On Monday, October 20, cast and crew members of Skyline College’s fall horror-comedy musical, The Toxic Avenger, were joined by faculty and staff from geography, English, and biology to discuss themes in the upcoming production. The event opened with a solo performance of “Thank God She’s Blind” by Marlon Brown as “Toxie,” the mutated, title character.
Geography professor Rachel Cunningham moderated a panel discussion featuring Director Nicole Odell; Technical Director Josh Harris; actors Marlon Brown, Kaylin Alexis, and So-yun Madrigal; English professor Michael Cross; and biology staff member Qimmah Tamu, representing Earth Day Every Day. Odell and Harris spoke about the themes and media that inspired their work on the production; the students shared their experiences making comedy out of difficult topics; and Cross provided a rhetorical and media analysis lens.
To finish the panel, Tamu presented ways for students and staff to get involved in environmental solutions on campus. The event closed with a group performance of “My Big French Boyfriend” by Kaylin Alexis, So-yun Madrigal, and Brianna Kei.
The Toxic Avenger opens on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, for three showings over the weekend: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 16 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit the fall musical website for tickets and more information.
Interested in environmental solutions on campus? Reach out to Students Advocating for Greener Environments (S.A.G.E.) at skylineSAGE@my.smccd.edu. S.A.G.E. meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 1 – 2 p.m. in Building 7, Room 109.
Special thanks to Josh Porter from Media Services for AV support and to the Intercultural Center for hosting our event.
Article by Andy Murillo
Photos by Mei Lee
