Last day for Early Bird Savings on 2026 ariZoni Theatre Awards tickets

The 2025/2026 ariZoni Theatre Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 6th at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Youth ceremony will begin at 5:30pm, followed by the Adult ceremony at 8:00pm. 

A special Early Bird Sale on tickets will be available through September 1st at midnight, offering $2 off the ticket price. 

Standard Ticket Pricing for ALL SEATS (plus ticket fees):

• Student / Youth (18 and Under) : $21

• Adult (19 and Up) : $24

Tickets are on sale now!  CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

Auditions for DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK, KIDS at Actors PLAYground Theater announced for September 12

 

Director: Yesmeen Duncan and Shannon Biancamano

Casting: Youth

Date: Saturday, September 12

Time: 1:30-4:30 PM

Location: Actors PLAYground 11340 W Bell Rd. Suite 105

Prepare: Read and sing from the script

Production Fee: $200 (if cast)

Rehearsals: Tues & Thurs 5:30-8:00 and Sat mornings if needed

Performances: Nov 20-22

The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.

Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.

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Mesa Encore Theatre's 2026/2027 Season!

The Color Purple

November 6-22, 2026

The Color Purple, the musical, is a story of resilience, sisterhood, courage and finding your voice.

A Midsummer Nights Dream

January 15-31, 2027

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a hilarious Shakespeare comedy for people who think they don't like Shakespeare. 

Next to Normal

March 5-21, 2027

Next to Normal, an unforgettable musical about love, family and finding a way forward, blends raw emotion with a powerful rock score.

Hairspray

May 14-30, 2027

Beyond the upbeat and fabulous music, Hairspray stands as a symbol of change, hope and belonging.

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Auditions for THE MACBETHEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SPECTACULATHON… EVER!!! at Ronin Theatre Collaborative announced for September 19

AUDITIONS

RONIN THEATRE COLLABORATIVE PRESENTS

THE MACBETHEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SPECTACULATHON… EVER!!!

By John Perovich

Directed by Cody Goulder

Synopsis

What are elves to do when Santa maintains dangerous working conditions? Bring your friends and leave the young ones at home (we're serious!) for a debaucherous dinner party hosted by Lady M. Something wicked this way comes and its called the holiday spirit!

Performance Dates/Location: Main Street Creative Arts Center (933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203) Dec 4- 20th

Auditions:

Sept 19th at Metropolitan Arts Institute (1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007) from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. 

Park in any open space and follow signs to the theatre

Auditions will consist of a 1-2 minute comedic contemporary monologue from a play, film, or TV show. If it happens to be a festive one, we won’t say no.

Please bring a headshot and resume with you or feel free to email them to ronintheatreco@gmail.com

Please use the signupgenius link here to reserve an audition time:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FACAC2DA2FBC25-65508784-themacbethest

Callbacks will be on Sept 20th at Metropolitan Arts Institute and will consist of cold readings from the script and light fight choreography. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move around in.

NOTE: All roles in this play contain varying levels of physicality and fight choreography so please be mindful and let us know of any limitations you have that could impact your performance. 

This play does contain a high level of intimacy and sexual situations but NO NUDITY.  Please be at least 18 to audition.

CHARACTERS

MACBETH (Male identifying)  As one of Santa's finest and most thoughtful elves, he always tries to do the right thing...especially when it comes to making his wife happy.

LADY MACBETH (Female identifying)  Obsessed with the finer things in life, enjoying life's pleasures, and entertaining those around her, including herself. (Role will involve intimacy)

SANTA CLAUS ( Male Identifying) An authoritarian brute who runs the workshop with an iron fist and a cold heart. A total narcissistic nightmare. (Role requires high amount of physicality and intimacy)

MALCOM (Male identifying) The son of Santa and Mrs. Claus. A whiny, spineless, lost young soul who yearns for acceptance and love from his parents. ( Role will involve stage combat)

MRS. CLAUS (Female Identifying) At wit's end when it comes to her family, Mrs. Claus has spent her days living a life filled with regrets.

JINGLE (Any gender) An elf

BOFF (Any gender) An elf.

LARRY (Any gender) An elf. 

NOTE ON CASTING

All roles are open to all races and ethnicities.

Review Highlights: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN - Hale Centre Theatre

Tyler Brignone and Austin Delp
Photo by Nick Woodward-Shaw

 

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 October 3

"Catch Me If You Can may not have proven popular in its initial 2011 Broadway run, lasting only six months, but its catchy, jazz-infused score, intriguing book, and captivating characters make for a snazzy musical comedy. Hale Centre Theatre's current production is fantastic, with sure-footed direction and a cast who deliver excellent portrayals, including Joshua Ransford and Austin Delp as the two leads: a young con man on the run and the FBI agent trying to catch him....Director Cambrian James does a wonderful job in not only keeping the show moving at a quick pace but in ensuring the actors bring emotional weight to their roles while also instilling a wonderful 1960s sensibility in the actors' portrayals and in his wonderful choreography. ...understudy Joshua Ransford and Austin Delp.. both excel in their roles. Ransford has the perfect blend of youthful innocence and enthusiasm. His clear, powerful singing voice soars on his many songs and the charisma he brings to Frank instantly makes him a likable young man, even though he's a crook. Delp is fantastic as Hanratty. He gives weight and a nice emotional depth to the role of this overworked and somewhat lonely man"   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)