Rio Hondo’s Performing Arts Department has wasted no time in preparing for their upcoming plays.

As old faces recoil in the Wray Theather, many students are setting foot on stage for the first time.

With auditions being pushed out of the way, students who where chosen to play a role are now set for rehearsals. The Performing Arts Department held their first rehearsal on Sept. 4.

“During their audition process students had to go into six or seven different rooms and read the prompt they were after; only having five minutes to pre-rehears”, said Jamie Pastrano, who audition this semester for the very first time.

She added, that although the auditions were a little stressful, and a lot of work, they were fun. Pastrano, will be starting in the one act play, “The Big Ride” which is directed by one of Rio Hondo’s very own student later on in the semester.

Casting for “Outcome” by S.W. Senek:

David Baldwin, Elizabeth Vega, Gabriel Ortiz, Avory Sandoval, Director Michael Garcia, Stage Manager Hillary Stanley & Elizabeth Vega.

Casting for “The Deal” written by Kate McCamey:

Jahan Watkins, Elijah Avery, Alden Avery, Director Samantha Abdala, Stage Manager Jahan Watkins & Alden Allen

Casting for “She’s Fabulous” by Jack eNary:

Venus Fields, Michelle Alfaro, Will Ticas, Director Josephine Osegueda, Stage Manager Nicole Hernandez & Erik Rodriguez.

Casting for “The Second Beam,” by Joan Ackermann:

Annel Guerra, Daisy Rios, Erica Moore, Paola Arellano, Raquel Hernandez, Director Julianna Owed, Stage Manager Raquel Hernandez

Make sure to come out and support the Performing Arts Department at any of their upcoming plays.