New Play Festival--opening at the end of April!

 

Anyone transferring to UCSD in the fall?

 If so, check this out.

Rehearsals are underway!

We know this is not the way we're used to doing theatre, but rehearsals for the 2021 New Play Festival are happening! Here are some photos from some of the first read-throughs:

Here is Three Things by Eddy Lukovic. Clockwise from the top left: Andy Ouch (Samuel), Katie Rodda (director), Tony Hamm (Cliff) and Eddy (playwright)

Here is Purple by Gabi D'Amico Clockwise from the top left: Katie Rodda (director), Carlos Silva (Adam), Gabi (playwright), and Lilly Johnson (Olivia)

And finally, here is How We Talk about Racism by Kaileykeille Hoga. Top row: Jamie Barker (Mikaila), Katie Rodda (director), Victoria Garcia (Alexis); Middle row: Alex Walker (stage manager), Gabi D'Amico (assistant director), Guadalupe Nunez Mendoza (Anasazi); Bottom row: Tiana Lee (Victoria). Not picture: Kaileykielle Hoga (playwright).

Stay tuned for information about where to see these dynamic original scripts!

Is anyone struggle with paying rent during the pandemic?

 If so, there is a relief program set up to help. Click here: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/sdhcd/community-development/COVID-19-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program.html 

Don't delay--the application closes March 16!

Cast List for the Festival of New Plays

 Here is the cast list for the Festival of New Plays. Thank you to all those who auditioned!

Purple by Gabi D'Amico
Olivia: Lillian Johnson
Adam: Carlos Silva

How We Talk about Racism by Kaileykielle Hoga
Victoria: Tiana Lee
Alexis: Victoria Garcia
Mikaila: Jamie Baker
Anasazi: Guadalupe Nunez Mendoza

Three Things by Eddy Lukovic
Cliff: TBD
Samuel: TBD

Refugee by Tom Moon
Daniel Britt: Arturo Ibarra
Arlen Oz: TBD
Evie Britt: Jackie Yepez

Unpresidented by Brody Gogatz
Donald Trump: Carlos Silva
Vladimir Putin: Axel Gerber
Melania Trump: Genia Santini
The Terminator: Isaiah Moore
News Reporter: Laterra Kirkpatrick

Te extraño by Natalia Araiza
Mamá: Genia Santini
Mija: Frida Sánchez

There Are No Sunrises by Denessa Cazares
P: Guadalupe Nunez Mendoza

53 Years by Brody Gogatz
TBD

Scholarship opportunity: free money!

City College Theatre encourages Latina women to apply for this prestigious scholarship. 

MANA de San Diego Scholarship Application due 2-12-21

One scholarship is designated for a City College student!!

 

The MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program enables exceptional Latinas to continue the journey toward success,

leadership and empowerment by providing financial assistance when enrolled in an institution of higher learning.

 

Annually, MANA awards $30,000 to $40,000 in financial support to a wide range of worthy students.

From community college students on the road to a Bachelor’s Degree to doctoral candidates on the verge of a Ph.D.

Link: Scholarship | MANA de San DiegoMANA de San Diego (manasd.org)

 

Virtual Open House!

Come join us for a week of free online classes! Follow the Zoom links on the classes below and sit in on Drama classes. Stick around and ask questions--we're here to help!