CORRECTION: This weekend -- 23rd Annual New Play Festival - Old Pueblo Playwrights

From: Kelly Hardesty [mailto:kjhardesty101@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 4:14 PM
Subject: Fw: This weekend -- New Play Festival

 

This weekend!

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights'

23rd Annual New Play Festival

April  4 – 6,  2014

Temple of Music & Art, Cabaret Theater, 330 S. Scott Avenue

 

Performances times:  7:30pm on Fri 4 April & Sat 5 April, and

2:00pm on Sun 6 April

 

Tickets:  $7.00 per performance or $12.00 for a Festival Pass

Questions:  John (520) 548-3484 or e-mail  johnvorn@aol.com

find us on facebook:  Old Pueblo Playwrights

www.OldPuebloPlaywrights.org

 

 

Full line-up of plays: 

** Friday 4 April * 7:30 pm **

The Merrimakers by Sydney Flynn, directed by Vince Flynn

Three singers—friends since college—hear a secret that brings disharmony to their trio, perhaps forever.

 

Paying the Piper by Brian Armstrong, directed by Vince Flynn

A short play that sets out to recapture the dark, twisted spirit of the original Grimm fairy tale.

 

Soldier Boy by Leslie Powell, directed by Dave Sewell

A troubled soldier and a woman are trapped in a remote cabin.  Will she survive?  Will he?

 

Le Jardin Noir by Brian Armstrong, directed by Dlyn Fairfax

This abstract one-act explores a strange landscape of love, loss, fear, and pain through imagery,

movement, and metaphor.  Nothing is quite what it seems.

 

** Saturday 5 April * 7:30 pm  **

Wars of the Flesh: Three wayward love stories  by Germaine Shames, directed by Esther Almazan

Rescue Mission  A divorced middle-aged academic journeys to the wilds of Uganda to win back a

childhood sweetheart—but she's more interested in apes than men.

Counter-Indications of Trance on the Male Libido  Eavesdrop on a session of hypnotherapy-turned-

seduction as patient and practitioner escape to the carnal Eden of their subconscious minds.

End Products  A dying philosopher and his young wife complete their life's work amid a barrage of

clashing ideals and dismembered cats.

 

But Boss, You Said I Had to Wear a Bra by Pam Burris, directed by Vince Flynn

Hadley and Nico show their own style in obeying Corporate Dress Code.

Dada's Home by Ron Pullins, directed by Renata Rauschen

He hangs his hat on a hook that isn't there.  Every day.  He drinks a martini.  Every day.  She

complains about it.  Every day.  A short, absurd comedy.

 

** Sunday 6 April * 2:00 pm  **

Level Up by Hilary Lyons, directed by Ken Beider

Ian is an intelligent and creative teenager with ADHD. He compulsively plays computer games to cope,

but this disconnection leads to blurred lines between fantasy and reality.

 

Patty's Perfect Party by Kelly J Hardesty, directed by John Vornholt

Patty has never been wildly popular, but now she's out to change her lonely ways—by throwing the

best New Year's Eve party ever!   What could possibly go wrong?

 

 

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This weekend -- 23rd Annual New Play Festival - Old Pueblo Playwrights

 

From: Kelly Hardesty [mailto:kjhardesty101@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 4:02 PM
Subject: This weekend -- New Play Festival

 

 

This weekend!

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights'

23rd Annual New Play Festival

April  4 – 6,  2014

Temple of Music & Art, Cabaret Theater, 330 S. Scott Avenue

 

Performances times:  7:30pm on Fri 4 April & Sat 5 April, and

2:00pm on Sun 6 April

 

Tickets:  $7.00 per performance or $12.00 for a Festival Pass

Questions:  John (520) 548-3484 or e-mail  johnvorn@aol.com

find us on facebook:  Old Pueblo Playwrights

www.OldPuebloPlaywrights.org

 

 

Full line-up of plays: 

** Friday 4 April * 7:30 pm **

The Merrimakers by Sydney Flynn, directed by Vince Flynn

Three singers—friends since college—hear a secret that brings disharmony to their trio, perhaps forever.

 

Paying the Piper by Brian Armstrong, directed by Vince Flynn

A short play that sets out to recapture the dark, twisted spirit of the original Grimm fairy tale.

 

Soldier Boy by Leslie Powell, directed by Dave Sewell

A troubled soldier and a woman are trapped in a remote cabin.  Will she survive?  Will he?

 

Le Jardin Noir by Brian Armstrong, directed by Dlyn Parra

This abstract one-act explores a strange landscape of love, loss, fear, and pain through imagery,

movement, and metaphor.  Nothing is quite what it seems.

 

** Saturday 5 April * 7:30 pm  **

Wars of the Flesh: Three wayward love stories  by Germaine Shames, directed by Esther Almazan

Rescue Mission  A divorced middle-aged academic journeys to the wilds of Uganda to win back a

childhood sweetheart—but she's more interested in apes than men.

Counter-Indications of Trance on the Male Libido  Eavesdrop on a session of hypnotherapy-turned-

seduction as patient and practitioner escape to the carnal Eden of their subconscious minds.

End Products  A dying philosopher and his young wife complete their life's work amid a barrage of

clashing ideals and dismembered cats.

 

But Boss, You Said I Had to Wear a Bra by Pam Burris, directed by Vince Flynn

Hadley and Nico show their own style in obeying Corporate Dress Code.

Dada's Home by Ron Pullins, directed by Renata Rauschen

He hangs his hat on a hook that isn't there.  Every day.  He drinks a martini.  Every day.  She

complains about it.  Every day.  A short, absurd comedy.

 

** Sunday 6 April * 2:00 pm  **

Level Up by Hilary Lyons, directed by Ken Beider

Ian is an intelligent and creative teenager with ADHD. He compulsively plays computer games to cope,

but this disconnection leads to blurred lines between fantasy and reality.

 

Patty's Perfect Party by Kelly J Hardesty, directed by John Vornholt

Patty has never been wildly popular, but now she's out to change her lonely ways—by throwing the

best New Year's Eve party ever!   What could possibly go wrong?

 

 

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Independent Film Arizona's April Call Sheet

 

From: Independent Film [mailto:independentfilmarizona@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:15 PM
Subject: April Call Sheet

 

1.  The Arizona International Film Festival.  April 11 -27.  Always wonderful.  A must see for any film fanatic.  The Screening Room, Elliotts on Congress, Crossroads 6.  Alex Italic's Sheltered Love will play on Wednesday, April 16, at 8 PM at the Screening Room (127 East Congress) and Philip Sedgwick's Film Mirage at Zabul Province is playing on Saturday April 12 at 9:30 PM at the Screening Room (127 East Congress).  Both are exceptional.

 

2.  Independent Film Arizona Sound Meeting.  Tuesday, April 1 at 7 PM at CoLab (17 East Pennington).  As always, the meetings are free to all.  The Sound Meeting will feature a panel discussion featuring experts in location sound, music composition, and sound editing AND will give away $250.00 to the best 1 to 3 minute all sound "love scene." Contestants will perform their drama behind a large white board at the meeting so that the audience will hear the drama but cannot see it.  The best sound skit takes home the cash money -- $250.00. 

 

3.  Gloria at the Loft.  3233 East Speedway.  A wonderful film about a woman seeking companionship at social dance clubs.  A great film.  Beer.  Real butter.  Yes, do it today.

 

4.  Phoenix Film Festival.  April 3 - 10.  700 East Mayo Boulevard, Harkins 101 Scottsdale.  One of the best festivals in Arizona.   Worth the drive.

 

5.  Crossroads 6.  4811 East Grant.  The best film that you should have already seen -- but with Crossroads sympathy for the dilly dalliers -- its not too late.  Great film.  Watch it on the big screen for only a few pennies at Crossroads.

 

6.  Man At The Hotel Door PSA.  An attractive man is standing outside a hotel room door.  An attractive woman is standing in the interior doorway.  It is unclear as to whether the lady is going to invite the gentlemen into her hotel room.  The announcer then states:  The distance from Los Angeles to Phoenix is 372 miles (slightly more than the average Angeleno's daily commute -- but not by much).  Although if you make your next film in Arizona -- we will let you spend the night.  At this point the doorway drama develops and  the man is allowed into the hotel room.  But after a moment a trail of ten men and women carrying camera equipment and lights follow him into the room [reversing the context].  The tag line follows:  If you are not thinking of shooting your next film in Arizona.  RETHINK THAT.  Casting for all roles.  Send e-mail, resume and headshot to Antonella at IndependentFilmArizona@gmail.com

 

7.  Aphasia Center of Tucson.  The Aphasia Center of Tucson is shooting an advocacy drama on April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 and is seeking extras to play party guests and actors to play members of a band.  Shoot times on all days are in the mornings except for April 11 which is an evening shoot.  Title credit and a copy of the film, no monetary compensation.  E-mail Eileen at pobtoon@mindspring.com

 

8.  Groundwork Promotions.  Special thanks to Stephanie Stean 

and Paul Holze at Groundwork Promotions who have just launched a 

brand new website for Independent Film Arizona 

(independent filmarizona.com).  It's wonderful.  Check it out.

Thanks to Paul and Stephanie!

 

9.  Independent Film Project.  Check out the Independent Film Project 

Phoenix.  The deadline for their independent filmmaker labs (narrative) is

April 4.

 

10.  IFASA Is Now Independent Film Arizona.  The Independent Film 

Association of Southern Arizona (IFASA) is now Independent Film Arizona.

Same great taste, just a few less words to chew on.  

 

If you have an event to announce or a group to promote on Call Sheet, send 

an e-mail with the relevant information to Antonella at

independentfilmarizona@gmail.com  

 

 

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SINGING CAVE PEOPLE ARE DANCING, TOO

By Chuck Graham, TucsonStage.com

 

“Quest of the Cavemen” written and directed by Sean MacArthur continues the growth of the Great American Playhouse in its rookie season as the first full-time theater in Oro Valley.

Building up its old time melodrama traditions, this game cast takes its audience back to the era of cave dwellers – a golden age for all-natural diets, unadulterated by chemical processes and genetic engineering.

The female cavepersons we meet are enlightened, as well. Already we hear Ork (Michael Claridge) pining for the good old days when he could just drag women by the hair into his cave, nice and simple.

But fire is a pretty new idea. When one of these little bands steals a pot of smoke and flames from a more innovative group of underground dwellers wearing animal skins (which wasn’t considered politically incorrect at the time), everyone’s lives are threatened.

Exactly why they are threatened isn’t clear. For while there is a lot of animated gesturing and jumping around onstage, there is difficulty following the plot. Not that it matters too much.

Pianist and music director Mike Padilla cues the house whenever a hero or villain is taking center stage. Vigorous cheering and booing is always encouraged at the GAP. Everyone is guaranteed a happy ending, as well.

And really, though the actors’ motivations may be murky the jokes are pretty good. In this context, puns are a favorite. Often times, the corniest ones get the biggest response.

For example while seeking an oracle’s advice, Rube (Nick Seivert) one of the tribal leaders, learns that “The early bird may get the worm, but it is the second mouse who gets the cheese.”

Maybe you just have to be there.

Time after time, Nancy La Viola’s choreography fills the stage with dancing citizenry of a prehistoric nature. Several song favorites from the 1970s get rousing renditions, too, while a spinning disco ball reflects on the dancing.

Appropriately enough, the after show olio is a “Tribute to Irving Berlin: No Business Like Show Business.” From “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to “God Bless America” the nine-member cast gives 10 songs a straight-ahead choral treatment that encourages singing along.

“Quest of the Cavemen” continues through June 7 with performances at 7 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, at the Great American Playhouse, suite 110, 13005 N. Oracle Rd.

Tickets are $17.95 adults; $15.95 seniors 60 and over, active military and students; $7.95 children 12 and under. For details and reservations, 520-512-5145, or visit www.greatamericanplayhouse.com

 

 

Help Save Access Tucson (Tucson Community Cable Corporation)

 

 

From: Darwin W. Hall [mailto:darwinner@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 4:47 PM
Subject: Help Save Access Tucson (Tucson Community Cable Corporation)

 

           

Access Tucson, Public Access Television, is being threaten with extinction, your help is needed to save it  Access Tucson is a most vital resource to protect our First Amendment Rights.  It has, and continues to sustain the vitality and culture of our community.  It's funds do not come from city budgets, but from public contributions and levies on Cox and Comcast Cable Providers.  I've been a part of  its history for 29-1/2 of its 30 year history, and can attest to its value to our community.

 

Whether or not you have ever used or watched Public Access Television, or currently live in the Tucson Area, you are still a part of  the Access Tucson family.  Let's not let this tried and true Community Resource slip away.  I have signed a petition to Jonathan Rothschild, Tucson Mayor and Members of the Tucson City Council which says:

"For over 30 years, Access Tucson has served the Tucson community at little to no cost, educated thousands of people, and served independent voices and nonprofits alike in a commitment to open, independent media access for residents of our city. The savings presented by the City Manager pale in comparison to the worth of this treasure. Please do not let Access Tucson disappear!"

Will you sign this petition? Click here:

http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/dont-let-access-tucson?source=s.icn.em.mt&r_by=584499

More info: http://www.accesstucson.org/news/proposed-elimination-access-tucson

 

 

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Red Barn Theatre AUDITIONS - 18 year old Actress needed for sci-fi play

 

From: Jeannette Jaquish [mailto:ecstatictheatrics@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 12:43 PM
Subject: 18 year old Actress needed for sci-fi play

 

Actress Needed!

Age 18 or older

to play Princess Constella, a very attractive, seductive, teenage daughter of the new dictator of Earth,

in "Collecting All the Species"

a sci-fi dark comedy of bio-nauts marooned on a planet while the Earth is at war with itself.  

Rated PG for violence and sexuality.

This role does not have a lot of lines. This character is pivotal to the story and has the best scenes.

See excerpts from the script at http://redbarn-theater.angelfire.com/auditions/collecting.html

Performances are April 25-27 and May 2-4, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm.

Call Maureen at (520) 272-9314 for information.  

-=-=-=-=-

Rosemary Snow still has one or two roles available in "Congo Prayer".  Contact her at 520 622-6973.

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Arts Express presents BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin

BUILDING careACTOR PROGRAM: BIG RIVER

http://www.arts-express.org/building-careactor-program/

 

Arts Education in Tucson

BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

A one-of-a-kind production

of the Arts Express Building careACTOR Program

in collaboration with the

Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind

Directed by:

Emil Lamanda

Kate Scally Howell

 

Performed by a talented cast of blind, deaf as well as seeing and hearing student actors.  Using synchronized speaking and signing, this heartwarming American classic will be retold, bringing to life the unlikely friendship of Huck Finn and Jim, a runaway slave, as they travel down the mighty Mississippi. Propelled by an award-winning score performed by a live professional combo and a dazzling array of unforgettable characters, this joyous theatrical journey is sure to delight the entire family!

 

Friday, April 4th at 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 5th at 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 6th at 3:00 pm

ASDB Berger Performing Arts Center

1200 W. Speedway

TICKETS

 $15/adult

$12/student/senior/military

$20 discount on a block purchase of 10+

 

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Or call (520) 319-0400

 

 

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Photo call, male actor 20-30 with his own hipster wardrobe to promote a new play

 

From: Maryann Green [mailto:mkfgreen@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:57 AM
Subject: Tucson Theatre Announcement

 

Needed: male actor 20-30 with his own hipster wardrobe for a short photo shoot for "Twitterpated - A Relationship In 140 Characters or Less" a short play written by Maryann Green, to be performed at the San Diego Fringe Festival in July.  Photo shoot is for promotional material only and will take place Sunday April 6th around 5pm.  Info about the show and examples of what I'm looking for from the shoot can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/twitterpated.in.tucson  Interested parties email mkfgreen@gmail.com

 

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Actor Jam with Steve Anderson, Tuesday

 

From: Steve Anderson [mailto:steve@steveandersonacting.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 8:54 PM
Subject: Actor Jam Tuesday

 

Actor's Jam

with Steve Anderson, Master Acting Teacher

 

 

Tuesday, April 1, 6:30-9:30 p.m

KU Studios, 6066 N. Oracle Rd.

(behind Putney's)

 

Explore long-form improvs, open scenes, or scenes & monologues you bring in.

Explore relaxation, impulsiveness, sense of place, stillness, focus, kinesthetic awareness, relationship, efforts of movement, and other cool stuff.

 

Bring a scene or monologue you’d like to work on...OR just bring yourself.

 

 

“I still remember his work fondly, and do wish he was among our faculty."

-March Charney - Director of Theatre, Clemson University

National Coordinator of Criticism & Dramaturgy, Kennedy Center ACTF

 

“I know a gifted teacher when I see one; Steve is that to a superlative degree.”

-Patrick Baliani, Professor-UA Honor’s College/Playwright

 

$25

Registration preferred (email Steve), but walk-ins are more than welcome!

To pay in advance on PayPal, please click HERE

 

 

520.981.0145

steve@steveandersonacting.com

 

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Santa Cruz Shoestring Players presents "The Fox on the Fairway"

-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Ford [mailto:golfkittylady@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 2:53 PM
Subject: Santa Cruz Shoestring Players' next show....

The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players continue their sixth season of shows with
Ken Ludwig's "The Fox on the Fairway" directed by Susan Ford.
Opening night is April 11 at 7pm, followed by a champagne reception.
The run continues April 12, 17, 18, & 19 at 7pm. The only matinee
performance will be presented on April13 at 3:00 p.m.

All performances are at the Community Performance & Art Centre, 1259 W.
Continental Road in Green Valley, AZ.

Tickets for reserved seating are $15 and $20 in advance: all tickets at the
door are $20. For reservations and advance tickets call CPAC office at
520-399-1750

The show is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Ludwig is known for his comedic scripts. This show is about two rival golf
courses, an inter-club tournament, a high stakes wager, and high jinx on the
links. Non-golfers will also enjoy the hilarious action.

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ZUZI! Spring Dance Concert -Powerful Women Artists

 

From: zuzisphere@gmail.com [mailto:zuzisphere@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 3:49 PM
Subject: ZUZI! April Newsletter

 

ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

 

    

ZUZI! Dance Company celebrates the spring with a performance of modern and aerial dance celebrating powerful women artists throughout history. ZUZI! Artistic Director Nanette Robinson will present her choreography along with ZUZI! Apprentice Company Director Sara Stewart Anderson and ZUZI! Many Limbs Youth Company Director, Carie Schneider. ZUZI! Company members Elizabeth Breck, Monica Boccio and Mechelle Tunstall will also be presenting their choreography. Special guest artist Cesar Degollado of ConDanza has choreographed a piece on the ZUZI! Professional Company. Come and celebrate the spring with Powerful Women Artists!  Musical Guest Artists will be Pablo Peregrina and Sally Withers

 

More Information: http://www.zuzimoveit.org/dancecompany/upcomingshows.html

 

Event:             ZUZI! Spring Dance Concert -Powerful Women Artists

 

Date:              Friday, April 18th  at 12pm (Matinee)

Thursday, April 24th (Open Dress Rehearsal), Friday, April 25th, and Saturday, April 26th at 7:30pm                       

 

Location:        ZUZI! Theater in The Historic Y

                       738 North 5th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85705

 

 

Tickets:           $18 Adult/$13 Child, Student, Senior, Military ONLINE

                        $20 Adult/$15 Child, Student, Senior, Military at the DOOR

                        Open Dress rehearsal suggested donation $5-$10

                        Matinee $8

                        Online: http://zuzimoveit.givezooks.com/events/powerful-women-spring-concert-2014

 

 

 

 

 

       Volunteers Needed

    

            Spring Dance Concert

 

Volunteers are needed (and greatly appreciated) for the Spring Dance shows in various capacities (Ticket Sales, Ushers, Decorating, Cleanup, etc.). Volunteers are needed for the Friday and Saturday night show. As always, volunteering for a performance gets you into the show for FREE so contact us as soon as possible as these slots fill up quickly!

 

Please contact Jamey Garner at zuzisphere@gmail.com or 629-0237 if you are interested.

 

 

 

 

 

       Summer Camp 2014

    

            High Flyin' Arts Camps and Move It! Dance Camps

            More Info: http://www.zuzimoveit.org/school/summercamps.html

 

 

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Open Casting Call tomorrow, Male 18-35, slim, 5.7 and above - Short Experimental Film

 

From: Marcela Di Savoia [mailto:mcdisavoia@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for an actor

 

I will be meeting people tomorrow at 11:30 @ 738  N. 5th Ave ( The old YMCA building), I will meet them in the lobby.

I'm sorry for the short notice.

 

Male 18-35, slim, 5.7 and above. 

Short Experimental Film. B/W

No head shot needed.

 

No compensation, food and transportation will be provided

Great opportunity for student actor to build up portfolio.

Short Film will be viewed by people who are in the industry film in Los Angeles, sorry can't give out names.

So in essence is a great opportunity for exposure.

 

Shooting will take place this Saturday March 29th from 6:00 a.m. - about 9:00 p.m.

 

The person shooting  is coming to Tucson from LA  to film this Saturday March 29th from 6:00 a.m. to more or less 8:00 p.m. and the actor maybe needed

mcdisavoia@gmail.com

 

 

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