Cerritos College Theatre to Perform “Bleacher Bums,” Ode to Chicago Cubs

Ticket Sales Begin for Comical Tribute to Chicago Cubs Baseball Team and its Faithful Fans

WHAT: Cerritos College’s Department of Theatre and Associated Students will present “Bleacher Bums” March 4-13, 2005. The play, written by members of The Organic Theatre Company and conceived by Joe Mantegna, is an ensemble piece that follows a group of die-hard Cubs fans while they root for their star-crossed team at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

“Although a baseball game is the setting for 'Bleacher Bums,' it is not a play that focuses on the players and coaches,” said faculty director Dr. Robin Huber. “This play focuses on the fans and is very optimistic. We see the triumph of our better natures: hope over despair, generosity over greed and caring over callousness.”

Attendance is open to the public and discounts are offered to Cerritos College students.

WHEN: March 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 8 p.m.  
           March 13, 2005 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Cerritos College Burnight Center Studio Theatre, 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650

CONTACT: For more information or to purchase tickets, call (562) 467-5058 or visit www.cerritos.edu/theatre

COST:  General $12; students and senior citizens, $10

Cerritos College theatre student Gilbert Martinez stars as Zig in the upcoming production of "Bleacher Bums." The play, sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Associated Students, will be held at the college's Burnight Studio Theatre in March. Martinez is a sophomore at Cerritos College. He has appeared in numerous theatre productions on campus, including "California Payback" and "Charley's Aunt." Martinez recently shared his thoughts about "Bleacher Bums" and told us a little about himself along the way. Click here for the full story...

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The Campus Connection Online, March 7, 2005