This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Chabot College Theater Arts to Present Original Student Plays

The Chabot College Theater Arts Department will present "Emerging Work," six short original student plays, at 7 p.m. on April 28 in Room 1328 in the Reed L. Buffington Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 at the door; permit parking is $2. Audiences also can attend the plays on two separate bills. Following is the play list and schedule, with play descriptions by Theater Arts Instructor Rachel LePell.

Bill 1: 8 p.m. on April 24 and 26

  • "Waiting to Go," by Colleen Sullivan, a fast paced drama set in a traffic jam at the Caldecott Tunnel.
  • "She Waits," by Roberta Guererro, about two adult sisters dealing with the issues of a dying mother.
  • "Nice Guys," by Kellen Smith, a relationship comedy between zany, witty buddies.

Bill 2: 8 p.m. on April 25 and 27

Find out what's happening in Castro Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • "Snapped," by Seth Andersen, a day in the life of David, who is on the edge of "losin’ it."
  • "Those Who Wait," by Jasmine Costa, a sweet, romantic comedy and an unlikely match-making tale.
  • "Rock ‘n’ Roll Renegades," by Jeff Olivero, about three wild and crazy friends trying to do the impossible.

 

Photo: Alex Smith and Caitlin Chrisp perform in an original student play presented by the Chabot College Theater Arts Department.

Find out what's happening in Castro Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?