Photos by Tim Fuller
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Auditions for GLEN OAKS at Ronin Theatre Collaborative announced for March 7
AUDITIONS!
Ronin Theatre Collaborative Presents
Glen Oaks
By John Perovich
Directed by Cody Goulder
Audition Date/Time/Location:
March 7th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Metropolitan Arts Institute located at 1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Show Dates/Locations
May 21-24th at the Irish Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix (performances at 7:30 and 2:00 pm matinees)
May 29th - June 7th at Main Street Creative Arts Center in Mesa, AZ (Performances at 7:30 and 2:00 pm matinees)
Pay: $200 stipend for run of show
About show
GLEN OAKS is a poetic, meditative exploration of love, life, and the complexities of relationships. The play follows a married couple as they face the bittersweet reality of growing apart while deciding if they should stay together. Their daughter, meanwhile, navigates her own journey of love as she falls for Charli, the granddaughter of the town historian, whose connections to the town’s past intertwines with the present. As each character grapples with letting go of old ties and embracing new ones, Glen Oaks itself -- rich with history, secrets, and beauty -- becomes a silent witness to their emotional transformations. Through expressionistic and dreamlike moments, the play delves into themes of memory, belonging, brutality, and the ever-shifting nature of love.
Cast of Characters
CLARA - 40s - Perfectionist, likes to be in control, feeling trapped, self-contradictory, wants to connect.
JIM - 40s - Clara’s husband; people pleaser, self-absorbed, dreamer, lacks self-awareness, wants to be loved.
DAKOTA - 20s - Clara and Jim’s daughter; curious, kind, strongwilled, wants to be loved.
CHARLI - 20s - Dakota’s girlfriend; thoughtful, critical, lonely, in need of control, wants to control.
CONNIE - 60s - Charli’s Grandmother and guardian; firecracker, sharp, loves history (volunteers for local historical society), self-reliant, wants to atone.
What to prepare:
Please email gouldercody@gmail.com the following:
Name
Headshot/Resume
Interested Roles
Any and all conflicts from March 23rd – June 7th (even potential ones)
You will not be able to attend the cold read auditions if you do not notify us of your intent to audition.
Please arrive at Metro by 10:00 AM and park in the garage underneath the building. Signs and checks ins will direct you to the site of auditions.
Auditions will be cold reads for all roles and light fight choreography work for anyone interested in the roles of Dakota and Charli.
Callbacks TBD at a later date.
Please email us at ronintheatre@gmail.com for any questions.
Review Highlights: THE SECRET GARDEN - Fountain Hills Theater
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| Charlotte "Cha Cha" Giffen, Chad Millar, and Jesse Berger Photo by Patty Torrilhon |
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 February 22
"Fountain Hills Theater's production of The Secret Garden is a deeply emotional experience, made all the more effective by the intimacy of the performance space and the glorious singing voices of the cast. The closeness between performers and audience allows every emotion-filled lyric and soaring musical phrase to land with a heightened impact. The excellent cast draws you into the story's world of loss, healing, and quiet transformation, delivering a heartfelt presentation of this moving musical....The entire Fountain Hills cast bring warmth and nuance to their characters. Charlotte "Cha Cha" Giffen beautifully portrays Mary with a compelling transformation from grumpy defiant girl to someone who has genuine compassion for those around her. Her line delivery is assured and her singing bright in this captivating depiction of the beloved character. Chad Millar delivers a rich portrayal of the haunted and restrained Archibald Craven, yet there is also a charm that peeks out from underneath his harsh exterior that lets us see the loving man he once was. As the ghost of Archibald's wife Lily, Lacey Dixon is luminous and expressive with a warm singing voice." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Cast announced for PUFFS at Valley Youth Theatre
James Nesbitt as Wayne Hopkins
Aidan Vidaurri as Oliver Rivers
Lily Croxton* as Megan Jones
Morgan James as The Narrator
Roux Davies* as Susie Bones and Others
Joey Garcia* as Ernie Mac and Others
Parker Pitt as Leanne and Others
Jake Reifler* as J. Finch and Others
Ava Robb* as Sally Perks and Others
Caylee Brovitz* as Hannah and Others
Jaden Sparkman as Cedric & Mr. Voldy
Zach Wallace* as Harry and Others
Greyson McClurg* as Zach Smith and Others
*VYT Debut
Review Highlights: BLITHE SPIRIT - Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
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| Mitchell Glass, Andrea Hough, Matthew R. Harris, Katie Allen, and Barbara McBain Photo by Mark Gluckman |
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 February 28
"Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit is a classic stage comedy, and the production at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre shows how the play can still charm a modern audience 85 years after it first premiered. Under confident direction and with a fairly strong cast, this drawing-room farce lands its laughs with consistency and style. The cast and production embrace Coward's wit and theatricality which allows the humor, characters, and supernatural experiences to shine....The cast handles Coward's language and rhythmic line delivery with confidence. Mitchell Glass perfectly captures Charles Condomine's smug charm, confusion, and mounting frustration. As Ruth, Charles's second wife, Katie Allen is fantastic, with her composure slowly unraveling as events spiral out of control. Meg Farnsworth Faraoni is a spirited delight as the playful and mischievous Elvira, with a performance that balances flirtation and spite." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Monday, February 9, 2026
Cast announced for HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF at Stray Cat Theatre
BRANDI - Christine Ward
KARA - Hanna Nur
MOJDEH - Mantra Rostami
DIANA - Meghan Ramos
NIKKI - Angelica Saario
ANDY - Griffin Slivka
EGGO - Payten McLeod
Main Street Creative Arts Center's Spring/Summer 2026 Shows!
Fat Men in Yoga Pants
A one-person performance by Ben Corbett
March 27–29
A deeply human and absurdly funny solo show about body, shame, desire, and choosing to take up space.
Performances at Main Street Creative Arts Center, 933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ.
Tickets $15 on sale now at mainstcenter.com
Exit, Pursued by a Bear
by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Van Rockwell
May 8–17
A darkly funny revenge comedy with absurd theatrics and cathartic release.
Performances at Main Street Creative Arts Center, 933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ.
Tickets $25 on sale now at mainstcenter.com
The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
A Starkid musical
Directed by Zach Wetzel and Steve Velardi
June 26–27
A horror comedy musical about a guy who just doesn’t like musicals… until everyone around him does.
Performances at Main Street Creative Arts Center, 933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ.
Tickets $40 on sale now at mainstcenter.com
Paige Productions' 2026 Performing Arts Spring and Summer Camps
Theater for Busy Kids
Build your resume fast! | 10 rehearsals & 2 fully-produced shows
Perform in Beetlejuice Jr. - 2 Cast Options
Sunday Option: March 1-May 9
Monday Option: March 1-May 16
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2026 Summer Camps
Princess Song & Dance Camp — 2-Days | Half-Day Camp
May 26–27, 2026
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Ages 4–9
Stage Voice Intensive — 2-Days - Advanced Level
June 2–3, 2026
| Ages 5–18
Descendants Song & Dance, Acting & Improv Camp- 2 Days
June 8–9, 2026 | Ages 5–18
Annie KIDS – Two-Week Camp - 2 Casts
June 15–25, 2026
| Ages 5–18
2 Performance Options:
Friday, June 26, 2026 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Shrek KIDS – Two-Week Camp - 2 Casts
July 6–16, 2026
| Ages 5–18
2 Performance Options:
Friday, July 17, 2026 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 5:00 & 7:00 pm
SIX / Queens Song & Dance Camp & Whose Line Is It? Comedy Camp
4-Day Camp | July 27–30, 2026
| Ages 5–18
for more information:
WEEK AT A GLANCE: February 9-February 15, 2026
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