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“A Music Mystery” written and directed by Raphael Rada set to play on Nov. 17

Lola Ponce

Fall would not be complete without “A Music Mystery,” written and directed by DMC faculty member Raphael Rada partnering with pianist Michael Steele. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Wolfe Recital Hall, 101 Baldwin Blvd. Admission is free. Rada has been teaching at Del Mar the past 15 years. “Singer’s Theatre is one of the music groups in the Music Department and we present a show at the end of the semester. The students sing selections from operas, operettas and musicals,” Rada said. Pianist Steele had his start at Del Mar as a rehearsal accompanist for…

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Pepe Serna entertains, inspires at DMC

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One of Del Mar College’s most recognizable graduates returned to campus Dec. 12 to help inspire the next generation of actors. Pepe Serna, a member of DMC’s Hall of Fame, visited with students in Kim Frederick’s theater class and answered questions about working in show business while sharing tips with the class. “That’s life; when you get hooked on to something that you really like, jump on that bus and take it, it will take you there,” said Serna, who has starred in more than 100 movies, including “Scarface.” Serna also told the students that no job is too small…

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Drama department to hold auditions for spring play

Matthew Tamez

The Drama Department plans to present “Androcles and the Lion” in April for its spring play. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 23-24. Professor Kim Frederick, who will direct the play, would like to get more students involved with roles behind the scenes such as light and sound technicians, as well as actors. Students are encouraged to see what they can do to aid in this production. The play will be open to children and will have two public performances at 7:30 p.m. April 7-8. Additional showings will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 12-13. Frederick…