promo photos - LIZZIE - A/C Theatre Company

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 12th to August 27th

Photo credit: Redline Designs

cast announcement - LOVE, VALOUR, COMPASSION - Mesa Encore Theatre's Second Sunday Play Reading - August 14

Love! Valour! Compassion!, Terrance McNally's Tony Award winning Best Play, will be presented by Mesa Encore Theatre as their Second Sunday Play Reading for August, on Sunday, August 14th at 7pm at Mesa Encore Theatre's Black Box Theatre, 933 E Main St, Mesa, Arizona 85203

Donations taken at the door

The setting is at a lakeside summer vacation house in Dutchess County, two hours north of New York City where eight gay friends spend the three major holiday weekends of one summer together for Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day.

Gregory: JP Clemente

Bobby: Zack Pepe

Buzz: Joe Navan

Arthur: Jeff Carpenter

Perry:  Rick Davis

John/James: Tim Pittman

Ramon: Emmy Ant

Directed by Mark Clemente

Spotlight Youth Theatre's Music and Motion and Pitches and Tones 2016 / 2017 casts

Music & Motion is a performance troupe for ages 12-19 that teaches two important parts of musical theater: singing and dancing! Taught by award winning directors Mark and Lynzee 4Man, Music & Motion performs at various venues throughout the valley.

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 cast of SYT's Music and Motion!

Kiara Adams

Amaya Burkhart

Kiera Crouch

Phoenix Cyphert

Maya Ferrara

Hailey Forbis

Delaney Fowler

Sydnei Johnson

Sabrina Kiepke - Dance Captain

Anna Koth

Hailey Larsen

Allie Rose

Ali Rowe

Avery Strachan

Lily Swope

Callista Walker

Zoey Waller

Colette Webb

Shannon Whitten

Pitches & Tones is an elite performance troupe for ages 12-19 that teaches two important parts of musical theater: singing and dancing! Taught by award winning directors Mark and Lynzee 4Man, Pitches & Tones performs at various venues throughout the valley.

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 cast!

Alyssa Armstrong
Christian Bader
Jasmine Bassham
Payton Bioletto
Addison Bowman
Chris Cason
Kayla Dobbs
Jessica Dolyniuk
Joey Grado
Carly Jacobs
Phoebe Koyabe
Olivia LaPorte
Sophia Matin
Megan Montoya
Sarah Pansing – Dance Captain
Hannah Pohlmeyer
Sam Primack
Vincent Pugliese
Dylan Reinhart
Anson Romney
Mckenna Spanko
Sydney Schmidt
Jack Taylor

photos - FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR - Actors Youth Theatre

for more information on this production, which runs through August 6th, CLICK HERE

 

photos: Lisa Webb / Southwest Shots Photography

the ariZoni Theatre awards of Excellence announce some big changes to the Ceremony and Nominees for this year

from our friends at the ariZoni Theatre awards of Excellence 

A Letter to the Phoenix Theatre Community                                                       

  

In preparation for the reading of the nominees for the 2016 ariZoni Theatre awards of Excellence, which will take place this coming Monday, August 1^st at 7pm at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, and the Awards Celebration on September 19^th, the ariZoni Board of Directors would like to review the new developments, improvements, and changes that we are implementing in advance of these two events. 

These changes are based on the feedback we received from the Celebration Survey, which received a large number of responses, and discussions with the contracted theatres. 

We’d like to take a minute to highlight what’ll be different about this year’s Celebration and why you should be there!

1.     No Hosts! This year, we’re breaking with tradition and we won’t have a host, or co-hosts. We’ll still have an announcer to keep the show moving, but no more comedic bits to slow the Celebration down.

2.     With only three Contracted Zoni participating Theatres, it has been decided by those theatres that they would no longer be included in the Awards portion of the Zoni Celebration. With only three theatres left in this category, and nearly forty in the non-contracted segment, it was evident that the time was right for refocusing and rethinking on how best to serve everyone, the theatres, their artists, and the attendees of the yearly ceremony.  While we are working to include contracted representation at the ceremony, the Reading of the Nominees and the Awards Celebration will now be focused solely on the Non-Contracted and Youth Zoni participating Theatres.

3.   Without host bits, and with the focus on the Non-Contracted and Youth Theatre Awards, we now have room for more musical numbers. By far, those seem to be everyone’s favorite part of the show. So we’re increasing our number of performing groups!

4.     Speed and pacing of the ceremony – we know in the past there has always been time wasted when we wait for a winner to take the stage, only to find that they aren’t in attendance.  So we’re implementing a “nominee check in table” to hopefully speed up that lapsed time. 

5.     A mix of presenters.  Typically presenters have been chosen based on the previous years’ nominees and winners and this year we’ve asked the theatres for their suggestions.  We hope to use presenters that represent every theatre in the valley and a great mix of folks from board members to technicians to designers to performers.

6.     The ariZoni stage management award.  This award is a long time coming and saying that we’re proud to see it come to life this year is an understatement.

7.     And last but certainly not least: a technician appreciation piece.  We have a whole team of Board Members devoted to showcasing the amazing technical talent we have at our theatres.  We hope to have artwork and so much more readily on display to highlight the creative talents of the theatre technicians in the Valley.

We’re very proud to be part of the Zoni Theatre Board and hope you agree about the improvements we’re making to the show and our organization. So please come, enjoy and celebrate local theatre with us!

Sincerely,

Chris Hamby, Rebecca Weinstein and the ariZoni Theatre awards of Excellence Board of Directors

CLICK HERE for more information on the ariZoni Awards for Theatre Excellence

GET ART AZ 2016 - August 27

The 3rd Annual Get Art Arizona Event to benefit The Audrey Johnson Theatre Foundation is set for Saturday August 27th.

This 501C3 Non-Profit provides children in Arizona the opportunity to see live theatre that would otherwise be unable to do so.

The Event happens on Saturday, August 27 at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Join the Phoenix arts community as it comes together to promote all of their upcoming seasons, camps and workshops!

Featuring live performances by several local Valley theatres including (as of July 29th)

10:00 Spotlight Youth Theatre

10:30: Theatreworks

11:00: Greasepaint Youtheatre

11:30: Desert Stages Theatre

12: Dale Yeoman Studios

12:30: Studio 3 Arts

1:00: Temple Studios

Also featured at the event will be representatives from Art and Sol, Christian Youth Theatre, Musical theatre of Anthem, Phoenix Theatre and many more!

Sponsored in part by the Arizona Commission on the Arts.  All ages welcome!

Brelby Theatre Company's First Annual Winter Ball - July 30th

Come one come all!

You are cordially invited to the very first annual Brelby Winter Masquerade Ball!

This lavish event will feature live entertainment, photo ops, a white carpet, mask contest, and extravagant dance floor. Your $20 ticket will include refreshments and hors-devours, cocktails will be available for a suggested donation. Wear your finest masquerade attire and join us this summer for a winter event you'll never forget!

(Formal attire is required. Masks will be available for purchase or you may bring your own)

The Brelby Playhouse
7154 N 58th Dr
Glendale
Glendale Arizona 85301

CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today!

audition notice -HAIRSPRAY & DISNEY'S MY SON PINOCCHIO, JR - Queen Creek Performing Arts Center - August 11 & 12

CLICK HERE for more information on these auditions on August 11 & 12 and the Audion Workshops on August 6th

cast announcement - 13 THE MUSICAL - Greasepaint Youth Theatre

for more information on this production, which runs September 2nd to September 11th, CLICK HERE

Evan                       Casey Likes
Patrice                   Natalie Wiley
Brett/US Evan       Owen Stewart
Lucy             Benny Cowans
Kendra          Kyra Klonoski
Archie           Jack Yampolsky
Richie            Kyle Hoffmaster
Malcolm        Owen Watson
Eddie           Zach Denious
Simon         Eric Orson
Charlotte         Grace Helenic
Cassie.      Allison Watson
Molly         Abby Cardenas
Rabbi/Ens/US Brett       Riley Thornton
US Patrice/ENS               Allie Angus

Featured dancers
         Kendra Richards
         Olivia Parker-Swenson
          Jessica Wastchak
          Katie Brown
          Katie Tuchi
          Katie Calderone

Ensemble Girls
          Berkeley Lock
          Wren Smetana
          Sophia Penn
          Sabrina Kiepke
          Annabelle Goettl
          Eden Tornquist
          Isabella Harvey
          Kendall Luther
          Tatum Grell

Ensemble Guys
                  Ethan Drew
                 Hayden Skaggs
                 Andy Wissink
                  Keegan Rodin
                 Matthew Finks
                 Noah McNeil

The National Youth Arts Awards will be presented on August 8th

The 11th Annual National Youth Arts Awards for Scottsdale, Arizona will be presented on Monday, August 8th.

CLICK HERE for more information on the NYA Awards as well as to purchase tickets for the ceremony on August 8th, which will be held at Greasepaint Youtheatre in Scottsdale

And the Winners are ...

Outstanding Production:
Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Choral Production:
Broadway Under the Stars (Horizon High School)

Artist of the Year:
* Sam Primack (William Barfee in Chaparral’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Twig in Bring It On, Jack in VYT’s Into the Woods, Earthworm in VYT’s James and the Giant Peach, Flotsam in VYT’s The Little Mermaid, Moritz in Spring Awakening)
* Jack Rose (Scrooge in Brophy’s A Christmas Carol, Max Bialystock in Greasepaint’s The Producers, Pharaoh in VYT’s Joseph/Technicolor Dreamcoat, Gomez in Brophy’s The Addams Family, Kurt’s Dad in Greasepaint’s Heathers)
* Nathan Sheppard (JD in Greasepaint’s Heathers, Joseph in Joseph/Technicolor Dreamcoat, Prince Eric in VYT’s The Little Mermaid, Daniel in O’Connor’s Once On This Island, Dickon in Theater Works’ The Secret Garden)
* Tatumn Zale (Veronica in Greasepaint’s Heathers, Ursula in VYT’s The Little Mermaid, Hold Me-Touch Me in Greasepaint’s The Producers)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:
Vaughan Jones as Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (Horizon High School)
Jaime Plá as Officer Lockstock in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Hale Stewart as Leo Bloom in The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Hale Stewart as Edward Bloom in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Jeremy Yampolsky as Bobby Strong in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Jeremy Yampolsky as Shrek in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Aubrey Cole as Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Alyssa Gonzalez as Veronica in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Sara Higginbotham as Elle in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Erin Tarkington as Fiona in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play:
Ben Davis as Grandpa Martin Vanderhof in You Can’t Take It With You (Notre Dame Preparatory)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play:
Bailey Smith as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Lead Actor (Junior Division):
Jack Yampolsky as Oliver in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division):
Chloe Pierson as Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Connor Baker as Fagin in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Jared Lara as Donkey in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Matt Merritt as Vice Principal Douglas Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Clark Shaeffer as Callahan in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Cami Benton as Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Cami Benton as Ulla in The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Reagan Burows as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Reagan Burows as Miss Hannigan in Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Barrette Janney as Heather McNamara in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Gabi Johnson as The Witch in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Natasha Milligan as Grace Farrell in Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Allison Steward as Widow Corney in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Johnna Watson as Heather Chandler in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor (Junior Division):
Jack Yampolsky as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play:
Thomas Steward as Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:
Jade Price as Nurse in Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Andrey Lull as Carmen in The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Andrey Lull as Ram’s Dad in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Ensemble:
Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)

Outstanding Costume Design:
Karen O’Neil for Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Set Design:
Pete Bish for Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Jeff Dobbs for More Than Meets the Eye (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Choreography:
Cate Carlino, Erin Tarkington, Jordan Yampolsky for Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Youth Orchestra:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)

Outstanding Musical Direction:
Curtis Moeller for Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Direction:
Lisa Barton and Angela Kriese for Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Maureen Dias for Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Colin Ross for The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

* ...And the additional Nominees are ... *

Outstanding Production:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)

Outstanding Production (Junior Division):
HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical:
Ian Biggane as JD in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Cade Frankson as Shrek in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Nate Franzke as Will Bloom in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Ian Winters as Emmett in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical:
Jasmine Bassham as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Desert Stages Theatre)
Noa Gauthier as Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Julia Gellman as Rona Lisa Perretti and Olive’s Mom in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Cara Redding as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance (Horizon High School)
Anna Sera as Sandra Bloom in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Peyton Woolf as Elle in Legally Blonde Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play:
Hale Stewart as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Matt Merritt as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)
Spencer Schor as Stanley Nichols in More Than Meets the Eye (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play:
Ellie Hoffman as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)
Gabi Johnson as Alice Sycamore in You Can’t Take It With You (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Abigail Runyon as Delia Coleman in One Slight Hitch (Chaparral Theater Company)

Outstanding Lead Actor (Junior Division):
Wyatt Eastman as Corey, Jr. in Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)
Andy Wissink as Ugly in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Lead Actress (Junior Division):
Katie Brown as Ida in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Sydney Hassler as Annie in Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Rosamond Aaliyah Kuhlmann as Annie in Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor (College Division):
Nicholas Hambruch as Ram in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical:
Sawyer Bland as Franz in The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Sam Ducey as Leaf Coneybear, Carl Dad in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Ian Eller as Kurt in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Jacob Emnett as Bill Sykes in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Michael Goldstein as Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Sean Lillis as Roger in The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Keegan Luther as Amos Calloway in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Clay Rollon as Kurt in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Jeremy Yampolsky as Mr. Crocker in Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical:
Summer Beckman as Little Sally in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Katrina Butler as Paulette in Legally Blonde Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Devany Dellis as Paulette in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Gracie Doan as Josephine in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Sophia Drapeau as Martha in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Briana Fleming as Vivienne in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Judy Gadau as Pilar in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Colleen Jacobson as Margot in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Lauren Lord as Jenny Hill in Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Niamh Murphy as Miss Brannigan in Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)
Julie Oommen as Logainne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Katie Rodin as Heather McNamara in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Rebecca Steiner as Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Greer Tornquist as Heather Duke in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Gabby Vatistas as Heather Duke in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Peyton Woolf as Tiffany in Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)
Breagh Watson as Nancy in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Breagh Watson as Martha in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Mercedes Zamora as Serena in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Supporting Actor (Junior Division):
Kyle Hoffmaster as Cat in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Zachary Astrowsky as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Eric Orson as Drake in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Owen Stewart as Artful Dodger in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actress (Junior Division):
Allie Angus as Lowbutt in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Abby Cardenas as Queenie in HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Talia Novack as Lily St. Regis in Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play:
Eric Flayton as Friar Laurence in Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)
Patrick Steward as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Raphael Tomany as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play:
Allie Campina as Maude in More Than Meets the Eye (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Talya Ginsberg as Verges in Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Ellie Hoffman as Courtney Coleman in One Slight Hitch (Chaparral Theater Company)
Colleen Jacobson as Peggy in More Than Meets the Eye (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Mercedes Zamora as Nora in More Than Meets the Eye (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Hale Stewart as Mr. Sowerberry in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Kyle Watkins as Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Victoria Bennett as Brooke in Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Grace Carlson as Dragon in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Alek Rahman as Dragon in Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Bailey Smith as Mrs. Fleming in Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Ciara Walker as Little Becky Two Shoes in Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Johnna Watson as Mrs. Sowerberry in Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Ensemble:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)
Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
The Pirates of Penzance (Horizon High School)
The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
You Can’t Take It With You (Notre Dame Preparatory)

Outstanding Ensemble (Junior Division):
HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Costume Design:
Ben Bozovich for The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Dr. Julia Files for Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Molly Gluzinski for Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Karen O’Neil for Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)
Outstanding Lighting Design:
Ryan Terry for Broadway Under the Stars (Horizon High School)

Outstanding Set Design:
Ken Wilson for You Can’t Take It With You (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Karina Bland for HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Ken Wilson for Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)

Outstanding Choreography:
Kathleen Brazie and Frances Goudelis for Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)
Angela Kriese and Erin Tarkington for Shrek the Musical Jr. (Desert Stages Theatre)
Molly Lajoie for Oliver! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Tahlia Remer for Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Lauran Stanis for The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Emily Starrett for Heathers: The Musical (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Sound Design/Original Music:
JJ Corirossi for Broadway Under the Stars (Horizon High School)
Matt Stetler for Back to the 80s (Desert Stages Theatre)

Outstanding Hair/Makeup:
Asa Jordan for Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)

Outstanding Musical Direction:
Flora Mogerman for The Producers (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Jennifer Moore for Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)

Outstanding Direction:
Ed Como for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chaparral Performing Arts)
Ed Como for Romeo and Juliet (Chaparral Theater Company)
Jim Gradillas for HONK! (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Allison Kluch for Broadway Under the Stars (Horizon High School)
Angela Kriese for Annie (Desert Stages Theatre)
Patrick McChesney for Legally Blonde (Marcos de Niza Performing Arts)
Marilyn Mumaw for Urinetown (Desert Mountain High School)
Jodie Weiss for Much Ado About Nothing (Greasepaint Youtheatre)
Bonnie Wilson for Big Fish (Notre Dame Preparatory)

audition notice - LAST LINE THEATRE COLLABORATIVE - August 10

Last Line Theatre Collaborative is back with another exciting new project. We are once again looking for passionate performers interested in taking part in the whole process of creating a show. You will be involved in writing, directing, producing, marketing and performing a brand new full length show.

The show will be created by each troupe member creating their own independent character. Then, these characters will be used as the basis of a series of short, 10-min scenes written and directed by other troupe members. All of these will fit together into one interconnected, full-length show.

This is an opportunity to experience theatre from the ground up, and challenge yourself creatively. As before, the process will be recorded via Podcast and periscope to incorporate audience feedback, and make the whole process truly collaborative.

Auditions will be held between 7:30 Pm and 10:00 PM on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The venue is the Acting Studio of the Mesa Arts Center, at
1 E Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201

The acting studio is on the 2nd floor of the Studio South building, above the welding studio and across from the Nesbitt-Elliot playhouse (yellow theatre).

Actors should prepare a self-written, 2-minute monologue as a character they created. Please use your own work.

Email lastlinetheatre@gmail.com with headshot and resume to schedule an appointment.

CYT Phoenix's 2016 / 2017 Season

CYT's 2016-17 Awesome Season is Unique - two amazing Main Stage Shows plus two additional Performing Opportunities

Disney's Lion King Jr.
January 6-15, 2017 at the Mesa Arts Center
(8 yrs old- 9th grade)

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now CYT brings it to life on the Mesa Arts Center stage!

Mary Poppins
May 5-14, 2017 at the Mesa Arts Center
(ages 8-21)

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

CYT Tour Company
(ages 7-21)
Fall 2016

Tour Company students are the ambassadors for CYT, bringing CYT to the community in smaller settings and for a variety of occasions. The CYT Tour Company performs at various special events, as pre-event entertainment, for community fundraisers, for private parties, at community and senior centers, and at theme parks (Disneyland Nov 2016!).

Teen Play 
(ages 13-18)

Spring 2017

A unique performing opportunity will present itself for CYT Teens this season! Those enrolled in the Experienced Acting Class coming in November, for those for ages 13+, will have the chance to work over 2 class sessions on a PLAY.

That’s right – no singing required! The exact piece will be determined after the class begins. Performances will be in the spring.
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CLICK HERE for more information on these productions, including audition information and to purchase tickets when they go on sale.

audition notice - SHE LOVES ME - Mesa Community College Act 1 Musical Productions - August 24

Book by: Joe Masteroff – Music by: Jerry Bock – Lyrics by: Sheldon Harnick
Directed by: SueAnne Lucius & Allyson Van Patten
Music Direction by: Cathy Hauan
Choreography by: Michelle Speakman

Audition Date(s): Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Audition Time(s): By appointment: call (480) 461 – 7577 or email: lucius@mesacc.edu
  3:30 – 6:00pm (or until finished)
Audition Location: MCC Southern & Dobson Campus
  1833 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ, 85202
  Music Building (MU43) – on the NE side of campus near the football field

Synopsis: She Loves Me takes place in Budapest, Hungary in the late 1930s. It focuses on Mr.
  Maraczek and the employees of his Parfumerie, particularly George and Amalia, two
  bickering co-workers who are unknowingly falling in love with each other as pen pals.
  Based on Miklos Laszlo's play, Parfumerie, George and Amalia's story has also been told
  in the films The Shop Around The Corner, In The Good Old Summertime, and most
  recently, You've Got Mail.

Character Breakdown:

GEORG NOWACK (25-40) - The soft-spoken, shy, capable manager of the Parfumerie.
Likable leading man type. Baritone/Tenor; C3 - G4

 AMALIA BALASH (25-40) - A determined, romantic young woman who becomes a
  salesclerk at the shop. Soprano; C4 - C6 -strong high C, Strong mix
 
  MR. MARACZEK (50+) - The genial-looking gentleman who owns the Parfumerie. Very
  generous to his employees, but also quite capable of being difficult if the occasion arises.
  Must move well. Baritone; B2 - C4

  ILONA RITTER (30-45) - A wisecracking, sexy salesgirl who gives the impression of a girl
  that's been around. Good comic role. Mezzo; G3 - C5, Strong Belt to B Flat

  STEVEN KODALY (pronounced code-EYE) (30-45) - Handsome, dapper, shallow,
  opportunistic salesclerk. Good song and dance man. Tenor; A2 - A4, Strong Falsetto

  LADISLAV SIPOS (35-50) - Veteran salesclerk at Maraczek's. Looks older than he is.
  Baritone; A2 - D4

  ARPAD (15 - 25) - The Parfumerie's indefatigable errand boy. Young man with big dreams
  and lots of youthful enthusiasm. Tenor; B2 - F4
 
  WAITER (25 - 50) - Funny character role. Only one scene/song, but the kind of role that
  can steal the show. This actor will also perform as part of the Ensemble. Tenor; C3 - F4

  BUSBOY (20 - 35) - Featured dance role in one number. Other times, a member of the
  Ensemble.

  ENSEMBLE - Varied ages and types to play Shoppers, Restaurant Patrons, Carolers, etc.
  Must move well. Limited rehearsal time.

Callback Date(s): Friday, August 26, 2016
Callback Time(s): 3:30 – 6:00pm (or until finished)
Callback Location:   MCC Music Building (same location as auditions)

Rehearsal Outline: Monday / Wednesday / Friday 3:30 – 6:00pm

Performance Dates: November 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12 @ 7:30pm
  November 5 & 12 @ 2:00pm

Additional Information:
Auditions are open to all members of the community – you DO NOT need to be a student
  at MCC to audition.  HOWEVER, if cast, all must register for MUP270, a two-credit class.
  Current credit rates are $81 per credit.  Scholarships are available! Contact SueAnne
  Lucius for more information.

The ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence Reading of the Nominees and special "after party" - Monday, August 1

Many stages...one community!

Come one, come all to celebrate the great theater in Phoenix with the reading of the nominations for the 2016 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence - Monday, August 1, 7PM

Everyone is welcome to be among the first to hear the nominees for the 2016 ariZoni Celebration.

Your hosts, Rob Stuart and Damon J. Bolling will make it a fun night at the Phoenix Center for the Arts,located at 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Join us for post-reading fun (8:30-10:30PM) at the Phoenix Theatre Arts Bar located in the lobby of Phoenix Theatre, which is located just down the street from the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Enjoy happy-hour pricing and an ariZoni signature cocktail - the Zoni!

Phoenix Theatre's Bistro will be open as well.

You can see a current list of Phoenix Theatre's ArtBar + Bistro offerings here 

The “Zoni” Cocktail

Champagne
Chambord
Serve in Champagne Flute
Garnish with strawberry slice

Other details:
Cash Bar with Happy Hour Pricing: $2.00 off wine by the glass and all beer, $1.00 off cocktails. AriZoni Specialty Drink(s) $8.00

audition notice - THE MUSIC MAN - Mesa Encore Theatre - August 7

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Willson
Director: Damon J. Bolling
Music Director: CJ O'Hara
Choreographer: Danny T.

Audition Date & Time: Sunday August 7th, 4pm-7pm
Callback Date & and Time: Saturday, August 13, 2016
Audition/Callback Location: MET Rehearsal Space, 933 E Main St, Mesa 85203
Rehearsals Begin: 09/26/2016
Show Dates: 11/04/2016 – 11/20/2016

Synopsis
The Music Man is family entertainment at its best! Filled with hilarious characters of men, women, boys, and girls– this 6-time Tony Award winning musical comedy follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef!

What To Prepare
CLICK HERE to signup for your audition appointment

Please prepare two short selections from classical musical theater in the style of the show. One up-tempo, one ballad, no more than 16 bars each. Bring sheet music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided.

Seeking vibrant, talented MULTI CULTURAL cast able to bring the citizens of River City of 1912 to life. All roles are available!

—Men—
Harold Hill: Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming. Gender: Male Age: 28 to 40, Vocal range: Ab2 – F4

Mayor Shinn: A blustery politician who is all too “self-important.” Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill. Gender: Male, Age: 50 to 60

Ewart Dunlop: A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop. Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 45

Oliver Hix: A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 45

Jacey Squires: The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 45

Olin Britt: A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.
Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 45

Marcellus Washburn: Harold’s chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40 Bass/Baritone

Tommy Djilas: An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting

Zaneeta. Strong dancer a plus Gender: Male, Age: 16 to 21

Winthrop Paroo: Marian’s baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band. Gender: Male, Age: 10 to 14 Soprano

Charlie Cowell: A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill’s schemes. Tirelessly attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 45

—Women—
Marian Paroo: The stuffy town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious. Gender: Female, Age: 23 to 33 Soprano

Mrs. Paroo: Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop. Gender: Female, Age: 45 to 60 Alto

Amaryllis: A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo. Gender: Female, Age: 10 to 14 Basic piano skills a plus

Eulalie Mackecknie: Shinn Mayor Shinn’s peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself. Leads the Pick-a-Little Ladies. Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 50 Alto

Zaneeta Shinn: The Mayor’s fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times. Gender: Female, Age: 16 to 20

Alma Hix: A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Oliver Hix. Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 45

Maud Dunlop: A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Ewart Dunlop. Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 45

Ethel Toffelmier: A comical “Pick-a-Little Lady,” and Marcellus Washburn’s girlfriend.
Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 40

Mrs. Squires: A “Pick-a-Little Lady” married to Jacey Squires. Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 45

—Men & Women—
Ensemble: Traveling Salesmen, Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, etc.

Also looking for Lighting Designer & Stage Crew – join us for our exciting 80th Anniversary Season!

photos - SHREK,THE MUSICAL - Arizona Broadway Theatre

for more information on this production, which runs through August 14th, CLICK HERE

photos courtesy Arizona Broadway Theatre

cast announcement - LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE - Theatre Artists Studio

for more information on this production, which runs September 2nd to September 18th, CLICK HERE

Barbara Acker
Marney Austin
Alaina Beauloye
Mary Coleman
Ashley Faulkner
Carol Gibson
Dolores Goldsmith
Julie Lee
Angee Lewandowski
Marcia Weinberg
Martha Welly

Directed by Patti Davis Suarez

audition notice - TAD Management's TEEN IDOLS show - August 20

TAD Management is holding open auditions for the following show/roles

SHOW: TEEN IDOLS,
Tribute to the music of Bobby Vee, Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis, Paul Anka, Ricky Nelson, Dion and many more

Director and Music Director: Mark 4man
Producer: David Simmons

ROLES AVAILBLE:
Female Featured Vocalist, age: 15-19
Male Featured Vocalist, age: 15-19 (Guitar skills helpful)
Female Co-Host / Vocalist, age: Adult
Male Co-Host / Vocalist, age: Adult

AUDITION DATE:
Saturday, August 20, 2016, 10am – 2pm

All Positions Paid

Please contact David Simmons, Producer, david@tadshows.com
For further details regarding location and audition requirements

audition notice - MURDER AND A MEAL COMEDY DINNER THEATRE - July 31

Production Title: How to Murder a Millionaire/ Get a Clue/ Deadly Housewives/ Murder on the Movie Set
Production Company: Murder and a Meal Comedy Dinner Theatre.
Director: Kinsey Peotter
Compensation: Stipend Pay


SHOW SYNOPSES

How to Murder a Millionaire- A spoof on the classic TV show “The Dating Game” and “The Bachelor”

Get a Clue- Based on the popular board game.

Deadly Housewives- A spoof of the TV show “Desperate Housewives”

Murder on the Movie Set- A spoof of the classic 1940’s Hollywood genre.


Character Breakdown

HOW TO MURDER A MILLIONAIRE
Dirk Dagwell (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.)- The semi-dashing bachelor millionaire.
Darma Condor (Female, 20-40 y.o)-The overachieving, annoying perfectionist.

GET A CLUE
Mr. Boddee/ Stu Pidderdenmost (Male, 20 to 50 y.o.)- The arrogant and selfish (doubles as the security guard who helps the audience solve the murder).
Mr. Green (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.) – The flamboyant and ill-tempered gardener.
Professor Plum (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.) – Nerdy, refined, eccentric college professor.

DEADLY HOUSEWIVES
Dr. Bill/ Deepoke/ Martin/ Lt. Calabro (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.)- (4 parts are played by one actor).
Summer (Female, 20-30 y.o) – Your typical club girl, dingy, late for everything.
Chasity (Female, 20-40 y.o) – The perfect wife and mother, disapproves of anyone with different values.

MURDER ON THE MOVIE SET
Matt Drillem (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.)- Your typical 1940’s hunky leading man.
Milo Fortnight (Male, 20 to 45 y.o.)- A very high-strung, yet famous Hollywood director.

Additional Info

Even during times where laughs have been hard to come by, Murder and a Meal Comedy Dinner Theatre has been “serving up heaping platefuls of belly-laughs since 2005”. We provide a fully interactive entertainment experience, which lets the audience in on the action! Our intimate dining room seating brings our guests face to face with some of the funniest actors in the valley while our guests enjoy a delicious 3-course meal! While our acting chops are top notch, we don’t like keeping ourselves stuck to a stuffy old stage. Our staff is a talented group of people who come from various backgrounds, to include the mecca of comedy itself, Second City! Bring your sense of humor, and join us as we fill your evening with food, fun, laughter… and maybe a little crime on the side! We aren’t theater for just theatre-goers, because we aren’t Broadway; BUT, we are theater for EVERYONE!!!

What To Prepare

Headshot/ Resume optional, but preferred.

You may prepare a comedic monologue, however cold reads from the script(s) will be required.

Orange Tree Golf Resort
10601 N 56th St
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
On 56th St between Cactus and Shea

Appointment Contact
(602) 405-3176
auditions@murderandameal.com

Audition Dates and Times:
July 31st, 11 AM until 5 PM
(phone or email contact is OK)

Callback Dates and Times:
TBD

Primary Contact:
Kinsey Peotter/ Geoff Goorin
auditions@murderandameal.com
(602) 405-3176

cast announcement - GREASE - Valley Youth Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs August 12th to August 28th