning, and justice, the Theater of Community Festival explores through performances, workshops, and dialogue bias and bigotry, particularly anti-Blackness, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism, while promoting free speech with the aim of developing and sustaining a diverse and equitable community grounded in principles of care and compassion.

Step into a world pulsating with energy, where every moment crackles with the intensity of life. Maddie, Tig, and Jules are in a laundromat in rural America, exploding with pent-up rage from young motherhood, workplace misogyny, and uncertainties about marriage. With help from three powerful women who run the local liquor store, Maddie, Tig, and Jules find new freedom to face life with a ferocious courage strong enough to change their lives. Quit Bitchin’ is not just a play—it's a modern reimagining, a fusion of ancient Greek myths and contemporary experiences, so prepare for a journey where every twist is a revelation.

The virtuous Belle, in order to save her bankrupt father’s life, surrenders her person to the Bête, whom she eventually agrees to marry when her feelings of gratitude outweigh the drawbacks of his repulsive physique. This is the moral of the fairytale “Beauty and the Beast” written by Mme. Gabrielle Suzanne Villeneuve in 1742. Driven by her father’s debts to the Paris salons of Louis XIV, impoverished noblewoman and newcomer Mme. Villeneuve is mocked by courtiers. She is befriended by the shabby but infamous poet Crébillon, who prefers animals to humans and honesty to the wit of the court.

Eleanor, a shy teenager, escapes the challenges of growing up by immersing herself in sci-fi comic books. Her life changes dramatically when she is transported into the comic book world where she must learn to harness her inner strength to defeat her foes and lead her allies. Starmites is a vibrant musical with contemporary songs and humor, perfect for all ages, and it combines elements of beloved fantasy series with the energetic spirit of contemporary musical styles: hip-hop, rap, gospel, boy band, female pop ensemble, as well as classic musical theater. This reimagining of the cult-classic Broadway hit promises big laughs and heartfelt moments in the adventurous world of Innerspace.