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AUDITIONS FOR the 2024-2025 CERRITOS COLLEGE
THEATRE PRODUCTIONS!

 

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Brandt Reiter

SYNOPSIS: The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his
life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.

Auditions:
Wednesday & Thursday August 21-22, 7:00 PM, PAC120

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark rehearsals begin on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM and run
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Performances:

October 10-20
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm

 

Characters:

 Questions? Contact: Brandt Reiter, Director, at breiter@cerritos.edu

 

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Theatre 101: Live!

Conceived and Directed by Forrest Hartl

SYNOPSIS:  "Theatre 101: Live!" is an immersive theatrical experience where the audience becomes Cerritos College students enrolled in a semester-long course in drama. The 4th wall comes crashing down as actors and audience become one in their unified quest to truly appreciate theatre.

Auditions:
Audition 1: (For Principal Roles)
Wed & Thurs August 21-22, 7 p.m. in PAC 120

Audition 2: (For ensemble Roles)
Tues October 15, 7 p.m. in PAC 120

Rehearsals: arranged according to actor availability (rehearsals will be scheduled to accommodate if an actor is also cast in Hamlet. 

Callbacks:
January 17, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (As Needed)

Performances:

December 5-15
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm

Audition Notes

• There is no cast of characters (yet). If you are cast in the show, your character's name will be your name.
• Improv experience is recommended but not required. Come to the audition ready to play and take risks!
• It is recommended you enroll in TH108 MW 10am-12:20pm

 

 Questions? Contact: Forrest Hartl, Director, at fhartl@cerritos.edu

 

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

by Tom Stoppard

Directed by Brandt Reiter

SYNOPSIS: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are characters in William Shakespeare's Hamlet who are childhood friends of the prince. King Claudius summons them to distract Hamlet from his apparent madness and to try to discover its cause. However, the two friends are more interested in financial gain and are willing to spy on Hamlet and plot against him. They are depicted as silly and unintelligent, and they often take orders from others with more power.  
 

Auditions: 
Wednesday & Thursday Jan 15-16, 7:00 PM, PAC120

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead Rehearsals begin on Monday, January 20 at 7:00 PM and run
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Performances:

March 6-16
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm

Characters:

 

 Questions? Contact: Brandt Reiter, Director, at breiter@cerritos.edu

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Little Red

by Anthony Aguilar, Oscar Basultos, and Quetzal Flores

Directed by Sylvia Cervantes Blush

SYNOPSIS: Teenage punk rock fan Little Red has always dreamed of seeing her favorite band, The Jack B. Nimbles, perform live. But when she finally has a chance to make it happen, their one-night-only concert lands on El Dí­a Del Sendero: It's Little Red's turn to deliver a basket of food to Grandma, as countless generations of her family have done before her. Encouraged to stray from the path by the seductively charismatic Don Coyote, will Little Red continue the family legacy or abandon it in the spirit of punk rebellion? Find out in this bold musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
 

Auditions: 
Wednesday & Thursday Jan 15-16, 7:00 PM, PAC120

LIttle Red Rehearsals begin on Monday, March 24 at 7:00 PM, rehearsal schedule TBD

Performances:

May 8-18
Thurs - Sat @ 8pm, Sundays @ 2pm

Characters:

 

 Questions? Contact: Silvia Blush, Director, at sblush@cerritos.edu