Thursday, December 26, 2013

Live Theatre Workshop's All Together Theatre proudly presents Peter and the Wolf

 

From: angela horchem [mailto:publicity@livetheatreworkshop.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:12 AM
Subject: ATT presents Peter and the Wolf

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Live Theatre Workshop’s All Together Theatre proudly presents

 

PETER AND THE WOLF

An original adaptation by Michael Martinez

Original music and lyrics by Michael Martinez

Directed by Stephen Frankenfield

Featuring Allison Akmajian, Robin Carson, Cyndi LaFrese, Mike Saxon

 

Performances Sundays, January 5 – March 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM

**No performance on February 16**

 

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

 

The brave Peter is on the search for a wolf that has been terrorizing his village. His adventure leads him through a forest full of wacky characters, mysterious riddles, and unexpected twists. His journey leads him to a surprising conclusion, and he realizes that things aren't always what they seem. Come help Peter find the wolf in this interactive, original musical.

 

About the Artists

 

Stephen Frankenfield (Director) was last seen on LTW’s Mainstage in TWO INTO ONE (Richard Wiley) and in Etcetera’s PLAYING WITH FIRE (Frankenstein). He was recently a creative collaborator for Etcetera’s production of MIXTAPE. He directed BOEING BOEING, SOUVENIR, SEE HOW THEY RUN, MOON OVER BUFFALO, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER and most recently for LTW's All Together Theatre, PETER AND THE WOLF, and 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.

 

Allison Akmajian (Sqwaddle the Duck) is a Tucson native and recent graduate of the University of Arizona with majors in Creative Writing and French and a minor in English. She is thrilled to be involved in her second All Together Theatre production. Her first was THE UNBENDABLES: SUPER TEAM A (Eddie). Allison has been in love with the theatre since her first role in THE MUSIC MAN at age 6. She has since studied theatre with Live Theatre Workshop, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and The UA. She was last seen in Studio Connections’ production of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH. She would like to thank her former drama teacher and friend, Maryanne Green, for her continued love, support, and guidance.

 

Robin Carson (Grandmother Gertrude/The Wolf) Is very happy to be making her second appearance in an ATT production. 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 last appeared in ATT’s production of THE GREAT ZANTINI AND THE MAGIC THIEF, and she’s currently the stage manager for LTW’s HOLIDAY MEMORIES.

 

Cyndi LaFrese (Peter) studied theatre at UA and Pima Community College. She was last seen in All Together Theatre's outreach production of THE NIGHTINGALE (Fu Yin). She performs in schools all over Tucson with the literacy program, Stories that Soar! since 2010. Cyndi is currently teaching classes at LTW, and you can see her in LTW's Mainstage production of BOEING BOEING (Gretchen).

 

Mike Saxon (Barnaby the Cat) is a native of Tucson and a recent UofA graduate, majoring in Theatre Education. He was most recently seen in All Together Theatre's production of ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: A CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG (Blitzen). Mike continues to teach classes with LTW and is a substitute teacher for TUSD. He's also no stranger to backstage work. Mike's currently Assistant Stage Managing BOEING BOEING and will Stage Manage PHOTOGRAPH 51 for LTW. Since 2007, he has worked with a myriad of theatre companies in Tucson including The Comedy Playhouse and School, Arizona Onstage, Studio Connections, and Beowulf Alley Theatre Co. He wishes to thank his family for their unconditional love and support.

 

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