News Release
IWV Campus
Cerro Coso Announces Auditions for Fall Production and Other Drama Choices
Ridgecrest, CA – August 14, 2006
MUSEUM
Cerro Coso Community College will soon be holding auditions for the fall
production. The College will be producing Tina Howe's contemporary comedy
MUSEUM. MUSEUM takes
place on the final day of a group show of three fictitious contemporary
artists being exhibited in a major museum of modern art. Over the course of
a day, some forty people walk through the show: art lovers, skeptics,
foreigners, students, lost souls, fellow artists, and of course, museum
guards. This impromptu gathering of strangers creates some interesting
chance encounters. Hilarious, touching and disturbing scenes ensue. What the
critics say about MUSEUM: "Moving and beautiful
...a passionate and thoroughly personal play about the whole world" ~Village
Voice. "The gallery becomes a parable of humanity... [in this] comedy of
absurdities with a serious message" ~NY Times. "Excellent slice of life
comedy... exceptionally good comment on the human condition" ~Variety.
There are over forty parts in this production, with roles for both beginning
and advanced actors. No experience is necessary. All interested are
encouraged to enroll now in the 3-unit Theatre Production Course (THEA
C121). Auditions will take place in class during the first week of classes.
Those interested in working behind the scenes on MUSEUM
can sign up for the 3-unit Technical Theatre Course (THEA C131). Students in
the Technical Theatre class will get hands-on experience in areas of
technical production including set design, lighting, sound, costuming,
makeup and publicity, to name a few. Artists and those with experience in
artistic display are especially encouraged to join to the class.
Improv
For those interested in a less structured performance, the College is once
again offering the 2-unit Improvisation Course (THEA C118). Students in the
Improvisation Course will develop creativity and spontaneity through fun
class activities. Students will showcase their improv skills in public
performances. Enroll now to be a part of the hilarious and popular "Who Said
What Now?" Improv Troupe.
Are you just starting out in theatre? Or are you a seasoned performer who's ready to brush up on your acting skills? The College is offering four levels of 2-unit Acting Courses, including Fundamentals of Acting (THEA C111), Beginning Acting (THEA C112), Intermediate Acting (THEA C211), and Advanced Acting (THEA C212). The Acting Courses will culminate in a final public showcase.
The College is also offering 2-unit Voice for the Actor (THEA C145) this semester. Students in the Voice Course will learn relaxation, breathing, and vocal techniques to enhance clarity and expressiveness for performance. Students will also develop skills in vocal characterization and the use of dialects.
Cerro Coso also has a Drama Club offering the students additional opportunities to perform, socialize, and learn about the theatre and entertainment industries.
For more information about Cerro Coso's Theatre Classes, contact Melinda
Fogle Oliver in the Theatre Department at (760) 384-6114.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760)
384-6230