Tucson: WAYPOINT THEATRE COMPANY presents MITCH ALBOM’S TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

 

From: waypoint.theatre@gmail.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:21 PM
Subject: Waypoint's Tuesdays With Morrie

 

WAYPOINT THEATRE COMPANY TO PRODUCE MITCH ALBOM'S TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE

 

(January 30, 2012)  Waypoint Theatre Company proudly presents the theatrical adaptation of the beloved bestseller and life-affirming autobiography, MITCH ALBOM'S TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, February 16-19 and 23-26, 2012 at Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theatre, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive (northeast of St. Joseph's Medical Center).  The production features Waypoint regulars Tynan Haggard-Schoolman (Mitch) and Al Baumrucker (Morrie) with Shaylynn Lakser (Janine) and is directed by Waypoint's Artistic Director, Melanie David.

Mitch Albom, is an accomplished journalist driven solely by his career, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor.  Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to catch Morrie's appearance on a television news program and learns that his old professor is battling Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Mitch is reunited with Morrie, and what starts as a simple visit, turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life.  There is a running time of 90 minutes without intermission.

 

Waypoint Theatre will be partnering with ALS Association of Arizona- Tucson Chapter for a benefit performance Thursday, Feb. 23.  There will be a Waypoint-hosted appetizer reception from 7-7:30pm.  An audience Q and A session, led by ALS/AZ Director of Family and Patient Services Kim Hughes, will immediate follow the performance.  50% of all tickets sold for the benefit performance will go back to ALS of Arizona in support of the ALS family and friends in Tucson.  More information on ALS of Arizona may be found online at http://webaz.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AZ_homepage .

 

"Unforgettable! No matter how well you tell the story, the play makes it more vivid, more shattering, more humorous." – The New York Magazine

 

"A life-affirming, deeply emotional drama with a generous dose of humor." – The New York Daily News

 

Performances

Thursday & Friday, February 16, 17, 23 & 24 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

Saturday & Sunday, February 18, 19, 25 & 26 @ 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)

                                               

 

Ticket Information

$12 Thursday, Feb. 16 Preview

$18 Adults           $16 Seniors/Students/Military* (*current ID required, tickets held in Will Call)

$15 Groups of 10+ (please contact Melanie David at (520) 616-8584 for Group Sales)

$20 Feb. 23 ALS of AZ Benefit Performance & Reception

Phone orders, 24/7 live operator:  1-800-838-3006, extension 1

Online: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/218874

 

Based in Tucson, Waypoint Theatre Company is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, live theatre organization that serves southern Arizona with professionally -produced, inspiring productions that "celebrate the joys of faith and family."  There are approximately 30 formally auditioned, believer artists ranging in age from 12 to 90.  Waypoint elects to generously give back to the community whenever possible by partnering with local, non-profit organizations to educate, enlighten and enrich audiences on a particular topic.

 

All performances produced at Atria Bell Court Gardens' Academy Hall Theatre, 6653 E. Carondelet Drive (northeast of St. Joseph's Medical Center).  For more information and ticket prices, please visit www.waypoint-theatre.org or call 1-800-838-3006 for 24/7 live operator assistance.

 

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