The theater's stage door/artist entrance is located on the southwest side of building which enters into dressing room area.
General Venue Information
Below, you will find various venue information to support performances including truck routes, load in details, parking, dressing rooms, wardrobes, and more.
Directions and Truck Route
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is located in the City of Cerritos on the LA/ Orange County border off of California Highway 91, between Interstates 5 and 605.
Truck Route and Information:
Please note that the Shoemaker Ave. bridge over Hwy 91 has a 3 ton restriction. For a visual, please refer to the map above. The closest bio-diesel fuel is located at Chevron on the corner of Bloomfield and Artesia or #2 Diesel at Chevron at 13356 South St, Cerritos, 90703.
Map Application Address:
If you are using a mapping application, use the following address for better directions to the Loading Dock/ Stage Door: 18298 Park Plaza Dr., Cerritos 90703.
To reserve parking spaces for overnight truck or bus access, please contact the Operations Manager.
Load-In Details
The theater's loading dock is located on the southeast corner of building. For a visual image, please refer to the map above and image below.
Dock bays:
- 2 - 45' Long, 48"h sunken loading bays with leveling plates.
- 1 - 45' long ramp.
- Outer loading door from dock to shop: 13' 8" W, 13' 8" H.
- Inner loading door from shop to stage: 14' 9" W, 19' 10" H.
Please note that the following load-in path is for the arena configuration only:
From the trucks, equipment will make a 90 degree turn through the loading door, through the scene storage area, and into theater from the stage right side. "In-the-round" configurations (Arena, Concert, Cabaret) place significant restrictions on loading in large items (5’ 10" W x 6’ 10" H or 4’ W x 8’-5" H depending on access; please refer to images below) because the inside loading door is blocked by
seating towers. The arena ramp to stage is 34 ½” wide. For more information, please consult with the Technical Director regarding dimensions of equipment to be loaded-in.
Load-In Path Images
A freight elevator is available to the Basement (orchestra pit), 1st floor Actors block & 2nd floor Actors block.
Parking for Trucks, Buses, and Cars
Truck parking: Performers may leave trailers up to 50' long in bays with tractors attached. Please note that the max length allowing bay doors to close is 44'.
Buses and cars: May park in lots to south side of building. No parking passes required. CCPA lot is open and free to the public. To view where tour buses may park, please refer to the image below.
To reserve parking spaces for overnight trucks or bus access, please contact the Operations Manager.
Dressing Rooms
Located on the 1st and 2nd floors in the Actors Block off-stage left. 10 dressing rooms accommodate a total of approximately 60 performers. Each room is equipped with mirrors, make-up lights, sinks, showers, toilet facilities, clothes racks, audio show relay and paging.
1st Floor Dressing Rooms
| Room Number | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Capacity | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
2nd Floor Dressing Rooms
| Room Number | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Capacity | 4 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Dressing room 3 is available as a production office if needed.
The green room is located on the 1st Floor Actors Block Off-stage left. It is equipped with chairs, sofa, show audio and video monitors, page. Capacity for 5-20.
There are no rehearsal rooms available on site. Please contact the Technical Director for assistance in finding a local rental hall.
All dressing rooms and stages are wheelchair accessible. Dressing room #10 & #2 have an accessible shower and toilet. The arena stage has a wheelchair lift available with advance notice. The tech booth also has a wheelchair lift.
Wardrobe
The wardrobe room is located on the 2nd floor in the Actors Block off-stage left. It is equipped with a sink and the following:
- Washing Machines:
- (4) LG WM4000HWA 4.5 cu.ft. Ultra Large Capavity Front Load Washer
- Dryers:
- (4) Whirlpool Commercial Electric Stack Dryer CESP2978JQ
- Steamers:
- (4) Jiffy J-2 Commercial Steamers
- (2) SALAV X3 Commercial Steamers
- Irons & Boards:
- (6) Irons
- (3) Ironing Boards
- Sewing Machines
- (1) Singer Heavy Duty 6600C Sterling Series
- Clothing Racks
- (7) Rolling clothing Racks
- (2) Rolling half racks for quick change booths
The nearest dry cleaner is Martell's Cleaners located on 12025 South Street, Artesia, CA. Their phone number is (562) 865-2266 and their website can be found at martellscleaners.com.
Stage Managers Console
The stage managers console is located on stage left. It is equipped with headset communication, a desk light, house light controls via Unison panel, work light controls, back stage page microphone video monitor, and audience recall chime control.
Policies
Standard crew show call is 1.5 hours prior to curtain. The lobby opens 1 hour prior and the house opens
30 minutes prior.
Contact Us
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
18000 Park Plaza Drive
Cerritos, CA 90703
Phone: 562-916-8510
General Contact Form
Box Office:
562-916-8500
Box Office Contact Form