Monday, March 18, 2024

Old Pueblo Playwrights weekily meeting, 3-18-24

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:36 PM
Subject: Reminder/Incitation to attend OPP weekily meeting, 3-18-24

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invitee you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, March  18  beginning at 7 pm.  This will be a hybrid meeting with some joining via zoom (link below) and others will attend in person in room 50 at St. Francis in the Foothills MCC.  ( campus map). 

NO PLAY READING IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MEETING

AGENDA: Basic business meeting.  

RE:  New Play Festival 2024

    Clarification, commiseration, candid cooperation, careful negotiation, and kindliness please, as we discuss the ins and outs of presenting a two weekend play festival in a less than ideal venue with limited availability, resources, scaffolding, and manpower.

     Directors are urged to consider not being prima donnas. 

    We must bear in mind that this is a staged reading festival.  No final production values are required or expected. This is not a competition.  We can't have all the lighting specials or alternate stagings we may desire.  We are all in this together.  Past festivals at Tucson Mall allowed no stage alterations and we fared well with three to eleven people on a tiny stage at once. 

As a past festival coordinator I speak from experience.  We should have one stage configuration, one lighting set up usable for all plays, and all  adapt to those parameters.  Period, okay?       

(enough ranting from Zink)

O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE   ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS  (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM] 

 



EVERY Monday, we will again present a "regular" OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in.  NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.



Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.  

Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

MEL HECTORS PHONE  (520)488-9229

   just click on the link below.

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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COMING ATTRACTIONS: 

MAR   25        ZOOM  OPEN 

APRIL  1  HYBRID  (FESTIVAL IN FOUR DAYS)

          Last minute coordinating in person volunteer confirmation party. 

                                Who's on first?                         

APRIL   3  WED   TECH REHEARSAL FOR FIRST WEEKEND

                        NOON START.

APRIL  4  THURS 7 PM  Debra Vassalo "Gathering the Flock" 

              Pastor Steve - Paul Hammack

Belinda - Audrey Gambach

Bethany - Meagan Jones

Noah - Richard Michael Thompson

Pat - Eric Everts

Jeff - Chad Eggen

Director - Dennis O'Dell

Facilitator - TBA

 

APRIL   5   FRI 7 PM Gavin Kayner "The Unpronounceable Name of God"

                                Rosemarie/Elearnor - Samantha Callicutt

Alfonso/Edward - Matt Milne

Olive - Stephanie Sikes

Freddy - Christoper King

Stage Direction - Halsy Taylor

Director - Gavin Kayner

Facilitator - Halsy Talyor

 

APRIL 6         SAT  2 PM  MATINEE  3 SHORTS



                Vince Flynn "Crush of Sally Tarish"

                                    Bob – Drew Kallen-Keck

                                    Sally – Kristin Kallen-Keck

                                    Directed by Drew Kallen-Keck

                                    Facilitator - TBA                              

 

Gavin Kayner "Two Persons Singular"

Husband - Mike Sultzbach

Wife - Mary Davis

Directed by - Mary Davis

Facilitator - TBA

 

Sydney Flynn "Plan B"    

Don – Drew Kallen-Keck

Rita – Kristin Kallen-Kech

Dusty – Kim Lowrey

Bud - Brandon Joulle

Otis – Paul Hammack

Directed by Joan O'Dwyer

Facilitator – TBA

 

    SAT      7 PM    Larry Gutman "Danish Pastry"

                                ALLAN          David Gunther

GILBERT       Joe Smith

KAREN          Sarah Martino      

MIRIAM         Amber Weinstock

JAMES           Brandon Joule 

Director                        John Vornholt

Facilitator                     Mel Hector 

APRIL  7  SUN  2 PM  MATINEE    Mel Hector "Anything that Doesn't Kill You"

                     Kira McNeil – Brianna Sims, Junior

Ellie Vought – Rachael Sims, Brianna's mom

Lee Vought – Jimmy Sims, Briana's dad

Lexi Reeves – Stephanie Jewett, Senior

Jack McAll – Charles Pruitt, Junior

Seth Allen – Mr. Roberts, School Drama Director

Haylie House   - Isabella Juarez, Senior

Anabel Turnage -Sydney Abbott, Junior

Adrianna Gonzales - Makayla Allen, Junior

Tim Foran – Mr. Drack, School Principal

Patti House - Sandra Pruitt, Charles' mom

Beth Acree - Monika Tarent, "special" ed talent

Paige Hector - Ms. Allen, Administrative Assistant,

Mikayla's mom

Seth Allen - 911 Dispatch Operator

Director – Zach Wetzel

Facilitator – TBA 

APRIL  11  THURS  TECH REHEARSAL FOR SECOND WEEKEND TIME TBA

APRIL  12  FRI  7 PM Liisa Rose "Exit Bag"

APRIL 13   SAT MATINEE  2 PM Dave Sewell "The Benevolency Provides" 

                                ELENDIL ("LEN") VANOVER                    David Gunther

                                ARWEN VANOVER                                    Sara Mirasola

                                LLEWELLYN ("LEW") ARMENTA           Erin Amsler

                                SANDRINE BELLAMY                                Denise Blum

                                DEBORAH SMITH                                       Caroline Sanford

                                DIXON                                                           Eric Everts

                                RIGHT REVEREND CLOVIS BEANE        Eric Rau                                

                                                Directed by Alex Totillo

                                                Discussion Facilitator—Liisa Rose

 

            

SAT  7 PM Scott Berg "There but by the Grace"

Michael - Eric Everts

Melinda - Meagan Jones

Francis - Pat Timm

            Stage Direction - Joanne Anderson

            Facilitator - Dave Sewell 

 

APRIL 14 SUN  2 PM MATINEE  David Zinke "Ripples"

Music by Pat Bracken

Directed by Joanne Anderson

Eric Everts: Richard Watson/ Richard Johnson            

Amber Weinstock: Rachel Watson

Audrey Gambach: Mikey Salinas/ Janet

Lanette Kallal: Gladys Watson

Scott Berg: Jake Johnson/ Iona Johnson

Lissa Rose: Mona Brown/ Sarah Pretzel

Dan Reichel: Zach Pretzel/ Steve Murray/ Jackie Furnham

Michael Singervalt: Sofonda Cox/ Juan Cox/ waiter

Tim Foran: Willy Cox/ Bubba/ Billy Brown/ Brad/ Tommy Thompson

Jeffrey Webster: Jared Rowe/ Mayor Rowe/ Bill Woods/ doorman

Mia Zuniga: Shealita Rodd/ Karen/ Hank Andrews

Ina Shivack: Jimmy Dawson

Staging-Narration:  Pat Timm

             Stage Manager:  Barbara Tobiasson

      Facilitator - TBA

 

APRIL 15  HYBRID  POST FESTIVAL RE-CAP

APRIL 22  ZOOM    OPEN

APRIL 29  ZOOM    OPEN 

MAY  6     HYBRID  "His Father's Son" by Zink (3rd read – vote)

MAY 13    ZOOM     OPEN

MAY 20   HYBRID   "TRUE WEST" OPEN DISCUSSION  JOHN HEYL MODERATOR?

MAY 27   ZOOM    OPEN

 

 

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

SAGUARO CITY MUSIC THEATRE AUDITIONS Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA

AUDITIONS

 

DESCRIPTION:

Along with producing professional musical theatre productions, Saguaro City also has an educational academy called Saguaro City Studio Arts. The Studio Arts curriculum is shaped by a simple concept - that arts education should be accessible to all children. This is why Saguaro City Music Theatre is honored to offer Studio Arts' programs free of charge to children and teens of all backgrounds and abilities, including those with special needs.

 

This June, we will be offering our summer program called STUDIO ARTS PRESENTS, which is a three week musical theatre camp that focuses on learning, rehearsing, and performing a professional live musical theatre production for the public. This year, our campers will be in the ensemble cast of WILLY WONKA TYA, and will have to learn the music, choreography, and staging alongside professional adult performers (YOU!), to create a unique production unlike any other.

SEEKING:

We are seeking actors to play some of the principal roles in Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA TYA, as well as to be teaching artists, helping to guide and teach our young performers throughout the rehearsal process, lead theatrical learning activities, and to be role models for them. The Characters and roles are described in the Adult Character breakdown. These are all paid positions. 

TIME COMMITMENT:

POWER SATURDAY: Saturday, June 1st 830am-330pm

WEEK 1: Monday, June 3rd thru Friday, June 7th 830am-330pm 

WEEK 2: Monday, June 10th thru Friday, June 14th 830am-330pm 

WEEK 3: Monday June 17th thru Sunday June 21st 830am-330pm 

Saturday 6/22 10am - 4pm

Sunday 6/23 1pm-4pm

 

***PUBLIC PERFORMANCES***

Friday, June 21st: 2pm

Saturday, June 22nd: 11am & 2pm

Sunday, June 23rd: 2pm 

 

AUDITIONS:

Auditions will be held at PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, West Campus - Center For The Arts (Black Box Theatre) on:

 

Sunday, April 7th from 2pm-4pm

OR

Monday, April 8th from 7:30pm-9:00pm

To sign up for an audition time slot, click on the link below. That will direct you to the audition instructions and materials and a place to choose an audition time slot. 

 

Saguaro City Music Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity will be extended to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Signup here:
Audition Page

 

 

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Oro Valley Theatre Company presents Blithe Spirit

 

Blithe Spirit

Charles Condomine, a successful novelist has arranged for an eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a séance after dinner, in hopes of learning about the occult for a story he is writing. She inadvertently attracts the ghost of his first wife Elvira, who only Charles can see or hear. Ruth, his second wife, cannot. The ghostly Elvira makes continued, and increasingly desperate efforts to disrupt Charles’ current marriage in hopes he too will pass over. But she only succeeds in sabotaging his car, killing Ruth instead of him, who then joins Elvira in the spirit world. With his house full of ghosts, Charles calls Madame Arcati back to exorcise both the blithe spirits. But, alas, it only gets worse!

 

 

 

Tickets and info: https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/shows-events

 

 

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2024-25 AET RESIDENT ACTOR COMPANY AUDITIONS

Audition Overview

Thank you for your interest in AET's Resident Actor Company. Company members will be cast in 3 or more shows in our exciting 24-25 Season including DAMN YANKEES (shows June 7 – 23), GREASE (shows July 12 – 28), ROCK OF AGES (shows Aug 16 - Sept 1), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (shows Sept  20 - Oct 13), 9 to 5 (shows Nov 1- 17), DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (shows Dec 6 – 29), SIDE SHOW (shows Jan 24 - Feb 16), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (shows Mar 7- 30) and KINKY BOOTS (shows Apr 25 - May 11)

NOTE #1:  Rehearsals will begin approximately 7 weeks before each opening. 

NOTE #2:  Please select the 3 or more shows that interest you

NOTE #2:  If you were cast in 3+ AET shows last year, you do not need to audition at this time.  If you are interested in 1-2 shows, please watch for show-specific auditions

Synopsis

Arts Express Theatre is an equal opportunity organization. Actors of all ethnicities, genders, religions, abilities, body types and orientations are encouraged to register and audition, and will be considered for all roles.

Author

Various

Playing Dates

Jun 7, 2024 - May 25, 2025

Company

Arts Express Theatre
Arts Express Theatre, Park Place #214

Sign up click here.

 

Audition Information

Arts Express Theatre
Arts Express Theatre, Park Place #214

Audition:                               Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024

Callback:                               No Date Set

First Rehearsal:                   No Date Set

 

Payment Type:

Paid

Union Type:

Non-Union

Payment:

 

Contact Information
Mike Saxon, Resident Stage Manager
(520 )319-0400
mike@arts-express.org

 

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Film Tucson monthly mixer for all of southern AZ's crew, actors, and everyone in-between

 

From: Film Tucson <pcatalanotte@visittucson.org>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 4:28 PM
Subject: Film Tucson Update - March 2024

 

 

Mix + Mingle

 

 

 

 

It's time yet again for another monthly mixer where all of southern AZ's crew, actors, and everyone in-between can eat, drink, and network.

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Place: The saloon at Old Tucson (201 Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85735)
Parking: Ample parking is available.
Cost: Free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

As always, these monthly series of free nighttime film community events are co-hosted by Film Tucson and the AZ Production Association.

No need to RSVP--just show up. Look for the Film Tucson banners. Questions? E-mail Monica Lopez at mlopez@visittucson.org.

 

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