Theatre to Present “Hamlet” and Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”

WHAT: The Cerritos College Theatre Department will present concurrent productions of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” and Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Both productions, which open October 20, will consist of the same cast, set, and costumes, but will feature different directors.

The Shakespearean classic tragedy “Hamlet” tells the story of a young prince who is robbed of his throne and asked to revenge his father's murder. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” is an existential comedy involving two minor characters in “Hamlet” and shows the play from their point of view. 

John Zamora will direct “Hamlet,” and Kevin Hoggard will direct “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Previously, Zamora has directed “A Piece Of My Heart” and “The Laramie Project,” while Hoggard has directed “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Hoggard recently starred in “The Man of La Mancha.” 

WHEN: 

“Hamlet” performances:
Friday, October 20, 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 21, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, November 1, 8 p.m.

Friday, November 3, 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 4, 2 p.m.

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” performances:

Friday, October 27, 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 28, 8 p.m.

Thursday, November 2, 8 p.m.

Saturday, November 4, 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 5, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Burnight Centre Theatre

CONTACT: For more information, please contact John Zamora at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2638 or by e-mail at jzamora@cerritos.edu. Zamora also may be contacted through the theatre office located next to the box office at the Burnight Center Theatre. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information on the show and the Cerritos College Theatre Department, please visit: www.cerritos.edu/theatre. Special performances with actor discussions after the show will be announced soon. 

COST: Single Show Ticket Prices: General, $12; students and senior citizens, $10. A two-show pass will be available for $20 for general admission and $17 for students. Show tickets are available for all performance dates and may be purchased through the theatre box office.  Group rates are available. 

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The Campus Connection Online, October 16, 2006