Cerritos College Theatre Department to present Reefer Madness ...

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Apr 25, 2011 ... WHAT: The Cerritos College Theatre Department is closing out the 10-11 season with Reefer Madness, the musical. The musical will open ...
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Cerritos College Theatre Department to present Reefer Madness, the musical An outrageous musical comedy adaptation of the classic antimarijuana propaganda film FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2011 Media Contact: Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 653-7878 WHAT: The Cerritos College Theatre Department is closing out the 10-11 season with Reefer Madness, the musical. The musical will open Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. in the Burnight Theatre. Reefer Madness, the musical is based off the 1936 American exploitation movie and pokes a satirical finger at the negative propaganda campaigns that the government instituted against marijuana use and its dangers. This comedy musical includes political and religious satire and outrageous fun. Don't miss out on this over-the-top hilariously funny musical. Tickets are on sale online or in the Theatre Office from 12 – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Caution: This show is not suitable for children under 13 years old. WHEN: Friday, May 6, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Burnight Center Theatre Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 562.467.5058 A map of the campus is available at www.cerritos.edu/guide. -MORE-

COST: Pre-sale: General $15, Cerritos College students/faculty/staff, seniors, middle and high school students (all w/ID) $12 - At Door: $18, Cerritos College students/faculty/staff, seniors, middle and high school students (all w/ID) $15 Tickets may be purchased online (credit card only) at www.cerritos.edu/theatre or in person at BC-G, Theatre Office in front of the Burnight Center Theatre, Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (cash only) CONTACT: For more information on Reefer Madness, the musical and the Cerritos College Theatre Department, please call (562) 467-5058 or visit www.cerritos.edu/theatre. For group sales information please contact Renée Bloch, performing arts promotions specialist at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2638. 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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