
The world premiere of the chamber opera “Spiritual Forest” by Japanese composer Koji Nakano will be presented by the Cal State San Bernardino Opera Theatre at the university’s Music Recital Hall.

Passion, familial tension, rivalries, and mid-century sexism take center stage in “Picnic.” Directed by Terry Donovan Smith, it will be performed on the Barnes Theatre stage March 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 at 8 p.m., March 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Pamela Lambert (theatre arts), Brian Levin (criminal justice) and Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science) were featured in news reports.

Tom Provenzano (theatre arts) was interviewed about CSUSB’s quarter-to-semester conversion, Kelly Campbell (psychology) discussed relationship apps, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) talks about the latest hate crime statistics.

The student theater group will also present American playwright Luis Valdez’s play adaptation “Soldado Razo” on Thursday, April 13.