Cerritos College Theatre to Present Intimate Apparel

The Story of a Turn-of-the-Century African-American Seamstress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2009

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 Intimate Apparel – a story about an African-American seamstress from the early 1900’s. Directed by Kevin Hoggard, this play was written by the award-winning American playwright, Lynn Nottage. This play, set in 1905 New York City, focuses on the struggles of African-Americans in the so-called “liberal” North. The story is about Esther, a seamstress of women’s intimate apparel. Through her eyes we see the societal expectations and boundaries of a single African-American female. Some of the highlights are the original score of period jazz ditties and elaborate corsetry.

WHEN:
Friday, March 6 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m.

WHERE:
Burnight Center Theatre – BC 31
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

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

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

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

CONTACT: For more information on Intimate Apparel 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 surpasses 24,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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