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Del Mar Drama Alum Returns to DMC for One-Night, One-Man Performance in Finley Theatre Sept. 21

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Actor Alex Garza returns to alma mater to perform “An Evening of Solo Theatre” as well as lead two-day workshop for College’s Drama students

Article by Richard Guerrero, Jr.

Del Mar Drama alumnus Alex Garza has fond memories of his time working on stage productions under the direction of the late Sue Sellors Finley and current Art & Drama Department Chairman Kim Frederick. Both Del Mar College (DMC) faculty members influenced many students’ pursuits in the theatre arts, and Garza was no exception.

Del Mar Drama Alumnus and Actor Alex Garza

Del Mar Drama Alumnus and Actor Alex Garza

As a theatre student in the early 1990s, Garza played the role of love interest Yang Sun in Bertolt Brecht’s dramatic parable, “The Good Woman of Setzuan,” which was directed by Finley. He then played  the pivotal character Lord Macduff in Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Macbeth,” a Del Mar Drama production directed by Frederick. 

Garza says Yang Sun was one of his favorite roles.

“Performing in that show was such a memorable and wonderful experience. The play had a great cast that worked incredibly well as an ensemble,” Garza recalled. “The use of platforms surrounding all sides of the theatre space with an interactive audience worked tremendously to create an environmental feel to the show.”

This month, Garza returns to his alma mater to lead a two-day student workshop on how to develop content for a solo performance. He’s also performing two one-man sketches in the Sue Sellors Finley Theatre the second day of his visit that’s open to the public. 

“An Evening of Solo Theatre” is scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. in Finley Theatre in the Fine Arts Center on Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map. Admission is free, and the event is generously sponsored by Del Mar College’s Cultural Programs Committee.

For more information, contact the Art & Drama Department Office at 361-698-1216 or drama@delmar.edu.
 

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I have great memories of my time as a drama student at Del Mar College. Sue Finley and Kim Frederick were knowledgeable professors who showed great professionalism and promoted a positive experience through drama classes and productions. I still keep in touch with the friends I made during my time in the department.

Del Mar Drama Alumnus and Actor Alex Garza

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