Friday, December 30, 2016

cast announcement - HAMLET & MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - Southwest Shakespeare Company


CLICK HERE for more information on these productions, which run January 13th to January 28th

HAMLET:

Rosencrantz: Natalie Andrews
Gertrude: Amie Bjorklund
Laertes: Andy Cahoon
Claudius: Keath Hall
Horatio: Phillip Herrington
Polonius: Gary Keast
Ophelia: Melody Knudson
Guildenstern: Jordan Letson
Supernumerary #2: Megan Lindsay
Supernumerary 1: Suze St. John
Ghost / Player King /  Gravedigger / Lord: Clay Sanderson
Hamlet: William Wilson

Director: David Barker

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING:

Ursula/ 1st Watch: Natalie Andrews
Margaret/ Watch: Amie Bjorklund
Claudio: Andy Cahoon
Don Pedro/ Verges: Keath Hall
Dogberry/ Don John: Philip Herrington
Leonato: Jeff Huffman
Hero/ Sexton: Melody Knudson
Beatrice: Jordan Letson
Messenger/ Conrade: Megan Lindsay
Balthazar: Janelle Paris
Benedick: Cisco Saavedra
Antonia/ 2nd Watch: Suze St. John
Friar Frances/ Borachio: William Wilson

Director: Tracy Liz Miller

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East Valley Children's Theatre's OPEN THEATRE

Want to sample theatre classes at East Valley Children’s Theatre or simply work on theatre skills and improvisation? Then Open Theatre is just what you are looking for.

Cost is $15 for up to two hours at the theatre. Topic to be included during Open Theatre are listed below.

Ages 5-8 – Creative Play; Characters with Props, Costume Pieces and Hats;

Acting out stories and fables; and Theatre Skills

Ages 9-15 – Improvisation, Theatre Games, Character Building, Emotions

& Feeling, and Comic Acting

OPEN THEATRE HOURS – Friday 4 pm to 8 pm & Saturday from 1-4 pm

Beginning January 6 & 7, 2017 and continuing every Friday and Saturday thereafter.

EVCT Rehearsal Studio, 4501 E. Main St., Mesa (SE corner of Greenfield and Main).

Call Karen at 480-756-3828 if interested.

We will also be offering One-on-One Coaching with theater professionals for $25/hour, or Small Group Coaching (no more than three in a group) for $15/hour. Times are flexible and can be scheduled with Karen at 480-756-3828.
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Desert Stages Theatre's New Year's Day Weekend Flash Sale

Flash Sale! Starting today through Monday 1/2/17 grab some serious deals on gift certificates and ALL ONLINE TICKETING FEES will be waived at http://desertstages.org/

$500.00 Certificate for $325.00
$250.00 Certificate for $175.00
$125.00 Certificate for $100.00

Certificates can be used for Tickets, Summer Camp, School Break Camps, Snack Bar, DSTv ad sales, and program advertisements.

*May not be used for Capital Campaign Purchases or Donations*
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Thursday, December 29, 2016

audition notice - THE HEROES OF OLIM - East Valley Children's Theatre - January 4 & 5

Auditions for The Heroes of Olim have been announced for Jan. 4 & 5 at 5:00pm for ages 8-11 and 7:00pm for ages 12-18. Callbacks are Sat., Jan. 7 at 9:00am.

Auditions will be held at the EVCT rehearsal studio, 4501 E. Main St., Mesa (SE corner of Greenfield and Main).

The Heroes of Olim is the winner of EVCT's 2016 Playwriting Contest, written by Claire Howard, a high school student in Mesa.

Performances of The Heroes of Olim will be at the Mesa Arts Center Feb. 9-19

Those auditioning must make an appointment by calling Karen at 480-756-3828
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BRELBY'S NIGHT OF SHORTS - Brelby Theatre Company - January 6 - January 14, 2017

Kicking off their 9th Season, Brelby's Night of Shorts will feature the work of seven playwrights to whom were given prompts - imagine, create, or inspire - from which they created short original works.

*7:30pm Evening Shows, January 6,7,13 & 14
*2pm Matinee, January 8

Imagine
By Ilana Lydia
Directed by John Perovich
Ever get the feeling all of reality has been created by two teenage boys? That's ridiculous, of course. But two teenage Bug-Eyed Monsters? Now THAT has merit. Find out what happens when one of them falls in love with his creation.

Trackers
By Chelsea Frandsen
Directed by Clayton Caufman
When you're tagged, you're tracked. Everywhere you go, everything you do, every thought in your head and word out of your mouth, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. You break the rules, you die. Literally.

Better Half
By Jessie Tully & Mia Passarella
Directed by Christina Maxwell
Discovering the past is never an easy task. But what happens when it leaves you questioning the life you created?

Last Minute
By Jaren Navenma
Directed by Zachary Arnold
How far would you go for someone you loved? Charley is trying to set up the perfect birthday surprise for his girlfriend, Beth, with the help of Carl, but Charley has a secret. Will he be ready in time with a little help from Carl, a poorly drawn poster board, and… voodoo?

The Chump Button
By Jamie Maletz
Directed by Devon Mahon
What happens when the one who writes your dreams gets writers block? You may find yourself trapped in your worst nightmare. And if you think someone's going to come save you...dream on.

Take Me Back
By Allison Bauer
Directed by Carolyn McBurney
Memories are precious. Some go to great lengths to relive them and some go to great lengths to get rid of them. How far would you go to hold onto something you never had?

WARNING! STRONG LANGUAGE and MATURE CONTENT. Not for children.

Visit Brelby online and learn about their ShowGo program! http://brelby.com/showgo/ 
More details: boxoffice@brelby.com
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promo photos - LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE - Desert Stages Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs January 6th to February 12th



photos by Wade Moran
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Tuscany Theatre seeks volunteer help with wig styling for THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

from our friends at the Tuscany Theatre Company

Tuscany Theatre is looking for a volunteer to help us with about 6 wigs that need styling for our upcoming production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

These are synthetic wigs of varying quality that need to be converted into victorian looks (simple and SECURE).  2 male wigs, the rest are for women.

Any talented folks out there interested in getting involved with our theatre?  You can email Andrea McFeely at andrea_mcfeely@yahoo.com
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

cast announcement - BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY - Phoenix Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs January 25th to February 12th 

John Watson: Michael Jenkinson      

Sherlock Holmes :Randy Messersmith
         
Actress 1 :Emily Mohney
         
Actor 1 :Pasha Yamotahari      

Actor 2 :Toby Yatso      

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audition notice - THE PAUPER PRINCESS - Youth Works at Theater Works - January 17


Open auditions for ages 8-19 on Tuesday, January 17 at 6-8:00pm

Directed by Mikaella Belsan
Auditions will consist of Cold Readings from the Script

Performances March 3-19, 2017

A rehearsal calendar will available at auditions.

Perusal copy is available at Theater Works Box Office. Script can be read at Theater Works Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

“It’s a classic story. Two identical-looking people from completely different backgrounds switch places. Rich swaps with poor. Poor swaps with rich. Before Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne, she was just Princess Elizabeth, fending off suitors too old and too fat. Theresa wears rags and scrounges for food. She’s so desperate she pretends to be a boy so she can be in a play. When Princess and Pauper come face-to-face, when one becomes the other, when King Henry VIII dies and everyone is vying for the Great Seal of England (and we don’t mean the sea animal) who knows what will happen? Maybe Shakespeare has a clue…”

Audition requirements are specific for each production, however here is a general idea of what to bring with you:

A current head shot  (Please do not email your head shot in advance of the audition)
Resume (optional for YouthWorks)
Be prepared to do cold readings from the script, improvisation and movement
Dress to move – including footwear
Audition ages change per production – please see audition call information.

Please do not email headshots and resumes ahead of time.

Theater Works does have some scholarships available.

Please email Chris Hamby at chamby@theaterworks.org with any questions.

*All auditions will be held at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

* Unless otherwise noted
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Monday, December 26, 2016

WEEK AT A GLANCE - December 26 - January 1

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.

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

audition notice - AND THEN THERE WERE NONE - Starlight Community Theatre - January 21

9am Sat, Jan 21, 2017
or call 623 252-6815 for an appointment

Adults (16+) be prepared to do some cold reading and group interaction

Directed by Jessica Holt
By Agatha Christie
Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French.

Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one, they are accused of murder. One by one, they start to die!  In this superlative mystery comedy statuettes of little soldier boys on the mantel of a house on an island off the coast of Devon fall to the floor and break one by one as those in the house succumb to a diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how each of the ten "soldiers" met his death until there were none. Eight guests who have never met each other or their apparently absent host and hostess are lured to the island and, along with the two house servants, marooned. A mysterious voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder and then one drops dead - poisoned. One down and nine to go!
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2016 ariZoni Awards Highlights - Adult Ceremony

highlights from the 2016 ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence - Adult Ceremony


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cast announcement - DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID - Desert Stages Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs February 24th to March 26th 

EARLY CAST:
Allen  Chloe Chef 5 & Sea Creature  
Arango Macias Jennifer Atina & Princess 4  
Becker Lauren Allana & Princess 6
 Bencomo Jannesa Gull & Sea Creature
Booker Gemma Sea Creature  
Brown Rowynn Sea Creature  
Burger Stephanie Flotsam (C)/Featured Sea Ceature (O)  
Buskirk Anna Sailor & Sea Creature
Campana Connor Sea Creature  
Corbin Paige Ariel (O/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Crespo Madison Gull & Sea Creature
 Curran Bennett King Triton  
Dahl Lily Maid 1 & Sea Creature  
Davis Allie Sea Creature
DelGhiaccio Emma Flotsam (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)
Donsker Elsie Windward (C)/Sea Creature  
Emery Aidan Chef 1 & Sea Creature  
Feldman Olivia Flounder (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Fiscus Brady Chef 7 & Sea Creature  
Gabler Lily Adella & Princess 5  
Gohus London Sea Creature  
Green Vivienne Leeward (C)/Sea Creature (O)
Grove Cameron Flounder (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)
Gulick Zane Sea Creature  
Helm  Reagan Sea Creature  
Helm  Stella Sea Creature  
Hendricksen Alexa Sailor & Sea Creature  
Hendricksen Stella Sea Creature  
Jablonski Sebastian Chef Louis (C)/Sea Creature (O)  
Jongert Autumn Leeward (O)/Sea Creature (C)  
Jongert Olivia Windward (O)/Sea Creature  
Kaye Austin Grimsby (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Kenly Laine Aquata & Princess 1  
Koeppel Jordan Sebastian (O)/ Sea Creature (C)  
Kutz Arielle Gull & Sea Creature  
Langer Constanca Chef 3 & Sea Creature  
Langer Eva Maid 4 & Sea Creature  
Lara Jordan Chef Louis (O)/Sea Creature (C)  
Maloney Ava Chef 4 & Sea Creature  
Markson Sam  Scuttle (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)
Martinelli Isla Sea Creature  
Martone-Zoll Sophia Sea Creature  
Nathan Rachel Arista & Princess 3
Nowicki Emma Ariel (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
O'Brasky Bo Scuttle (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Perlstein Olivia Sea Creature  
Perlstein Sophie Sebastian (C)/ Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Perrin Regan Andrina & Princess 2  
Presley Paige Maid 3 & Sea Creature  
Rhee  Allison Jetsam (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Rhee  Bridget Ursula (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Sandifer Ava Chef 2 & Sea Creature  
Schubart Anaya Kaiya Sea Creature  
Schwartz Danica Sea Creature  
Schwartz  Joy Sea Creature  
Shaham Kali Lev Sea Creature  
Sherrill Kaylin Gull & Sea Creature  
Sullivan  Nathan Pilot & Sea Creature  
Sullivan  Katelyn Sea Creature  
Verse Kennedy Chef 8 & Sea Creature  
Villarreal  Matthew Prince Eric  
Villarreal  Jamie Ursula (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Whallon  Kaitlyn Chef 6 & Sea Creature  
Whallon  Briella Sea Creature  
Witzel Hep Grimsby (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Yonover Jaden Jetsam (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Youngstedt Lauren Maid 2 & Sea Creature  
Zell Samantha Sailor & Sea Creature  
Zemel Noah Sea Creature  

LATE CAST:
Aiello Katie Chef 7 & Sea Creature  
Allen  Grace Maid 2 & Sea Creature  
Armstrong  Alyssa Ariel (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Armstrong  Kara Chef 3 & Sea Creature  
Barone Isabella Chef 6 & Sea Creature  
Bird  Ellis Sailor & Sea Creature  
Bird  Ethan Sailor & Sea Creature  
Burows Reagan Ursula (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Butler  Austin Scuttle (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Butler  Berkeley Sea Creature  
Cassil-Mortenson Kathryne Sea Creature  
Chouinard Sophia Windward (C)/Sea Creature (O)  
Cunningham Sophia Gull & Sea Creature  
Danek Petra Leeward (O)/Sea Creature (C)  
Farmer-Bonilla Isabela Sea Creature  
Flanagan Drew Windward (O)/Sea Creature (C)  
Fox Ella Leeward (C)/Sea Creature (O)  
Garnero  Devi Sea Creature  
Gibbons Samantha Maid 1 & Sea Creature  
Hall Dayna Sea Creature  
Hall Jr. Walter Grimsby (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Hassler Sydney Chef 2 & Sea Creature  
Hizme  Olivia Flotsam (C)/Featured Sea Ceature (O)  
Hizme  Samantha Gull & Sea Creature  
Hoffmaster Kyle Sebastian (O)/ Sea Creature (C)  
Hollerbach Jenna Scuttle (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Kalinowski Landon Chef Louis (O)/Sea Creature (C)  
Karcher Katelyn Flotsam (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Kulaga Clare Arista & Princess 3
Lambert Athena Chef Louis (C)/Sea Creature (O)  
Lara Jared Prince Eric  
Logan Macie Pilot (C)/Sea Creature (O)  
McCarley Hannah Maid 3 & Sea Creature  
Momeyer Tabitha Andrina & Princess 2  
Morales Ryan Chef 1 & Sea Creature  
Navarro Almicke Atina & Princess 4
Ngo Neila Sea Creature  
Novack  Kylee Gull & Sea Creature  
Novack  Talia Ursula (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Oglesbee Estee Adella & Princess 5  
Raia Josephine Jetsam (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Ranger Style Sebastian (C)/ Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Rhoads Ashley Allana & Princess 6  
Rose Allie Jetsam (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Rudder Emma Sea Creature  
Sachs Ellie Sailor & Sea Creature  
Salem Sarah Chef 4 & Sea Creature  
Santos  Katrina Aquata & Princess 1  
Santos  Camille Sailor & Sea Creature  
Schadlu Shirin Sea Creature  
Sheade Matthew Grimsby (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Shembekar Mugi Sea Creature  
Sherman Ilana Maid 4 & Sea Creature  
Smith Trinity Chef 5 & Sea Creature  
Speyer Isaac Flounder (C)/Featured Sea Creature (O)  
Veale Cassidy Sea Creature  
Venteicher Olivia Chef 8 & Sea Creature  
Wallace Devyn Sea Creature  
Wilbur Macie Flounder (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Wolfert Sydney Gull & Sea Creature  
Woods David King Triton  
Woolf Peyton Ariel (O)/Featured Sea Creature (C)  
Zeeb Xander Pilot (O)/Sea Creature        

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audition notice -additional auditions for BILLY ELLIOT - Mesa Encore Theatre - December 28


When: December 28th 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Where: M.E.T. at 933 Black Box - 933 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

BILLY (Ages 10-14)
Please have ballet and tap skills and voices much be unchanged.
Please prepare sixteen bars of two contrasting songs and be prepared to move.

GIRLS - Ballet Ensemble (Ages 8-15)
Must have ballet skills
Please prepare sixteen bars of two contrasting songs and be prepared to move.

ADULT MEN - Ensemble
Please prepare sixteen bars of two contrasting songs and be prepared to move.

Please email producer, Suze St. John at Suzer22@earthlink.com for more details.
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Friday, December 23, 2016

PLAY ON! - Stage Left Productions - April 21 - 23, 2017

This is the hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance in which anything that can go wrong does. When the author decides to give a speech on the state of the modern theatre during the curtain calls, the audience is treated to a madcap climax to a thoroughly hilarious romp. Even the sound effects reap their share of laughter.

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets when available
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National Theatre Live screenings at Mesa Community College

MCC Theatre & Film Arts announces it's spring NT Live screenings
For Tickets and Information Visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/events/theatre

No Man's Land - January 27th @ 7:30PM

The Deep Blue Sea - February 3rd @ 7:30PM

Amadeus - March 3rd @ 7:30PM

Saint Joan - March 4th @ 7:30PM

Hedda Gabler - March 24th @ 7:30PM

National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast world-class theatre to cinemas in the UK and internationally. National Theatre Live launched in June 2009 with a broadcast of the National Theatre production of Phèdre with Helen Mirren. They’ve since broadcast more than forty other productions live, from both the National Theatre and from other theatres in the UK. Their broadcasts have now been experienced by over 5.5 million people in over 2,000 venues around the world, including over 650 venues in the UK alone.

Though each broadcast is filmed in front of a live audience in the theatre, cameras are carefully positioned throughout the auditorium to ensure that cinema audiences get the ‘best seat in the house’ view of each production. Where these cameras are placed is different for each broadcast, to make sure that cinema audiences enjoy the best possible experience every time.
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audition notice - THE SECRET GARDEN - Valley Youth Theatre - January 3 and 4


Mary Lennox is a young English girl born and raised in India (British Raj). Orphaned at age eleven, she is sent to England to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors. It is a large estate but her uncle keeps himself locked up and his only son is an invalid. The mansion has many rooms that are full of secrets.

The grounds surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then she discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. The magical garden beckons Mary to discover its secrets. One day, with the help of two unexpected companions, she discovers a way in. Through her care and love, she brings new life to the garden and her new home. The Secret Garden is a magically, compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

The Secret Garden, a Tony Award–winning musical, based on the 1911 novel by France Hodgson Burnett, is brought to life with enchanting music by composer Lucy Simon and wondrous lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Marsha Norman.

Show dates:   April 7 - 23, 2017

Audition dates:  January 3 - 4, 2017

Rehearsals begin: (tentative) February 20, 2017

Rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday & Saturdays (tentative) February 20 - March 30, 2017

Tech Week daily rehearsals will be April 1 - 6, 2017

Character Breakdown

Many Teen Characters Needed!

LILY (Range: Soprano, Bb3-D6) Mary's aunt and Archibald Craven's wife. Died of a tragic accident within her garden and metaphorically haunts the walls of Misselthwaite Manor.

MARY LENNOX - Female, 10 (Range: Young Voice, Ab3-D5) A ten year-old girl sent to live with her uncle, Archibald, when her parents die from cholera in India. Quite the curious explorer, and often finding herself in trouble. Stubborn and always fighting for what she believes in.

MRS. MEDLOCK – Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Archibald’s housekeeper. As cold as the Misselthwaite Manor.

DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN - Male, (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Archibald’s brother. Trapped by the idea that he is responsible for the caretaking of Colin. Even though he was never loved back by Lily, he is still in love with her. This adds to his unwillingness to move on and leave Misselthwaite.

MARTHA - Female (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, G3-D5) A faithful housemaid. Grew up near Yorkshire and has the accent to prove it. Although she is from a lower class family, her wisdom is often far beyond her age.

ARCHIBALD CRAVEN – Male (Range: Baritone, C3-A4) Mary's uncle and lord of Misselthwaite Manor. He has a hunch-back. Haunted by the past and afraid of the future, he locks himself away both physically and mentally.

BEN WEATHERSTAFF – Male (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible, E3-D#4) Head gardener. Secretly entrusted to take care of the garden after Lily’s death. Knows a great deal about the history of the garden and the grounds it sits on. He has worked for the family for many years. He calls himself “an old man.”

DICKON – Male (Range: Tenor, D3-G4) Martha's younger brother. Looks after the sick plants and animals within the Misselthwaite grounds—including Mary. He is a young man who is between the world of child imagination and adult reasoning. Befriends Mary and convinces her to take care of the Garden.

COLIN CRAVEN - Male (Range: Young Voice, A3-E5) Archibald's ten year-old son. Spent his life in bed due to a heart condition. He is very stubborn and throws temper tantrums to get what he wants. He believes his father hates him for causing Lily’s death.

MRS. WINTHROP - Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Headmistress of a private school. Prides herself on nurturing girls with tempers. Mary seems to be more than she can handle.

The Following characters, referred to collectively as the Dreamers, are people from Mary's life in India, who haunt her until she finds her new life in the course of the story. They are free to sing directly to us, appearing and disappearing at will.

ROSE LENNOX - Female (Range: Soprano, A3-D6) Mary's mother. A “dreamer” from the past who doesn’t understand how her sister Lily could truly love Archibald. Very loyal to her husband and refuses to leave India during the cholera outbreak that takes her life.

CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX - Male (Range: Tenor, D3-A5) Mary's father. Tries to send Rose out of India during the cholera outbreak.

ALICE - Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Rose's friend.

LIEUTENANT WRIGHT - Male (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer in Mary's father's unit.

LIEUTENANT SHAW – Male (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Fellow officer.

MAJOR SHELLEY - Male (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer.

MRS. SHELLEY - Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Major Shelley's wife.

MAJOR HOLMES - Male (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Officer.

CLAIRE HOLMES – Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Major Holmes' wife.

FAKIR - Male (Range: Tenor, C3-B4) Itinerant Hindu ascetic.

AYAH - Female (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Mary's Indian nanny.

CLICK HERE for more information

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

audition notice - MUSIC & MOTION / PITCHES & TONES - Spotlight Youth Theatre

Music & Motion / Pitches & Tones
All kids ages 12-19

Date: January 1
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (anyone not currently in M&M / P&T)

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of an up tempo song (CD, IPod, or sheet music)
Time: 7:30 pm (callbacks)

Current members of M&M / P&T are required to callback at 7:30 pm along with those invited to callback after the 6:00 pm audition.

If you are currently in M&M and would like to audition for a P&T spot, you must come to the 6:00-7:00 singing audition.
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highlights from the 2016 ariZoni Awards of Excellence - Youth Ceremony



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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

photos - A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL - Arizona Broadway Theatre

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through December 24th




photos courtesy ABT
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800,000 Page Views!

We just passed 800,000 Page Views!

Thanks for making PHX Stages your one stop shop for all things theatre in the Phoenix metropolitan area!


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cast announcement - LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE - Desert Stages Theatre

DST is thrilled to announce that the first show of 2017 in the Actor's Cafe will now be Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron based on the book by Ilene Beckerman.

Congratulations to the cast:
Vanessa Benjamin
Dyana Carroll
Sydney Davis
Mary Magiera
Virginia Olivieri
Rebecca Wierman

Show runs Jan. 6th-Feb 12th
Get your tickets today by calling 480-483-1664 or visit http://desertstages.org/show/love-loss-and-what-i-wore-88
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cast announcement - THE CAT IN THE HAT - Childsplay

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs January 14th to February 19th

Jon Gentry as The Cat
Kate Haas as The Fish
Alan Khoutakoun as Thing 1
Jenny Hintze as Thing 2
Drew Swaine as Boy
Shannon Phelps as Sally.

The Cat in the Hat was written by Katie Mitchell, adapted from the book by Dr. Seuss, and is directed by David Barker.

Directed by David Barker
Scenic Design:  John Emery
Costume Design:  D. Daniel Hollingshead
Lighting Design:  Jennifer Setlow
Sound Design: Christopher Neumeyer
Property Design: Jim Luther
Stage Manager:  Koryn Weiman
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Actor's Youth Theatre - February 16 - February 25, 2017

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.

Author
Lyrics by Tim Rice | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets when available
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

cast announcement - LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS - Stage Left Productions

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs February 10th to February 12th

Dan Meiller.: Barney
Deborah Lee Hall: Elaine
Mary Plante: Bobbi
Cathy Corbin-Mannino: Jeanette
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audition notice - 21 CHUMP STREET - A/C Theatre Company


Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Stage and Musical Direction by Kim Richard and Thomas Strawser

February 16 - February 26, 2017
at The Hardes Theatre at Phoenix Theatre

21 CHUMP STREET by Lin-Manuel Miranda (IN THE HEIGHTS, HAMILTON) is a new 14-minute musical based on a true story as reported in the series 'This American Life'. 21 CHUMP STREET is a cautionary tale of a high school honors student who falls for a cute transfer girl. He goes to great lengths to oblige her request for marijuana in the hopes of winning her affection - only to find out that his crush is actually an undercover cop planted in the school to find drug dealers.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Seeking a multicultural cast of 6
-Narrator
-Justin
-Naomi
-Student 1 / Cousin 1
-Student 2 / Cousin 2 / Lawyer
-Student 3/ Cousin 3 / Police Officer

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Monday, January 9 (6:30-8:00PM)

Callbacks to immediately follow (8:15PM-10:00PM)
Please prepare one (1) 24-32 bar up-tempo song.

Callback material will be provided that night.

Auditions are by appointment only!
Contact: info@actheatrecompany.org

Auditions and callbacks held at Childsplay:
Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder
Classroom 3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Rehearsals begin Monday, January 23
Evening rehearsals at Central United Methodist Church, Phoenix
Show runs Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays
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DISNEY THE LION KING, JR - CYT Phoenix - January 6 - January 15, 2017

Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by
Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor

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!

The blockbuster movie, turned into record breaking Broadway show, features the music of Elton John and Tim Rice who beautifully blend western popular music with African rhythms into a Broadway style that’s like no other. Over 80 million people have seen it around the world, and it has earned more than 70 international awards. The New York Daily News called it “ a perfect marriage of entertainment and art”.

The African savannah comes to life on our stage now with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Friday, Jan 6th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Jan 7th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Jan 7th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Jan 8th @ 2:00pm
Friday, Jan 13th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, Jan 14th @ 1:00pm
Saturday, Jan 14th @ 4:00pm
Sunday, Jan 15th @ 2:00pm

Performances at the Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

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MARY POPPINS - CYT - May 5 - May 14, 2017

based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

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.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers brought to life this season by CYT at the lovely Mesa Arts Center!

Friday, May 5th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 6th @ 1:00pm
Sunday, May 7th @ 2:00pm
Friday, May 12th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, May 13th @ 2:00pm
Saturday, May 13th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, May 14th @ 2:00pm

Tickets go on sale Wednesday March 15, 2017 at 12:00am

Performances at the Mesa Arts Center
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

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Monday, December 19, 2016

WEEK AT A GLANCE: December 19 - December 25

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:


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video preview - ANNIE JR. - Limelight / Studio 3

CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through December 21st


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Musical Theatre of Anthem's Holiday Show - December 22

MTA's Holiday Show is a concert-style performance filled with the sounds of the season, including classic carols and popular holiday music performed by MTA's Outreach Group.

 Thursday 12/22 at 6:00pm and 8:00pm.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for $15


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cast announcement - JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Actor's Youth Theatre


CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs February 16 to February 25th

Narrators - Grace Lisicki and Miranda Smith
Joseph - Devon Policci
Jacob/Pharaoh - Noah Delgado
Potiphar/Simeon - Bryce Dilullo
Mrs. Potiphar - Kendall Kingdeski
Baker/Ishmaelite - Savannah Goodman
Butler/Ishmaelite - Kazzlyn Huish
Reuben (Soloist for "Those Canaan Days") - AJ Hale
Levi (Soloist for "One More Angel")- Christopher Braddock
Judah (Soloist for "Benjamin's Calipso") - Jake Bonar
Dan - Joshua Peterson
Naphtali -  Arocet Hale
Gad - Noah Lanouette
Asher -  Acson Hale
Issachar - TBA
Zebulon - TBA
Benjamin/Children's Chorus - Callen Peterson

- Wives -
Kalei Cotecson (Soloist for "One More Angel In Heaven")
Annalise Decker (Apache Dancer)
Alexa Stuart
Cara Onofryton
Sydney Del Fosse
Olivia Wesson
Nicole Tassainer
Ashley Gaskin
Sarah Martino
Katy Udall

- Children's Chorus -
Maryjane Savage
Jilly Woolf
Remington Rathbun
Valerie Codling
Isabella Lesinski
Taft Garner
Kenzie Garner
Houston Goodman
Hannah Hale

- Alternates -
Ellie Takeuchi
Ellie Nordquist
Alexandra Marin
Molly Olsen
Alissa Garner
Katherine Zhang
Lauren Horsley
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cast announcement - DR. DOLITTLE, JR - Fountain Hills Theater



CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs February 10th to February 26th

Doctor John Dolittle- Zolton Bonnenfant
Madeline Mugg- Chloe Rozalsky
Tommy Stubbins- Pending Confirmation
General Bellowes- Niko Cocuzza
Emma Fairfax- Kaitlyn Hohl
Albert Blossom- Niko Cocuzza
Gertie Blossom- Erin Schumacher
Berta, Vladimir, Mavis, Sasha,
Velma, Hilda, and Pinta- (Circus)Emma Baldwin, Makenzie Marino, Peyton Marino, Tabitha Schoenwolf,
Straight Arrow- Carly Cairns
Bailiff- Tabitha Schoenwolf
Polynesia- Lachlan Henderson
Jip- Audrey Alcorn
Herbert- Pending Confirmation
Dab-Dab- Isabella Valdevisio
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Sheila- Allison Avery
Pushmi-Pullyu Sage Henderson, Allison Avery
Rufus- Maggie Schultz
Chee-Chee- Makayla Lopez
Sophie the seal - Giselle Schmidt
Villagers of Puddleby/ Sea Star Island Warriors (If available)
Emma Baldwin, Allison Avery, Makenzie Marino, Peyton Marino, Sage Henderson, Maggie Schultz, Erin Schumacher, Isabella Valdevesio, Giselle Schmidt
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - Brelby Theatre Company - January 20 - February 12, 2017


A Play by Rick Elice
Music by Wayne Barker
Based on the Novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Jan 20-21, 27-28, Feb 3-4, Feb 10-11 @ 7:30PM
Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12 @ 2PM

A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, containing a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly,  a Starcatcher-in-training, who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

 CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets

*Originally produced on Broadway by Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Greg Schaffert, Eva Price, Tom Smedes, and Disney Theatrical Productions.*
Peter and the Starcatcher is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
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First Western Trust's Favorite Nonprofit Contest

Two of our PHX Stages Site Partners are participating in First Western Trust's Favorite Nonprofit Contest:




Voting ends today, December 19th, at 5pm, so VOTE NOW!

CLICK HERE to Cast Your Vote for Your Favorite Nonprofit in First Western Trust’s #WealthIsAbout Grants Contest


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JAKE'S WOMEN - Mesa Encore Theatre's Second Sunday Playreading - January 8

by Neil Simon.

The Second Sunday Playreading for January
at the MET Black Box Theatre - 933 E Main St. Mesa AZ 85203

January 8th at 7PM

Jake: Walt Pedano
Maggie: Deborah Ostreicher
Karen: Laura Soldan
Molly at 14: Zoë Tanton
Molly at 21: Bella Tindall
Edith: Donna Kaufman
Julie: Kellie Dunlap
Sheila: Donna Georgette

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

cast announcement - THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE - Hale Centre Theatre


CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs February 16th to April 1st 

Millie Dillmount: Caelan Creaser
Jimmy Smith: Allan DeWitt
Mrs. Meers: Kathi Osborne
Miss Dorothy Brown: Heidi-Liz Johnson
Trevor Graydon: Stephen Serna
Muzzy Van Hossmere: Victoria Holden Jumpe
Ching Ho: Cameron Swindler
Bun Foo: Jeremy Cruz
Miss Flannery: Kinsey Peotter
Ensemble: Brandon Brown, Kale Burr, Bjorn Eriksson, Zack Pepe, Greg Rawlings, Bronson Todd, Ashley Harkey, Angela Kriese, Sally Rawlings, Brandy Reed, Audrey Sullivan, Zoe Zamora
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