AT THE BANDSTAND - Places Productions - June 29-July 1, 2023

At the Bandstand 

A Rock and Roll Review

by Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, and Greg Gilpin

With Original Material by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher 

June 29-July 1

At East Valley High School

Tickets: http://www.placesproductionsaz.com/tickets.html

CAST

ROBIN: Alexis Martin

CINDY: Eliza Lauritzen

DARLENE: Scarlett Freehan

SKIPPY PAWS: Neelan Kumar

JOHNNY: Liam Chacon

LAVERNE: Schotia Nixon

JUDY: Cecily Kinnaman

PEGGY: Danitza Silva

BARB: Eliza Kinnaman

WANDA: Leighton Bereche

WORTHINGTON: Alec Gordon

MARK: Josiah Gross

JANICE: Marliese Kinnaman

BETTY JO: Norah Kohnhorst

PATTY: Anna Lauritzen

MICHAEL: Owen Lauritzen

CARL: Jose Silva

BROCK: Samuel Trudelle

JANE: Eden Chon

EVELYN: Lacey Davis

RUTH: Elyanna Guzman

SANDRA: Saffron Lopez

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Youth Edition - Places Productions - June 29-July 1, 2023

BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION 

A Musical Comedy

Book by Michael Stewart

Music by Charles Strouse 

Lyrics by Lee Adams 

Originally Produced by Edward Padula (50%)

Adaptation and support materials developed by iTheatrics

under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald

BYE BYE BIRDIE: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

June 29-July 1

At East Valley High School

Tickets: http://www.placesproductionsaz.com/tickets.html

6/29 at 7pm, 6/30 at 7pm, 7/1 at 4pm / 6/30 at 2pm, 7/1 at 1pm and 7pm

CAST

ROSIE: Ava Saba/Mara Chiles

ALBERT: Hyrum McClure/Dante Johnson

HELEN: Lindsay French/Mohika Gauani

NANCY: Jayda Vannoy/Julia Vollstedt

ALICE: Olivia Haller/Izzy Cons

MARGIE: Hayley Chriestesson/Peta Nichols

HARVEY JOHNSON: Kevin Jacobs/Phoenix Gladney

PENELOPE: Gracie Cook/Piper Searcy

URSULA: Lauren Devey/Ava Saba

KIM MACAFEE: Mady King/Hannah Arnett 

MRS. MACAFEE: Izzy Redwitz/Sophia Steimle

SAD GIRL: Lindsay French/Ava Saba

GIRL 1: Kya Bess/Izzy Cons

MRS. PETERSON: Sophia Steimle/Danielle Lee

CONRAD BIRDIE/FREDDIE: Ayden Iwan/Jackson Wood

FIRST REPORTER: Dante Johnson/Izzy Cons

SECOND REPORTER: Sloane Bereche/Mohika Gauani

HUGO PEABODY: Zayden Zahorka/Davin Williams

DEBORAH SUE: Georgia Cleveland/Lauren Devey

MAYOR/SULLIVAN: Jackson Wood/Zayden Zahorka

MAYOR’S WIFE: Audrey Williams/Izzy Redwitz

MR. JOHNSON: Phoenix Gladney/Kevin Jacobs

MRS. MERKLE: Sariyah Flynn/Reeya Sthapit

RANDOLPH MACAFEE: Liam Chacon/Olivia Haller

MR. MACAFEE: Avery Allen/Ashton Churchill

GLORIA RASPUTIN: Hayley Christesson/Mohika Gauani

A PARENT: Dante Johnson/Taylor Greaves 

THE SECRET GARDEN - Places Productions - April 6-16, 2023

This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of 'Night Mother'. Orphaned in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his disabled son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers", spirits from Mary's past who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.

April 6-8: 

EAST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

7420 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207

April 13-16:

MESA ARTS CENTER

One East Main St

Mesa, AZ 85201

PLEASE NOTE: This show has two casts: YOUTH and ADULT.

Thursday, April 6th at 12:30pm (YOUTH CAST- School show. This is not a public performance. Homeschool groups, please email placesproductionsaz@gmail.com for ticket information.)

Thursday, April 6th at 7:00pm (ADULT CAST)

Friday, April 7th at 7:00pm (YOUTH CAST)

Saturday, April 8th at 11am (ADULT CAST)

​Saturday, April 8th at 3pm (YOUTH CAST)

​Saturday, April 8th at 7pm (ADULT CAST)

Friday, April 14th at 7pm (ADULT CAST)

Saturday, April 15th at 11am (YOUTH CAST)

Saturday, April 15th at 3pm (ADULT CAST)

Saturday, April 15th at 7pm (YOUTH CAST)

Sunday, April 16th at 11am (ADULT CAST)

Sunday, April 16th at 3pm (YOUTH CAST)

CLICK HERE for more information, and to purchase tickets

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL - Places! Productions - December 17-19, 2022

December 17-19

East Valley High School

7420 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM MST

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 - 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM 

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets

Cast:

Little Match Girl (Present): Molly Kesner/Schotia Nixon

Little Match Girl (Flashback): Olivia Kesner/Audra South

Little Match Girl (Future): Lindsay French

Christmas Tree: Brittany Nixon 

Grandma: Sonya Etchamendy/Margie Zuccaro

Stove/Father: Eddie Kesner 

Goose: Abby Gordon

Narrator / Angels Soloist: Chloe Kesner 

Narrator: Abby Kesner 

Narrator / Still Soloist: Collette Etchamendy 

Narrator: Alexis Martin

Narrator / Silent Night Soloist: Jennifer Parent

Narrator: Brooklin Tinsley

Narrator: Maria Stallings

Narrator / Christmas Tree Soloist: Savannah Bell

Silent Night Soloist: Neelan Kumar

Town Bully: Luke Kirkpatrick 

Town Bully: Grayson Bell 

Town Bully: Kamber Bowyer

Townsperson: June Nixon

Townsperson: Kennedy Kirkpatrick

Townsperson: Eve Espericueta

Townsperson: Mateo Nixon 

LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION - Places Productions - December 17-20, 2022 & January 20-22, 2023

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.

December 17-20, 2022 at East Valley High School: https://placesproductions.ticketleap.com/les-mis/

January 20-22, 2023 at Mesa Arts Center: https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/shows/other-presenters/les-misrables-school-edition

 

JAVERT: Dante Xavier

JEAN VALJEAN: Jackson Wood

THE BISHOP OF DIGNE/COURFEYRAC: Davin Williams

PETITE GERVAIS: Samuel Trudelle

FANTINE: Izzy Cons/Mohika Gauani

THE FOREMAN/PROUVAIRE: Hudson Sullivan

WORKER 1: Hannah Arnett

WORKER 2: Lauren Devey

WOMAN: Hannah Rubin

GIRL 1: Gabi Etheridge 

GIRL 2: Landri Jones

GIRL 3/AZELMA: Allie Weid

GIRL 4: Peta Nichols

GIRL 5: Sarah Chandler

BAMATABOIS: Alec Gordon

OLD WOMAN: Danielle Lee

LOVELY LADY 3: Ruby Jensen

BYSTANDER 1: Piper Searcy

BYSTANDER 2: Gracie Cook

ONLOOKER 3: Olivia Haller

ONLOOKER 4: Coat McGraw

FAUCHELEVENT/COMBEFERRE: Hyrum McClure 

CHAMPMATHIEU’S WIFE: Alison Ethridge 

NURSE PERPETUA: Hayley Christesson

NURSE SIMPLICE: Gracie Cook

LITTLE COSETTE/LITTLE EPONINE: Laney Hoekstra/Farrah McArthur

LITTLE AZELMA: Schotia Nixon

THENARDIER: Ashton Churchill

MADAME THENARDIER: Mara Chiles/Noelle Parent

GAVROCHE: Rigley Kirkpatrick/Audra South

SOLO URCHIN: Charlotte Miller

EPONINE: Ava Saba/Abigail Springer

COSETTE: Isabelle Etchamendy/Mady King

ENJOLRAS: Joseph Sullivan

MARIUS: Ayden Iwan

FEUILLY/BRUJON: Preston South

JOLY: Gianni Gonzalez

GRANTAIRE: Phoenix Gladney

LESGLES: Liam Lopez

MONTPARNASSE: Sam Shaw 

BABET: Hunter Parent

CLAQUESOUS: Phoenix Moore

THE POOR: Neelan Kumar

THE POOR: Alexis Martin

GAVROCHE'S GANG: Taylor McNeill