CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs through March 12th
Photos by Eric Gibson
Friday, March 3, 2017
Sunday in the Park with Phil
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| Phillip Fazio |
'Anything you do
Let it come from you
Then it will be new'
"Those words are the reason for the show's existence," says Phillip Fazio, the New York director of Theater Works' current masterpiece of musical theatre, Sunday in the Park with George.
The local critics have raved about the Peoria production, and two soaring weekends of the Stephen Sondheim show support that it needs to make all theatre-goers must-see list during this final weekend. George Seurat, whose famous pointillist painting is the subject around which the sweeping score and century-jumping story revolve, is played by Joshua Vern. Alanna Kalbfleisch plays his muse, model and love, Dot.
In a phone interview from Manhattan a few days ago, Fazio visited about Sondheim, about art and about his very personal, impassioned approach to this 1985 Pulitzer drama winner. Asserting that Sondheim is our modern-day Shakespeare, Fazio has good reason to have poured his life blood into this production.
"The quality of work is unparalleled in both of them," Fazio begins. "They both leap effortlessly between widely varying styles. Each have a depth and volume of work that's unmatched," he continues, drawing in an example from Sunday. "We'd be hard pressed to find a poetry of lyrics alongside the clever wit in the 'dog song' in a show this complex anywhere other than in Shakespeare."
He cites, too, that Shakespeare and Sondheim parallel one another in public reception, that they both have had outrageous successes next to criticized misfires.
"Some may think Sunday in the Park has a second act that's not flashy. But it's the lesson we need to hear. We follow a family lineage so that art and the artist are finally able to move on," he says of the show's second half that Valley critics are calling "technically superb."
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| the cast of Sunday in the Park with George photo by Wade Moran |
"Gyllenhaal 's commitment was 100%," Fazio described about the performance he saw just as he was about to start work on Peoria's show. "Even though it was a concert-like setting with actors using music stands and scripts, Gyllenhaal was completely off book, pursued it with passion."
Though he was already thoroughly immersed and invested, seeing another set of artists' and their level of devotion pushed Fazio even harder as he shared his vision and nurtured similar commitment from his Theater Works cast.
Now back in New York after opening his Phoenix Valley show with great success, Fazio too is moving on.... with help from this production of Sunday in the Park with George. Three days after flying back East, Fazio was invited to a final interview and directors' lab for the Penn State MFA program. During those interview sessions he cited frequently examples and his methods in mounting Peoria's production.
"The next day, Penn State offered me one of only two fully-funded, three-year MFA candidate slots in directing. I get to spend all my time doing what I love most, working and directing.... both here in the United States and abroad."
Not only did he strongly coach his actors about the show's central message, Fazio lives it. In his artistic work, he's taken Theater Works production of Sunday in the Park with George, channeled through his own visionary heart and made something new.
"Something about our emphasis on Act II has a greater and different emotional impact than I've seen in other productions," Fazio reflects.
See it. Tonight, tomorrow or Sunday. For all its artistic triumph, crowning music and bittersweet love, Sunday--like Will and Phil and excellent Valley art--will 'keep moving on.'
"I can never get enough of Sunday. It never stops growing and always has something more to offer," Fazio concludes.
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to Sunday in the Park with George at Theater Works
cast announcement - LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR - Almost Famous Theatre Company
CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs March 16th - March 19th
Lucas - Derrick Thompson
Milt - Cliff Alfrey
Val - Eric Almassay
Brian - Steven Settefrati
Kenny - Ryan Falcheck
Carol - Shelly Boucher
Max Prince - Garth Williams
Helen - Ellen Dunn
Ira - Andrew Vigness
Directed by - Jan Williams
CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION - Mesa Encore Theatre - April 14 - April 30, 2017
by Annie Baker
When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
Judith Eisenberg as Marty
Sean Dunn as Schultz
Rachel Berry as Lauren
Robert Peters as James
Brandi Bigley as Theresa
Directed by Bryanna Patrick
Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00
CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets
When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart, and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. A beautifully crafted diorama, a petri dish in which we see, with hilarious detail and clarity, the antic sadness of a motley quintet.
Judith Eisenberg as Marty
Sean Dunn as Schultz
Rachel Berry as Lauren
Robert Peters as James
Brandi Bigley as Theresa
Directed by Bryanna Patrick
Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00
CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets
SOME VELVET MORNING - Tempe Center for the Arts - March 9 - 19, 2017
written by Neil LaBute
Tempe Center for the Arts sponsored by Northern Trust is proud to announce its first self-produced play, Some Velvet Morning, written by Neil LaBute. The play, directed by Ralph Remington, Artistic Director, TCA, previews on March 9 and opens March 10, 2017 with performances each weekend through March 19, 2017. Detailed performance schedule listed below. There will be a post-show talk back on select performances.
Some Velvet Morning is a provocative play that grapples with issues of misogyny and sexism with an electrifying story of obsession, desire and the roles we play.
Some Velvet Morning features actors Brian Runback as "Fred," Christina Denkinger as "Velvet" and guest artists Tandem Duo, an innovative duo of violin and marimba who perform an original score for the performances. Please note: Some Velvet Morning contains adult themes and language and is recommended for ages 18+.
Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Preview Performance)
Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. *
Sunday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m.*
Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.*
Saturday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.
*Talk back with director and cast following the performance.
Where:
Tempe Center for the Arts sponsored by Northern Trust
Theater
700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tickets for Some Velvet Morning are $25 adults / $15 students and are available at the Box Office, tca.ticketforce.com or by calling (480) 350-2TCA (2822).
audition notice - PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - Greasepaint Youth Theatre - March 23
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
We will cast about 20 actors portraying more than 100 unforgettable characters! Peter and the Starcatcher uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the story to life.
PLEASE PREPARE A TWO MINUTE MONOLOGUE OF YOUR CHOICE (EITHER COMEDIC OR SERIO-COMIC) PLEASE BRING HEADSHOT AND RESUME WITH YOU TO THE AUDITION. AN AUDITION FORM WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL WHO ARE SIGNED UP PRIOR TO THE AUDITION DATE.
ACTORS AGES 10 THROUGH COLLEGE AGES ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION! THIS IS AN ENSEMBLE CAST, WITH ACTORS PORTRAYING MORE THAN ONE ROLE - GIRLS MAY BE PERFORMING AS BOYS AND VICE VERSA THROUGHOUT THE SHOW!
CLICK HERE to sign up for your audition slot!
Thursday, March 2, 2017
CLOSER THAN EVER - MCC PAC Musical Productions - March 31 - April 8, 2017
Dates: March 31 & April 1, 6, 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm and April 8 at 2:00pm.
Directed by Sue Anne Lucius & Cambrian James
Musically Directed by Cathy Hauan
Scenic Design by Amanda Embry
Lighting Design by Lyle Yanak
Cast:
Xelha Alondra Castrejon
Rio Juan Jesus Chavez
Isaac Dowdle
Tara Furcini
Tyler Joseph Garcia
Steven Jerome Juniel II
Jeffrey David Kenyon
Brady Brett Larson
Ayanna LeAndre
Ariana Mai Lucius
Brianna Marie McClure
Hailey Palmer
Samantha Sanchez
Rachel Stilchen
Mario Yniquez
CLICK HERE for more information and to order tickets
Southwest Shakespeare Company's 2017 / 2018 Season!
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...Abridged!
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Septemeber 8 - 30, 2017
Fast paced, hilarious, brief synopsis of all of Shakespeare’s works. Excellent for all ages, even young audiences will understand the antics.
Three Musketeers
by Ken Ludwig
October 13 - 28, 2017
A rollicking treat for the entire family. Full of pageantry and swashbuckling!
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
January 12 - 27, 2018
A perennial favorite that never gets old – you think you know this story?
Sense and Sensibility
by Kate Hamill, adapted from the book by Jane Austen
February 16 - March 10, 2018
A must see for all Jane Austen aficionados … or for those who wonder what all the commotion and devotion is about. Wonderful, high spirited new staging of the classical text – patterned after “Bedlam” show held over for one year in New York City.
Henry IV, Part I
by William Shakespeare
March 23 - April 7, 2018
Everything anyone could hope for all rolled into one; comedy, tragedy, history, war and all that can possibly go on in one of England’s most dysfunctional families. Here is where the world meets Sir John Falstaff! A rebellion that not so neatly disposed of Richard !!, civil unrest in England, Henry resists his civic duties, deceit, liars, cowards; Scottish prisoners, dethroning of monarchs, usurpers, revolts, wrestling for power among the Henrys. This is the REAL Game of Thrones!
CLICK HERE to order season tickets and single tickets when available
Theater Works Summer Camps Open for Registration
Theater Works SummerWorks theater camps are the perfect summer activity for kids who love theater or who want a fun, creative summer activity. There are SummerWorks classes for all ages and skill levels, indulging the just-for-fun campers and those who want to hone their acting and musical theater skills. With many camp themes, from Broadway to Superheroes and Magic Tree House to Choose Your Own OZ, boys and girls alike will have a fun-filled creative summer.
SummerWorks is part of YouthWorks Academy arts and education programming for ages 3 – 18 years. YouthWorks Academy classes and camps teach creative approaches to life skills with exciting and enriching themes that inspire and instill a love for the performing arts. SummerWorks camps are taught by Theater Works distinguished teaching artists. Classes begin May 30, 2017.
SummerWorks Camps:
BROADWAY BOUND 1: MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
May 30-June 2 from 9am-4pm $195.00 (Registration Deadline May 26)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
This is the summer camp for kids who love musical theater! Campers work with a musical director and choreographer to perform famous Broadway numbers for our showcase at week’s end! No previous music or dance experience is necessary to enjoy this fun-filled workshop. FINAL PERFORMANCE June 2 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn Kids: 3-WEEK MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION
June 5-23 from 9am-4pm $525.00 (Registration Deadline June 2)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
The two siblings, Jack and Annie, return to visit the magic tree house. As they read a book about knights and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the Black Knight and the mysterious quest one must successfully complete before becoming a knight. When she wishes to visit the castle in the book, the siblings are whisked away to medieval times. They set off to learn more about the Black Knight and his quest, experiencing a grand medieval feast, escaping through secret tunnels and dancing with enchanted suits of armor, all in an effort to find their way back home.
FINAL PERFORMANCE June 23 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
BROADWAY BOUND 2: MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
June 26 -30 from 9am-4pm $225.00 (Registration Deadline June 23)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
We return for another round of Musical Theater with our second workshop of the summer. New songs, choreography, and best of all more FUN! Please note: You do not need to have been enrolled in BROADWAY BOUND 1 to participate in BROADWAY BOUND 2. FINAL PERFORMANCE June 30 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Choose Your Own OZ: 3-WEEK PLAY PRODUCTION
July 10-28 from 9am-4pm $525.00 (Registration Deadline July 7)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
The Wizard of Oz meets Choose Your Own Adventure in this fresh and fast-paced retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic in which the audience plays playwright and gets the chance to change everything from Dorothy’s footwear (silver slippers or ruby red…clown shoes?) to Toto’s species (lion, tiger or octopus?—oh my!) to the Witch’s flying footmen. A delight for youth of all ages, Choose Your Own Oz reminds us all that at the end of the day, there really is no place like home. FINAL PERFORMANCE July 28 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Imagination Series
Our youngest campers are able to use their imaginations to bring fun characters to life through dramatic play, art, and music. These camps are a great introduction to theater and the performing arts. Each camp has a new theme so your actor can take one or all three sessions and have a unique creative experience every time. Each session is ideal for both boys and girls aged 3 – 6 years.
Once Upon a Time…
May 30-June 2 from 9am-12pm $145.00
Registration Deadline May 26
Super Heroes: Save the Day
June 26 - 30 from 9am-12pm $170.00
Registration Deadline June 23
Crazy Fun Land
July 31 – August 4 from 9am-12pm $170.00
Registration Deadline July 28
Extended Care options are available.
To register for a SummerWorks camp, CLICK HERE or contact the Box Office at (623) 815-7930, in person at 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345
For additional information, visit www.theaterworks.org.
SummerWorks is part of YouthWorks Academy arts and education programming for ages 3 – 18 years. YouthWorks Academy classes and camps teach creative approaches to life skills with exciting and enriching themes that inspire and instill a love for the performing arts. SummerWorks camps are taught by Theater Works distinguished teaching artists. Classes begin May 30, 2017.
SummerWorks Camps:
BROADWAY BOUND 1: MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
May 30-June 2 from 9am-4pm $195.00 (Registration Deadline May 26)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
This is the summer camp for kids who love musical theater! Campers work with a musical director and choreographer to perform famous Broadway numbers for our showcase at week’s end! No previous music or dance experience is necessary to enjoy this fun-filled workshop. FINAL PERFORMANCE June 2 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn Kids: 3-WEEK MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION
June 5-23 from 9am-4pm $525.00 (Registration Deadline June 2)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
The two siblings, Jack and Annie, return to visit the magic tree house. As they read a book about knights and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the Black Knight and the mysterious quest one must successfully complete before becoming a knight. When she wishes to visit the castle in the book, the siblings are whisked away to medieval times. They set off to learn more about the Black Knight and his quest, experiencing a grand medieval feast, escaping through secret tunnels and dancing with enchanted suits of armor, all in an effort to find their way back home.
FINAL PERFORMANCE June 23 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
BROADWAY BOUND 2: MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
June 26 -30 from 9am-4pm $225.00 (Registration Deadline June 23)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
We return for another round of Musical Theater with our second workshop of the summer. New songs, choreography, and best of all more FUN! Please note: You do not need to have been enrolled in BROADWAY BOUND 1 to participate in BROADWAY BOUND 2. FINAL PERFORMANCE June 30 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Choose Your Own OZ: 3-WEEK PLAY PRODUCTION
July 10-28 from 9am-4pm $525.00 (Registration Deadline July 7)
Youth Session ages 7-12, Teen Session ages 13-18
The Wizard of Oz meets Choose Your Own Adventure in this fresh and fast-paced retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic in which the audience plays playwright and gets the chance to change everything from Dorothy’s footwear (silver slippers or ruby red…clown shoes?) to Toto’s species (lion, tiger or octopus?—oh my!) to the Witch’s flying footmen. A delight for youth of all ages, Choose Your Own Oz reminds us all that at the end of the day, there really is no place like home. FINAL PERFORMANCE July 28 at 6pm, Gyder Stage
Imagination Series
Our youngest campers are able to use their imaginations to bring fun characters to life through dramatic play, art, and music. These camps are a great introduction to theater and the performing arts. Each camp has a new theme so your actor can take one or all three sessions and have a unique creative experience every time. Each session is ideal for both boys and girls aged 3 – 6 years.
Once Upon a Time…
May 30-June 2 from 9am-12pm $145.00
Registration Deadline May 26
Super Heroes: Save the Day
June 26 - 30 from 9am-12pm $170.00
Registration Deadline June 23
Crazy Fun Land
July 31 – August 4 from 9am-12pm $170.00
Registration Deadline July 28
Extended Care options are available.
To register for a SummerWorks camp, CLICK HERE or contact the Box Office at (623) 815-7930, in person at 8355 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345
For additional information, visit www.theaterworks.org.
cast announcement - RIPCORD - Theatre Artists Studio
CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs April 7th to April 23rd
Cast:
Patti Suarez as ABBY BENDER
Judy Rollings as MARILYN DUNNE
Nathan Spector as SCOTTY
David Weiss as BENJAMIN, LEWIS and CLOWN
Julie Lee as COLLEEN and WOMAN IN WHITE
Tom Koelbel as DEREK, ZOMBIE BUTLER and MASKED MAN
Director:
David Weiss
Producer:
Two Old Broads Productions
Cast:
Patti Suarez as ABBY BENDER
Judy Rollings as MARILYN DUNNE
Nathan Spector as SCOTTY
David Weiss as BENJAMIN, LEWIS and CLOWN
Julie Lee as COLLEEN and WOMAN IN WHITE
Tom Koelbel as DEREK, ZOMBIE BUTLER and MASKED MAN
Director:
David Weiss
Producer:
Two Old Broads Productions
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
reviews - PHOTOGRAPH 51 - Southwest Shakespeare Company
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| Kim Stephenson and Clay Sanderson photo by Tom McCoy |
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 March 11th.
"Just like the hit film Hidden Figures let the world discover the previously unknown female mathematicians behind some of the earliest successes of NASA, Anna Ziegler's terrific play Photograph 51 lets us see that the discovery of the structure of DNA was based on the findings of a female scientist named Rosalind Franklin, even though three men, including Franklin's coworker Maurice Wilkins, would share the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their efforts. Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the Arizona premiere of Ziegler's play in a simple yet sumptuous production featuring an engrossing performance by Kim Stephenson as Rosalind....the plot follows Franklin as she begins work as a researcher in Wilkins' lab, photographing images of cells in order to unlock what would come to be known as "the secret of life."...At the same time, James Watson and Francis Crick, an American and an Englishman, were working together on DNA analysis in Cambridge, and their professional rivalry with Wilkins and Franklin took a turn in their favor when they viewed an X-ray diffraction image that Rosalind took, her 51st photograph, that allowed them to determine the double helix structure of DNA.... a taut thriller full of intrigue, with passionate characters who are just as engrossing as individuals as they are in their determination to unlock the mysteries of DNA....
As Rosalind, Kim Stephenson is stunning, delivering a vivid performance of this strong-willed woman. ...in Stephenson's beautifully layered portrayal there is also a softness we see when Rosalind meets the one man she believes shares her passion. As that younger American Don Caspar, James Conway delivers an effervescent performance. ...Ziegler's well-crafted script and Clay Sanderson's beautifully nuanced performance paint Maurice Wilkins as a man and not a villain. ...Sanderson does very good work here in showing Wilkins' frustrations, fears, and conflicted views, yet also his hope.
The partnership of Connor Wanless and Patrick Walsh, as James Watson and Francis Crick respectively, is more of a charismatic duo who see their chance to make themselves famous, even if it means stealing someone else's work. ...As Wilkins and Franklin's assistant Ray Gosling, Benjamin Harris adds moments of levity, including a couple of big laughs, as Gosling tries to eliminate the conflicts the two have. The Farnsworth Studio at the Mesa Arts Center has been reconfigured into a thrust stage with the audience on three sides of the action. This allows director Kelly Galvin and her all-female creative team to deliver an intimacy to the play with Galvin's staging quite effective, as she plants her cast on the various steps in the seating areas many times throughout the play. This move pulls us instantly in to the story. ...I'm not positive how much of Ziegler's script is fact, verses fiction, yet one thing is certain—without Rosalind's photograph we may never have discovered the secret of life." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
COMING SOON - Kerry Lengel, Arizona Republic (click here to read the complete review)
cast announcement - THE PRODUCERS - Desert Stages Theatre
CLICK HERE for more information on this production, which runs April 7th to May 7th
Max Bialystock: Matt Harris
Leo Bloom: Rob Dominguez
Franz Liebkind: Eric Bond
Roger DeBris: TBA
Carmen Ghia: Nicholas Gearing
Ulla: Danica Rocha
Usherettes: Corinne Tachuk and Ashley Rhoads
Stormtrooper soloist: Ryan Malikowski
Hold-Me: TBA
Lick-Me: TBA
Mr Marks: Todd Corbeil
Accountant Soloist: TBA
Sergeant: Ryan Malikowski
Patrolmen: TBA
Workman/”King” character: Ryan Malikowski
Judge Maxwell: Todd Corbeil
Foreman: Jared Lara
Holding Cell Guard/Bailiff: Max Mashal
Ticket Taker: Joshua Michel
“King” Characters: TBA
Roger’s Team:
Bryan (Set Designer): Ryan Malikowski
Kevin (Costume Designer): Jared Lara
Scott (Choreographer): Max Mashal
Shirley Markowitz (Lighting Designer)– Dani Topel
Auditioners:
Jack “Minstrel”: Joshua Michel
Donald “Wooden Boy”: Todd Corbeil
Jason “German Band”: Jared Lara
Ensemble (First Nighters, Old Ladies, Stormtroopers, Pigeons, Accountants, Convicts, Prisoners, Chorus).
Ryan Malikowski
Todd Corbeil
Joshua Michel
Jared Lara
Max Mashal
Lynn D’Ambrosi
Christina Witt
Samantha Hartwell
Jamie Villarreal
Allie Rose
Ashley Rhoads
Corinne Tachuk
Layla Fahrback
Dani Topel
Kim Rodriguez
BOA BABES - Arizona Women's Theatre Company - May 18 - 21, 2017
"Boa Babes, A bumpy, beautiful road trip through life" is the story of five friends who've known each other for more than 40 years. An original "dramedy" with music, it tells how they met, about all the many things they have in common, including cats and theatre, and much more. Funny, poignant with lots of great music. Terrific girls night out show!
Performers include: Sandy Vernon (Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys & Dolls); Sherri Hildebrand (Angry Housewives, Pump Boys & Dinettes, Sound of Music); Laurie Fagen (Jerry's Girls, Dames at Sea, Oklahoma); Pam Cannedy (Chicago, Pippen, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas); Mary Brown (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Hawaiian Showboat, Irene)
Director Deborah Lee Hall
Stage Manager Cat Dragon
Pianist J'ana Delatorre
Showtimes will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a Sunday afternoon matinee at 2 p.m. at Mesa Encore Black Box Theatre, 933 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203.
Pictured counter clockwise from lower left:
Sandy Vernon, Sherri Hildebrand, Laurie Fagen, Mary Brown, Pam Cannedy
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday May 21 at 2 p.m.
tickets available for $13 at AZWTC.org
Visit azwtc.org and click "buy tickets" for the show.
Produced by Arizona Women's Theatre Company
Brelby Theatre Company's Spring 2017 Classes
From our friends at Brelby:
2017 Classes & Workshops
Thank you for checking out our upcoming educational programs! We offer a wide range of classes with a variety of meeting times. Please click on the name of the class to sign up. We ask that everyone sign up no less than 2 weeks before the class begins.
Workshops for Spring 2017
The following classes are offered on a weekly basis, with a total of 6 classes per workshop.
Playwriting Intensive – Writing the One Act Play
Teaching Artist: John Perovich
Dates/Times: Thursdays beginning March 16, ending on April 20; 7PM to 9PM
Cost: $75.00
Participants should have prior experience with playwriting. This class provides an exploration of playwriting through the examination and writing of one act plays. Participants are expected to read and write outside of class and bring in material on a weekly basis. Reading material is provided by the instructor. Teaching Artist John Perovich’s credentials include instructing playwriting at Stockton University, Arizona State University, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Perovich is the instructor of film and theatre at Metropolitan Arts Institute.
Musical Theatre Intensive
Teaching Artists: Shelby Maticic, C.J. O’Hara
Dates/Times: Saturdays beginning March 18, ending on April 22; 12PM to 2PM
Cost: $75.00
Do you love musicals? Do you find yourself bursting randomly into song? Do you belt your heart out while driving to show tunes? Let us introduce you to Brelby’s newest intensive: musical theatre! Participants will explore solos, duets, and ensemble numbers from a range of different musicals. This is the perfect opportunity to develop musical theatre skills, increase your knowledge of musical theatre, and to prepare materials for future auditions. Teaching Artists Shelby Maticic and C.J. O’Hara bring a wealth of knowledge, coaching, compassion, and energy to their musical theatre work. Expect to learn, challenge yourself, and have fun!
Playwriting Intensive – Writing the Full Length Play
Teaching Artist: John Perovich
Dates/Times: Thursdays beginning April 27, ending on June 1; 7PM to 9PM
Cost: $75.00
Participants must have prior experience with playwriting. This class focuses on principles and strategies for writing the full length play. Participants are expected to read and write outside of class and bring in material on a weekly basis. Additionally, participants are expected to complete a full length play at the conclusion of the course. Reading material is provided by the instructor, but emphasis will be placed on writing. Teaching Artist John Perovich’s credentials include instructing playwriting at Stockton University, Arizona State University, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Perovich is the instructor of film and theatre at Metropolitan Arts Institute.
Acting & Directing Workshop
Teaching Artist: Carolyn Platt McBurney & Brian Maticic
Dates/Times: Saturdays beginning April 29, ending on June 3; 12PM to 2PM
Cost: $75.00
This workshop is designed for those interested in a focused environment for exploring styles and techniques of acting and directing. The workshop will consist of scene studies from modern and contemporary plays. All materials will be provided by the instructors. Additional time for rehearsals and memorization will be required outside of class.
Write Club
Teaching Artist: John Perovich
Dates/Times: The following Saturdays, 12PM to 3PM: 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16 Cost: FREE
Write Club is a free and open group for playwrights looking for a supportive community to share the ongoing development of their work. Through monthly meetings, participants can expect to have their work read aloud and receive constructive feedback. The teaching artist will also keep members informed of ongoing playwriting competitions and festivals. Write Club is primarily for writers, but is open to anyone interested in learning more about playwriting and new play development.
“Participants in our classes do not need to have prior experience,” Perovich explained. “At Brelby, we believe it’s important to step out of one’s comfort zone and to take risks trying something new. Additionally, our teaching artists work to create and sustain a welcoming and supportive environment,” he said. “We work to make our classes affordable. All classes are $75 for 6 weeks—a total of 12 hours of instruction—a low cost of about $12 per class.”
With more details or questions about Brelby’s classes, contact John Perovich at john@brelby.com.
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