FAQ

Where do I park? 

Navigate to 11051 166th Street, Cerritos, CA, 90703 and park in Lot 10 at the north end. DO NOT park in the Staff lot which is the row closest to the Performing Arts Center. YOU WILL RECEIVE A PARKING TICKET. Cerritos College Campus Police regularly patrol the lot

Do I have to pay for parking?

Yes, the Cerritos College Campus Police routinely patrol the parking lot to keep the student, faculty and staff vehicles safe at all times. Any cars that have not paid for event parking and registered their vehicles with the Campus Police will be ticketed if the vehicle's license plate does not show up in the system. Please click the link below to be redirected to the parking enforcement page to pay for parking prior to arrival. You may park in any student space available. Please do not park in the staff parking spaces denoted in yellow in lot 10, that is the first row closest to the performing arts center unless you need to park in the handicap parking spaces. 

Pay for Event Parking

Can I bring flowers or balloons for a performer? 

Flowers are not permitted in the Theatre. However, If you wish to bring flowers for a performer you may check them in at the Box Office and we will gladly hold onto them until the end of the show. Due to our fire sprinkler system, helium filled balloons are strictly forbidden in the theatre. Please refrain from bringing helium balloons to the theatre. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Can I bring snacks or drinks?

Unfortunately, there is no food or drink permitted in the theater. All food and drink must be finished outside the theatre and any food waste should be discarded in the receptacles on the exterior of the theatre. Water is the only beverage permitted inside the performance spaces. 

Bag Policy

Due to fire code, bags larger than 12" high x 18" wide x 12" deep that cannot be tucked under the fold up seats are not permitted as they may become a tripping hazard in the event of an emergency situation. Any bags, carts or other carrying vessels that do not meet this size restriction must be held either at the bag check area for larger events or in the Performing Arts Center Box Office for the duration of your event. You may access your personal items at any time by talking one of our Performing Arts Center Staff. 

Are children permitted? 

Children under the age of 5 are not permitted to theatre performances. Other concerts, recitals, and performances may have other rules for the admittance of children and are the under the discretion of the event organizer. Please note that some performances may have themes for more mature audiences and can contain depictions of violence, smoking, drug use and other adult themes. Viewer discretion is advised

Special Effects

Some productions and events may contain special effects such as but not limited to haze, flashing lights, strobe effects and fogs. If you may be sensitive to any type of special effects, please email: pac@cerritos.edu ahead of time to ensure a satisfactory visit. 

Show Tickets & Pricing

Not all shows require the purchase of a ticket. Please refer to the Season Shows tab to find your show, performance or event. For shows and performances that do require the purchase of a ticket, prices are as follows:

Cerritos College Student with current ASCC sticker......$10
(Must present ASCC sticker. If no, sticker is presented a $5 charge will be required when checking in.)

Cerritos College Staff/Faculty (w/ ID), 55+ Senior Discount, Any school ID, Children 5-12 years old......$15

General Admission......$20

*taxes and fees not included in price

Photo and Videos

Due to copyright and privacy issues, unless otherwise stated, photo and video recording is strictly prohibited. Please check with the event organizer or email pac@cerritos.edu to see whether photo and video recording is allowed for the event you are attending. Cerritos College Police Officers will escort you out of the performance and the recordings will be deleted by if you do not comply. Please be respectful of your fellow patrons, performers, and students by adhering to our no recording policy. Please consider this and any notifications inside the theatre your first warning. Any infractions will result in your removal from the event. Thank you

Refund Policy

There are absolutely no refunds for purchased tickets. No exceptions, unless the show is postponed or cancelled. However, tickets can be transferred for a different date of the same show or the ticket purchase price can be used as credit to attend a different show for the same season, or if you purchased tickets for the last show of the season, the credit can be for the first show of the following season. 

Service Animals

No pets are allowed. Service animals are trained to do work or perform a task for persons with disabilities. Comfort and/or emotional support animals are not service animals, and are not recognized by the ADA. 

If you have any further questions or concerns please address them to pac@cerritos.edu