Citrus College Theater Students Invited to Acclaimed Theater Festival

A group of 32 students along with Theater Arts Department program director, Cherie Brown and instructor, Dan Volonte trekked to Weber State University in Ogden, to join Brigham Young University, California Lutheran University, Cal State University Fullerton, Los Angeles City College Theater Academy, and Utah Valley University in the festival, which ran from February 7 – 11.

“What’s great about our festival is the students can go to any workshop and participate at any level of theater production,” said Festival Regional Chair, John Binkley in a press statement.

“In theater, collaboration is key. Students may not end up going into it as a career, but they are developing skills any person in corporate America would be thrilled to have,” he continued.

"Dog Sees God: Confessions of A Teenage Blockhead" is a modern, adult take on the "Peanuts" comic strip characters created by Charles M. Schulz.  Critics hailed Citrus College’s performance of the production as, “contemporary and in touch with what we have seen in the news recently,” and “a must-see for students.”

Brown said the experience was rewarding for everyone involved in the production and it was an honor that Citrus College was invited to attend the festival.

“The production and performance really says a lot about the high quality of community colleges and what we have to offer,” said Brown in a press release.  

“Several of our students are working or continuing their education as we speak.  It makes me proud to be a part of their success.  It was a very rewarding and emotional experience for all of us,” she said.

Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, superintendent/president of Citrus College said she was delighted that Citrus College was included in the festival.

“We are honored and thrilled to have our students participate in this prestigious event,” she said in a press release.  

“To be among the handful of community colleges representing our region, really says a lot about the dedication of our theater students and about the commitment and fervor that our faculty bring to our programs,” she continued.