Experience intrigue and laughter: a double-bill of Trifles and The Real Inspector Hound coming to Cerritos College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2025
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
WHAT: Get ready for an unforgettable evening this holiday season! The Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College invites you to enjoy not one, but two compelling one-act productions in a spectacular double feature. Immerse yourself in the mystery of Trifles by Susan Glaspell and the sharp-witted comedy of The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard. Don’t miss this thrilling theatrical experience.
Step into a world where the ordinary becomes mysterious and the absurd becomes essential. This lively double feature pairs two theatrical gems that couldn’t be more different—but both will keep you guessing, gasping, and laughing.
First Show: Trifles
In a cold, quiet farmhouse, a woman stands accused of murder. While the men search
for hard evidence, two women uncover the truth hidden in the overlooked details of
daily life. This suspenseful drama highlights early feminist themes and shows that
even the smallest clues can speak the loudest.
Second Show: The Real Inspector Hound
The evening continues with a classic whodunit… or does it? Two theater critics find
themselves unexpectedly swept into the plot of the play they are reviewing. As reality
unravels around them, chaos and comedy collide. Witty, quirky, and delightfully meta,
this play blends Agatha Christie-style mystery with Monty Python-esque humor.
Whether you enjoy sharp social commentary or off-the-wall comedy, this double bill offers an unforgettable journey through murder, mystery, and mayhem. Come for the clues, stay for the chaos!
SHOWTIMES
Friday, December 5, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m.
Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m.
Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, at 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Campus map: www.cerritos.edu/guide or www.cerritos.edu/google-map.
COST:
$20 general admission
$15 students with ID, Seniors 55+, Cerritos College staff, military, children 5-12
(must present ID at check-in)
$10 ASCC discount with fall 2025 sticker on ID card
*No children under five permitted.
Tickets are now on sale now at https://cerritoscollegepac.ticketspice.com/hound-and-trifles.
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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