Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Fountain Hills Theater New York City Adult Trip 2017



Join FHT for six days and five nights in New York City!

The trip includes: Non-stop round trip airfare to JFK, Private coach transfers to and from JFK, 5 nights at the Edison Hotel, breakfast and dinner each day, including dinner at world famous Sardi’s, a tour of the spectacular Radio City Music Hall and tickets to three Broadway or Off-Broadway shows.

Call Margaret @ CruiZees Travel: 480-816-1638.

March 14-19
$2,295

The deadline is December 13th to sign up, so call now!

Price is per person. All prices are based on double occupancy. Price subject to change. Additional fees may apply for certain attractions. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Call for details.

photos - OUR TOWN - Grand Canyon University





photos by Slaven Gujic of GCU

video preview - THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER - East Valley Children's Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs December 1st to December 11th


cast announcement - QUEST FOR CLAUS: THE MUSICAL - Brelby Theatre Company


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

MOTHER – Sara Walton
CHRIS – Ian Gray
NICK – Michael Moramarco.
LAYLA – Alexandra Utpadel
JACK FROST – Brian Maticic
SANTA CLAUS- Brandon Sanchez
MR. FROSTY – Cody Luna
NUTCRACKER – Jonathan Gradilla
CLARA – Marina Sharpe
SUGAR PLUM FAIRY – Zoya Page
RAT KING – James Beneze
BUMBLE – Jamie Maletz Watts
EASTER BUNNY – Sophia Coffey

cast announcement - A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Fountain Hills Theater



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

Christmas Carol:
Peter J. Hill (Scrooge)
Noel Irick (Mrs. Dilber)
Bill Bennett (Marley)
Nicholas Hambruch (Young Ebenezer/Quartet)
Bryan Cameron (Fred)
Kayla Ethridge (Fred’s wife)
Chad Campbell (Bob Cratchit)
Heidi Carpenter (Mrs. Cratchit)
Sarah Cihak (Belinda Cratchit)
Victoria Pond (Martha Cratchit)
Nicholas Jones (Tiny Tim)
Zolton Bonnenfant (Peter Cratchit)
Marc Sand (Mr. Simpson/Ensemble)
Henry Male (Mr. Brockett/Ensemble)
Michael Druckman (Mr. Fezziwig/Toymaker)
Katie Lambert (Mrs. Fezziwig/Quartet)
Dan Marburger (Tom Jenkins/Ensemble)
Karl Perry (Dick Wilkins/Quartet)
Chris Fidler (William)
Rebecca Zaner (Isabelle/Quartet)
Brooklyn Avery (Sarah)

Debra Qualtire (Ghost of Christmas Past)
Steve Ramsey (Ghost of Christmas Present)
Connor Klein (Turkey Boy/Urchin)
Benjamin Campbell (Ebby/Urchin)
Fallon Smith (Fan/Ensemble)
Elizabeth Campbell (Urchin/Schoolgirl)
Brendan Mooney (Urchin/Schoolboy)
Oriana Valcamp (Urchin)
Mikayla Glancy (Urchin/Ensemble)
Sophia Vanella (Urchin)
Emily Campbell (Urchin/Schoolgirl)
Josie Sand (Urchin)
Hannah Mae Bell (Urchin/Schoolgirl)
Erin Schumacher (Urchin/Schoolgirl)
Allison Avery (Urchin/Schoolgirl)
Alexis Hummel (Urchin)
Iris Lochner (Urchin)

cast announcement - BLACK NATIVITY - Black Theatre Troupe

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


NIGHT OF THE CHICKEN: CURSE OF THE CRUSTY CLAW - Space 55 - January 13 - 29, 2017


When a science experiment gone wrong first turned Andrea (Andi) Hafferton into a teenage werechicken, she thought she had it pretty bad. Now, three episodes later, things are even worse! Andi is forced to give a disastrous pep rally speech, Taco Tuesday gets cancelled, and someone lays an egg and blames it on her! Meanwhile, she still has to keep everyone at Ronald Reagan Junior High from discovering her monstrous secret.

Written by Carrie Behrens and directed by Kim Porter.

The fourth installment of this radio play series will be performed onstage with live sound effects. Bring your kids or bring a date. This quirky show is fun for all ages.

NIGHT OF THE CHICKEN:
CURSE OF THE CRUSTY CLAW
PERFORMANCES
Weekends of January 13-29
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm;
Sundays at 2 pm

Friday, January 13 @ 8 pm
Saturday, January 14 @ 8 pm
Sunday, January 15 @ 2 pm
Friday, January 20 @ 8 pm
Saturday, January 21 @8 pm
Sunday, January 22 @ 2 pm
Friday, January 27 @ 8 pm
Saturday, January 28 @ 8 pm
Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm

Tickets are $15  Students and kids $10
On Sundays Kids younger than 10 FREE
(No more than 2 kids per adult please)

Space 55 is located at 636 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

CLICK HERE for tickets and more information

audition notice - HONK! - Musical Theatre of Anthem - January 14



Casting Call for MTA’s Honk!, a delightful adaptation of one of the most beloved fables of all time. This heart-warming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.

Auditions for this production for ages 11-adult (no-cut for ages 11-19) will be held January 14, with callbacks on January 15, 2017 in Anthem.

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on adventure of self-discovery all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. With its bouncing score and universal story, the touching musical with plenty of heart will captivate audiences. The award-winning production staff includes Director Laura O’Meara, Vocal Director Cris Wo, Choreographer Cydney Trent, and Stage Manager Jessica Kishbaugh.  Rehearsals begin January 19, with performances March 2-12.

General vocal auditions will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. The Dance Call will be on Sunday, Jan. 15 starting at 1 p.m. with Callbacks at 2 p.m. Auditions will be held at MTA’s theatre performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem, AZ  85086.

Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length.  Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed.  Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition. The tuition and costume fee for this production is $275, with a 10% sibling discount.  Scholarships are available for participants who might otherwise not be able to participate.  Please visit our website www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org for more information.

Audition Preparation Workshops will be held on Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at MTA. During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique, characterization and more.  Participants of the workshops will get to audition prior to the general audition time.  Cost is just $35 and space is limited to just 18 participants per session.  There is a 10% sibling discount.  For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

audition notice - DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS - Musical Theatre of Anthem - January 14


Casting Call for MTA’s Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS, a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.

Auditions for this no-cut production for ages 6-10 will be held January 14, with callbacks on January 15, in Anthem.

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl but soon discovers that the mysterious Backson has captured Christopher Robin! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and of course…sharing snacks. Featuring favorite songs from the film as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is a favorite for children to perform.

The award-winning production staff includes Directors, Choreographers, and Stage Managers Sarah Brayer and Jessica Kishbaugh and Vocal Director Karen Blanzy.  Rehearsals begin January 19 with performances taking place February 23-26, 2017.

General vocal auditions will be held Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. with callbacks on Sunday, January 15 starting at 10 a.m. Auditions will be held at MTA’s theatre performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem, AZ  85086.

Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length.  Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed.  Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition.  If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com for an alternate appointment time.  The tuition and costume fee for this production is $275, with a 10% sibling discount.  Scholarships are available for participants who might otherwise not be able to participate.  Please visit our website www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org for more information.

Audition Preparation Workshops will be held Thursday and Friday, January 12 and 13, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. & 6 p.m. –7:30 p.m. at MTA.  During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique, characterization and more.  Participants of the workshops will get to audition prior to the general audition time.  Cost is just $35 and space is limited to just 18 participants per session.  There is a 10% sibling discount.  For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

Desert Stages Theatre's ELF JR. Book Fair at Barnes & Noble - December 3

Join Buddy and his friends this Saturday Dec. 3rd at 11am for a fun storytime and book fair event!

Enjoy a story, live performance, a meet-and-greet with cast members, along with a chance to WIN 2 tickets to the show (no purchase necessary) at the FREE event taking place at the Barnes & Noble on 90th ST. and Shea Blvd.

This kicks off our winter book fair which runs Dec 2nd-Dec15th in store and online. Get your holiday shopping done and support Desert Stages at the same time!

The book fair is good at ALL Barnes & Noble locations throughout the US so share with your friends and family!

In-store: use book fair ID# 12052742

Online: Go to http://www.barnesandnoble.com/h/bookfairs
and make sure to click on "bookfair" at checkout and enter book fair ID# 12052742

audition notice - INTO THE WOODS - Starlight Community Theater - December 10


Tuesday, November 29, 2016

audition notice - BILLY ELLIOT - Mesa Encore Theatre - December 4 & December 10

MESA ENCORE THEATRE PRESENTS
Billy Elliot - The Musical
Director: John Staniunus
Choreographer: Emma England

Millions of fans…Thousands of standing ovations…Ten Tony Awards including Best Musical…this is BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be named Time Magazine’s “Best Musical of the Decade!” Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliot is an astonishing theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

SEEKING: Men women and children

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

CHILDREN:

Billy Elliot - Gender: Male, Age: 10 to 13, Vocal range top: C5, Dance: Ballet and Tap

A boy who stumbles upon a ballet class and develops a passion for dance. To him, dance is a way to feel whole and free himself from the problems of life. He finds himself stuck between appeasing family and chasing his newfound love.

Michael - Gender: Male, Age: 10 to 13, Vocal range top: B4, Dance: Tap

Billy's careless and fun-loving best friend. He lives in the realm of expressing oneself, going so far as to commonly dress in women's clothing.

Debbie Wilkinson - Gender: Female, Age: 9 to 12, Dance: Ballet

The ballet teacher's daughter. A bit stand-offish and argumentative, her childhood crush on Billy leads her to constantly discourage him.

Ensemble

Ballet Girls (Angela Robson, Tracey Atkinson, Keeley Gibson, Tina Harmer), Billy’s friends, Posh ballet boy

ADULTS:

Dad - Gender: Male, Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: Eb4

Billy's stoic father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Billy's dancing initially sends him into a rage but he learns to support his son.

Tony - Gender: Male, Age: 18 to 25, Vocal range top: F4

Billy's brother. A lazy but passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy with seemingly no regard of respect for his father, although he shares his disapproval of dance.

Grandma - Gender: Female, Age: 60 to 75, Vocal range top: F#4

Billy's eccentric grandmother. She is forgetful and a little aloof. Despite her inattention, she harbors a bitter resentment towards her dead abusive husband but has found solace through dance.

Mrs. Wilkinson - Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range top: Bb5

The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy's mentor. Hardened and mouthy, she actually has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy. Believes in the power of personal expression through dance.

Mother - Gender: Female, Age: 25-35, Vocal range: soprano

Billy’s mother who died when he was young

ENSEMBLE:

Miners (Big Davey, George, Lesley); Police Officers; Royal Ballet School Members (Clipboard Woman, Ballet Dancer), Adult Billy Ballet Dancer

WHERE:
M.E.T at 933 – Black Box
933 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85203

WHEN:

ADULTS ONLY – Sunday December 4th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
You can sign up for both SINGING and DANCING auditions. Both are available for the 4th on the calendar below. You may sign up for over-lapping audition times. SINGING auditions are in groups of 4 per 10-minute slot and DANCING auditions are in groups of 20 (one group at 5:30 and one group at 6:30). Please sign up for SINGING then return to this page to sign up for DANCING.
For SINGING bring 2- 16-bar song cuttings: 1 up-tempo, 1 contrasting, in your key. Accompanist provided. Be prepared to move.

KIDS ONLY – Saturday, December 10th 9am to 11am.
Bring music for and sing 16 bars of one song, and be prepared to dance. Bring TAPS if you have them.

Callbacks will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 12pm

SIGN UP:
http://mesaencoretheatre.com/auditions-billy-elliot/

PRODUCTION DATES:
March 10 through 19, 2017

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Begins January 6th at Mesa Encore Theatre – 933 E. Main St., Mesa AZ

AUDITION PROCESS:
Please arrive PROMPTLY at the start of auditions for your date.

HEADSHOT and RESUME are required

About the Director:

John Staniunus comes to MET from the University of Kansas where he’s been teaching since 2012.  He has directed and choreographed over 200 musicals and plays internationally, nationally and regionally for both professional and university theatres over the last 30 years. He has an extensive background in musical theatre, and has served as a vocal coach on numerous productions, as well as performing in musical theatre concerts in the US and Europe (Lithuania, Denmark). He has taught at numerous universities both in the US and abroad. His teaching specialties include musical theatre technique, directing, Shakespeare, movement (neutral mask) and acting styles.

reviews - ANYTHING YOU HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE - Stray Cat Theatre

Ryan L. Jenkins, Nathan Spector, Doug Waldo, David Weiss, Eric Zaklukiewicz and Van Rockwell
Photo by John Groseclose
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 December 10th.

"...In a market where plays and musicals are often repeated, sometimes with alarming regularity, there’s something both refreshing and exciting about seeing a brand new play that has little to no history. ....True to the play’s title, much of what we both see and hear isn’t exactly what we’re meant to believe. Like the best of mysteries where events have already occurred, through hints, declarations and slow reveals, the puzzle starts to form a picture, but there’s always a few pieces missing; nothing’s ever quite complete. ...What strikes you within the first few seconds of mailman George’s questioning is how unusually articulate everyone is. As the 90 minute play unfolds, each has a speech, a monolog of sorts, and while some of the writing is often sharp and darkly witty, the dialog is delivered by each character with the same theatrical voice, and it’s author Ron Hunting’s by way of Quentin Tarantino. In speech alone there’s little individuality. The plots’s twists and turns as events develop are well planned, and more importantly, unpredictable. There’s no guessing where things are headed, and the surprises and reveals are good ones.  Plus, director Louis Farber handles the movements and the placing of the several characters well..The Tarantino influence is heavy throughout.  Characters speak at length in clever asides and ...while it all may raise a smile of recognition, it also feels just a little false and sometimes misplaced. ...Funny in a sit-com perhaps, but this is meant to be Tarantino-esque black humor, and the comical bickering needs to develop naturally at the right moment.  Here it feels as though it’s trying too hard." -David Appleford, Valley Screen and Stage (click here to read the complete review)

".Stray Cat Theatre is known for presenting highly regarded Arizona premiere productions of award-winning Off-Broadway plays. But they are now producing, for the first time, the world premiere of a new play. Written by local actor and playwright Ron Hunting, Anything You Hear and Only Half of What You See is an intriguing black comedy that focuses on the interrogation of witnesses to a crime. With plenty of twists and turns in Hunting's well-crafted script, Stray Cat's production has good direction and a fairly talented cast that keep the tension and interest high. Set in an abandoned warehouse in Phoenix, the ninety-minute drama plays out over just a couple of days as a group of individuals are kidnapped and then questioned after one of them, a postman, witnesses a possible murder. ...billed as a cross between Quentin Tarantino and David Mamet, which is a fair assessment since it is peppered with some humorous moments and sharp dialogue amongst the more intense and violent interactions. It also has several interesting plot twists and an ending that has a nice payoff, all of which you never see coming. There are a couple of small plot holes and some moments where the comedic lines are a bit out of place, even though this is a black comedy, as they don't exactly ring true considering they are delivered by individuals being held at gun point. ...The play is a true ensemble piece with good work from David Weiss as George, the mailman who witnessed the murder, and Ryan L. Jenkins as the intellectual leader of the interrogators. Both deliver layered performances of these two very different people. ...Louis Farber directs with a firm but balanced hand which ensures the tension remains taut and the comedic moments pop. However, he could add a bit more menace in the portrayals of the three interrogators to set a more appropriate level of fear and danger which would make the humorous moments have even more resonance.... While it makes for an engaging dramatic experience, with a few more updates to the script and a little more threatening sense of danger in the acting it could be an even more absorbing play and production. " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)

COMING SOON --Chris Curcio, KBAQ (click here to read the complete review)

COMING SOON - Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic (click here to read the complete review)

audition notice - UNNECESSARY FARCE - Desert Foothills Theater - December 5

Director: Eric Schoen

Rehearsals Begin: 01/03/2017
Performance Dates: 02/03/2017 – 02/12/2017

Audition Dates and Times:
Monday, December 5th, 5:30 – 9:00pm
Callback Dates and Times:
Wednesday, December 7th, 6-9pm


Synopsis:

Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go.
In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.

Character Breakdown

Eric Sheridan – male, 30s, bookish, even-keeled police officer, unassuming, but eager to prove his worth
Billie Dwyer – female, 20s/30s, excitable, unthreatening police officer (Eric’s partner), eager to succeed
Karen Brown – female, 30s, accountant, professional, undergoes passionate awakening
Mayor Meekly – male, 50s to 70s, affable, gentle, sweet
Mary Meekly – female, 50s to 70s, seemingly frail and sweet, and a good match for her husband
Agent Frank – male, 20s to 50s, head of security, seems tough but often frightened of his own shadow
Todd – male, 20s to 50s, the Scottish hitman, his accent becomes heavier (and less intelligible) the angrier he gets

* Age range is approximate only *

Additional Info

For more information about Desert Foothills Theater, please visit www.dftheater.org

Additional information on the director: Eric Schoen has directed 18 shows in the valley over the last six years, most recently Macbeth with Class 6 Theatre. Last season, he was fortunate enough to direct Complete Works at DFT.

What To Prepare

Please prepare a 1-minute comic monologue, and please bring a headshot and resume with you to the audition.
You can read most of the play for free on the Playscripts website! https://www.playscripts.com/play/1490
To get an audition slot, please visit DFT’s page here: http://www.dftheater.org/audition


Audition Details

FCF – Holland Community Center
34250 N 60th Street, Building B
Scottsdale, Arizona 85266

Nearest major cross streets: Carefree Highway & 60th Street; turn west off of 60th into the parking lot for the Foothills Community Foundation.

By Appointment: Email ONLY
Appointment Contact
David Simmons
david@azfcf.org

Monday, November 28, 2016

WEEK AT A GLANCE - November 28 - December 4

Click on any show title to get more information on that production

And Click Here for a complete day by day calendar of what shows are playing.

CLOSING:


CONCERTS/ LIMITED RUN:

DISNEY'S 101 DALMATIONS KIDS
Limelight Performing Arts
December 3, 2016

Holiday Pops
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
December 2 - December 4, 2016

OPENING:

TWIST YOUR DICKENS
Phoenix Theatre
November 30, 2016 - December 24, 2016

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
East Valley Children's Theatre
December 1 - 11, 2016

THE JIMMY JENKINS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Ghostlight Theatre
December 1 - 11, 2016

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Hale Centre Theatre
December 1, 2016 - December 24, 2016

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
December 1 - December 31, 2016

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL
Fountain Hills Theater
December 2-18, 2016

A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS
Valley Youth Theatre
December 2 - 23, 2016

BLACK NATIVITY
Black Theatre Troupe
December 2 – 18, 2016

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
Starlight Community Theatre
December 02, 2016 – December 11, 2016

JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
Fountain Hills Theater
December 2 – 18, 2016

SCROOGE IN ROUGE
Mesa Encore Theatre
December 2 - 18, 2016

QUEST FOR CLAUS: THE MUSICAL
Brelby Theatre Company
December 2 - December 18, 2016

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Spotlight Youth Theatre
December 2 - December 18, 2016

GOOD 'N' PLENTY
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts
December 2 - 10, 2016

ELF THE MUSICAL, JR
Pinnacle Creative Arts
December 3 - 11, 2016

THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT
Theater Works
December 3 - December 17, 2016


STILL PLAYING:


ANYTHING YOU HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE
Stray Cat Theatre
November 25 - December 10, 2016


THE HERD
Theatre Artists Studio
November 25 - December 11, 2016


OPENING SOON:

Phoenix Theatre's Cyber Monday Sale!


Sunday, November 27, 2016

WEEK AT A GLANCE: November 21 - November 27

DISNEY'S MULAN, JR - Actor's Youth Theatre - January 26 - February 4, 2017

Ages 8-13
Directed by Zack Diepstraten

Music and Lyrics by David Zippel, Jeanine Tesori, Stephen Schwartz, Matthew Wilder and Alexa Junge

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Patricia Cotter
Based on the 1998 Disney film, Mulan, and the story, "Fa Mulan" by Robert D. San Souci.

Based on Disney’s Oscar-nominated film, Disney's Mulan JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, Disney's Mulan JR. brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility.

The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor! Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between revealing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan.

Thursday-Saturday 7pm with 3pm matinee on Saturday
Field Trip shows available February 3rd

CLICK HERE to order tickets and for more information

Mulan: Nadia Jocson
Mushu: Lindsey Stevens
Captain Shang: Maxwell Meeker
Shan-Yu: Liam Delgado
Laozi, Ancestor: Tian Gardner
Yun, Ancestor: Olivia Porter
Lin, Ancestor: Noelle Gardner
Hong, Ancestor: Kalei Cotecson
Zhang, Ancestor: Cole Maxon
Fa Zhou, Mulan's Father: Quincy Cowans
Fa Li, Mulan's Mother: Ellie Takeuchi
Grandmother Fa: Paula Connors
Chi Fu, Chinese bureaucrat: Valleri Blankemeier
Yao:  Grant Miner
Qian Po: Carter Hurlburt
Ling: Kobi Hough
Emporer/ensemble: Sierra Hanson
Matchmaker/Cheongsam Salesperson/Ensemble: McKenna Sandlin
Young Xioa/ensemble: Bekham Robinson
Older Yi/ensemble: Will Horsley
Young Yi/ensemble:  Bowen Maxon
Magyar/ensemble: Mike Mulvana
Subar-Tu/ensemble: Catherine Curtis
Chen/ensemble: Joshua Roemersberger
Liu/ensemble: Laureli Edmunds
Ensemble:
Adalyn Ahlman              
Mylie Allan      
Morgan Casselbury
Ruby Crandell
Gisele Galbasini                                                                                            
Italia Jahmeek
Isabelle Jocson
Isabella Jones
Rae Katz            
Weston Lundell
Sophie Lundegreen
Laura Porter    
Seneca Robinson
Sarah Savage                                  
Tyler Snell
Ashlyn Woolfrey            

DEER SANTA - All Puppet Players - December 10 & 17, 2016


Deer Santa
December 10 and 17
Shows at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM both days
**Family Friendly**

Deer Santa
Come and enjoy a BRAND NEW Small Puppet Players Production and discover what mischief Santa and his reindeer can get into this holiday season!

World Premiere!
December 10th & 17th, 2016 11am
Playhouse On The Park at The Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
For Tickets: 602-254-2151

SMALL Puppet Players inagural show is a family friendly romp about a deer who has to take over for Santa on Christmas Day. This 40 minute show is perfect for children and adults of all ages and includes music, comedy and holiday cheer!

written and directed by
Shaun Michael McNamara

Saturday, December 10th & 17th
Shows at 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM
Tickets are $8
Available at allpuppetplayers.com

**This show is recommended for ages 3 and up**

Every Small Puppet Players show is 45 minutes and filled with fun for the whole family.
After the show there is the option for a Make & Take workshop where you can make your own simple puppet to take home.
The Make & Take is $4 and can be purchased the day of the performance.

**The Cast of Deer Santa will also be doing a special SNEAK PEEK performance at the tree lighting ceremony at CityScape in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 26th!**

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets when available

FIFTY SHADES OF FELT - All Puppet Players - January 20 - February 11, 2017


Fifty Shades of Felt
A "Remount"

January 20th- February 11th, 2017  8pm
Playhouse On The Park at The Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

For Tickets: 602-254-2151

Nominated for several AriZoni Awards, proof is in the pudding that smut is always better when it comes from fornicating felties. See what happens when our probing puppets bring their patented naughtiness to Phoenix--only to find we're down for a whole new level of lewd!

Will Ana (and the audience) take the Sex Pledge? Will the Goddess allow a full fuzzgasm? What exactly are those puppeteers putting their hands up? And goodness gracious, what is THAT puppet shaped like? The answer to all these questions and much more will be "revealed" when you see the show that will make every puppet on the "Avenue" blush! Get ready to be FELT up

January 20,21,27,28, February 3,4, 9,10,11
All Shows at 8 PM

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets when available

TOP GUN: Live, Abridged & Completely Underfunded - All Puppet Players - April 7 - 29, 2017

Top Gun: Live, Abridged & Completely Underfunded

April 7th- 29th, 2017

Duct tape, cardboard, and puppets are not the normal supplies for a big production on stage. However, most productions are not produced by the All Puppet Players. The gangs all here as Maverick, Goose, Ice Man and the crew take on pop culture references, insane flight simulators, and a $100 budget to bring you the greatest show that they can afford.

Come see these googley-eyed, molting, motley puppets gliding several feet off the ground! The real question is, do you have the need? The need for speed!

written and directed by
Shaun Michael McNamara

April  7,8,14,15,21,22,27,28,29
All Shows at 8 PM

Playhouse On The Park at The Central Arts Plaza
1850 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
For Tickets: 602-254-2151

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets when available

photos - A BLOODY MARY CHRISTMAS - Space 55

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through December 30th





photos courtesy Space 55

audition notice - NUNSENSE - Zao Theatre - January 16


Zao Theatre is holding auditions for the musical, Nunsense.

Nunsense (1985) is a musical comedy with a book, music, and lyrics by Dan Goggin

Zao Theatre's Nunsense will be directed and music directed by Mickey Bryce.

Auditions are by appointment and will be held on Monday night, January 16th, 2017, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Auditions will consist of singing a 16 measure cut from a ballad or up-tempo song.  Please bring clearly marked score in the correct key.  An accompanist will be provided.  You may be asked to read a cold reading from the script.

Call-backs are scheduled for Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30 PM.  Only those called back will be asked to dance and further read.

CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up for an audition slot

photos - THE VELVETEEN RABBIT - Desert Stages Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through December 23rd














photos by Dana Butcher