Experience the heart of 1934 South Texas in Tío Juan: a bold adaptation of Chekhov’s classic Uncle Vanya
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2026
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
WHAT: Experience 1934 South Texas through Tío Juan, a bold adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, set on a working pecan farm during the Great Depression. This production by Cerritos College transforms Russian gentry into Tejano landholders, exploring themes of land, language, and power.
The story follows Juan, a middle-aged manager who sacrifices his dreams, and his niece Sonia, the farm's rightful owner, as they confront their unfulfilled potential after the arrival of a retired professor and his restless young wife. Performed in English with integrated Spanish dialogue, the play remains true to Chekhov’s text while reflecting local cultural nuances. Whether you're a Chekhov enthusiast or new to theater, Tío Juan offers a compelling connection between classic literature and the histories of the Nueces corridor.
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday, March 5, 8 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 8, 2 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 at https://cerritoscollegepac.ticketspice.com/tio-juan
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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