Cerritos College News Release, February 2010

Cerritos College Theatre Department to PresentThe Grapes of Wrath

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 22, 2010

Media Contact:Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 860-2451 ext.2287

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WHAT: The Cerritos College Theatre Department is delighted to present The Grapes of Wrath – a story of the Joad family and their migration west during the great depression of the 1930’s. Directed by John Zamora, this play was adapted from the classic novel of John Steinbeck by Frank Galati. This powerful drama about one family's struggle during the Great Depression of the 1930's and their choice to move west in search of a better life will ring true for audiences in the economic woes felt by the state and country.

WHEN:
Friday, March 5 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 6 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.

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

A map of the campus is available at www.cerritos.edu/guide.

COST: General $12, Cerritos College students/faculty/staff, seniors, other college, middle and high school students (all w/ID) $10, children 5 - 12 yrs $8 (Parental discretion advised)

For group sales information please call (562) 467-5058.

Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.cerritos.edu/theater.

Free parking will be available in lots C-1, C-2 and C-3 during performances.

CONTACT: For more information on The Grapes of Wrath and the Cerritos College Theatre Department, please call (562) 467-5058 or visit www.cerritos.edu/theatre.

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 degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 23,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu/.

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