Friday, October 27, 2006

Tucson: Auditions for Children's Christmas Play

From: Starks, Burney [mailto:Burney.Starks@tusd1.org]
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 9:01 AMl
Subject: Auditions for Children's Christmas Play

Auditions for “The Blue Magi’s Christmas Tale”, (a children’s play) will be held:

Saturday, November 4, 1:00 – 4:00 at the Chapel in the Hills Church, 5455 S. Westover

Sunday, November 5, 3:00 – 5:00 at Chapel in the Hills Church and

Monday, November 6, 5:30 – 7:00 at Project MORE High School, 440 S. Park Ave.

Looking for singers, actors, dancers – ages 6 – 14 (younger and older considered with special arrangement) Also looking for young people and parents interested in Tech - sound, lights, props, costumes, make-up, sets/scenery.

"The Magi’s Christmas Tale" is an original play by Tucsonan, Burney Starks and is a potpourri of Holiday ideas and ideals all rolled into one plot. Characters from Peanuts comics, the "Wizard of Oz", Batman and Robin, O'Henry's "Gift of the Magi" appear on stage and bring the Nativity to life as choruses, dancers soloists and actors relate the true spirit of this Holiday season. With each new production, the play takes on a life of its own.

Burnes Starks wrote “The Blue Wizard's Christmas Tale” in 1975 during an Army tour in the Republic of South Korea. He has staged the play in Korea, Kentucky and West Virginia as well as at more than 17 Tucson area schools, the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, two senior care facilities, and four institutions for youth with special needs. Since its opening in 1975, more than 300 young people have experienced the magic of performing in this Fantasy play, including scores of students that have performed at Pueblo Gardens Elementary School, Utterback Middle School and Hudlow Elementary School.

This fantasy tale, with its costuming, music and recognizable characters shows us that this special and magical time of year is a time of giving and not of getting, it’s a time to share joy, happiness and peace on earth.

Kids will also have an opportunity to sign up for free theater classes. Scripts may be obtained via email.

Call Burney Starks, 225-2670 day; 883-5511 eve or email – burneyii@aol.com

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Tucson:Arts For All presents Disney's "Aladdin Jr."

From: ArtsonStage8@aol.com [mailto:ArtsonStage8@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:58 PM
Subject: Press Release: Arts For All Production of Disney's "Aladdin Jr."

Arts for All Community Wide Productions Presents Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.

Production dates for Disney’s Aladdin Jr. are November 10^th -19^th, 2006.

Friday and Saturday Evening performances are at 7:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday Matinee performances are at 2:00 pm.

This production is an abridged version of the popular Disney musical

based on the “Arabian Nights” story and is performed by talented young actors ages 8 to 18. This musical extravaganza provides family fun for all ages.

Performances will be held at 2520 North Oracle Road Tucson, Arizona.

Reservations are required. Tickets are $6 - $10. Call 622-4100 ext.204 for

Reservations or Ticket Information.

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Tucson: Tickets now on sale for Arizona Onstage Productions' ELEGIES - LOOKING UP

From: Kevinj65@aol.com [mailto:Kevinj65@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 6:14 PM
Subject: Tickets now on sale for Arizona Onstage Productions ELEGIES - LOOKING UP

Elegies

Looking Up

A new Musical by Tony-Award winning William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Brain, Falsettos) will be presented by Arizona Onstage Productions for 7 performances only November 10-19th at Zuzi's Theater - 738 North 5th Ave. Call 882.6574 for reservations, or go to www.arizonaonstage.org for ticket purchase and more information.

Featuring Tucson Favorites Betty Craig, Diane Thomas, Kit Runge, Joseph Topmiller, Marcus Smith and Music Direction from Aryo Wicaksono and direction by Kevin Johnson, ELEGIES - LOOKING UP is a musical celebration that explores loss, courage, and finding light and laughter in difficult situations, be it the loss of a pet or relative, a neighbor moving or the aftermath of 9/11.

"Breathtaking in the depth and breadth of its commentary, - the show offers infinate joy!" -

Theatremania

Fridays: 10th, 17th at 8pm

Saturdays: 11th and 18th 8pm

Sundays: 12th and 19th 2pm

Special final performance Sunday the 19th at 6pm

Tickets are $18-$22.

Please go to www.arizonaonstage.org and click current production for more information.

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Tucson: The Sweet Science comes to Actor's Gymnasium this Saturday.

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From: dgreenwood@prescott.edu
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 4:27 PM
Subject: [Tucson Actors Forum] The Sweet Science comes to Actor's Gymnasium
this Saturday.

Actor's Gymnasium participants will be working with world ranked
women's boxer Stacy Smith this Saturday October 28th, 2:00 p.m. at
Prescott College Tucson Center, 2233 E. Speedway. The workshop is
always free and open to anyone interested. This session will not
include contact sparring but will concentrate on stance, balance,
rhythm, energy, movement and sound. Actor's Gymnasium meets every
Saturday in an effort to help actors and directors develop their
expressive skills and enliven their scenic presence.
For more information please contact David Greenwood at
dgreenwood@prescott.edu or 591-2476.

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Tucson: SFF presents "HISSY Fits"

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From: Carolyn Rashti [mailto:rionsgammy@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:02 PM
Subject: Come see HISSY Fits

Tucson's creative youth invite you to laugh, wonder and enjoy their
productions of
some of the finest playwrights of our time.? Supervised by a
professional?staff, these?
young people prove their integrity, love of theater, courage and sharing;
qualities of
the best of human beings.

The plays are gleefully called HISSY Fits - short for Humorous, Insightful,
Silly,
Surreal Yarns written by Durang, Ives, Albee, Kauffman and more.

Dates and times
Nov 12 and 19 at 2pm
Nov 16 and 18 at 7pm

Place
Church of St Francis in the Foothills
4625 River Road Tucson
NW corner of River and Swan
299-9063

(more info Carolyn Rashti 742-4292 rionsgammy@comcast.net - THANKS!)

H.I.S.S.Y.* Fits...
* Humorous Insightful Silly Surreal Yarns

Short plays by Durang, Ives, Albee, Kauffman & friends

Nov? 12 & 19?? 2pm $5 at the door

Nov 16 & 18 7pm - PG-13

Saint Francis in the Foothills
4625 E River Rd, Tucson

(NW corner of River & Swan)
(520) 299-9063

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Tucson: Live Theatre Workshop seeking Stage Manager

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Johnson [mailto:corpuschristopher@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:05 PM
Subject: Live Theatre Workshop ISO Stage Manager for 'Hamlet'

ETCETERA, Live Theatre Workshop's Late-Night Series, is currently looking
for a Stage Manager for it's upcoming production of "The Tragedy of Hamlet,
Prince of Denmark," by William Shakespeare, Directed by Adam-Adolfo. The
stage manager would be needed at rehearsals beginning Monday, November 27th,
2006 for a rehearsal period to take place Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 10:00 PM-12:30 AM. 'Hamlet' will perform for four weeks, Friday and
Saturday evenings at 10:30 PM, January 12th through February 3rd at Live
Theatre Workshop. Those interested in the position must contact Christopher
Johnson by either emailing CorpusChristopher@hotmail.com or calling him on
his cell at (520) 481-1449. This is a volunteer position that consists of
assisting the Director during the rehearsal process and running Light &
Sound during the performance run. Stage Manager will recieve comps for the
show. Great opportunity to work in an intimate space with a group of
incredibly talented people...

ETCETERA is also looking for Stage Managers for it's upcoming Productions of
"Fat Pig" by Neil LaBute and "Hedwig & The Angry Inch" by John
Cameron-Mitchell.

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Tucson: Freelove Cabaret Auditions

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From: Theaterlady1@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:47 AM
Subject: Freelove Cabaret Auditions.

Production Company: Insurrection Theater Company
Name of Show: Freelove Cabaret

Audition Date: November 18th
Audition Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Audition Location: Bookman's - 8034 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix
AZ, 85021 - in the Community Room.

Character Breakdown:Insurrection Theater Company is creating a
performance troupe of adult entertainers for local
performances and private events.

We are seeking: Drag Kings, Burlesque Performers, Tap Dancers,
Ventriloquists, Fire Acts, Exotic Dancers, Lip-Synchers,
Contortionists, Fetish Performers, Balancing Acts, Magicians, Stand
Up Comics, Strippers, Jugglers, Drag Queens, Lounge Singers, Baton
Twirlers, Body Piercers, Clowns, Hula Hoop Performers, Cabaret
Singers, Gender Illusionists, Hypnotists, Improv Comedians,
Freak Show Performers, Dominatrixes, Hipsters, Tattoo Artists,
Musicians, Impersonators, Sword Swallowers, Rock Stars, and
Submissives.

Prepare:If you have an act, we'd love to see it. Sing us a
song, do a dance, tumble, yodel, strip, perform - just bring
it.

Rehearsals Begin: Early December 2006
Run Dates / Shoot Dates: Periodically forever and ever.
Payment: Stipend

Show Synopsis: Got a self-contained act you've been looking to
perform? Don't have an act, but want to put your head together
with other performers to develop a kick-ass show? Do you
admire troupes such as Scandelesque and Dragstar Cabaret and
want to be a part of something similiar? Freelove Cabaret
could be exactly what you're looking for.

Crew Needed: Looking for sound and lighting techs, stage
managers, costume designers, and we are interested in hearing
from people who'd like to be a part of this endeavor.

Additional Info: Dana Cianciotto created comedy improv troupe
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed in 2002, and is currently the
Artistic Director of Insurrection Theater Company. She has
worked in NYC with Comic Strip Live, People's Improv Theater,
and attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She
currently works with improv troupe the Light Rail Pirates, and
has experience working publicity for Broadway and off-Broadway
productions.

Primary Contact: Dana Cianciotto
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 480-242-0827
Contact Email: Theaterlady1@aol.com
Website: http://www.insurrectiontheater.com

Casting Protocol: General Call
Headshot and Resume: Optional
Callback Time/Location:TBA

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Tucson: LTW presenting and holding Audtions for OPP: UNBOUND

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Johnson [mailto:corpuschristopher@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:46 AM
Subject: LTW Holding Audtions for OPP: UNBOUND

ETCETERA, Live Theatre Workshop's Late-Night Series, will be holding
auditions for it's upcoming Special Event "Old Pueblo Playwrights UNBOUND,"
a staged reading series of edgy, uncensored and unrestricted material from
some of Tucson's leading playwrights and directed by Ry Herman, Jillian
Courtney and Christopher Johnson.

Roles to be cast include 6 Women, 2 men, 1 Teenage Male and 1 Teenage
Female. Auditions will consist of cold readings of selections from the new
plays and monologues that make up OPP: UNBOUND. Audtioners are encouraged to
bring their headshot and resume.

Audtions will be held on Wednesday, November 1st, 2006 at 10:00 PM at Live
Theatre Workshop (5317 E. Speedway). The show will rehearse for two weeks
beginning November 6th, 2006 and will perform for two-nights, November 16th
& 17th, Thursday and Friday Evening, at 10:30 PM.

For Questions or More Information contact Christopher Johnson, ETCETERA
Coordinator, by emailing CorpusChristopher@hotmail.com or calling (520)
481-1449.

Hi to all! Hope things are good. Below is information on an upcoming special
event for LTW's ETCETERA Series. Thanks for keeping us out there! Kristi

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ETCETERA,
Live Theatre Workshop's
Late Night Series, Proudly Presents

Old Pueblo Playwrights
UNBOUND
A staged reading series of edgy, uncensored and unrestricted
material from some of Tucson's leading playwrights.
OPP's playwrights come together with
LTW's actors for what is bound to be an unforgettable night
of fresh, contemporary and challenging new theatre written
specifically for ETCETERA, LTW's Late Night Series.
Featuring Short Plays and monologues by
Ry Herman,
Asher Wyndham,
Kelly Hardesty,
Eugenia Woods,
Manuel Peters,
Richard Chaney,
Adrienne Perry
And Kolby Granville.

Directed by
Ry Herman,
Jillian Courtney
And Christopher Johnson.

November 16th & 17th, 2006
Thursday & Friday Evening at 10:30 PM
Admission: $5 at the door.
Running time - Approximately 90 minutes
Call 327-4242 for Reservations and Info
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP 5317 E Speedway Tucson, AZ 85712
This Performance contains adult language and situations.

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Tucson: TOP HAT presents 'THE BUTLER DID IT'

From: Elizabeth Gooden [mailto:elizabethgooden@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:27 PM
Subject: TOP HAT'S 'THE BUTLER DID IT'

Top Hat Theatre Club

3110 East Fort Lowell Tucson, Arizona 85716

(520) 326-6800

For Immediate Release

OCT 25, 2006

Contact: Elizabeth Gooden 319-9329

E-mail: elizabethgooden@cox.net

Top Hat Theatre Club presents:

The Butler Did It by Walter Marks and Peter Marks

Performance Schedule:

Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00

Preview Performances*:

Friday, Nov 10

Saturday, Nov 11

Sunday, Nov 12

Friday, Nov 17

* no interruptions.

Opening night: Saturday, Nov 18

Closing: Sunday, Dec 17

Plot:

The scene is the set where Anthony J. Lefcourt, writer and director, is rehearsing his new play, a "classic whodunit" (in which all the characters are named Butler) with which he hopes to regain the success that has eluded him in recent seasons. Desperately eager to stimulate his cast to their best efforts, he has deliberately withheld the final scene of the play from them, but his patience is worn thin by the petty jealousies and romantic rivalries that detract from their concentration. In an effort to spur them on he "stages" the murder of one of the actresses, after which the plot begins to twist and turn with such dazzling ingenuity—and hilarity—that soon actors and audience alike have lost track of what is real and what is make-believe—until a surprise ending sets matters straight in a most bizarre and ironic way.

Cast:

Bruce Bieszki as Anthony J. Lefcourt

Tony Ekstat as Robert

Steve Cruz as Michael Heather Van Houten as Natalie

Michelle Turner as Claudia James Wilson as Sam

Production Staff:

Director: James Gooden

Set Design: JaMarcus Williams

Light & Sound Design: James Wilson

Costume Design: Elizabeth Gooden

Stage Manager: Ryan Butler

Location: Top Hat’s intimate performance space is located at the South East corner of Fort Lowell and Country Club and is dedicated to presenting fun and entertaining theatre.

Admission:

Preview performances: 12.00

Students, seniors and military: 15.00

Regular tickets: 17.00

Groups of 10 or more: 11.00 per person

Reservations: 326-6800

More information can be found at:

tophattheatreclub.com

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

FW: Audition Notice - Invisible Theatre

From: CATHY JOHNSON [mailto:cathyj@flash.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:29 AM
Subject: Audition Notice - Invisible Theatre

AUDITION NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCT. 25, 2006

CONTACT: CATHY JOHNSON/SUSAN CLAASSEN – (520) 884-0672

www.invisibletheatre.com

invisibletheatre@email.com

INVISIBLE THEATRE ANNOUNCES AN AUDITION FOR

THE SOUTHWEST PREMIERE OF

LETTERS TO SALA,

A DRAMA BY ARLENE HUTTON AND ANN KIRCHNER

Casting is for the role of ensemble member “Young Woman”.

Those auditioning should be able to play an age range of 16-23 years old.

The audition for will take place on:

Saturday, November 4, 2006

The Invisible Theatre

1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman)

Scheduled intervals beginning at 11:00 AM

Call (520) 882-9721 to schedule an audition appointment. Please bring photo and resume. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.

LETTERS TO SALA will be presented at The Invisible Theatre from March 20 – April 8, 2007. Rehearsals will begin mid-February. An honorarium will be paid to cast members.

LETTERS TO SALA is based on a treasure trove of nearly 300 personal letters received by a Jewish girl from Poland (Sala) who was imprisoned in various Nazi labor camps between 1940 - 1945. It illuminates, in a multi-media presentation, a provocative and profound true story that lives on and alters our destiny and fate, even today.

“The letters tell of a past locked away by a young woman who hoped never to resurrect it, and of the eventual understanding between a mother and a daughter.”

- New York Times

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Tucson: $20 Tickets to Jitney for ATC E-List Members!

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From: Arizona Theatre Company [mailto:aztheatreco@aztheatreco.pmailus.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:36 AM
Subject: $20 Tickets to Jitney for ATC E-List Members!

Exclusive Offer JUST for E-List Members!

The incredible set of ATC's Jitney.
$20 Tickets to August Wilson's Jitney!

Call the Box Office today to order your $20* tickets to the following
performances.

* Tuesday, October 24th 7:30pm
* Wednesday, October 25th 7:30pm
* Thursday, October 26th 7:30pm

Mention the "$20 E-List Offer" to receive the discount.

*Limit 4 tickets per order. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.
Section II only. Phone charges apply.

Click here to read The Arizona Daily Star's preview article about ATC's
Jitney.
<http://aztheatreco.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=CP7mPwAMAAEAAABTAADedg>

Tucson Box Office 520-622-2823, Phoenix and Mesa Box Office 602-256-6995,
Internet: www.arizonatheatre.org <http://www.arizonatheatre.org>

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Tucson: ATC Audition - Calling all rock musicians

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From: Arizona Theatre Company [mailto:aztheatreco@aztheatreco.pmailus.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:09 PM
Subject: Calling all rock musicians

For Immediate Release

October 24, 2006

Media Contact: Jennifer Spencer, 602.256.6899 x 6202

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY SEEKING ROCK MUSICIANS

Auditions to take place in Tucson and Phoenix for rock musical about Janis
Joplin

Calling all rock musicians for Arizona Theatre Company's production of LOVE,
JANIS, the rock-biography of Janis Joplin. Auditioning drummers, trumpet and
sax players, first and second electric guitarists, electric bass guitarists
and keyboardists for salaried positions. Musicians will audition for and
play under musical direction of Sam Andrew, legendary guitarist for Big
Brother and the Holding Company and Janis Joplin.

DATE/TIME
Auditions are by appointment only. Phoenix auditions will be held on
Wednesday, November 1, 2006 from 12 - 5 PM at the Herberger Theater Center
in downtown Phoenix. Tucson auditions will be held on Thursday, November 2,
from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Temple of Music and Art in downtown Tucson.

REQUIREMENTS
Rock musicians in their 20's (or who look like they are in their 20's) to
play Joplin hits from four to seven shows a week and are available for
rehearsal and performances March 13 - April 9 in Tucson, April 13 - May 13
in Phoenix and May 17 - 27 in Mesa. These are salaried positions. Housing
and travel will be provided when away from home city.

BRING TO THE AUDITION
Musicians are asked to do a fast piece and a slow piece, and will possibly
be asked to play with other musicians. Bring resume with a picture and
current contact information. Theatre will provide a full drum set, keyboard
and guitar and bass amps.

To schedule an appointment in Tucson or Phoenix, call Samantha Wyer,
Associate Artistic Director at (520) 884-8210 extension 8502.

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Arizona Theatre Company
For more information about Arizona Theatre Company's exciting 40th
Anniversary Season, call 520.622.2823 or 602.256.6995. Or, visit us online
at arizonatheatre.org!

Tucson Box Office 520-622-2823, Phoenix and Mesa Box Office 602-256-6995,
Internet: www.arizonatheatre.org <http://www.arizonatheatre.org>

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Tucson: Berger Performing Arts Center Events

-----Original Message-----
From: Brugler, Mark [mailto:MBrugler@asdb.state.az.us]
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:04 PM
Subject: Berger Performing Arts Center Events

We have two exciting events coming to the Berger Center this weekend.
Please post this announcement if you would. Thanks, Mark

The Bellydance Superstars bring their enthralling performances and
mesmerizing choreography to Berger Performing Arts Center on Friday, October
27 at 8:00 PM. The Bellydance Superstars - the world's premier belly dance
troupe - have performed 375 concerts in 16 countries in just three years,
wowing over 1 million enthusiastic fans in venues, and 80 million more on
television with their fascinating live performances. Now the acclaimed
troupe formed by music business mogul Miles Copeland is back in the United
States to once again wow American audiences.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting:
http://www.bellydancesuperstars.tickets.musictoday.com, or by calling
1-800-594-TIXX. Tickets are $32.00 in advance $20.00 for students and
$38.00 the day of the show. The Berger Performing Arts Center is located at
1200 West Speedway Blvd. Call (520) 770-3690 for more information.

On Saturday, October 28, 2006 The Tucson Jazz Society and Lisa Otey present
The Second Annual Boogie Woogie Blowout featuring Lisa Otey with guests
Arthur Migliazza, Parisian knockout Julien Brunetaud and Pinetop Perkins
performing at 7:00PM. Tickets can be obtained by calling (520) 370-5912 or
by visiting Lisa's website here:
<http://www.owlsnestmusic.com/lisaotey/#blowout> Tickets are $15.00 for TJS
members, $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Tucson: AZ Star response - In defense of local theatre

-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Allen [mailto:allkat@azstarnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 11:27 AM
Subject: In defense of local theatre

Bill: FYI - A few people forwarded Art Almquist's editorial to me. I thought
I would forward my response to him to you.

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Art: Someone out there in the arts community just sent me a copy of your
guest editorial - don't know if it will run, but I wanted to respond anyway.

I'm not sure if you know that I am the arts editor, in charge of Friday
Accent, which is devoted to arts in Tucson.

With arts now in Accent, we have much more space to do theater, dance, opera
and the other fine arts justice.

Last Friday, for instance, we had an in-depth piece on Jitney; news stories
on the new director of the opera and the gallery the Center for Creative
photography is opening at the Phoenix Museum; a story on a poetry reading at
the UA; preview of Acoustic Africa; preview of the Arizona Friends of
Chamber concert; short stories on the show at Conrad Wilde, with a refer to
an on-line audio slide show; a short story on the Cowboy Artists of America
show in Phoenix; quickies on symphonic concerts coming up, three different
short pieces geared specifically for kids; and a story on acoustic music
workshops.

Now, I worked for Caliente for years. We never had as much arts coverage in
one Caliente.

Also, I still write about theater. If I'm too busy to preview, I make sure
someone else writes a story for my section. I review most professional shows
in town, and will continue to do so. I can't think of any professional
production this season thus far that has not had a preview, even if just a
short one.

The new Caliente does have theater and other arts listings - those are
pulled from our on-line listings, and are put on-line by the organizations.
If they aren't on-line, they don't make it to the paper. I don't think
Carrie was aware of that; hence, On the Verge didn't make it into a couple
of listings. When she called me, I made sure it was slipped in for the last
weekend.

We have the arts coverage in the Friday Accent, but clearly we need to do a
better job of telling people where to find it. We're doing ads, we'll do
refers, and I'll nag and nag to make sure that happens.

As you know, arts coverage is very, very important to me, and I'll fight to
get it. Fortunately, the editors and publisher feel the same way, so
fighting hasn't been necessary.

I know there are frustrations out there because of the changes in Caliente -
but I think what we've got now is far more extensive than what we've ever
had.

Give the Friday Accent a chance. And continue to look throughout the week
for reviews and other arts coverage. I think you'll find we have broader and
deeper arts news in this format.

Let me know if you have questions ...

Take care.

Kathy Allen
AZ Daily Star

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Monday, October 23, 2006

Tucson: In defense of local theatre

From: Amy & Art [mailto:amynart@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 4:56 PM
Subject: In defense of local theatre

Friends, I wrote this last week for the Star's guest opinion section in regards to the recent changes to the Caliente. I'm betting it won't get printed, and in case it isn't, I wanted to send it out to all those who I thought would be interested. Please forward, and if you feel as strongly about the situation as I do, please do call, write, or email the Star and let them know. (Please don't cite this letter unless they print it, as they may have already delted it and not know what you're referring to. If they do print it, cite away!)

Thanks,

Art Almquist

Submission for Guest Opinion

Art Almquist, MFA

Local Actor, Tucson High Magnet School Director of Theatre

Since mankind learned to communicate, live theatre has been one of the most invigorating art forms around. The movies can give you special effects, but in what other story-based performance art form can you feel the thrill of knowing that the play’s world is being created and controlled right before your very eyes? Kathy Allen, the Star’s theatre critic, knows this. What frustrates me is that those behind the new, “improved” incarnation of Caliente don’t.

Clearly aiming for the ever-important younger demographic, they have decided to “hip up” Caliente. (Music is now referred to as “Soundz.” How hip is that?) Caliente now features no fewer than 11 pages devoted to music and 13 devoted to movies and TV.

Local live theatre, which is made up of Tucsonans working insanely long hours for little or no pay (and almost always in addition to a full-time job), all for the sole purpose of entertaining other Tucsonans? Beyond a tiny calendar listing as far back as possible without being the crossword, it receives no mention. “My Ride” devotes a page to someone’s hip mode of transportation, but local theatre gets not a word. Not a picture. Not a thing. This is not just a snub to the thousands of us who either work in or support local theatre; frankly, it’s a slap in the face. We’re confused by this decision, and yes, we’re angry.

Any member of any theatrical community will tell you: we depend on newspapers for our audience. We wish this weren’t the case, and that people would fill our seats every night on their own. Among the many things we have to compete with are DVDs, satellite TV, movie theatres, and, ironically, touring theatrical productions. A trendy touring production brings with it name recognition (“I heard it was such a wonderful show!”), more expensive production values (“Now that was a show!”), and cocktail party conversation (“Did you see that show?”). Local theatre has precious little money to spend on anything, and so depends on coverage given in the newspapers for its publicity. In my years as a local actor and Director of Theatre at Tucson High, every bit of coverage given in the Star has helped enormously in bringing audiences out.

And please, don’t tell me that it’s all good because the reviews and previews will still appear on other days. It’s not okay. People go to Caliente for their entertainment plans. I speak from immediate experience: On the Verge, the play in which I currently am acting, received a positive Tuesday review from Kathy Allen. Audience response to the show has been tremendously positive. The size of our largest house: 27. Caliente coverage: zero. It’s no coincidence.

I am not exaggerating or being “dramatic”: if this does not change, local theatre will die in Tucson. And it will be missed. I ask everyone, from actors to patrons to directors to ushers to fans: please contact the Star and tell them you don’t care about being “hip.” You want local theatre!

ART ALMQUIST

5280 S. THUNDER SKY WAY

TUCSON 85747

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Tucson: In defense of local theatre

From: Amy & Art [mailto:amynart@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 4:56 PM
Subject: In defense of local theatre

Thanks,

Art Almquist

Submission for Guest Opinion

Art Almquist, MFA

Local Actor, Tucson High Magnet School Director of Theatre

ART ALMQUIST

5280 S. THUNDER SKY WAY

TUCSON 85747

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

Tucson: Casting Call - independent filmmaker new to Tucson

________________________________

From: Kleiden Diamond [mailto:elixirproduction@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:22 PM

I am an independent filmmaker and am looking for talent. I do mostly drama,
no nudity. Films will be playing in dozens of film fests and we'll try to
get them to couple of studios.

I can also be reached by the phone at 818-625-1696

At the moment I'm looking for the following:

Female: ~5'4", mid twenties
Male: 5'5'- 5'10", late twenties, white and african-american
Male: ~5'10", mid-forties, white

Thanks,
Kleiden Diamond

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Tucson: Upcoming Courses at The Studio for Actors

From: The Studio for Actors [mailto:acting-courses@the-studio-for-actors.com]
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: Announcement: Upcoming Courses at The Studio for Actors

Here are some of the upcoming courses offered at The Studio for Actors in Tucson. Click the links for more details.

On-Camera Film Acting

Friday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
October 27th through December 8th (no class on 11/24)
6 weeks, $50/week
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/on-camera-film-acting.htm

Scene Study

Tuesday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
November 14th through January 9th (no class on 12/26)
8 weeks, $45/week
Showcase in January
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/scene-study-courses.htm

The Business

Friday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
December 15th through January 26th
7 weeks, $45/week
http://the-studio-for-actors.com/business-audition-tech-2.htm

Audition Technique I

Monday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
Call 881-2363 to discuss when you can "jump in" to begin your 6 weeks in this ongoing course.
6 weeks, $45/week
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/acting-auditon-technique-1.htm

Advanced Audition Technique

Monday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
Ongoing. Call 881-2363 for details and to sign up.
$40/week
Prerequisite: Audition Technique I
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/audition-technique-3.htm

Comedy Improv

Wednesday evenings, 6:15 - 8:30pm
Call 881-2363 to discuss when you can "jump in" to this ongoing course.
4 weeks, $35/week
http://the-studio-for-actors.com/comedy-improv-1.htm

Monologues

Private study, by appointment. Call 881-2363 for details.
$65 per 1.5-hour session, or $50 per 1-hour session
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/monologue.htm

All courses at The Studio are taught by Anna Risley, who has had many speaking roles in SAG Feature Films along with Movies made for Network Television and Miniseries. (Most of her films were cast and shot in NYC, some in LA, and a few in Phoenix and Tucson.) Because of her acting experience, she knows exactly what casting directors want at an audition, and what directors hope for from a performance. Ms. Risley has owned and run The Studio for Actors since 1986.

The evening classes listed above are multi-week courses. However, if your schedule prevents you from attending all of the consecutive sessions, in most cases you may make up an absence by booking a private session outside of class for $65 for an hour-and-a-half session.

For more information on these and other courses at The Studio for Actors, please visit:
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com

For more information on Anna Risley, please visit:
http://www.the-studio-for-actors.com/acting-coach.htm

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Tucson: UA's Arizona Repertory Theatre Presents TARTUFFE

From: Misty [mailto:misty@email.arizona.edu]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:25 PM
Subject: ART Presents TARTUFFE

Tartuffe, a satirical comedy by Molière, presented by UA’s Arizona Repertory Theatre

What: Tartuffe, by Molière—presented by the UA School of Theatre Arts Arizona Repertory Theatre (ART). Directed and translated from the French by University Distinguished Professor Harold Dixon.

The Los Angeles Times says “[Dixon’s] rhymed translation is quite actable and occasionally vernacular-sharp.”
James Reel of Tucson Weekly says it is a "pitch-perfect production of Molière"

Season Producer Sponsor: The Harris
Season Media Sponsors: KUAT-FM & KUAZ-AM/FM
Production Sponsors: Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast

Few villains in the world of theatre are as conniving, ruthless and outrageously comical as Molière’s devoutly unscrupulous Tartuffe, the holier-than-thou hypocrite who uses religious piety to worm his way into the lives of an aristocratic 17th-century family. When the wife of the duped head of the house unfolds a plot to reveal Tartuffe’s true nature, we are treated to one of the funniest scenes in Western drama. Mature themes.

Pre-Show Discussion: October 19 at 6:45 p.m.; see Tornabene Theatre (formerly Laboratory Theatre) lobby for location. Learn more about the production through exciting dialogue with guest speakers! Free and open to the public.

Dates and Times:
Previews: October 8 at 1:30 p.m., October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Evenings: October 11-14, 19-21, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: October 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Tornabene Theatre (formerly Laboratory Theatre) on the UA Campus located near the southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard.

Cost: General $26, Senior Citizen/UA Employee/Military $24, Student $19, Preview $17. Tickets may be charged to MasterCard, Visa or American Express. A convenience fee of $2.00 per order will be charged for phone orders. If you would like your tickets mailed to you, there is an additional $1.50 fee per order.

Ticket Information: UA Fine Arts Box Office, (520) 621-1162 (Hours: M-F, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and one hour prior to performance time.)

Parking: Theatregoers may park in the Park Avenue Garage, located on Park just north of Speedway Blvd. For weekday evening performances, you can now pre-pay for parking. Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight, take your parking ticket immediately to the garage cashier after parking. Cashier is located on the east side of the main level. Parking fee will be $3.00 (cash only). After the performance, insert the parking ticket at the gate to exit. Saturday and Sunday there is no charge to park.

Website: www.uatheatre.org

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Tucson: Si TV Looking for Production Assistants

Looking for Production Assistants

Reply to: lherrera@sitv.com
Date: 2006-10-18, 2:27PM MST

Are you interested in working in Television Production as a Production Assistant? Email us your resume.

Si TV Website: http://www.sitv.com/home/index.htm

this is in or around Tucson
no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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Tucson: seeking stage manager (paid) for A Tucson Pastorela

From: bltheater@aol.com [mailto:bltheater@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 11:59 AM
Subject: Barclay/Borderlands

Borderlands Theater is looking for a stage manager for A Tucson Pastorela. Rehearsals begin October 26.

Performances are at the Leo Rich Theater, December 14 -23. A paid position.

Reply to bltheater@aol.com

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Tucson: Program Assistant CAST

From: Susan Arnold [mailto:SArnold@compasshc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:27 PM
Subject: Program Assistant CAST

PROGRAM ASSISTANT-(Full time) C.A.S.T. Clean and Sober Theatre

Compass Health Care, a 501 C-3 non-profit is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Program Assistant for C.A.S.T., Clean and Sober Theatre. Program assistant deals with all aspects of production and program administration. Candidate must have good communication skills, be highly organized, enjoy working with young people, be proficient in all Microsoft Word programs and have data base management expertise. Good driving record. Background in performing arts a plus. Twenty-five years of age required by program licensing.

C.A.S.T. is a theatre ensemble comprised of young people whose lives have been impacted by addiction. The group tours to Middle Schools and High Schools, Conferences and Treatment Centers throughout Arizona and beyond. Must be willing to travel.

Interested candidates please forward cover letter and resume to:

sarnold@compasshc.org

Susan Arnold

C.A.S.T. Clean and Sober Theatre

3333 E. Grant Road

Tucson, AZ 85716

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Tucson: Invisible Theatre presents A SINGLE WOMAN

From: Cathy Johnson [mailto:cathyj@flash.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:40 AM
Subject: Invisible Theatre presents A SINGLE WOMAN

NEWS RELEASE

Nevada Shakespeare Company’s celebrated original work based on the life of Jeannette Rankin, lifelong pacifist and the first woman elected to the United States Congress comes to The Invisible Theatre

For Immediate Release

October 19, 2006

INVISIBLE THEATRE

1400 N. FIRST AVE.

TUCSON, AZ 85719

http://invisibletheatre.com

invisibletheatre@email.com

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION CONTACT:

Cathy Johnson, Director of Public Relations (520) 884-0672

Susan Claassen, Managing Artistic Director (520) 884-0672

Event: The Invisible Theatre Presents

A SINGLE WOMAN

Written and performed by Jeanmarie Simpson

When: Thursday, November 2, 2006 at 7:30 pm

Friday, November 3, 2006 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 2:00 pm

Where: The Invisible Theatre

1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman)

Tickets: $25 per person, discounts available

Call: (520) 882-9721 for reservations and information.

A SINGLE WOMAN is based on the life and writings of early feminist Jeannette Rankin, who was the first woman elected to Congress – before women had the right to vote! Deliciously political, occasionally chilling, ironic and idiosyncratic, A SINGLE WOMAN illuminates the role of the individual in the American legislative process. This timely production stars Jeanmarie Simpson as Jeannette Rankin and director Cameron Crain as Everyman.

“Jeanmarie Simpson portrays this feisty, formidable character…

It’s masterful acting.”

- Sacramento News and Review

A SINGLE WOMAN tour ends November 5 with the performances at The Invisible Theatre. New bookings are no longer being scheduled. Look for the upcoming film produced by Heroica Films and directed by Kamala Lopez-Dawson (2007 release).

A SINGLE WOMAN

Audiences in the Tucson area can look forward to experiencing a passionate, timely play about a unique advocate for peace, free speech, women, children, labor, immigrants, Native and African Americans, and Holocaust refugees. Jeannette Rankin was elected as the first congresswoman, even before Suffrage. She voted against US entry into both world wars: In 1917, and again in 1941 when hers was the lone dissenting voice. In 1968 she led the Jeannette Rankin Brigade of 5000 women on the Capitol in DC against the Vietnam War and demanded unilateral disarmament, nuclear and otherwise. She once said, "You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake."

With this original cast A SINGLE WOMAN creator, Jeanmarie Simpson, performs the role of Rankin: "It's vital that people meet Jeannette Rankin, her words, her actions and her remarkable character. The more people become involved, the more of an impact Jeannette's voice can make on contemporary culture." Jeanmarie's husband, Cameron Crain, directs the play and acts 80 parts as Everyman.

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Friday, October 27, 2006

Arts for All Community Wide Productions Presents Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.

This production is an abridged version of the popular Disney musical

Thursday, October 26, 2006

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