Monday, September 14, 2026

Review Highlights: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION at Greasepaint Youth Theatre

 
Riley Gerkin and Rob Foley
Photo by Funny For a Girl Productions

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 September 20

"Once Upon a One More Time is a fun, upbeat musical that proves Britney Spears' catalog of pop songs can provide the tunestack for a surprisingly entertaining stage musical that revises familiar fairy tales with a modern sensibility. Featuring close to two dozen of Spears' songs, including all of her biggest hits, the show cleverly weaves tunes including "Oops!... I Did It Again," "Lucky," "Circus," "Toxic," and "Stronger" into an original story rather than simply stringing together these familiar numbers into a backstage tale about Spears' career. Greasepaint Youth Theatre's production of the high school version of the show, which uses the same script and songs as the Broadway version, features an energetic cast and warm direction that makes for a fun combination of pop concert, fairy-tale comedy, and feminist fable."   - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)

WEEK AT A GLANCE: September 14-September 20, 2026

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Auditions announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL at AZACT for October 16

 
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. 

Featuring music by Alan Menken, this show breathes new life into a classic tale.

Auditions:
Friday, October 16, 2026 5:00-8:00 pm at: 

AZACT
11011 S. 48th Street
Suite B-101
Phoenix, AZ, 85044

Casting:
Ages 6-Adult
Casting 35-40 members

Rehearsals will begin October 21st and run through December 17th.

General Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesdays 5:30-8:00
Fridays 5:30-8:00
Saturdays 10:00-2:00 

No rehearsals Thanksgiving weekend (11/26-11/29)

Full rehearsal schedule will be avaiable at auditions 

Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 17th 5:00-9:00 pm at NSAA 

Stage Rehearsal: Friday, December 18th 4:00 pm at NSAA

Performances: December 19-20

Your first look at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME: HIGH SCHOOL VERSION at Greasepaint Youth Theatre













 photos by Bella Tindall and Sav Thompson/  Funny For a Girl Productions