Theatre and Dance Offers New Works Festival

The Westmont Theatre and Dance Department presents a New Works Festival, with performances of works by professors and students, 8 p.m. April 30 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 1 in Porter Theatre. Admission is $5.

The festival will feature the Westmont Theatre Arts Repertory Co. and Westmont Windancers.

“Original works are the emphasis, including original theatre pieces, mime, music and dance,” Professor Erlyne Whiteman explained.

This year’s event features Whiteman, Victoria Finlayson and Miller James with Michael Pearce as scenographer and James as costume designer. Student directors and choreographers include Becky Cousin, Ellen Crotty, Cambria Falcon, Jonathan Hicks, and Casey Wells.

For more information, call the theatre department at (805) 565-6040. For directions to campus, visit the college Web site at www.westmont.edu.