The 60th Faculty Research Lecture, featuring Professor Patty Gallagher, department of Performance, Play & Design
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Free
Character: A Nongenue’s Guide to a Beautiful Life in the Theatre
This talk explores the predicament and privilege of the character actor. What acts of creativity and compassion are necessary to embody the oddball, the creature, the clown?
Patty Gallagher‘s research and performance practice focuses on the concept of the Stranger in a Strange Land. Using examples from Beckett, Shakespeare, Homer, and Balinese performance, she will discuss how to imbue outsider characters with heart and dignity. Ultimately the transformative work of the “non-genue” actor is a space of beauty and wonder.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage, 411 Kerr Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Cake reception to follow
About this event:
- This event is free and open to the public. Seating will begin at 6:00 p.m
- The lecture will be held in person and also available to view via livestream.
- Registration link
Parking:
- Parking permits will be available for purchase for $11 cash/credit in the Performing Arts lot 126.
- Park Mobile options are available in this same lot. Please follow the event signage at the base of campus and a parking attendant will assist you.
- UCSC affiliates must purchase their permits before arriving at the event in order to receive their discounted UCSC rate. Attendants will only sell the non-affiliate-priced permits. More information provided by UCSC Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)