Dear TTA List Members,
There have been bounce-back emails from members replying to the casting call for the Bruegger’s commercial.
I have been informed by the producer that all audition slots are filled and the posting has been removed from Craigslist.
Congratulations to the few of you who got an audition.
Sincerely,
Bill
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Dear TTA List Members,
Many TTA List Members have informed me that the email address on the Bruegger’s announcement is invalid. I’m trying to track down the media contact at Bruegger’s. If I can get a good reply-to address, I’ll post it to the TTA List.
Best Regards,
Bill
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Reply to: rwstover24@gmail.com [?]
Date: 2008-09-28, 5:48PM MST
University of Arizona Senior BFA Film Student Rhys Stover is holding auditions for his senior capstone project.
• WHO: Both Male and Female roles ages 18 – 60.
• WHEN: Sunday, October 5th 2008 from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
• WHERE: On the University of Arizona campus, in the Harvill Building, RM 104. Check out the link below...
http://iiewww.ccit.arizona.edu/uamap/staticLarge/76.html
Shooting begins in November, 2008.
Contact rwstover24@gmail.com with resume and headshot/photo (if possible) to set up an appointment for Oct. 5th.
Sincerely,
RWS
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Reply to: gigs-857899328@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-27, 5:59PM MST
We are casting the following parts for the Tucson market Bruegger's Bagels TV campaign:
Boss- lead role, male or female, ages 30-50 (or look it), traditional/non-traditional look welcomed, dry humor, frustrated, subtle
Copywriter- lead role, male or female, ages 25-50 (or look it), traditional/non-traditional look welcomed, very inept, eager to please, fearless
Two Attractive Female Employees- ages 25-35 (or look it), not glamorous, just pleasant to the eye, subtle comedy
If interested, please reply with a headshot or picture. We don't have the time to do a full-out casting call, so we have to take this approach. Must be available for a 4-5 hour shoot on the weekend of October 10.
Lead roles pay $150 each. The two attractive females are TBD.
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Reply to: gigs-860662434@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-30, 12:48AM MST
Twice The Ice Productions is shooting a music video for a local group that is taking on a story line of a girlfriend constantly being put on hold while her boyfriend is out "working"
We are looking for an attractive and fit model/actress who is strong in showing emotion without words. This is a music video, so we need to see loneliness, anger, love, and happiness in your facial expressions and body language. Please respond with a headshot and or full body. Thank you for your time
this could be a great resume builder and lead into possible work in independent movies.
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Please enjoy the all Tucson cast of this new webcast comedy series. Support our local actors, film makers and especially "crew".
Happy viewing,
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: spiritsword1@cox.net [mailto:spiritsword1@cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 5:33 AM
Subject: Crewing Up
Crewing Up Launches Tomorrow. Please check
and check out the first episode of this wonderful web sitcom on September 29th 2008. Remember you can watch as many times as you want, whenever you want. It is completely free.
Please spread the word to at least 5 people. We're working hard to reach 1,000,000 viewers.
Cheers and God bless you guys and thanks for your support and friendship
Eric
From: CHRIS HASNEY [mailto:bridgeteacher@msn.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 4:38 PM
Subject: Bridge "Commercial" Call for Actors/Extras
Hello,
We need actors and extras for six hours on Sunday, October 12, from noon to 6 pm at the campus of Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona. We are starting late to give everyone time to attend worship services, so once we begin we may be pushing you a bit in order to get everything in before dark.
This is NOT a paid shoot, but if you need a speaking line to enhance your resume let me know and I'll work it in for you.
There is no limit to the number of people, but we do have age bracket and look limitations. We need fit looking men and women of all races who look like they belong in college. I'm even ok with crutches or a motorized wheelchair provided that the person does not require assistance, is in the right age group, and looks otherwise fit. We are looking for 18 (or 16 looking 18 with parent or guardian present please) up to grad student age 28 or so. Mostly I want undergraduate age folks for the closeup and meaty speaking roles.
I don't want to see any tattoos, piercings except single earrings or studs for females, and no logos on clothing other than college logos (Bruins, Wildcats, U of A, Cochise College, etc.) No tongue studs etc. if you want a speaking role. No wild or weird clothing or hair, and no excess cleavage or skin tight clothing. We are going for a wholesome look.
Bring what look like textbooks, backpacks, pens, tablets, notepads, binders, laptops, cell phones, Blackberrys, etc. Keep track of your own stuff on the set.
Please eat before you arrive, but somewhere in the middle of the shoot we'll have pizza etc. A lot of the filming will take place outside in the quad, so bring sunscreen and appropriate inclement weather gear if it looks like it might rain. Please bring your own makeup, but do remember this is film not stage, so don't go nuts. Restrooms will be available for your use. If you have any special needs, medical needs (insulin?) please remember to bring what you need, including a cooler for any special beverage (NO ALCOHOL). Cochise College is non-smoking facility, so leave your smokes in the car. You'll have breaks long enough for a smoke in your car from time to time. No smokeless tobacco please. Obviously, no drugs except for your prescriptions.
If any of you work in the restaurant business please bring aprons and chef's hat.
If you know how to play bridge or have played trick taking card games (spades, pinochle, etc.) and are available for this project please e-mail me about that and enclose a head shot if I don't have yours yet.
All actors should bring head shots with name on it (can be a photocopy) for identification purposes for the screen credits.
Familiarize yourself with the game of bridge at http://www.youtube.com/user/7ntxx and look at the script and jokes files here: http://www.pipeline.com/~drmemory/Bridge_sides.zip. The more jokes you know the better, but must be clean. I apologize for the slightly blue humor in the Brini video but I wanted it for the production values and to show what a social bridge game looked like in the halcyon days of bridge.
Mr. Glines and Ms. Coyle, please note that you are welcome to invite students who fit the above description to join us. Should be fun.
Assemble between Buildings 500 and 600 from 11:45 to noon
Chris Hasney
Producer/Assistant Director
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From: ZUZI! Dance Company [mailto:zuzisphere@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 11:05 AM
Subject: Zuzi Dance Company Audition for Male Modern Dancers
Zuzi Dance Company, School and Theater will be holding auditions for male modern dancers on Saturday, October 18, from 12:00-2pm at ZUZI! Theater, located at 738 N. 5th Ave (5th & University) Tucson, Arizona. Please bring a resume, be prepared to demonstrate a dance solo and participate in a Horton based modern class, company repertoire and improvisation.
Dancers must be versatile and have performing experience mainly in modern dance. Experience in improvisation, aerial and partnering is a plus. Dancers need to be available for company class (Monday) and company rehearsals on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Ability to teach classes as well as perform is important. Performances and teaching are paid. There is no rehearsal pay. We are beginning to form a core company to take Zuzi repertoire to elementary schools by the Spring of 2009.
Zuzi is a performing modern dance company, school and theater, with a strong emphasis in aerial dance. We are located 5 blocks from the University of Arizona, in the Historic "Y" and close to the downtown Tucson area. Zuzi is committed to collaboration and encourages choreographic opportunities and members who love to move, create and express their own unique vision.
For further information, contact the office at 520-629-0237.
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From: Michelle Sciarrone [mailto:misselleproductions@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 9:48 AM
Subject: Still in Need of...
MALE ACTOR?
Miss Elle Productions is still looking to cast one more male character for an original stage play called
Crossing Elliot.
Looking for male who can play early 30's-early 40's.
Auditions will be held by appointment only.
Email Lydia for an appointment and for audition sides.
MissElleProductions@hotmail.com
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From: MTBielat@aol.com [mailto:MTBielat@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:14 PM
Subject: Continuing auditions for RMT "Carousel"
9/26/08. REDONDO MUSIC THEATRE announces continuing auditions for their November production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, CAROUSEL.
Auditions are set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E. Broadway (2 blocks east of Wilmot. The parking lot, and Hall, are at the rear of the building--driveways off Broadway are at each end of the compound.
Looking for:
· JULIE JORDAN. *Late teens/early twenties Soprano, very pretty, innocent. LEAD.
· BILLY BIGELOW Carousel Barker. late 20's-30;s. *Must have a very powerful baritone voice! LEAD
· JIGGER Thieving, dishonest, friend of Billy. About the same age. Baritone. Sings one number. Principal
· TOWNSMEN (Whalers) Sing Chorus. Various ages.
· Young (teens) town girls and boys--Chorus sing and some dance.
Performances are Nov. 6, 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 8 at 2 pm at the TCC Leo RichTheater, 260 S. Court and a special performance at the skyline Country Club, Nov 13, at 7:30, with a rehearsal on Nov. 12.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, Oct. 5, Sundays through Fridays. No Saturdays. All actors will _not rehearse every night. Rehearsal are at Christ Presbyterian Church. Girls wear proper apparel for dance. (No tap.) We will audition from the musical score. Bring photo/resume.
Looking forward to seeing you there and doing a great show!
Hal Hundley, Producer/Director
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From: James Gooden [mailto:jamesgooden20@cox.net]
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 8:46 AM
Subject: THE NERD
Top Hat Theatre Club 3110 East Fort Lowell Tucson, Arizona 85716 (520) 326-6800 For Release Sept 16 2008 Contact: James or Elizabeth Gooden 520-326-6800 E-mail: tophattheatre@cox.net THE NERD BY Larry Shue Starts October 3 Performance Schedule: Friday, Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 3:00 Preview: Friday, Oct 3 Opening: Saturday, Oct 4 Closing: Sunday, Nov 16 Plot: Goofiness takes center stage! Willum Gilbert has it all - a promising career as an architect, devoted friends, even, maybe, a serious girlfriend. But then Rick Steadman, the ultimate social misfit, comes to visit and puts everything in peril. The Nerd escalates into madcap farce as Willum tries to out-nerd his sanity-destroying houseguest. Cast: Bruce Bieszki Denise Blum Taylor Genovese James Gooden Drew Kallen Rebecca Neisen Danielle Shirar McKenzie Smith Production Staff: Director: Taylor Genovese & Nell Summers Set Design: Drew Kallen Costume Design: Elizabeth Gooden & Nell Summers 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 performance: 12.00 Students, seniors and military: 15.00 Regular tickets: 18.00 Groups of 10 or more: 12.00 per person Reservations: 520-326-6800
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Dear TTA List members,
I have heard from a couple list members that the link to apply requires registration. Registration is free at mandy.com. It is a legitimate service that has provided free casting call information nationally for many years. You are asked to register so that when you apply to casting calls on mandy.com, your information is automatically provided to the casting agent who posted the call.
Break-legs,
Bill
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Production: 
Runner (Short Film) 
Location: Tucson
Employer: Feng Shui Productions Duration: 2-3 days, starts ASAP
Non-Union artist contracts
Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
Director: James Petkovski. Runner 'Stray Dog Strut'
A world where people's lives last as long as they are lucky. A corporation has overthrown the government and to help and keep order, people's names are drawn, if your name is drawn you are taken to be put down. Many go, others run, and when they do that, The Erasers are sent. Trained since birth to be emotionless and to do what is necessary.
The short is an experiment to show part of this world. It will focus on one runner having changed everything in his life and has lived for 3 years without confrontation, but not any longer. An Eraser has found him.
3 breakdowns
Apply via website http://www.mandy.com/1/cast3.cfm?v=30026227
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Reply to: extrasdocumentary@gmail.com
Date: 2008-09-25, 2:34PM MST
Looking for extras to play prehistoric Clovis People in a one-day shoot for a documentary. We need 4 to six men and women for a shoot either on October 11 or 12 for documentary re-enactment in the desert outside Tucson. Long dark hair and Native American or Hispanic is a plus. To apply please send photographs and a very brief bio to extrasdocumentary@gmail.com.
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Production: Runner (Short Film) Location: Tucson
Employer: Feng Shui Productions Duration: 2-3 days, starts ASAP
Non-Union artist contracts
Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis.
Director: James Petkovski. Runner 'Stray Dog Strut'
A world where people's lives last as long as they are lucky. A corporation has overthrown the government and to help and keep order, people's names are drawn, if your name is drawn you are taken to be put down. Many go, others run, and when they do that, The Erasers are sent. Trained since birth to be emotionless and to do what is necessary.
The short is an experiment to show part of this world. It will focus on one runner having changed everything in his life and has lived for 3 years without confrontation, but not any longer. An Eraser has found him.
3 breakdowns
Apply via website http://www.mandy.com/1/cast3.cfm?v=30026227
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Reply to: writegrl12@aol.com [?]
Date: 2008-09-24, 4:19PM MST
I am a senior at the U of A looking for actors and actresses. I plan on submitting my short film to film festivals. Here's a one line synopsis of my short:
Rob Tannen, a Jewish American, travels to his uncle's funeral and attempts to
settle his estate, an apartment in which he finds ancient, historical papers
and dreams about an Arabic woman, clues to his heritage and his past.
I know it's a long, run-on sentence but I hope it sounds somewhat interesting to
you. If you'd like to meet or are interested, I will show you the script.
Needed:
attractive Arabic or middle-eastern looking woman, willing to wear contacts if necessary
attractive man ages 27-35 (Rob)
elderly woman 60 and up
Shooting will begin in December.
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Big Man, Big Voices, Big Name Guests! Desert Voices is 20!
"Big" is the colossal word describing Desert Voices' 20th anniversary season: a big man (we all know and have seen our director, Chris Tackett), leading big voices (we are over 50 voices strong this year), and starring big name guest entertainers (Lisa Otey, Diane Van Deurzen, and Namoli Brennet). Big are the performances we have planned for this, our Platinum Year.
We celebrate the opening of our 20th season with Down the Chimney: holiday favorites with a festive flair. Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church (2331 E. Adams Street) is the spot for our first holiday show in three years. Join us on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. and reminisce with us as we bring back some of the seasonal favorites from the past two decades; and share a special gift for our audiences – the debut of a new song written especially for our anniversary by Tucson's own rock star, Namoli Brennet!
What happens when Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen join us in a show? Fun, frolic, and who-knows-what! In the Basement (February 7, 6:00 p.m., The Historic Y Hall) is the title of our annual Cabaret & Silent Auction event; and as last year, it will be a somewhat naughty evening. Featuring a thrilling piano solo by DV's accompanist Alex Tentser, complimentary hors d'hoeuvres and spirits, and hot auction action, 'BIG' may be just too small a word to describe the evening!
How could we bring the curtain down on this fabulous season without bringing back Namoli for Out and Proud – a celebration of the best of 20 glorious years. Add to that music from 25 years of GALA (the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) and we have yet another BIG show. The Proscenium Theatre, Pima Community College West Campus, will be the venue for these two performances, Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, 3:00 p.m.
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we have special rates of 2 tickets for $20 for December and April performances; so bring a family member, friend, or co-worker and take advantage of the special pricing. Cabaret tickets sold separately are $30 but with a season ticket package you save $10! Season tickets (all three shows) are 2 for $80, a savings of $40 – a big deal!
If you did not receive a season ticket letter in the mail last week, check our website at www.desertvoices.org and you can print out an order form. Or call the office at 520-791-9662.
The fun begins in December – don't miss it!
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From: MsKOLoera@aol.com [mailto:MsKOLoera@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 8:28 PM
Subject: LTW Presents SAVAGE IN LIMBO by John Patrick Shanley
ETCETERA, Live Theatre Workshop's late night series, presents...
SAVAGE IN LIMBO
A Concert Play
By John Patrick Shanley
In a seedy neighborhood bar in the Bronx, a bartender with a wooden leg named Murk (Christopher Johnson) discovers that Monday nights are for the true-blue die-hard alcoholics. Enter the she-rhinoceros Denise Savage (Sarah MacMillan), a thirty-two year old virgin bound and determined to remedy the aforementioned by charging her way in between a pair of feuding lovers named Linda Rotunda (Tamora Sutton) and Tony Aronica (Bilal Mir). Linda wants something more from her relationships than the usual parade of illegitimate children, but Tony just wants to sleep with 'ugly girls' lately, of which Denise plans to count herself in the category of. Adding to the mix a failed-catholic-nun turned permanently-drunk girlfriend of the bartender, April White (Danielle Dryer) stumbles her way through what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable Monday night...
Directed by Christopher Johnson.
Starring Sarah MacMillan, Bilal Mir, Tamora Sutton, Danielle Dryer and Christopher Johnson.
This performance contains adult language and situations.
October 10th-25th, 2008
Friday and Saturday Nights at 10:30 PM
Admission: $8 - $11 (Discounts Available)
Running Time: 80 minutes with no intermission.
Call 327-4242 for Reservations and Info
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP
5317 E Speedway Tucson, AZ 85712
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From the Tucson Film Office….
Paid Extras Needed For Feature Film
Dreamworks is currently casting extras age 18 and over for a film that will be shooting at the Tucson International Airport in early October. The scene takes place at a southwest style airport - dress the part! They are also looking for jetsetters, college travelers and vacationers of all types. All those interested should be at the Desert Diamond Hotel & Casino in Meeting Room 1 on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No phone calls to Desert Diamond Casino please. Only those over 18 should attend the casting call, but you are welcome to bring photos of kids in case any are added. Bring a pen. All extras must have a Social Security number and be legal to work.
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From: Dean Lachiusa [mailto:deanlach@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Film studio-office is available for rent
"Bloody Good Films!" is shooting the feature film, Planet Naomi in December. Cast and crew are needed, please email links to resumes and videos.
Our next feature film is a Sci-Fi/horror feature, the working title is Planet Naomi.
We invite crew to join us to shoot in Tucson. Then we'll rehearse.
Our tentative shooting schedule is the first 10 days in December. If you haven't guessed, this is a micro-budget film that has little-to-no budget for cast/crew pay.
On the plus side is we are good people to work with, and you will be treated very well.
This film will offer many extra and "atmosphere" acting positions as well as Internet promo-videos and web-episodes that actors may take advantage of.
Contact (deanlach@yahoo.com)
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Film studio-office is available for rent
$350 month in Central Tucson.
This stand-alone building has an entrance to a parking lot, perfect for your cast and crew to park and then have meetings, rehearsals, etc.
There is a fenced in yard of about 800 feet - good for shooting exteriors.
Indoors is 2 rooms of about 500 sq ft, good for an office and there is 220 power and a went-fan if you are painting or making props, etc. Connected is a storage shed with power and a work table.
The floor is cement-tile, and the entire interior is commercial looking, rather than the typical office interior, but you could spiff it up if you like.
There is a toilet and sink.
Let me know if you're interested, it's available almost immediately.
-Dean
From: Joe W Marshall [mailto:joewmarshall@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:51 PM
Subject: Alternative Theater Company
The Alternative Theater Company.
Seeking an experienced assistant director/ stage manager for our Christmas show this is a paid position
Must be able to set a rehearsal schedule with the consideration of actors conflicts, be well organized
work close with the director/playwright and able to work with Google calender.
Audition are October 20 & 21 in central Tucson.
Rehearsal will be Mon- Thur nights 6:00-8:30 pm - Sat & Sun 12:00 Noon- 3:00pm
To respond send resume to
altrcompany@aol.com
(Attention Adrian Maynard)
520-883-8246
www.alternativetheatreco.org
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From: David Olsen [mailto:dave@downtowntucson.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 3:13 PM
Subject: Downtown Saturday Night - Sept. 27
CONGRESS STREET URBAN BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, September 27
6:00pm. FREE
Join us Downtown for an evening of free arts and entertainment. Take a stroll down Congress Street and experience live music, DJs, street performers, vendors, multi-media visuals, gallery openings and more. It's all happening Downtown, Saturday Night, September 27.
Fire and stilts spectacular...
Don't miss Flam Chen's Downtown Saturday Night special performance of "Critical Stilts"
at 9:30pm.
Downtown Saturday Night live music at various locations along Congress Street:
6:00-7:00pm - Tender Strings
6.30-7.30pm - Low Ones
7:00-8:00pm - Carlos Solorzano
7:00-9:00pm - Stefen George
7.30-9.30pm - Beatnik Dream Vacation
8:00-9:00pm - Leila Lopez
9:00-10:00pm - Cassette Culture
Visit www.downtowntucson.org for all that is happening Downtown.
Know someone who might like to subscribe to our eNewsletters? Share this link: http://www.downtowntucson.org/emaillist/
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From: Arizona Theatre Company [mailto:aztheatreco@aztheatreco.pmailus.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:11 PM
Subject: Spend an evening with THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS
For Immediate Release
September 23, 2008
Bevan Brunelle Bluemer: 520.884.8210 Ext. 8205
SPEND AN EVENING WITH THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS
ATC presents an intimate portrait of Ann Landers, the Queen of Advice
Arizona Theatre Company is pleased to welcome Tony-nominated actor and television personality Nancy Dussault as she brings to life the advice columnist Ann Landers, one of the most intriguing characters of the 20th century,. She was an iconic American figure who offered her expertise, advice and a shoulder to cry on to millions of readers from 1955 until her death at 2002. The Lady with All the Answers by David Rambo offers a unique chance to spend an evening with the Queen of Advice and to get to know the woman behind the persona. Directed by Samantha K. Wyer, The Lady with All the Answers plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from October 18 through November 8. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from November 13 through November 30. Arizona Theatre Company’s season underwriters are I. Michael and Beth Kasser.
“Dear Ann Landers..." For decades she allowed lovelorn teens, confused couples and everyone else in need of help to turn to her for advice. No topic was off-limits from love to death to how to properly hang a roll of toilet paper. Now, late on a 1975 night in Ann Landers’ Chicago apartment, an ironic twist of events confronts her with a looming deadline for a column dealing with a new kind of dilemma: her own. Based on real events and actual letters, The Lady with All the Answers spends an intimate evening with Ann as she shares secrets, personal revelations and some juicy tidbits from her multitude of readers as she wrestles with the most difficult column she has ever had to write. The L.A. Times called David Rambo’s play, “a smile-inducing, tear duct-activating reunion with a woman who might have been a stranger but seemed like family…engaging from beginning to end”.
Director Samantha Wyer affirms that “The Lady with All the Answers is a theatrical jewel. I couldn’t be more delighted to work on this play with the marvelous actress, Nancy Dussault. She has a vivacity and wit about her that are integral in creating this fascinating woman for the stage. By sharing in Ann Landers’ questions and confidences, we are transported back to her Lake Shore Drive apartment in Chicago in 1975 from which Ann eased the hearts and minds of millions of readers.”
DAVID RAMBO (Playwright) is also the author of God's Man in Texas, The Ice-Breaker, The Spin Cycle, and a new adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' Babbitt. His plays have been widely produced throughout the country, including productions at Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Geffen Playhouse, The Old Globe, Denver Center Theatre Company, Alliance Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Northlight Theatre, Magic Theatre, The Laguna Playhouse and Florida Stage. He has adapted several classic screenplays for live performance, including All About Eve, Casablanca, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington and Adam's Rib. His adaptation of the Sunset Boulevard screenplay was performed at the Hollywood Bowl accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra playing Franz Waxman's original film score. He is a writer and producer of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, set in Las Vegas, the most watched TV show in the world.
SAMANTHA K. WYER (Director) is in her tenth year as Associate Artistic Director of ATC, where she also serves as Director of Education. Previously at ATC, Ms. Wyer directed To Kill a Mockingbird, I Am My Own Wife, Tuesdays With Morrie, Permanent Collection, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Proof, Wit, and Secret Things by Elaine Romero. Her other Arizona directing credits include Betrayal, The Philadelphia Story, Noises Off!, Two Gentlemen of Verona and Angels in America: Millennium Approaches at Arizona Repertory Theatre, Still Life by Harry Clark, The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode and Two Days of Grace at Middleham by Toni Press-Coffman, a play she also directed for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Ms. Wyer came to Arizona from Kansas City, where she worked as director of Missouri Repertory Theatre’s Playwright’s Stage. She has been a visiting instructor and director for University of Missouri, Arizona State University and The University of Arizona. Ms. Wyer received her MFA in Directing from the University of Missouri and was awarded the Buffalo Exchange Arts Award by the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona.
NANCY DUSSAULT (Ann Landers) appeared on Broadway in Do Re Mi, Bajour, The Sound Of Music (replacing Mary Martin), Side by Side by Sondheim and Into The Woods, garnering a Theatre World Award and multiple Tony Award nominations for her work. Ms. Dussault appeared in the Off-Broadway revival of The Boyfriend, starred in Carousel and Finian’s Rainbow at the City Center; Street Scene, The Cradle Will Rock and The Mikado at the New York City Opera and Trelawny Of The Wells at Joseph Papp’s New York Public Theatre. Her television credits include The New Dick Van Dyke Show, Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning, America and Too Close For Comfort. Her numerous guest-starring appearances include episodes of Barney Miller; Full House; The Love Boat; Hotel; Jack of Hearts; Matlock; Murder, She Wrote; Dream On; Mad About You; Providence; Family Law; Judging Amy and Alias. An Emmy Award winner, for Cabaret Tonight she continues to make cabaret and symphony appearances. In 1999, she founded the musical theatre program at UCLA. The past year has seen Ms. Dussault star in Sunday in the Park with George at LA’s Reprise and as Toinette in the American Conservatory Theatre production of Moliere’s The Imaginary Invalid.
The artistic team for The Lady with All the Answers includes Tom Burch (Scenic Designer) who has designed for Northlight Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Chicago Children’s Theatre, among several Chicago-area theatres. Other regional work includes Romeo and Juliet for Childsplay in Phoenix, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Peninsula Players, among others. Mr. Burch is the recipient of a Jeff Award, two After Dark Awards and Chicago’s Michael Maggio Emerging Designer Award. Sam Fleming (Costume Designer) returns to Arizona Theatre Company where she designed To Kill a Mockingbird, Bad Dates, A Streetcar Named Desire, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Wit and Proof. She has designed at theatres across the country including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Opera, Alley Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Company, ACT Theatre, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, among others. She is the Associate Costume Designer for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Jennifer Setlow (Lighting Designer) has designed lighting for Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The Old Globe, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre, East West Players, Sledgehammer Theatre and Theatre de la Jeune Lune, as well as numerous theatres in Minneapolis and San Diego. She is the head of the lighting program at Arizona State University. Brian Jerome Peterson (Sound Designer) celebrates his 23rd season and 56th sound design for ATC, where he has designed, among others, Enchanted April, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Inventing van Gogh, Twelfth Night, and The Holy Terror. His designs have been heard in many theatres including Berkeley Rep, Seattle Rep, Cleveland Play House, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Northlight, Kansas City Rep, Portland Center Stage, Actors Theatre of Louisville and San Jose Rep. Timothy Toothman is the Stage Manager.
Arizona Theatre Company offers accessibility services for patrons with disabilities for select performances. Audio Description provides patrons with vision loss a running audio description of the movement and activities onstage through an infrared broadcast system. Audio-described performances are offered on November 5th at 2 PM and November 6th at 2 PM. Interested patrons may request a tactile tour one hour prior to curtain. American Sign Language interpretation is presented by professional theatrically-trained ASL-interpreters for people who have deafness or hearing impairment. An ASL-interpreted performance is offered on November 6th at 7:30 PM. Open-captioning allows patrons to read the play’s dialogue on an LED screen as the play progresses. An open-captioned performance is offered on November 6th at 2 PM. For Open-captioned or ASL-interpreted performances, patrons should request seats best suited to ASL interpretation or captioning when purchasing tickets. Large Print and Braille playbills and Infrared listening amplification devices are also available at every ATC performance with reservation. TTY access for the box office is available in Tucson at (520) 884-9723 or via Arizona Relay at (800) 367-8939 (TTY/ASCII).
Tickets range from $26-$50 depending on date and section choice and are available at arizonatheatre.org or by calling the box office at (520) 622-2823. Discounts are available for students, seniors and active military on specific performance days. Half-price student rush tickets are available for balcony seating for all performances one hour prior to curtain at the ATC box office (subject to availability; must show ID). Ten Dollar Tuesday for The Lady with All the Answers is October 21st. Balcony seats for this preview performance are available for a suggested $10 minimum donation. (Tickets must be purchased at the ATC Box Office starting at 11 AM on September 16th. Seating is first-come, first served and is not guaranteed. Cash only, please. Two tickets per person maximum.) For discounts on groups of eight or more, call Chris Olson at (520) 884-8210 Ext. 8204.
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