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JOHN WATERS

One-man show

The Luckman Theatre
Saturday, June 2, 2018

8:00 PM

Philosopher of filth and reigning king of bad taste, the legendary John Waters
presents an outstanding live one-man show at the Luckman Theatre that celebrates
his prolific career and fascinating life as an American icon.

A celebrated filmmaker, director and writer, John Waters has built a reputation
for shocking his audiences. Many of the cult legend’s films satirize suburban
America as well as many social conventions and attitudes. He started out making
short experimental films in the 1960s, often using friends as actors and holding
renegade, underground showings in offbeat locales. Roman Candles (1966), one
of his early works, marked the first time Waters worked with Divine, the larger-
than-life and over-the-top drag queen now synomymous with Waters’ body of
work.

Turning to feature films, Waters made Mondo Trasho (1969), Pink Flamingos
(1972), Hairspray (1988), Cry-Baby (1990), Serial Mom (1994), Pecker (1998) and
Cecil B. Demented (2000). Waters also has an accomplished career in television.

Waters has authored several books, including Shock Value: A Tasteful Book about
Bad Taste (1981), Crackpot: The Obsessions of John Waters (1983), Carsick: John
Waters Hitchhikes Across America (2015), and most recently Make Trouble
(2017). He also had a traveling exhibit of his photography called Change of Life,
which featured still images from some of his early films.

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THE GALLERY

The Luckman Gallery
at the

Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA

The Luckman Gallery is a 3,600 square foot Kunsthalle-like space
that presents exhibitions and related programs representing a diverse
selection of emerging and established contemporary artists.
With an exhibition history that includes masters ranging from
James Kerry Marshall and Andy Warhol to George Kuchar and Bruce
Yonemoto, the Luckman Gallery is a preeminent destination for
visual arts.
The gallery houses an impressive permanent collection strong in
contemporary sculpture and prints, including nealry 300 original
Warhol Polaroids and photographs.

Gallery Hours
Monday-Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

luckmanarts.org/gallery



LUCKMANPLUS

Our committment to the community. We
believe that an education that excludes the

arts is an impoversed one.
Free activities that foster artistic enrichment.

The LuckmanPlus program at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at
Cal State LA bridges students and community members with the
professional arts. The Luckman actively brings art to the forefront of
education through unique community education events and once-
in-a-lifetime art engagement opportunities with artists from around
the world.
We believe that an education that excludes the arts is an impoverished
one. Many Luckman presentations include auxiliary events open to
the community: master classes, symposia, workshops, artist talks,
and screenings.
Events are added throughout the season. Consult ourwebsite regularly
for the latest information on upcoming LuckmanPlus events.

luckmanarts.org/luckmanplus



ARTIST TALKS

Up-close and personal discussions with
living legends and artistic icons. Your

opportunity to engage with artists from
around the world.

A rare opportunity to learn.

Artist talks at the Luckman offer rare opportunites to delve deeper
into the content of our international programming, bringing the art
closer to the audience. This exchange and interaction promotes a
more encompassing experience and, we hope, a better appreciation
for the artistic process.
Visiting artist engage audience members in question-answer sessions
that cover a wide scope of topics. These unique discussions allow
patrons to interact with musicians, dancer, singers, and visual artists
in an open setting.
All artist talks are free and open to the public.

luckmanarts.org/luckmanplus



MASTER CLASSES

Group classes led by the world’s leading
artists and artistic professionals.

Free activities that foster artistic enrichment.

Interactive and participatory, each master class welcomes people
of all ages and all experience levels to immerse themselves in the
artistic process in a safe and inviting setting under the direction of a
master artist.
Classes cover a wide range of topics from music performance, do
dance technique, to color theory.
Master classes are conducted by visiting artists are offered as
auxilliary events in conjuction to our performances and exhibitions.
All master classes are free of chare and open to the public.

luckmanarts.org/luckmanplus



WORKSHOPS

Our committment to the community. We
believe that an education that excludes the

arts is an impoversed one.
Free activities that foster artistic enrichment.

Workshops at the Luckman engage the community in the creative
process through the visual arts. We believe there is a distinct creative
spirit in each of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our
community and society.
These LuckmanPlus endeavors foster a creative culture by
encouraging people of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels to
explore, participate and experiment with the visual arts before select
presentations at the Luckman.
Guided by artist-instructors, each workshop will complement the
evening’s performance. We encourange you and the entire family to
arrive early and dive into the arts with these hands-on and interactive
sessions.
All workshops are free and open to the public.

luckmanarts.org/luckmanplus



ABOUT US

Since 1994, the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA has
presented cutting-edge professional music, dance, theatre, and visual
arts from around the world to the Los Angeles community. Located
five miles east of downtown Los Angeles, the Luckman is home to
three unique spaces: the Luckman Theatre with a capacity of 1,152,
the Intimate Theatre with seating of up to 300, and the 3,600 square
foot Luckman Gallery.

RENTALS

The Luckman Theatre, the Luckman Intimate Theatre, the Luckman
Gallery, the Luckman Street of the Arts, and all other Luckman
facilities are available for rentals for events and filming. For
information, please call the main office at 323.343.6616 or email us at
[email protected]

OUR TEAM

WENDY A. BAKER HENRY HARRIS JUDY WYNNE
Executive Director Business Manager Manager, Executive Office

NICHOLAS MESTAS ANDY BARTH TERESA USCANGA
General Manager Technical Director Facilities Manager

MARCO RIOS KENNY TO JUSTIN CONE
Gallery Curator Marketing Associate Title

ROGELIO RAMIREZ BRIAN GARCIA JENEVA last name
Box Office Manager Title Box Office Assistant

JASON KELLER JENNY CABEZAS MARCO TORRES
Title Gallery Assistant Title



MAKE A DONATION

Donations of any amount are enthusiastically accepted and directly
benefit our programming. Your gifts enable the development of new
initiatives and provide a platform for artistic exposure. To find out
more about how you can help, please email [email protected].

MAKE IT POSSIBLE

Your gift to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA supports
the engagement programs we conduct throughout the year.  From
master classes to interactive workshops, we aim to increase access
to the arts for all.

MAKE AN IMPACT

It is through your help and continued support that we are able
to expand our commitment to the arts. On behalf of the entire
community, we express our sincere gratitude for the outstanding
generosity of our supporters and patrons.

BECOME A MEMBER

By joining our family of members today, you can have an immense
impact on what we acheive. All donations make a difference. Please
email [email protected] to become a member.



PARTNERS

2017/2018 SEASON PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNERS

WORLD ARTS PARTNERS
COLLABOARATIVE PARTNERS



VISITING US

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex is conveniently located just five
miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, on the campus of Cal State LA,
where the 10 and 710 freeways meet.

From the 5, 101, or 110 Exit Eastern Avenue, turn left over the freeway,
to the 10 freeway east: enter campus, and follow Paseo Rancho Castilla
north. Directional signage will help guide you
From the 710 freeway: to the Luckman.

Take the freeway north until it ends, turn left
onto Valley Boulevard, left on Mariondale
Avenue, right on Paseo Rancho Castilla.
Directional signage will help guide you.

From Pasadena: Take Fremont Avenue south, right on Valley
Boulevard, left on Mariondale Avenue.
Directional signage will help guide you.

PARKING

Parking is available on-site in the secure, well-lit Lot C directly in front
of the Luckman Complex entrance with the use of a valid permit. Four
hour permits can be purchased for $3 at the yellow kiosks located
throughout the parking lot. A valid permit must be displayed on your
vehicle’s dashboard at all times.

CONTACT US

323-343-6611 (administrative offices)

[email protected]
/LUCKMANFINEARTS



HOW TO ORDER

323-343-6600 luckmanarts.org

Tue 12PM-6PM
Wed-Fri 10AM-6PM
Sat 10AM-4PM

SEATING

Tier 1 Tier 2

LUCKMAN THEATRE SEATING

BALCONY

STAGE

LUCKMAN INTIMATE THEATRE SEATING
Seating in the Luckman Intimate Theatre is modular and varies
depending on the show. For more information about the seat map,
please contact the Luckman Box Office at 323-343-6000.