Susan Cahill: An Afternoon of Music & Theater
$50 (including fees)
Festival Mozaic welcomes back 2026 Artist-in-Residence Susan Cahill, bassist and composer, for the exciting conclusion of her residency. In this eclectic and genre-defying performance, Cahill is joined by actor and composition partner Jon Wilkerson for new works that blend dramatic storytelling with virtuosic double bass. Jazz pianist and Cal Poly jazz department chair Jamaal Baptiste joins Cahill for a lively mix of jazz standards, Cahill’s original compositions, and spontaneous improvisations.
Like their previous collaboration, Sonata for Double Bass and iTunes User Agreement, Cahill and Wilkerson’s new works promise an inventive fusion of music, theater, humor, and unexpected surprises.
This event will take place in the Experimental Theater (black box theater) at Cuesta College's Harold J. Miossi Cultural & Performing Arts Center. All seating is general admission. The theater will be transformed into a club-like venue, perfect for the afternoon's experimental programming.
Entry will be through the "Stage Door" to the far right side of the building near the bottom of the ramp.
Susan Cahill, double bass & host
Jon Wilkerson, actor
Jamaal Baptiste, piano
Artists
Doors Open: 2:30 PM • Program Starts: 3:00 PM
RUNTIME
The program will begin at 3:00 PM and will last approximately 2 hours, with a 20-minute intermission.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Harold J. Miossi CPAC is located on the Cuesta College campus on Highway 1 near the intersection with Hollister Road. The Experimental Theater is located on the far right side of the building, near the bottom of the ramp. Entry will be through the "Stage Door" to the far right side of the building near the bottom of the ramp, rather than through the Main Theater lobby doors.
Click here for driving directions via Google Maps. Ample free parking is available in Lot P2 directly in front of the venue. Parking permits are NOT required at Festival Mozaic concerts.
SEATING/TICKETS
Your tickets will be scanned before entering the venue. Please print your tickets or be prepared to display them on your mobile device. If you forget your tickets, you may visit the box office for assistance. The box office will be open one hour prior to the show and the doors to the venue will open 30 minutes prior to the show. All seating is general admission, first-come first-served. After your ticket is scanned an usher will assist you with finding a seat to your liking.
CONCESSIONS
A variety of light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and Central Coast wines will be available for purchase at the event. The menu will include Back Porch Bakery cookies, sodas, sparkling water, Open Water bottled water, coffee, and a selection of wines. Please note that no food or drink is allowed inside the theater, except for sealed bottled water. Purchase or bring your reusable Festival Mozaic wine tumbler to save $5 on your glass of wine!
MERCHANDISE
Please visit the merchandise table to browse a selection of Festival Mozaic merchandise and apparel, 50th Anniversary Commemorative Books, and recordings by the performers.