Sunday, November 30, 2008

Tucson: Audition - "Once Upon A Mattress", Studio Connections

 

From: Brian Levario [mailto:brianlevario@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:10 PM
Subject: Audition Announcement-Once Upon A Mattress

 


Once Upon A Mattress Audition Call.

Studio Connections, home of the Da Vinci players, will be having auditions for their upcoming show, "Once Upon A Mattress" on December 6th at 4 PM.  You will need to bring a song and monologue in the style of the show, or a song from the show, and monologue for auditions.  Please be advised that the songs should be in 32 bar cuts, and please bring a headshot/resume if available.  We are located on 9070 E. Old Spanish Trail.  We hope to see you there!

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Tucson: VientoFuego Productions casting callm - a dark romantic comedy feature film

From the Tucson Weekly…

 

Tucson's VientoFuego Productions is casting a dark romantic comedy feature film that will be shot in Tucson and Southern Arizona in December and January. The producers are currently looking for male actors age 18 to 30, and female actors age 18 to 35. Theater experience and Spanish-language skills are highly desired but not a prerequisite. Résumés and headshots can be sent by e-mail to VientoFuego Productions  vientofuego@yahoo.com.

 

 

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Tucson: Red Art Kabaret Seeks Cast and Crew

Red Art Kabaret Seeks Cast and Crew (Tucson)


Reply to: brunobrill@yahoo.com
Date: 2008-11-24, 5:33PM MST

“Red Art Kabarett” seeks female aktors, singers und other talented kinksters, as vell as crew members und production staff, fur ein adult- und BDSM-themed stage, cabaret, close-up, und party-game extravaganza. You must be 21 or over, und you must be zerious about performink mit us, und organized und reliable. Performers should also be attractive, outgoink, comfortable on stage, comfortable interacting physically with other performers, und in close-up routines too. Performers must also be LGBT- und kink-friendly, comfortable in fetish wear, und able to create und inhabit a Weimar-Republic-era character appropriate to ze act und ze venues. Ze venues include kink carnivals, fetish balls, private parties, und bachelorette parties. Previous performing experience ist helpful, but your look und attitude, und ze ability to sell zem to ze audience are more important. For now, ve work fur tips. Once ve polish ze act, ve pitch it fur paid gigs. Bitte – please respond to zis post to arrange fur ein interview und audition. No nudity or sex (during ze show at least :-), but open minds are required. Zerious inquiries only, bitte! Danke schoen!

Location: Tucson

  • it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tucson: Arizona Opera casting football players for THE ELIXIR OF LOVE

 

From: Keri Muir [mailto:keri@azopera.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 4:12 PM
Subject: opera looking for football players

 

Arizona Opera is looking for 8 young men, approximate ages 18-25, to portray a high school football team in our January opera THE ELIXIR OF LOVE.  Need to have acting skill, and enough athletic ability to throw and catch a football. For more information, contact:

 

 

Keri Muir

Production Stage Manager

Arizona Opera

3501 N. Mountain Avenue

Tucson, AZ 85719

(520) 293-4336, ext. 405

keri@azopera.com

 

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Tucson: Arizona Theatre Company Announces Added Performance Of HAIR

 

 

From: Bevan Brunelle Bluemer [mailto:bbluemer@arizonatheatre.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:33 PM
Subject: Press Release: Arizona Theatre Company Announces Added Performance Of HAIR

 

For Immediate Release

November 26, 2008

Bevan Brunelle Bluemer 520.884.8210 Ext. 8205

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES ADDED PERFORMANCE OF HAIR

Select performances nearly sold-out!

Due to audience demand, Arizona Theatre Company announces an added matinee performance of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on Saturday, December 6 at 2 PM.

Let the Sunshine In I Got Life… I Believe in Love… Good Morning Starshine… It’s the dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the year is 1968, a tribe of hippies in New York’s Central Park is letting down their gleaming, streaming, long beautiful hair – and a revolutionary musical that changes everything opens on Broadway and conquers the world.  Hair gave a generation of young Americans a way to express themselves through music that gloriously combined rock-and-roll with Broadway craft.  If you experienced it then, you’ll want to groove to it again. If you were too young the first time around, come discover what the fuss was all about as ATC stages a glorious new production of Hair to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. HAIR contains mature language and nudity.

Tickets start at $31 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). For discounts on groups of eight or more, call (520) 884-8210 x 8204.

HAIR runs November 29 – December 20, 2008 at the Temple of Music and Art in downtown Tucson.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the ATC Box Office at 520.622.2823 or visit www.arizonatheatre.org.

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MORE INFORMATION

Click HERE for more information about ATC's production of HAIR.

Click HERE to download high resolution print-ready photos.

 

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Tucson: Auditions, Horror film "The Devil's Pies"

From the Tucson Film office:

 

Horror-Comedy Accepting Headshots And Resumes
Horror film star
Tiffany Shepis will make her directorial debut in the horror-comedy The Devil's Pies, which will be shot in Tucson in January 2009. Auditions will be held on December 5 and 6. Send headshots and resumes to mclaff9@earthlink.net for audition appointments or more information. This will be a SAG Modified Low Budget film. Producers are Brian McLaughlin and Jeremy Womac. The screenwriter is Rolfe Kanefsky

 

 

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tucson: Beowulf Alley Theatre Hosts Readers' Theatre

 

From: theatre [mailto:theatre@beowulfalley.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:30 PM
Subject: Readers' Theatre Press Release

 

Beowulf Alley Theatre Company Hosts Readers’ Theatre

 Contact: Beth Dell

(520) 622-4460 (media questions only)

email: theatre@beowulfalley.org

 

 

Tucson, Ariz. (November 25, 2008) — Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, 11 S. Sixth Ave., continues its Readers’ Theater Program on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-will.

 

Fallen Soldier by David Dudley

 

tells the story of Greg, a photojournalist on assignment in an unforgiving war-zone, and Jack, the soldier who saves his life when their company is ambushed. After their escape, they find shelter in an abandoned apartment building. As they await rescue, they find themselves at war not only with the enemy, but with one another. When Jack falls victim to sniper fire, Greg is left to do battle with the most ruthless opposition imaginable: The human mind.

 

Readers’ Theatre is a stimulating event and a terrific opportunity for both playwrights and audiences. Playwrights have a chance to be heard and audiences have a chance to hear new and dynamic works being developed for the theater as well as contribute to their development by participating in discussions following the readings. Throughout each year, guided by its Artistic Development Committee, Beowulf Alley Theatre will offer a selection of thought-provoking readings to Tucsonans and visitors to Tucson.

 

Playwrights may submit proposals for the inaugural 2008-2009 season by following the instructions, online at www.beowulfalley.org, “Cast & Crew,” “Directors & Playwrights,” “Playwrights.”  Inquiries regarding participation (actors, volunteers) in the Readers’ Theatre Program may be made by e-mailing theatre@beowulfalley.org.

 

A non-profit arts organization, Beowulf Alley was founded based on dialogues with local actors who wanted a permanent home for theatre artists from the Tucson community. Today, its intimate 95-seat theatre provides a facility that meets professional standards where performing artists, educators, and technicians can develop and present their skills. Because Beowulf Alley engages a talent pool that calls Tucson “home” for its productions, the Theatre is committed to helping grow a new generation of Tucson talent with its education programs for young people. And true to its roots, the Theatre maintains ongoing dialogues with the community, including Dialogues with theatregoers after the first Sunday matinee performance of each of its season plays – an opportunity for theatregoers to discuss the plays with the director and the performing artists. Writers who cover the Tucson arts scene say the Theatre provides its audiences with “the best total package”—plays, performances, and productions that are high in artistic and technical quality.

 

 

 

Tucson: Cast Member Needed - Alternative Theater Company

From: diana riffe <concort00@yahoo.com

Date: 11/24/2008 7:47:33 PM

 Subject: Cast Member Needed

 

 Alternative Theater Company

 Casting for:

 *The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!*

 Written and Directed by: Joe Marshall

 (This is a comedy in two acts)

 

 *Needed:* A Lead Role - Male or Female

           Don or Donna: Gay, early 30's

 

 *Rehearsals are held at:*

 *WINGSPAN* 425 E. 7th St.Tucson, AZ 85705

 

 *Performances* at: Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theater

 330 S. Scott Avenue, Downtown Tucson

 December 12-14, 18-20

 

 Information: Web: www.alternativetheatre.

 

 

 This will be the Premier. (Some roles have been cast at our reading)

 Synopsis: It's time for the annual holiday production for a struggling

gay theatre company in West Hollywood. Jim, the pot-smoking straight tech

guy, offends M&M, the eclectic playwright, causing him to walk out and take

his script with him. Now the crazy and drama-addicted team has just a few

weeks to produce the "gayest Christmas pageant ever." This holiday

camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialog and

over-the-top characters.

 

 Please call Diana at (520) 256-7526 or email concort00@yahoo.co

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Tucson: Batucaxe at The Hut, World Percussion Night, and Rhythm Industry

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From: mikez@thenail.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:05 AM
Subject: Batucaxe News - Batucaxe at The Hut, World Percussion Night, and Rhythm Industry

Save the Dates!

Start your holiday season with a bang – or even better – with the high-energy sounds of Batucaxé! You have three (that's three!) opportunities, so mark the dates on your calendar and don't miss out:

On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Batucaxé Performance Group will be at The Hut for another Brazilian-inspired party. We love The Hut - lots of room to dance, sing along, and have the best time. And we'd really love to see you there. Bring a friend! This is a 21 and over show. $5 at the door (305 N. 4th Avenue). The party starts at 9:30 p.m. and goes until midnight.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Batucaxé Community Group will join several other percussion groups for World Percussion Night at the UA Music Building's Crowder Hall. Join us from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for a free evening of high energy and amazing sound. Don't miss the grand finale of 100+ percussionists joining forces for an experience that will have you out of your seat and maybe on the stage as well! For click here for more information.

Last but not least, you are cordially invited to the second Rhythm Industry Review Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. Mi casa es su casa! We open our space for you to enjoy a night of sights and sounds from the many groups that rehearse, practice, and create in our home at 1013 S. Tyndall Avenue. Some of the groups you'll see include the amazing performance and fire artists Flam Chen, the mystical Odaiko Sonora Taiko Drummers; and yes, Batucaxé! The show is free, but a donation is suggested – all funds go to help us keep our house in order. Bring a lawn chair and prepare to be enlivened!

Batucaxé is a nonprofit drum and dance ensemble and school in Tucson, Arizona. Inspired by the music of Brazil, Batucaxé (pronounced bah-too-cah-SHAY) features the music of many traditions, from Brazil and all over the world. Our goal is to inspire creativity, openness, community solidarity and collective joy, through lessons and classes, outreach programs and high-energy performances. www.batucaxe.org

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Tucson: Auditions in Green Valley Dec 3 and 4

 

From: DD Jay [mailto:ddjay1@cox.net]
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 10:08 AM
Subject: Auditions in Green Valley Dec 3 and 4

 

Audition notices

 

"A Woman of No Importance" by Oscar Wilde 

A comedy of manners and female independence……

Santa Cruz Shoestring Players

Serving the Santa Cruz Valley, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Tubac, Amado, Rio Rico

 

NEEDED:  Actors from 18-80.  Cast of 14.

Wednesday and Thursday, December 3, 4

                             Community Performing Arts and Learning Center

                               1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, Arizona

PERFORMANCES:  Thurs.-Sat. January 29-31;  Sun. Feb.1

Auditions will begin with one to two minute monologues.  You may prepare a monologue or use the ones that will be available.  Most actors bring their own.  Memorization is optional. 

Monologues will be followed by cold readings from the Wilde script.  Script is available online.  We are using Gutenberg's text. 

Contact Susan at 520-625-7242  or at smvaz@aol.com  http://www.scshoestringplayers.com/upcomingproductions.htm

 

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Tucson:: EIGHT FOR $8 - great theatre for 8 BUCKS! -Arizona Onstage and This Side Up....

 

From: Kevinj65@aol.com [mailto:Kevinj65@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 1:30 PM
Subject: EIGHT FOR $8 - great theatre for 8 BUCKS! -Arizona Onstage and This Side Up....

 

THIS SIDE UP PRODUCTIONS, in association with

ARIZONA ONSTAGE PRODUCTIONS, present:

           

EIGHT FOR EIGHT

 

Monologues of laughter and hope from John Leguizamo's SPIC-O-RAMA and Danny Hoch's JAILS, HOSPITALS & HIP-HOP and SOME PEOPLE; short plays of larger-than-life characters by Tucson's Dawn C. Sellers and Richard Chaney.

 

Eight for Eight is a compilation of works that take you around the world and across time. From the top of Mt. Sinai to the Malecón in La Havana, from Jesus' last conversation with his mother to a Colombian who claims to be Laurence Olivier's love child, these stories will paint uncommon views of life's scenery you could have sworn you were familiar with.

 

On Danny Hoch's monologues:

"…hilarious, poignant poetry in the voices of his characters."  - Newsweek

"…possessed of both sharp observational distance and bone-deep empathy. Remarkable…vibrant." – The New York Times

 

John Leguizamo's SPIC-O-RAMA has garnered such acclaim as:

"Acidly funny." – Daily news, New York

"…wildly entertaining and memorable." – Chicago Tribune

 

The multitude of characters will be portrayed by Jaime Angulo, Chax, Tracy Loving, Mike Guyll, and Alejandro Samaniego. Direction by Richard Chaney, Kevin Johnson, and Eugenia Woods.

 

EIGHT FOR $8. Sunday December 7th at 2, 5, and 7:30PM.

Cabaret at The Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Avenue

For ticket reservations email thissideupproductions@yahoo.com

Or call 520.971.3128. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Tucson: Invisible Theatre presents GUNMETAL BLUES

 

From: Invisible Theatre [mailto:invisibletheatre@email.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving from IT!

 

 

The Invisible Theatre

In the spirit of the holiday season, why not
 join us for a "delicious" mystery!


Millionaire Adrian Wasp is found dead.
A mysterious blonde is seen leaving his penthouse.  Can detective Sam Galahad find Wasp's missing daughter and only heir?  Or is she better off lost?

The answers await you at ...

 

 

GUNMETAL BLUES

 

December 1 - December 21, 2008

 

The Invisible Theatre continues it's 38th Anniversary season
with
GUNMETAL BLUES by Scott Wentworth
with Music and Lyrics by Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler.
 This is a stylish musical murder mystery directed by Gail Fitzhugh
with its own witty and jazzy spin on the Hollywood film-noir genre. Not only is it in the tradition of Dashiell Hammett
and Raymond Chandler but is also an homage to the art of theatrical storytelling. All of the characters are played by
three actors!  IT's cast features Tucson favorite's Armen Dirtadian
as the handsome gumshoe looking for a lost heiress, Betsy Kruse Craig as the blonde he can't figure out or forget and Mike Padilla as the man behind the piano who knows more than he's saying!

 

Wednesday - Thursday 7:30 PM

Friday - Saturday 8 PM
Sunday 3 PM

$25-$27

Special $18 Previews

Monday, December 1, 2008  7:30 PM
(a portion of proceeds will benefit The Loft Cinema)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:30 PM

 Call IT at 882-9721 for reservations.


We know, beyond a "shadow of a doubt",
this is the one show of the holiday season
that would be "murder" to miss!


 
Invisible Theatre  1400 North First Avenue at Drachman


www.invisibletheatre.com

 

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tucson: Casting Call, mockumentary, THE MEANING OF LIFE or WHAT'S THE POINT?

-----Original Message-----
From: tina huerta [mailto:surealoutthere@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:42 AM
Subject: Calling on Classy Vivid Actors

THE MEANING OF LIFE or WHAT'S THE POINT?
is a mockumentary or pseudo-documentary about - well - the meaning of life.
It is a scripted film with 100+ roles: all giving a succinct view of the
world in a sentence or two.

WE NEED 100+ classy vivid actors, all ages, all types, all genders, on the
27th and 28th December. Turn up with a Meaning of Life sentence or be given
one. EVERYBODY guaranteed a role.

Send your details to meaningoflife@rocketmail.com and we will e mail you
details how to get there.

COME ONE COME ALL! AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Rob Walker/director
Miguel Enriquez/producer

Rob Walker
Canyon Pictures
520 300 5009
520.891.7101 c


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Tucson: Eight Reindeer Monologues landing at Studio Connections and beyond!

 

 

From: Royce Sparks [mailto:roycesparks@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:08 AM

Eight Reindeer Eastside Performance

 

The wildly hilarious Eight Reindeer Monologues concludes its opening week run with a performance on the east side of town- Da Vinci Players’ home, Studio Connections. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 student/senior discount. See below for address.

 

Also see the Preview Article from the Tucson Weekly!

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/CityWeek/Content?oid=oid:118725

 

And the Arizona Daily Star! http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/266925

RES PRODUCTIONS- UNLIKELY THEATRE

 

Reindeer Landing With Outrageous Holiday Joy Near You This Month

RES Productions and the Unlikely Theatre Proudly Present
The Eight Reindeer Monologues
By Jeff Goode

Directed by
Howard Allen

They're coming to Club Congress first, on November 19 and 20, and then landing at other stages all around Tucson.  Plus, they've got hilarious stories about working at the North Pole in a dysfunctional environment that makes your crazy boss look like a beginner.  Dasher (Jeff Robinson) starts with a practically military devotion to being "the leader of The Eight," and Vixen (Laine Peterson) ends the evening of hilarity with the "truth" about the National Media Scandal over rumors of sexual harassment at the Pole.  Anyone who can use a little ADULT black comedy to get over the usual conventional and commercial nonsense of the Holidays is in for major laughs. These very "human" reindeer deliver on the crazy office politics we have all experienced.  What's worse: they know the "whole truth" about poor Rudolf. 

RES Productions and the Unlikely Theatre bring you eight of the very best actors in Tucson for comedy in the style of Saturday Night Live with addition of wonderful and sometimes poignant testimony from "reindeer" who have their own stories to tell about Santa and even Mrs. Claus (at last year's office party).  All directed by the 2007 MAC award winning Best Director in Tucson, Howard Allen.


"
You'll never again be so complacent about leaving the chimney unguarded at Christmas." –CurtainUp

"A tart alternative to candy-cane cheer." –N.Y. Times

Starring Steve McKee, Garrett Staab, Eric Anson, Chris Farishon, Roxanne Harley, Jeff Robinson, Laine Peterson, Alida-Wilson Gunn and Chad Collins (as Cupid in the last 4 performances).

The show opens on Wednesday, November 19
and runs through December 20, 2008. It will tour throughout all of Tucson.

See the locations below to find out when Santa's Reindeer will be landing on YOUR side of town:

 

November 21-22 @ 7:30pm: Studio Connections (9071 E. Old Spanish Trail; 85710)

December 5 @ 10:30pm Live Theatre Workshop (5317 E. Speedway Blvd; 85712)

December 6th @ 7:30pm, 7th @ 3pm: Club Congress (311 East Congress St; 85701)

December 12-13 @ 10:30pm: Live Theatre Workshop (5317 E. Speedway Blvd; 85712)

December 19-20 @7:30pm: Beowulf Alley (11 South Sixth Ave)

Tickets range from $15 – $10
Tickets for Club Congress shows available for purchase on the Hotel Congress website at www.hotelcongress.com

Tickets for all other venues are now available through Brown Paper Tickets.com

Studio Connections tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48450

Live Theatre Workshop tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48452

Beowulf Alley tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/48621

Call 982-0169 for Reservations TODAY!

 

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Tucson: Extras Needed this Sunday for Feature Film, "Trade In"

 

From: Brian [mailto:mclaff9@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: Extras Needed this Sunday for Feature Film

 

We are currently shooting a feature film, Trade In, and need extras for Sunday, 23 November, from 8 AM to 6 PM at Aufmuth Motors (3981 N Business Center Drive), near Prince and I-10.  We are looking for all ages.  Extras will not be paid (sorry), but will be fed and receive credit in the film, as well as a copy of it.  If you are interested please contact Shanna at extra836@yahoo.com.

 

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Tucson: Special Offer to Members of TTA - GUNMETAL BLUES at the Invisible Theatre

 

From: CATHY JOHNSON [mailto:cathyj@flash.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:20 PM
Subject: Special Offer to Members of TTA

 

The Invisible Theatre is pleased to offer $10.00 tickets to members of TTA for the Preview Performance of GUNMETAL BLUES at the Invisible Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008!!!

Call (520) 882-9721 for reservations and mention your membership in TTA to take advantage of this special offer.

 

 

THE INVISIBLE THEATRE

presents

 

gunmetal blues

by

Scott Wentworth

with

Music and Lyrics by

Craig Bohmler and Marion Adler

 

Directed by

Gail Fitzhugh

 

 

 

WHEN:                       Special PreviewOffer - Tuesday, December 2, 2008                                   

                                   

WHERE:                     The Invisible Theatre

                                    1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman)

                                    Tucson, AZ 85719

 

TICKETS:                  $10.00- Call (520) 882-9721 for reservations

                         

CAST:                                    Armen Dirtadian, Betsy Kruse-Craig and Mike Padilla

 

The Invisible Theatre continues it’s 38th Anniversary Season with GUNMETAL BLUES, directed by Gail Fitzhugh.  This is a stylish musical murder mystery with its own witty and jazzy spin on the Hollywood film-noir genre.  Not only is it in the tradition of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler but it also pays homage to the art of theatrical storytelling.  All of the characters are played by three actors.  IT’s cast features Tucson favorites Armen Dirtadian as the handsome gumshoe looking for a lost heiress … Betsy Kruse-Craig as the blond he can’t figure out … or forget … and Mike Padilla as the man behind the piano … who knows more than he’s saying …

 

“It’s a sheer delight … terrific … outstanding”

                                               - Hollywood Reporter

 

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Tucsons: enrollment for TUCSON WOMEN’S CHORUS

-----Original Message-----
From: becky wilson [mailto:rebeckwils@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:35 PM
Subject: Two listings from Tucson Women's Chorus

ONGOING enrollment for TUCSON WOMEN'S CHORUS -- NEW 2nd REHEARSAL LOCATION, now in the NORTHWEST! A cappella multicultural songs. No auditions, sight-reading, or experience needed.

CENTRAL: Mondays, 7pm, St. Mark's Presbyterian, 3809 E. 3rd St. (3 blks SW of Alvernon/Speedway).

NW: Thursdays, 7pm, UU Congregation of NW Tucson, 3601 W. Cromwell (E off Thornydale, N of Ina).

Open to girls w/ singing adult. $80/adult, girls/free. Scholarships. Pro-rated enrollment. FREE first visit. Karleena Ravenwood, Founder/Director, 743-0991, <tucsonwomenschorus.org>, a nonprofit organization.

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Tucson: TUCSON WOMEN’S CHORUS Winter Concert

-----Original Message-----
From: becky wilson [mailto:rebeckwils@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:35 PM

TUCSON WOMEN'S CHORUS -- Saturday, Jan. 24, 7:00pm. Performance of a cappella chants, rounds, multicultural songs. Donations at the door to support the chorus & the scholarship fund. Suggested adult donation $10. Larger donations appreciated. Children welcome. St. Mark's Presbyterian sanctuary, 3809 E. 3rd St. (3 blks SW of Alvernon & Speedway). Karleena Ravenwood, Founder/Director. Info: 743-0991, <tucsonwomenschorus.org>, a nonprofit organization.

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Tucson: Arizona Theatre Company Education Department Announces Audition Workshop

 

 

From: Sara Bernstein [mailto:sbernstein@arizonatheatre.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:52 AM
Subject: Arizona Theatre Company Education Department Announces Audition Workshop

 

 

The Education Department at Arizona Theatre Company announces a one-time, three hour class entitled “How to Audition for a Musical.” The class will be conducted by Christopher McGovern, a New-York based teacher and music director who has worked with ATC in the past on The Pajama Game and on ATC’s current production of Hair.

 

The class will be held in the rehearsal hall at the Temple of Music and Art (330 S. Scott Avenue) on Tuesday, December 16th from 6-9PM. The fee for the class is $50.

 

Information covered will include aspects of musical theatre auditions including how you should select your headshots, what you should prepare ahead of time and the do’s and don’ts of audition etiquette.

 

Don’t miss this valuable educational opportunity to learn from a professional music director how to shine at your next musical theatre audition.

 

For questions or to register for the class, call Sara Bernstein at 520-884-8210 x6503. The class size is limited to 15 so early registration is encouraged. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Your registration will not be complete until payment has been received.

 

 

 

Sara Bernstein

Phoenix Education Manager

Arizona Theatre Company

502 W. Roosevelt

Phoenix, AZ 85003

P: 602-256-6899 ext. 6503

F: 602-256-7399

 

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Tucson: Downtown Saturday Night

 

 

From: David Olsen [mailto:dave@downtowntucson.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 9:46 AM
Subject: This Weekend, Downtown

 

Downtown Saturday Night

 

Congress St. Urban Block Party
Join us Downtown this Saturday evening for an urban atmosphere 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!

Don't miss a special performance by Tucson's premiere Japanese taiko drum ensemble, Odaiko Sonora at 9:30pm.

It's all happening this Saturday, November 22 at 6:00pm, on Congress Street, between 5th Ave. and 6th Ave.

Complete details and entertainment schedule online.

 

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Tucson: DANCERS needed for Sci-Fi Musical Film

DANCERS needed for Sci-Fi Musical Film!!! (NW Tucson)


Reply to: silver7@email.arizona.edu
Date: 2008-11-18, 4:55PM MST

This Saturday, there will be open rehearsals for dancers of ALL AGES who would like to be in a Musical Film that will be shot on November 29th, December 6-7. The film will be shown in front of thousands of people at the FOX theatre in May of 2009, as well as many film festivals.

 

REHEARSALS/ try-outs for the film will be held from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Wilson Junior High this SATURDAY, November 22nd.
There will be FOOD and DRINKS!... and at the same time it will be a great way to exercise!


If you are planning on attending please email Scott Silver at Silver7@email.arizona.edu.... along with what time you will be able to make it. It is preferred that you are there the whole time.

 

  • Location: NW Tucson
  • it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
  • Compensation: no pay

 

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Tucson: Le Petit Carnaval Now Casting Buskers (Fox Tucson Theatre)

Le Petit Carnaval Now Casting Buskers (Fox Tucson Theatre)


Reply to: gigs-924695179@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-18, 4:11PM MST

Upscale, French festival at The Fox Tucson Theatre on February 7th 2009 seeking pre-show street performers of the circus variety.


Jugglers, Fire spinners, magicians, dancers, musicians, clowns, animal impersonators, unicyclers, mimes, clowns, and acrobats please respond ASAP.

Ushers in Character (Fox Tucson Theatre)


Reply to: gigs-924699328@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-11-18, 4:14PM MST

Le Petit Carnaval, an upscale French affair is seeking ushers for February 7th 2009.

Anyone can apply, but we would particularly enjoy females in French Maid costumes!

 

  • Location: Fox Tucson Theatre
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Tucson: CASTING FEATURE FILM, "Planet Naomi"

CASTING FEATURE FILM THIS SUNDAY, Nov 23 (TUCSON)


Reply to: deanlach@yahoo.com
Date: 2008-11-18, 10:28PM MST

Dialog Coaches and talent needed for Planet Naomi - visit us this Sunday in Tucson.

This casting call is by invitation, so please check out www.BloodyGoodFilms.com for the character breakdown. Then if you're interested, email Dean (deanlach@yahoo.com) for directions to the casting call.

*We need cool-crew as well...

 

  • Location: TUCSON
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Tucson: Casting Call, ETHNIC MEN, "Promised Land" Film

PROMISED LAND FILM (TUCSON AZ)


Reply to: promisedlandmovie@gmail.com
Date: 2008-11-18, 11:33PM MST

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ETHNIC MEN WHO CAN PLAY THE FATHER OF AN ASAIN / AMERICAN INDIAN / HISPANIC DAUGHTER

PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR PHOTO AND CONTACT INFORMAION TO PROMISEDLANDMOVIE@GMAIL.COM  

THANK YOU!

  • Location: TUCSON AZ
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Tucson: December IFASA Meeting

 

 

From: mclaff9@earthlink.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 1:15 PM
Subject: [IFASA] December IFASA Meeting - Elections and Scheduling

 

The December IFASA meeting will be held on Monday, December 1 at 6:00 PM at Access Tucson, 124 E. Broadway.  Our speaker will be Justin Kreinbrink, who will speak about scheduling a feature film.  In addition to directing The Decoy and Assistant Directing Trade In, he was hired to schedule nine feature films, with budgets up to $50 million.  At this meeting, we will also elect next year's IFASA officers and board members.  Everyone is welcome to attend and all paid members are strongly encouraged to attend and vote.  If you would like to run for one of the positions, write to president@ifasa.net.  You can also add yourself to the ballot at the December meeting.  Visit www.ifasa.net for more info or write to president@ifasa.net with any questions.

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Tucson: ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY OFFERS TWO-FOR-ONE 'BLACK FRIDAY' SALE

 

 

From: Bevan Brunelle Bluemer [mailto:bbluemer@arizonatheatre.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 2:15 PM

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY OFFERS TWO-FOR-ONE ‘BLACK FRIDAY’ SALE

Arizona Theatre Company kicks off the holiday season with a special one-day Black Friday sale on Friday November 28. Savvy holiday shoppers can mention “CRANBERRY” to receive two-for-one pricing on single tickets or three-play subscription packages for select series performances of:

A RAISIN IN THE SUN,
SOMEBODY/NOBODY, and
Hershey Felder in BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM

Three-Play subscriptions start at $75.
Single tickets start at $27.

Tickets and packages are for previews and Opening Night (the first six performances of the run), Section 1 or 2 only. No other discounts apply. Phone orders and walk-up purchases only. Must be purchased on Friday, November 28 by phone or in person at the ATC Box Office.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the ATC Box Office at 520.622.2823. The ATC Box Office is located in the Temple of Music and Art at 330 S. Scott Avenue in downtown Tucson.

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MORE INFORMATION

Click HERE for more information about ATC 2008-2009 Season.

 

 

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Tucson: Waypoint Theatre spreads Tucson Christmas cheer with "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"

From: Melanie David [mailto:davidactsofjoy@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:49 AM
Subject: TTA press release

 

Waypoint Theatre Company spreads Tucson Christmas cheer

with IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

 

 “Brilliant!”Time Out Magazine

Critic’s ChoiceBack Stage

“Exceptional!  The best holiday choice around.”The Chicago Tribune

“Delightful and full of joy!”Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“Fresh and inventive.  Highly recommended.”The Chicago Sun Times

 

$12 youth tickets available

Thu, Dec. 4 Preview, Fri, Dec. 5- Sun, Dec. 7 & Fri, Dec. 12 – Sun., Dec. 14, 2008 

Silent Auction on line through Dec. 3 and on –site from Dec. 4 through Dec. 14, 2008

 

Atria’s Bell Garden Academy Hall Theatre 6653- East Carondelet Drive (NE of St. Joseph’s Medical Center). 

Turn back the clock and set the dial for a dose of Christmas nostalgia as this beloved Capra Christmas classic comes to captivating life as a live, fully-costumed staged radio show in Tucson!  Seven, savvy studio actors employ their vocal talents portraying over fifty characters in a Manhattan studio and creating on-stage Foley sound effects before a live audience to re-imagine the much-loved tale of George Bailey’s journey of self-worth—including period commercials and a fun, live musical pre-show featuring 40s Christmas vocal favorites by Waypoint regulars.

Playwright Joe Landry faithfully recreates this heart-warming Capra Christmas film by bringing everyone’s favorite characters to life in a l940s Manhattan radio studio where WBFR’s “Playhouse of the Air” is presenting a live broadcast of It’s A Wonderful Life.  Bring the whole family to this joyful new telling of the Christmas story that is delighting audiences and becoming a holiday tradition in cities across the nation. 

This will be Waypoint’s first production in their new performance venue, Atria’s Academy Hall Theatre, located at 6653 East Carondelet Drive, northeast of St. Joseph’s Medical Center, off Wilmot, north of Broadway.  It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is directed by Waypoint artistic director, Melanie David.

Waypoint will also be holding a Silent Auction fund raiser in support of their 2008 Capital Campaign.  Silent Auction bidding began November 1 on line at the company’s website:

www.waypoint-theatre.org.  Or bids may be emailed directly to waypoint@waypoint-theatre.org.

There are over 40 quality items featured including restaurant gift cards, handmade quilt, stained glass, original oil paintings, pet sitting services, handyman services, VIP reserved seating passes to productions, homemade goodies, plane rides over Tucson, Starbuck’s gift baskets, Vacation get-aways, private plane rides over Tucson,  and many, many more items.

 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION

Preview Performance: Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30pm with Pre-show at  7pm

Doors open at 6:45pm   $12 per person (adult, student or senior)            (continued next page)

Regular Performances:  Friday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm with Pre-show at 7pm

Doors open at 6:45pm

$18 Adults      $16  Senior/ Military with ID       $12 for youth (5-17 yrs)       $15 Groups of 15+   

$22 at Door**

 

Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2pm and 7pm with Pre-show at 1:30pm and 6:30pm, respectively

Doors open at 1:15pm and 6:15pm

$18 Adults      $16  Senior/ Military with ID       $12 for youth (5-17 yrs)       $15 Groups of 15+   

$22 at Door**

 

Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2pm and 7pm with Pre-show at 1:30pm and 6:30pm, respectively

Doors open at 1:15pm and 6:15pm

$18 Adults      $16  Senior/ Military with ID       $12 for youth (5-17 yrs)       $15 Groups of 15+   

$22 at Door**

 

Sunday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 2pm with Pre-show at 1:30pm

Doors open at 1:15pm

$18 Adults      $16  Senior/ Military with ID       $12 for youth (5-17 yrs)       $15 Groups of 15+   

$22 at Door**

 

In the Season of Giving and Hope, Waypoint is giving back to the community by offering a voucher good for $3.00 each adult ticket, and $2 off each senior ticket for March’s production,

The God Committee, with two cans of non-perishable food brought to any December performance.  Food will benefit Tucson’s Community Food Bank.  Limit one voucher per adult or senior ticket. 

 

More information contact the company’s website: http://www.waypoint-theatre.org/tickets

or call 520.616.8584.

On line ticket sales at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40543

Silent auction linkhttp://www.waypoint-theatre.org/auction

 

Show running time:  90 minutes without intermission- 2 hours with pre-show. 

Please no babies or small children. This is a family friendly show appropriate for ages 5 and up.

 

** Waypoint cannot guarantee seat availability for door ticket sales

 

Waypoint Theatre is southern Arizona’s faith-based, not-for-profit live theatre organization that seeks to produce professional quality, thought-provoking entertainment celebrating the joys and traditions of faith and family. 

 Melanie David
Artistic Director
Waypoint Theatre Company

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