LTW's All Together Theatre proudly presents THE GREAT ZANTINI AND THE MAGIC THIEF

 

From: angela horchem [mailto:publicity@livetheatreworkshop.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:02 PM
Subject: ATT presents THE GREAT ZANTINI AND THE MAGIC THIEF

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Live Theatre Workshop’s All Together Theatre proudly presents

 

THE GREAT ZANTINI AND THE MAGIC THIEF

An original story by Stephen Frankenfield

With original music and lyrics by David Ragland

 

Directed by Stephen Frankenfield

Featuring Bailey Axen, Robin Carson, Connor Griffin, Kris Kissel, Alex Hupp, & Julia Hupp

 

Performances Sundays, September 15 – November 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

*No performances on October 6 or November 17*

 

Tickets range from $7 to $10 with discounts available for cash.

 

To make your reservation call (520) 327-4242

For more information go to http://www.livetheatreworkshop.org/shows/att.html

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP * 5317 E. Speedway * Tucson, AZ 85712

Located on the north side of Speedway between Rosemont and Craycroft

 

Introducing the Great Zantini Linguini Alfredo Rigatoni! He is the world’s greatest magician and he wants to perform for you. But when a magic trick goes surprisingly wrong, it’s up to his son, Vinnie, to travel to The Land Where Disappeared Things Go to save his father's magical career. Little does Vinnie know that the evil magician, Fifi Far Fu Fum, is out to stop him.

 

 

About the Artists

 

Stephen Frankenfield (Playwright & Director) was last seen on LTW’s Mainstage in TWO INTO ONE (Richard Wiley). He was recently a creative collaborator for Etcetera’s production of MIXTAPE. He directed SEE HOW THEY RUN, MOON OVER BUFFALO, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER and most recently for LTW's All Together Theatre, DELIA AND THE MUD PEOPLE. Notable acting credits on the mainstage, where he has been a staple for over 10 years, include IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE RAINMAKER, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DEARLY DEPARTED, CAUGHT IN THE NET, FUNNY MONEY, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP and TUNA CHRISTMAS. He has been nominated for 3 Arizona Daily Star Mac Awards, twice for acting and once for directing. Stephen is a graduate of The American Academy Of Musical and Dramatic Arts in New York City.

 

David Ragland (Composer) - This is the ninth LTW production for which David Ragland has written music. David's music-writing career started in1992 with the release of Blast Off, his first album. He was awarded a degree in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music in 2006, and continues to write and perform in and around Tucson, mostly while wearing red velvet pants.

 

Bailey Axen (Vinnie) is a 4th grader at Manzanita Elementary. This is his first time doing ATT, but he started with LTW’s OnStage Education Program at age 5. Bailey loves acting, legos, surfing, basketball and chess. In fact, he won several awards in local chess tournaments. Bailey performed with Gaslight's Youth Theatre in CINDERELLA (Captain), ADVENTURES OF A COMIC BOOK HERO (Star Guy), THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE (Sam), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Graspo), and WAGON WHEELS WEST (Smiling Slade).

 

Robin Carson (Fi Fi Far Fu Fum) is performing on the LTW stage for the first time. She studied acting at UA and comedy improv at The Studio for Actors. For the past 2 years she worked with Beowulf Alley, usually designing sound, for such productions as BODY IN THE BATH, JOAN IS BURNING, BENJAMIN HILL, LYSISTRATA, and DUDE, to name a few. She is excited to make this return to the stage.

 

Connor Griffin (Inspector Von Van Der Doom/Mismatched Gang) previously appeared in ATT’s production of MOTHER GOOSE (Jack B), and is extremely excited to be back. At his high school, he appeared in HOW TO SUCCEED (Finch), ROBIN HOOD (Robin), and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Frank). He also competed and earned superiors at the Arizona State Thespian Conference and the Southern Arizona Acting Festival in both Solo Musicals and Group Musicals. He performed in his school’s superior-winning play at the One Act Festival, for which he earned the All-Star Cast Member award.

 

Alexander Hupp (Disappeared Kid, Mismatched Gang, Assistant Stage Manager) has been taking classes at LTW since June 2008.  Since then, he has worked on several ATT productions including JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (Reporter and Egg), GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS (Assistant Stage Manager), and MOTHER GOOSE UNPLUCKED (Jack). On LTW’s Mainstage he appeared in Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS (Bert). Outside LTW he appeared in several commercials, Toni Press Coffman’s ARMOR (Peter), and TIKVA, a special event for the Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Alexander won LTW’s 2009-10 Ovation Award for best student and is thrilled to be working on this production.

 

Julia Hupp (Regina Renly Rabbit) has been taking classes at LTW for over five years. She performed with ATT (MOTHER GOOSE UNPLUCKED) and is excited about being on ATT's stage once again.

 

Kris Kissel (Zantini/Stinky/Bob) is making his first appearance on the LTW stage. He taught summer camps for LTW for the past two years and spent the past 17 years as the theatre teacher at Sabino High School. He holds a BFA in Theatre Education from UA and a Masters in Theatrical Production and Design from Southern Oregon University.

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