Written for The Voice.
Musical production answers the question: So what do you do?
By Sharon Weltz
Audiences in every stage of life will identify with the ‘what ifs’, joys and regrets presented in the upcoming musical adaptation of Studs Terkel’s 1974 book, Working.
The Theatre Arts Department at Glendale Community College teams up with GCC dance company, VERVE, to present six high energy, toe tapping, heart tugging performances beginning April 13, 2012.
Nominated for seven Tony Awards, Working has captivated audiences since 1978. A homemaker, a college student, a waitress, a teacher, a retiree, and more all reflect on the age old question, So what do you do? The ways in which this question is answered reveals the private side of self-worth and personal identity. In a funny and touching way, Working injects audiences with hope and inspiration so needed in our current economic times. Working embodies the magical and underrated value of all performing arts - it inspires as well as entertains.
While many institutions have cut back or even eliminated their performing arts programs, GCC has persevered. “GCC is really behind the Performing Arts programs,” said Director David Seitz, Performing Arts faculty. The GCC performing arts program offers Associates Degrees in Dance, Theatre Arts, Audio Production and Music Business. “We have lots of opportunity here,” said Seitz.
As community support and appreciation has grown, so has GCC’s vision. The future of GCC's Performing Arts department includes an electronic box office system to allow patrons the convenience of early ticketing purchases. Currently tickets can only be purchased at the GCC Performing Arts Center box office one hour prior to each performance. Seitz is enthused. “As teachers we are always trying to stay up to date.”
GCC will be presenting one matinee performance of Working at 2 p.m. on April 19, and five evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on April 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 in the GCC Performing Arts Center located near the corner of 59th Avenue and Vogel. An automated door for disabled access is located at the main entrance on the south face of the building.
The box office opens one hour before curtain and offers general seating. Tickets are $5 for students, faculty, staff, alumni and seniors 55+ with valid ID. General admission is $8.
Audiences in every stage of life will identify with the ‘what ifs’, joys and regrets presented in the upcoming musical adaptation of Studs Terkel’s 1974 book, Working.
The Theatre Arts Department at Glendale Community College teams up with GCC dance company, VERVE, to present six high energy, toe tapping, heart tugging performances beginning April 13, 2012.
Nominated for seven Tony Awards, Working has captivated audiences since 1978. A homemaker, a college student, a waitress, a teacher, a retiree, and more all reflect on the age old question, So what do you do? The ways in which this question is answered reveals the private side of self-worth and personal identity. In a funny and touching way, Working injects audiences with hope and inspiration so needed in our current economic times. Working embodies the magical and underrated value of all performing arts - it inspires as well as entertains.
While many institutions have cut back or even eliminated their performing arts programs, GCC has persevered. “GCC is really behind the Performing Arts programs,” said Director David Seitz, Performing Arts faculty. The GCC performing arts program offers Associates Degrees in Dance, Theatre Arts, Audio Production and Music Business. “We have lots of opportunity here,” said Seitz.
As community support and appreciation has grown, so has GCC’s vision. The future of GCC's Performing Arts department includes an electronic box office system to allow patrons the convenience of early ticketing purchases. Currently tickets can only be purchased at the GCC Performing Arts Center box office one hour prior to each performance. Seitz is enthused. “As teachers we are always trying to stay up to date.”
GCC will be presenting one matinee performance of Working at 2 p.m. on April 19, and five evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on April 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 in the GCC Performing Arts Center located near the corner of 59th Avenue and Vogel. An automated door for disabled access is located at the main entrance on the south face of the building.
The box office opens one hour before curtain and offers general seating. Tickets are $5 for students, faculty, staff, alumni and seniors 55+ with valid ID. General admission is $8.