Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Review Highlights: DRACULA, A COMEDY OF TERRORS

James Romney and Christopher James Stevens
photo by Tim Fuller

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through June 7

"Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors is a fun and frantic theatrical romp that humorously sinks its teeth into the classic Bram Stoker novel, “Dracula.” Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen’s fast-paced comedy embraces its own absurdity as soon as it starts and never lets up. The show had a successful Off-Broadway run two seasons ago and that production’s entire creative team, including co-writer Greenberg’s direction, has come to the Arizona Theatre Company for a run through June 7. With a committed cast that fearlessly throw themselves into the comedy’s hijinks with no reservations, it makes for a charming, funny, gender-bending, campy, gothic, theatrical love-fest that affectionately spoofs Stoker’s famous tale."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

“The ATC staging is a dandy of delight performed by an ensemble of five witty farceurs who portray the many characters with distinctive uniqueness in a never stopping production that is madly droll and always charmingly hilarious.  If madcap fun is something you desire when you attend live theater, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terror” is right up your alley.” 

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Cast announced for SHREK THE MUSICALat Center Stage Academy






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Review Highlights: THE WIZARD OF OZ - Hale Centre Theatre

Benicio "Beni" Bermudez, Gracie Gamble, Joshua South,
Trevon Powell, and William Buhler
Photo by Nick Woodward-Shaw /Hale Centre Theatre
 
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through June 27

"I can't imagine a film that's more beloved than the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. The nostalgic and memorable stage adaptation by John Kane is based on the book series by L. Frank Baum and includes all of the film's well-known songs, written by Harold Arlen (music) and E.Y. Harburg (lyrics). While some of the performances could be brighter, Hale Centre Theatre's production of this family-friendly musical still has its charms....Cambrian James' direction manages to zip the show across the many locations and his dances are fun and varied; I love how "The Jitterbug," which was cut from the film but is included in this version of the show, is staged and how the cast have a blast with the high-energy number. Brielle Hawkes' costumes are fun and adhere to the film designs with a few original touches, including beautiful gold stitching on the Wizard's suit, a fantastic costume for the Lion, and gorgeous dresses for the Wicked Witch and Glinda. "
  - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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Cast announced for BARE at Emerald City Players

 
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WEEK AT A GLANCE: May 25-May 31, 2026

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Cast announced for PLAGUE PLAY at Valley Players

 
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Review Highlights: OUTSIDE MULLINGAR - Theatre Artists Studio

 

highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)

Click here for more information on this production that runs through May 31

"There are productions that succeed because the script is strong, and productions that succeed because performers manage to elevate familiar material. Theatre Artists Studio’s production of John Patrick Shanley’s OUTSIDE MULLINGAR achieves something rarer: a complete unity of tone, performance, language, and emotional truth."   - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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Friday, May 22, 2026

East Valley Children's Theatre's 2026 Summer Camps

 
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Cast announced for GLEN OAKS at Ronin Theatre Collective



Amy Searcy - Clara
Ben Donnel - Jim
Antoinette Martin-Hanson - Dakota
Marcel Williams - Charli
Siobhan Henry - Connie

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Your first look at COME FROM AWAY at Almost Famous Theatre Company

 




photos by Michelle Luz

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Flagstaff Shakespeare to present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, May 29-31


FlagShakes presents the Broadway sensation, critically-acclaimed play “Every Brilliant Thing”

Come be part of “Every Brilliant Thing,” the internationally acclaimed, one-person play by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Performed in an intimate Flagstaff theatre setting, this interactive production invites you to become part of the story—because sometimes the most brilliant things in life are shared together.

“Every Brilliant Thing” explores themes of depression, hope, and resilience through the eyes of a child who begins making a list of everything worth living for: ice cream, roller coasters, laughing so hard you snort. As the list grows, so does a powerful story about love, survival, and finding light in the darkest places.

The performer will connect directly with the audience, creating a deeply personal and unforgettable experience. No two performances are the same—because you are part of the story.

Directed by Matthew Windham. Starring AJ Flores.

Performance Details:

Dates & Times:
Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 7pm
Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2pm
Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 7pm
Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 2pm

Location: Beaver Street Theatre, 11 S. Beaver St. #2, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Tickets & More Information: Available online at flagshakes.org

All performances will be Pay What You Wish. Reserving tickets in advance is highly recommended!

When patrons purchase their tickets online, they will see the $0 Pay What You Wish option. Patrons will select the number of tickets needed, and—if they’re able—they can add an additional donation with the ticket purchase at checkout. Patrons are also welcome to bring a check or cash to the theatre.

The generosity of patrons who are able to donate buys more than just a ticket. It holds the door open for someone else.

Sponsored by the Art Flores Memorial Foundation.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Your first look at DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Arizona Theatre Company

 





photos by Tim Fuller

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Your first look at THE WIZARD OF OZ at Hale Centre Theatre

 









photos by Nick Woodward-Shaw

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Gilbert Unified School District seeks Auditorium Manager


Hourly Rate: $23.25 and up depending on experience
Hours Per Day: 8 Per Day

Purpose Statement
The purpose of Manager – Auditorium is technical theater expertise and assistance for campus and community use of the theater; provide a variety of technical work (e.g. running, repairing, maintaining, rigging, etc.) of theatrical equipment and other related work.

Essential Functions
  • Assists in the coordination of public needs for use of the auditorium for the purpose of providing the necessary support to theater productions and school/community presentations.
  • Maintain the schedule of rehearsals and events in the auditorium.
  • Conducts in-service presentations for the purpose of training students and staff on the use of stage and audio visual equipment.
  • Assists/or takes a lead in the construction of scenic elements for the purpose of supporting students, instructors and community productions.
  • Designs theatrical lighting and sound systems (e.g.  Audio systems, specialized audio equipment, digital lighting systems, etc.) For the purpose of providing the necessary support to theater productions.
  • Maintains inventory (e.g. requisitions, receives, stores, inventories materials, etc.) for the purpose of providing security for all tools, equipment and supplies in the theater.
  • Maintains preventive maintenance of stage and media equipment/furniture for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of the equipment within a safe work area.
  • Assists theatre director or technical theatre teacher in the training production support crews/students for the purpose of providing necessary support to theater productions.
  • Produces stage support items (e.g. props, special effects, fog, haze, smoke, lighting, etc.) for the purpose of supporting theatre instructor/s, student, and community productions.
  • Replaces defective parts/systems, minor repairs, as appropriate, for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
  • Runs and/or assists in the running of the lighting and sound consoles for the purpose of supporting technical crew during the staging of events.
  • Serves as a resource to all Performing Arts curriculums for the purpose of ensuring the educational program of the District.
  • Sets-up Theater and/or audio visual equipment and stage for productions for the purpose of ensuring that school district and client requests are met.
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