Monday, May 26, 2025

Auditions for GREASE: SCHOOL VERSION and JUKEBOX TIME MACHINE at Places Productions announced for June 6



SUMMER 2025

Grease: School Version
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
“Grease: School Version” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. www.concordtheatricals.com
Ages 13-19 

Jukebox Time Machine
Arr. Jay Althouse, Tom Anderson, Andy Beck, Alan Billingsley, and Greg Gilpin / title song and opt. script by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher / recording orchestrated by Tim Hayden
Ages 5-14

AUDITIONS 
Friday, June 6th, 5-9pm
Video auditions are accepted until June 6th at 4pm.     
                                                                            
CALLBACKS
Saturday, June 7th                                               
(by invitation only- times TBD)    

AUDITION/REHEARSAL LOCATION                                
****NEW!****
Heartwood Montessori
207 N. Mesa Dr. 
Mesa, AZ 85201 

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES 
Tech/shows will take place June 25-July 3.
All performances will be held at Mesa Arts Center.

REHEARSALS
This is a three-week intensive. Rehearsals will take place mostly weekdays between 1 and 8pm, though other days and times may be possible. All actors will submit conflicts at auditions. We will work around as many conflicts as possible and create a schedule based around actor conflicts. However, conflicts will be a factor in casting.  

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Prepare one 32-bar cut (about one minute) of any song that shows off your voice, preferably in the style of the show. Songs may be performed with recorded accompaniment or a cappella. Accompaniment tracks may be played from a phone or emailed to us before the audition. We will connect phones to our speaker system.

TUITION: $300*  ADDITIONAL SIBLINGS: $200

*Payment plans and scholarships are available. The scholarship application must be submitted two weeks before auditions. 

WEEK AT A GLANCE: May 26-June 1, 2025

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Your first look at LEADING LADIES at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre









photos by Mark Gluckman

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Review Highlights: A KLINGON HAMLET - Ronin Theatre Company

Keath Hall and Kate Haas
Photo by E.C Darling-Bond
 
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 June 29, with performances in Phoenix and Flagstaff on various dates

"Blending the prose of William Shakespeare with the pop culture of Star Trek, Ronin Theatre Company's imaginative production of Hamlet, retitled A Klingon Hamlet, transports the classic tragedy to the war-torn world of Qo'noS, home of the Klingons. This fusion of sci-fi spectacle and Shakespearean drama is a sci-fi-loving, theatre nerd's dream as, while it's both wildly inventive with many Star Trek references, it's also surprisingly respectful and offers a fresh lens through which to view Shakespeare's familiar tale....Under Keath Hall's confident direction, the cast provide committed, assured performances...There are a few well-placed tongue-in-cheek nods to Star Trek lore, including references to specifics of Klingon culture that come from episodes of the TV series, and a passing appearance of those pesky Tribbles, brings pops of laughter. However, those unfamiliar to Star Trek may be lost and wonder why people are laughing or applauding at certain lines or a few of the images in the projections. There are also a few fun in-jokes that less familiar Star Trek fans may miss....Whether you're a Shakespeare purist, a Trekkie, or somewhere in between, A Klingon Hamlet is an entertaining and inventive journey that proves both genres can thrive together. You could also say that it boldly goes where no Bard has gone before."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

Your first look at INTO THE WOODS at The Phoenix Theatre Company









photos by Brennen Russell

Friday, May 23, 2025

All Queer Shakespeare's 2025 Fundraising Gala, "A Midsummer Night's Pride Faire," announced for May 31


Here Ye Here Ye
Thy Royal Presence is requested

"A Midsummer Night's Pride Faire"

A Gala to Support the 2025-2026 Season at All Queer Shakespeare


Event Highlights 

 MainStage Speeches: Hear from inspiring voices within our community. Hosted by Core Company member, and famous valley Hip Historian, Marshall Shore.

 Local Eats and Food Trucks: Local Culinary delights available for purchase.

 Queer Crafts: Explore unique creations from local queer boutiques.

 Immersive Art: We will be offering immersive music, live painting, sword fighting, dancing, and more for patrons to walk through, partake in, and experience

 Dancing:  Guests will be invited to dance into pride month with a rainbow celebration at midnight to classic Queer hits!

 Royal Court: Our Court is filled with Drag Kings and Queens please bring some cash to tip their highnesses accordingly

 Dress: Dress like your favorite ressisance fantasy, everyone is Royalty at All Queer Shakespeare. There will be a special prize for the “Best dressed”

Think of it as a Queer Renaissance Festival, a fundraising event that joyously celebrates our community’s creativity and resilience 

Your first look at ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA, JR at Actor’s Youth Theatre








photos by Jamie Jacobs & Lindsey Nevarez