Saturday, December 30, 2023
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cast announced for KINDERTRANSPORT at Order Chaos Theater Company
Order Chaos Theater Company announces the cast of Kindertransport by Diane Samuels. Opening on January 5, 2024 at the Herberger Theater's Kax Stage through January 21st!
Helga: Jennifer Gantwerker
Young Eva: Delaney Carne
Evelyn: Amy Garland
Faith: Iliana Swartz
Lil: Donna Kaufman
Teen Eva: Olivia Feldman
Ratcatcher/Others: Jeff Martini
Directed by Mark and Jean-Paoul Clemente
Costume Design: Ducati Camacho
Video media Design: Jeff Martini
Technical Designs: Mark and Jean-Paoul Clemente
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
THE GLASS MENAGERIE - Scottsdale Community College - February 23-March 2, 2024
Glass Menagerie: 02/23/2024 (7:30 PM), 2/24/2023 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), 03/01/2024 (7:30 PM), 03/02/2024 (2:00 PM)
For further details and inquiries, please contact Maddie Natoli at madison.natoli@scottsdalecc.edu or call the box office at 480.423.6356.
WEST SIDE STORY - Scottsdale Community College - April 11-April 20, 2024
West Side Story: 04/11/24 (7:30 PM), 04/12/24 (7:30 PM), 04/13/24 (2:00 PM & 7:30 PM), 04/18/24 (7:30 PM), 04/19/24 (7:30 PM), and 4/20/24 (2:00 PM)
For further details and inquiries, please contact Maddie Natoli at madison.natoli@scottsdalecc.edu or call the box office at 480.423.6356.
Audition submissions for UNTIL THE FLOOD at Stray Cat Theatre due by December 30
AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR
UNTIL THE FLOOD
by Dael Orlandersmith
directed by Elena Conti
Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre
February 16 - March 2, 2024
WHEN/WHERE:
ALL AUDITIONS FOR UNTIL THE FLOOD WILL BE VIRTUAL.
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 11:59pm ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH.
Callbacks, if necessary, will be IN-PERSON at a later date.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
We are seeking 1 remarkable performer to play all roles.
All abilities, ages, genders are encouraged to audition.
For this production we are respectfully only looking for Black actors.
We will also be casting an understudy who will be guaranteed at least one performance.
PLEASE PREPARE:
Prepare the sides sent to you from the script after you schedule your audition.
TO AUDITION:
PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO rmay@straycattheatre.org WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1. NAME
2. PHONE NUMBER
***PLEASE DO NOT SEND HEADSHOT AND RESUME IN THE INITIAL EMAIL.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH:
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2. A LINK TO THE SCRIPT
3. SIDES TO RECORD
4. A LINK TO THE AUDITION FORM
UPON RECEIVING THAT EMAIL:
1. READ THE EMAIL IN ITS ENTIRETY. THERE IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
2. COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE LINKED AUDITION FORM.
3. RECORD YOUR AUDITION.
4. SEND THE RECORDING BACK ALONG WITH A HEADSHOT AND RESUME.
ANY QUESTIONS: rmay@straycattheatre.org
PAY: There is a $500 stipend for the actor cast. A smaller stipend will be paid for the understudy.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
After Ferguson, the ghosts of Michael Brown
UNTIL THE FLOOD is a gripping and revelatory new play constructed and informed by interviews playwright Dael Orlandersmith conducted with a cross-section of people in and around Ferguson. All of whom have vastly different perspectives on the incident that turned the town into a flashpoint in America’s never-ending struggle for racial justice. As it examines the community fallout after the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Brown, UNTIL THE FLOOD hunts for deeper societal truths - giving voice to a community haunted by injustice and a country desperately yearning for change.
“…so palpably compassionate, it achieves a great beauty by bringing us together rather than driving us apart.” - The Chicago Tribune
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Monday, December 25, 2023
HARVEY - Theatrikos Theatre Company - January 26-February 11, 2024
by Mary Chase
Directed Mark Dessauer
A lovable and eccentric Pulitzer Prize winning classic American comedy about a perfect gentleman and his very strange best friend—a six foot tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. A charming, delightful and enchanting testimony towards the value of kindness over the importance of conventionality.
Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024 @7:30 PM
Friday, February 2, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 3, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 4, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
FIRST FESTIVAL OF FEMINIST THEATER - B3 Theater - January 19-January 27, 2024
Born out of our Evening of Feminist Theater, this festival will celebrate all peoples female-presenting and non-binary. Feminism is the rising up and equalizing of power for over half the world’s population. We will be featuring short works by, about, and for women.
Fri. Jan 19th 2024, 7:00 pm
Sat. Jan 20th 2024, 2:00 pm
Sat. Jan 20th 2024, 7:00 pm
Fri. Jan 26th 2024, 7:00 pm
Sat. Jan 27th 2024, 2:00 pm
Sat. Jan 27th 2024, 7:00 pm
SNAP, Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place
4425 N Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Spend New Year's Eve at Arizona Broadway Theatre
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JAKE'S WOMEN - Ghostlight Theatre - February 8-18, 2024
Prepare for an evening of wit and charm as Ghostlight Theatre presents Neil Simon's classic play, Jake's Women. Join us for a rollercoaster ride through the mind of Jake, a successful writer, as he navigates his relationships with the women in his life – both real and imaginary. This includes his wife Maggie, a strong and supportive partner; Karen, his quirky therapist; and a host of vibrant characters from his past and present. As Jake's worlds collide, the lines between reality and imagination blur, creating a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. Don't miss this journey into the mind of one man and the extraordinary women who shape his world.
Thursday, Firday, Saturday - 7PM
Saturday, Sunday - 2PM
THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL - Ghostlight Theatre - March 28-April 7, 2024
In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form. Get ready for a night of laughter and toe-tapping tunes in this clever show created by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell. In a witty format, the play parodies the styles of legendary musical theatre composers, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. You'll be entertained by the characters who take center stage in each segment: the hero, the villain, the ingénue, the matron, and the dashing leading man, each with their unique flair. Watch as they navigate through different scenarios, each paying homage to the iconic sounds of Broadway.
Thursday, Firday, Saturday - 7PM
Saturday, Sunday - 2PM (No performance on Easter)
STEEL MAGNOLIAS- Ghostlight Theatre - May 9-19, 2024
Watch Robert Harling's heartwarming classic, Steel Magnolias, come to life on our stage! This poignant Southern tale unfolds in a small Louisiana beauty salon, where six vibrant women navigate life's highs and lows with humor, strength, and unwavering friendship. You'll meet Truvy, the salon owner with a heart of gold; Annelle, the shy yet endearing newcomer; Shelby, the spirited bride-to-be battling health challenges; M'Lynn, Shelby's loving but protective mother; Ouiser, the town's eccentric yet lovable character; and Clairee, the sophisticated and witty widow. As the ladies bond over hairdos and life's twists, their stories of resilience will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. Witness the beauty of friendship in bloom, and experience the laughter, tears, and enduring strength of steel magnolias!
Thursday, Firday, Saturday - 7PM
Saturday, Sunday - 2PM
FOOTLOOSE - Actor's Youth Theatre - January 25-February 10, 2024
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
Hero Cast:
Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Jan 27th, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Feb 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Feb 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Fri, Feb 9th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Feb 10th, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Paradise Cast:
Fri, Jan 26th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Carter Neef: playing Ren
Sat, Jan 27th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Feb 3rd, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Sat, Feb 10th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
WEEK AT A GLANCE: December 25-December 31, 2023
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Auditions for THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Stage Left Productions announced for January 13
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The Fox On The Fairway
AUDITIONS SATURDAY JANUARY 13 2024 10A-1:30P
Directed by Kandyce Hughes
Synopsis:
Fox on the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on archrival Crouching Squirrel in the annual Inter Club Golf Tournament. With a sizable wager at stake, the contest plays out amidst three love affairs, a disappearing diamond, objectionable sweaters , and an exploding vase. Fox on The Fairway is a charmingly madcap adventure about love, life and a man's eternal love affair with.....Golf!
Performances
Friday March 1 7:00pm
Saturday March 2 7:00pm
Sunday March 3 2:00pm
Thursday March 7 7:00pm
Friday March 8 7:00pm
Saturday March 9 2:00pm
CASTING 3 Men & 3 Women
Pay: $100.00 Gas Stipend
Audition will consist of sides from the script and are available in advance
COOKING WITH THE CALAMARI SISTERS - Herberger Theater Center - December 28, 2023-January 28,2024
Hilarity, failed dishes, and food fights ensue during this live “broadcast” of a public access cable cooking show hosted by two larger-than-life Italian sisters, Delphine and Carmela Calamari. The sisters sing and dance to such beloved Italian favorites as “Volare,” “Come On A My House,” “Botcha Me,” “Que Sera Sera,” “That’s Amore,” and of course, “Mambo Italiano!” as they try to make it through their final broadcast together in one piece.
You will laugh from start to finish as their singing, dancing, cooking and ad lib banter with guests on stage makes this a must see!
Stage West
PRESENTED BY
Playhouse Productions
ISLANDER - Herberger Theater Center - January 13-28, 2024
THE MIST UNFURLS. AN ISLAND DIVIDES. A FUTURE IS BORN.
There is a girl. She stares out to sea and dreams of a new life beyond her lonely island. Myth and reality collide when the tide washes a mysterious stranger onto her beach. Islander’s music and story transports you on a magical journey combining a contemporary Scottish folk/pop-inspired score and epic storytelling.
“★★★★★ A flawless gem… a modern folk tale that is hard not to fall in love with”
–BritishTheatre
“Really gorgeous—sharp, moving, funny”
–The Daily Beast
Winner, Best New Musical
–Edinburgh Fringe Festival
THE WOMAN IN BLACK - Herberger Theater Center - February 8-February 25, 2024
Written by Susan Hill
Adapted by Stephen Mallatrat
Center Stage
THE ACCLAIMED GHOST STORY COMES DRAMATICALLY ALIVE IN MALLATRATT’S INGENIOUS STAGE ADAPTATION.
Direct from the United Kingdom, with a cast from the West End of London, comes the second longest-running play in the history of British Theatre. Stephen Mallatratt adapts Susan Hill’s 1983 novel into a bone-chilling drama capturing its essence with masterful precision.
Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. See it if you dare!
“Brilliantly effective spine-chiller”
–Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ “Ingenious”
–The New York Times
“One of British theatre’s biggest – and scariest – hits”
–The Guardian
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Cast announced for SEE HOW THEY RUN at Hale Centre Theatre
Miss Skillon: Ivana Martinic
Penelope Toop: Gracie Gamble
Ida: Emma Giffen
Corporal Clive Winton: Josh Hunt
The Intruder: Jack Walton
The Rev. Arthur Humphrey: Justin Howell
The Bishop of Lax: J. Kevin Tallent
Sergeant Towers: Adam Guinn
The Rev. Lionel Toop: Cameron Rollins
Understudies:
Penelope Toop u.s.: Amanda Valenzuela
Clive & Lionel u.s.: Payten McLeod
Bishop & Intruder u.s.: Karl Haas
Sergeant & Humphrey u.s.: Dennis Kelsch
Miss Skillon u.s.: Gillian Elliott
Ida u.s.: Michala Montaño
Friday, December 22, 2023
Cast announced for ANASTASIA THE MUSICAL at Spotlight Youth Theatre
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Anya... Zoie Moller
Dmitry... Eeshan Kumar
Vlad... Nick Runyan
Gleb... Andrei Igdanes
Lily... Zoey Waller
The Dowager Empress... Norine Lindeman
Gorlinsky/Count Leopold/Drunk #4... Shane Sedivy
Marfa/Smoker/Swan Lake Dancer... Emmy Lange
Paulina/Countess Gregory/Tatiana... Ava Newton
Count Ipolitoy/Sergei/Drunk #3... Owen Morris
The Tsar/Count Gregory/Drunk #1... Calvin Corey
The Tsarina/Dunya/Drunk #2... Hope Estle
Young Anastasia/Alexei... Azra Kearns
Policeman #2/Black Marketeer #1... Janella Beaver
Black Marketeer #2... Kendall Fugatt
Policeman #1/Odette in Swan Lake... Kiana Jeskewitz
Olga/Black Marketeer #3/Swan Lake Dancer... Lorna Maynard
Middle Anastasia/Swan Lake Dancer... Ava Petri
Maria/Swan Lake Dancer... Neeya Nuez
Auditions for URINETOWN at Places Productions announced for January 19
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
AUDITIONS
Friday, January 19th, 5-9pm
(Video auditions will be accepted until 1/19 at 5pm.)
CALLBACKS
Saturday, January 20th
(by invitation only- times TBD)
AUDITION/REHEARSAL LOCATION
East Valley High School
7420 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85207
REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES AND LOCATIONS
Tech/shows at EVHS will take place April 7-15.
Tech/shows at Mesa Arts Center will take place April 16-21.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will mostly take place Monday evenings, Friday evenings, and various times on Saturdays. All actors will submit conflicts at auditions.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Prepare two contrasting 16-bar cuts of any songs that show off your voice, preferably in the style of the show. Songs may be performed with recorded accompaniment or a cappella. (Accompaniment tracks may be played from a phone or emailed to us before the audition. We will connect phones to our speaker system.)
For youth actors only (There is no fee for adult actors.):
TUITION: $300* ADDITIONAL SIBLINGS: $200
*Payment plans and scholarships are available. See our website for the application. Scholarship applications are due two weeks prior to auditions.
URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September, 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams, Inc., and Lauren Mitchell
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Save 30% off tickets to THE OTHER PLACE at Theatre Artists Studio
Use code PhxStgs for a 30% discount on tickets. Does not apply to Sunday matinee performances
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Review Highlights: SCROOGE, THE MUSICAL - Arizona Theatre Company
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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 30
"offers a familiar journey through the well-trodden narrative of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." ...while the essence of the classic tale remains intact in this updated stage adaptation, Bricusse's score isn't that memorable. While this production keeps the period, setting, and main characters from Dickens' novel, it also makes a few weird changes to the names of the characters (some of which were also in the film) along with incorporating some strange creative elements that distract from the emotional connection that one would hope for from Dickens' story." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Director Matt August has staged “Scrooge” with merriment, gusto, and shimmering spirit as a large cast sing well, dance jubilantly, and become the town’s residents with passionate honesty. August’s swirlingly fluid direction is aided by choreographer Spencer Liff’s period dances and further enhanced by Jason Ardizzone-West’s storybook theater design which sets the show in a period theater that greets the audience upon arrival and is then brought to life." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"Those already familiar with the work as a live show may find themselves having to uncomfortably adjust to director Matt August’s new vision of the Bricusse musical....What is genuinely odd, however, is how the exchange of dialog between Scrooge and the phantoms is handled. For the most part, the ghosts remain motionless upstage while Scrooge looks directly out across the audience, never physically facing them. We see what he clearly sees, but instead, they're behind him....The strength in the Bricusse telling of the Dickens classic is mostly in the finale sequence where Scrooge's redemption is fully realized."
- David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
- David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Applications for B3 Theater's DREAM ROLE CABARET due by December 26
Audition Notice:
SINGERS: What's your dream role? Want a chance to perform your favorite song from it in public? Applications are being accepted for B3 Theater's Dream Role Cabaret on January 13th during the day.
Please fill out the form found here:
You will be asked to upload a video of you performing your song.
We will be performing at Metropolitan Arts Institute, in central Phoenix, on the afternoon of January 13th.
There will be a mandatory tech rehearsal on that morning, and one zoom rehearsal, TBD.
Applications due no later than December 26th, 2023, at midnight.
Questions? Please contact Ilana at ilanab3productions@gmail.com
Everyone welcome!
Monday, December 18, 2023
Cast announced for ALWAYS PLENTY OF LIGHT AT THE STARLIGHT ALL NIGHT DINER at Mesa Encore Theatre
Mesa Encore Theatre announces its cast and team for Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner by Darcy Parker Bruce.
Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner performs at the Mesa Arts Center in the Farnsworth Studio January 12-28, 2024. Performances on January 18 and 25 will be performed by our INCREDIBLE understudy cast. Mesa Encore Theatre will also be partnering with @dobettercomedy for this show and each performance will be opened with a short stand-up set.
CAST LIST
Sam: Erin Natseway
Jessa: Jenn Keanini
Dr. Moxie: Gage Vaughn
Danni: Jillian Walker
Sam Understudy: Danny McNulty*
Jessa Understudy: Nickela Rooney*
Dr. Moxie Understudy: Spencer Beckwith*
Danni Understudy: Gigi Vasquez*
*Performing on January 18 and 25th
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producing Artistic Director: Taylor Moschetti
Technical Director: Cheryl Briley
Director: Colm Jordan
Assistant Director: Shelby Hanks
Intimacy Coordinator: Sarah White
Stage Manager: Rob Littlefield
Scenic Designer: Kelly Jones
Lighting Designer: Clare Burnett
Costume and Hair/Makeup Designer: Bridget Russell
Properties Designer: Lorelee Godden
Sound Designer: Brianna Fallon
Carpenters: Michael Esparza, Phil Staley, Cheryl Briley, Lorelee Godden
Scenic Painter: Gracie Ruiz
Musical Theatre East has announced their Spring 2024 shows and audition dates: DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH, KIDS and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Winnie the Pooh KIDS
(Ages 6-11)
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 Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks.
During rehearsals students will actively engage in an interactive theatre education as well as learn the production process from start to finish. In the class students will explore characterization, basic theatre terms, improv exercises. Students will also be trained how to make proper choices on stage, movement, and vocal instruction.
There will be a brief MANDATORY parent meeting before the first class on January 17th at 4:00PM.
Students do not need to prepare anything in advance for auditions. We will be reading and singing from the show on the first day of class and casting will be sent out by email shortly after.
Students must be proficient in reading to participate.
Rehearsals and performances will be held at
Boulder Mountain Church
9390 E McLellan Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207
Rehearsals
Wednesdays (4:00-5:45PM)
Dress Rehearsal
April 19th (5:00-8:30PM)
Performances
April 20th (2:00 & 6:00PM)
Link to register: musicaltheatreeast.com/spring-2024
Disney's Beauty & The Beast (Ages 13-18)
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
This production is open to ages 13-18.
All students enrolled will receive a role.
AUDITIONS:
Thursday, January 11th 5:00-9:00PM
Vida Church (319 N. 64th St. Mesa, AZ 85205)
Please arrive ten minutes early to check-in.
There will be a brief MANDATORY parent meeting before auditions in the church sanctuary. After, parents will be dismissed and auditions will begin.
Please prepare 60-90 seconds of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Work with an instrumental track on YouTube that can be pulled up during your audition.
Please dress for movement and bring lots of water!
Actors should plan on staying for the duration of auditions. Auditions are closed to anyone not auditioning.
We will read and sing from the script during the audition process, so it is strongly recommended that you are familiar with the show.
Rehearsals
January 18th, 25th (4:30-8:30PM)
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (4:30- 8:30PM)
March 14th, 21st, 28th (4:30-8:30PM)
April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (4:30-8:30PM)
*No rehearsal on March 7th
There may be a few additional Saturday rehearsals if needed.
Dress Rehearsals
April 28th-30th (5:00-9:30PM)
*Please note that dress rehearsals are Sunday-Tuesday this semester, with a day to rest on Wednesday before opening night.
Performances
May 2nd (7:00PM, actor call time 5:00PM)
May 3rd (7:00PM, actor call time 5:00PM)\
May 4th (2:00 & 7:00PM, actor call time 12:00PM)
Link to register: musicaltheatreeast.com/spring-2024
WEEK AT A GLANCE: December 18-December 24, 2023
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