Cerritos College Department of Theater Arts and The ASCC Presents Laughter, a comedic drama showcasing the chaotic life of a self obsessed actor, directed by Brandt Reiter.
Whether you enjoy comedy theater or don’t this play was definitely one to watch.
From someone who isn’t a big fan of comedy, I found myself laughing and being fully engaged because it was so entertaining and chaotic.
All the actors did a fantastic job of keeping the audience intrigued.
Each individual did a great job of executing and convincing the audience of their roles but worked as a team to sell the story.
It takes more than memorizing lines and good acting to make a play enjoyable.
The actors in the theater arts department as a whole did an amazing job of pronouncing their lines clearly, exhibiting great comedic timing and even utilizing the stage effectively, down to the spacing, conveying emotion.
Reactions from the audience were definitely present on Thursday night.
From gasps to loud laughs heard all over the theater, the play tells the story of Garry Essendine, played by Sam Melgoza, a self-obsessed spoiled Hollywood actor in his early 40s and his chaotic lifestyle.
The production paints a picture of the last couple of days before Gary has to leave for his travels.
Each day demonstrates how overstimulating his life can be from parties, to sex, to business meetings, to love scandals, the life of an ego maniac Hollywood actor isn’t always as it seems.
A production is bland without the efforts of the people behind the scenes.
Wardrobe, set design, lighting, makeup, hair, audio, ushers, director, and everyone behind the scenes deserve applause as well for their help in creating and producing the play.
The stage was taken up by a perfect replica of a modern style home filled with textures, colors, and elements of the 1970s.
Although the same set was used all throughout the play, the production did a good job of displaying the different times that were taking place by using different props and lighting to picture the scenes.
As a lover of the 1970s era, the costumes, hair, and makeup were indeed a favorite of mine.
The costumes were beautifully designed and fit each actor and their characters perfectly.
Hair and makeup were all vibrant and matched the theme of the play and scenery excellently.
The Cerritos College Department of Theater Arts has proved to be a departs also worth of being supported by the community.
Their teamwork shows that theater is a collaborative effort from every single person involved in the production.
From behind the scenes to the actors taking up the stage, they all did a beautiful job showcasing Cerritos College Theater Arts productions are a definite watch.
Bring a family member, go on a date, or even go alone, but go and support your community. They are worth it!
