PHX Stages: 2025

Friday, January 3, 2025

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - The Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona - January 25, 2025

The Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona (MTAA, formerly Arizona Musical Theatre Orchestra) is proud to present a one-night-only symphonic performance of the Tony Award-winning musical The Sound of Music on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 PM at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ.

About the show:

The Sound of Music is set in Austria during the late 1930s, following the heartwarming story of the Von Trapp family as they discover love, courage, and the power of music in the face of adversity. With themes of family, resilience, and hope, The Sound of Music continues to resonate deeply with audiences of all ages. Led by conductor Dylan Suehiro and chorus directors Patti Graetz and Robyn Pitman, this production will feature over 120 singers performing alongside a 40-piece orchestra in our signature Showcase format.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

• Time: 7:00 PM

• Location: All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ

• Tickets: https://secure.givelively.org/event/satellite-collective-inc/arizona-musical-theatre-orchestra/azmto-showcase-the-sound-of-music

• Website: theatricallyaz.org

Principal Cast:

Maria Reiner: Rebecca Bryce

Captain Georg von Trapp: Bill Marshall

Liesl von Trapp: Hayden Beth Burwick

Friedrich von Trapp: Shane Sedivy

Louisa von Trapp: Kenna Kavanaugh

Kurt von Trapp: Samuel Barker

Brigitta von Trapp: Cora Hancock

Marta von Trapp: Maddie Ahler

Gretl von Trapp: Emily Ahler

The Mother Abbess: Mary Jane McCloskey

Sister Berthe: Tina Lloyd Meals

Sister Margaretta: Cami Anglemyer

Sister Sophia: Janelle Paris

Max Detweiler: Mark Stoddard

Baroness Elsa Schrader: Katherine Talley Matt

Rolf Gruber: Elijah Viray

About MTAA:

MTAA is America’s first community-based orchestra and chorus dedicated to musical theatre. The ensemble brings the Broadway Cast Recording to life in concert, offering audiences a unique and immersive way to experience these theatrical stories. From emerging artists to seasoned professionals, every event features a brand-new cast of performers from around the state, celebrating the diverse and inclusive nature of Arizona’s performing arts scene.

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Auditions for MADE IN AMERICA at Ronin Theatre Company announced for January 6

Auditions & Crew Call (Paid $100 Stipend)

Made in America by Richard Warren

Director Michael Hood

Audition Date: Monday January 6th 7-10pm

At the Irish Cultural Center 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Rehearsals Late January-March at the Irish Cultural Center in Downtown Phoenix

Performance Dates March 21st-30th at Stage Left Productions, 5930 Greenway Road, Suite 1A, Glendale, Az 85306

Synopsis:

Four former high school classmates work together at the local bird house factory. The class jock Dave relentlessly torments Charlie until he snaps, forcing all to confront each other. A contemporary exploration of the insidious nature of bullying and loneliness, and its emotional price and violent consequences. An American tragedy in the making.

Time: 2020.

Place: Cedarville. A small rural mid-American town.

Characters:

CHARLIE - Twenty-five. Slight-build. Sensitive, shy, computer geek

DAVE - Twenty-five. Husky-build. Outgoing, aggressive, jock.

JEAN - Twenty-five. (Female Identifying) Average looking. Dreams of finding something more.

ED JUNIOR - Twenty-seven. Small town daddy's boy

(Ronin Theatre promotes diverse casting and encourages any ethnicity to audition)

Crew Call: Lighting Designer

CLICK HERE for Audition Signup

Questions: info@ronintheatre.com

If unable to attend, we will accept Video Submissions, headshot & resume to info@ronintheatre.com

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Auditions for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Ghostlight Theatre announced for January 25

Barefoot in The Park

Director: Justin Harris

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does.

Characters

Cori Bratter: Female, 20-30. Corie is a free-spirited, energetic young woman who is deeply in love with her husband, Paul. She is optimistic, adventurous, and often acts on impulse, which often leads to entertaining but chaotic situations.

Paul Bratter: Male, 20-30. Paul is a more reserved and practical individual, contrasting Corie’s spontaneity. He is a lawyer who takes his job seriously and often finds himself caught between his wife’s desires for excitement and his own need for stability.

Mother: Female, 50s to late 60s. She is Corie’s mother and a widow. She is portrayed as a slightly more conservative and traditional character who often clashes with Corie’s carefree nature. However, her love for her daughter shines through, and she adds a touch of wisdom and humor to the lived around her.

Victor Velasco: Male, 50s to late 60s. Victor is the Bratters’ eccentric neighbor, who lives in the attic of their apartment building. He is a charming and flamboyant character who adds a dose of humor and excitement to the play. Victor’s presence allows for humorous interactions and exposes the contrasts between his extravagant lifestyle and the Bratters’ more conventional one.

Telephone Repairman: Male, any adult age. He is the Bratters’ telephone repairman who ends up becoming entangled in their lives. He is a friendly and down-to-earth character who provides some comedic relief and adds an element of surprise to the storyline.

Audition Information:

When: Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10am-1pm. Sign Up to Audition Here.

The show will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 8-18.

What: Please reserve your spot and plan to attend the full audition time posted. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Review Audition Sides Here.

Where: Ghostlight Theatre, 13541 West Camino Del Sol, Sun City West, AZ 85375.

Video auditions will be accepted until end of day Jan. 25 for anyone who cannot attend in person. Please contact productionmanager@ghostlightaz.com for details.

Callbacks will be held by invitation on Saturday, February 1, from 10am -12pm as needed.