On Sunday, November 14, during the ALL TOGETHER NOW performance at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre that featured young performers from across the Valley of the Sun, Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre (DST) was proud to announce the shows that will be produced during the remainder of its 2021-22 season! Ellen Versen, Executive Director, and Walt Versen, Artistic Director, shared titles in the categories of Mainstage Theatre productions, Teen Theatre productions, Youth Theatre productions, and Actor's Cafe productions. Mainstage, Teen, and Youth productions will be performed in DST's 219-seat Cullity Hall. The DST Actor's Cafe is a 56-seat venue, perfect for smaller, more intimate productions.
The new DST management team strives to make DST a creative, safe, and supportive place where artists are encouraged to grow in their craft. DST looks for shows that will attract new audience members who will be entertained and/or challenged by the works presented. The beginning of the artistic planning process includes matching directors to shows in combinations that will create excitement around the show for artists and audiences alike. Most of the shows' directors were also announced at Sunday's event.
Here is a line-up of the shows that make up the remainder of the 2021-22 season at Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre:
Youth Theatre:
Disney's Frozen, Jr.
January 7 - 16, 2022
directed by Nicole Thompson, music-directed by Samantha Iseley
Disney's High School Musical, Jr.
April 8 - 17, 2022
co-directed by Erin Tarkington and Kristin Alba
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, Jr.
July 1 - 10, 2022
co-directed by Matt Harris and Alexandra Utpadel, music-directed by Luke Ottinger
Teen Theatre:
Bonnie & Clyde
February 4 - 13, 2022
directed by Lisa Barton Figueroa, music-directed by Adam Bei, choreographed by Marley DeGroodt
Be More Chill
May 6 - 15, 2022
co-directed, music-directed, and choreographed by Mark and Lynzee 4man
Little Women
July 29 - August 7, 2022
directed and choreographed by Molly Lajoie
Mainstage Theatre:
The Sound of Music
November 19 - December 19, 2021
directed and choreographed by Trisha Ditsworth, music-directed by Cathy Hauan
TBA
March 4 - 20, 2022
directed by Chris R. Chavez, music-directed by Ken Goodenberger
Once Upon a Mattress
June 3 - 12, 2022
directed by Meribeth Reeves, music-directed by Kent Campbell
Actor's Cafe:
Winter Wonderettes
December 3 - 19, 2021
directed by Molly Lajoie, music-directed by John Luke Osorio
Jake's Women
January 14 - February 13, 2022
directed by Janis Webb
Bleacher Bums
February 25 - April 3, 2022
5 Women Wearing the Same Dress
April 22 - May 15, 2022
directed by KatiBelle Collins
altar BOYZ
June 10 - July 3, 2022
directed by Lisa Barton Figueroa
The Importance of Being Earnest
July 22 - August 14, 2022
directed by Van Rockwell
About Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Desert Stages Theatre is an award-winning, nonprofit performing arts theatre located in Arizona's premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Established in 1995, Desert Stages has grown to offer more than 250 performances year-round consisting of youth, teen and adult productions. The theatre's mission is to not only provide quality entertainment for the community but to also provide educational experiences for young people interested in the arts.
Visit DesertStages.org for more information.
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