SAPAC presents "Gutenberg! The Musical!"

 

From: Dennis Tamblyn <dennis@sapactucson.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 2:36 PM
Subject: Press Release for "Gutenberg! The Musical!"

 

Back by popular demand after being nominated for a MAC Award in 2018, this production of the hit two-man musical spoof is a special event in Southern Arizona Performing Arts Company's inaugural season of musical productions. Two desperate (and bravely untalented) songwriters perform a backers' audition for their new musical about Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud Davenport and Doug Simon (portrayed by real-life brothers Carson and Tyler Wright) sing all the songs and play all the parts in their hilarious historical epic. There is even an interpretive dance with sewer rats!  Called "A smashing success" by the New York Times, Gutenberg! The Musical! went on to receive Lucille Lortel Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for Outstanding Musical.

 

Gutenberg! The Musical! is brought to you by SAPAC and Not Those Wright Brothers and will perform a limited run at Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E Speedway Blvd, August 15-25, with shows on Thursday evenings and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $25 each with discounts for students, teachers, and military. See www.sapactucson.org for tickets and more details.  

 

 

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The Community Players Open auditions "Ellen Craft, Running A Thousand Miles for Freedom"

 

From: Streetlamp Productions <streetlampproductionsaz@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 7:55 AM
Subject: Fwd: Audition Notice

 

 

Audition Announcement 

The Community Players,

Open auditions

Ellen Craft, Running A Thousand Miles for Freedom

Written by E. Reid Gilbert 

 

The play centers around the real-life journey to freedom of

 Ellen and William Craft, from a plantation

 in Georgia to Philadelphia and beyond. 

Based on writings chronicling their brave journey to freedom.

 We are seeking men and women, ages 18 +,

 African American and white to fill numerous roles. 

 

Show Dates November 2nd-17th

 

Contact Edward Young at 520-345-7578 to receive

 sides prior to auditions.

 

Auditions are being held

Wednesday, July 31st,

from 6-8 pm

at Homer Davis Elementary School, 

4250 N. Romero Rd. (parking on the South Driveway near rear of school by the fence.)

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 4th pending a call from the director.

 

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Winding Road Season Opener: The Little Foxes

 

From: Winding Road Theater Ensemble <windingroadte@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2019 11:14 AM
Subject: Winding Road Season Opener: The Little Foxes

 

 

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One Rehearsal Short, A Musical Montage Review presents “Back to School”

 

From: Melanie Kondziolka <mkondzi@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:07 PM
Subject: One Rehearsal Short, A Musical Montage Review presents "Back to School"

 

One Rehearsal Short, A Musical Montage Review

presents

  "Back to School"

**ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY**

Sunday, August 11^th 6pm

Arizona Rose Theatre

$10 online or at the door

 

 

Join us for our first musical montage revue including songs from Grease, Spring Awakening, Matilda, School of Rock, Cabaret, and much more!

Arizona Rose Theatre at the Tucson Mall
4500 N Oracle Rd #329, 85705

FOR THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO THE THEATRE, ENTER THE MALL THROUGH OR NEXT TO THE CONTAINER STORE.

PLEASE NOTE: This location is located in within the Tucson Mall.  The Mall closes at 6pm. If you arrive after 6pm, we anticipate that the only unlocked door will be the mall entrance on the ground floor next to the Container Store, near the Cheesecake Factory.

Tickets $10 and can be bought online or at the door. Doors open at 5:30pm. Showtime is 6:00pm. Make reservations now by contacting us on Facebook at One Rehearsal Short or online by visiting https://squareup.com/store/ORS

Unused tickets can be traded for tickets to a future show.

 

And don't forget to check us our on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

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Unscrewed Theater: Improv Basics Class SUMMER SPECIAL

 

From: Chris Seidman <chris.seidman@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 2:21 PM
Subject: Fwd: Improv Basics SUMMER SPECIAL Press Release

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Chris Seidman, Executive Director

Unscrewed Theater

(520) 289-8076

unscrewedtheater@gmail.com

 

IMPROV BASICS CLASS SUMMER SPECIAL!

Now until August 5^th!

 

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed and Unscrewed Theater have been spreading the joy of Improv classes since 2012, but there's one thing we haven't done.  Reduced the price and run a SUMMER SPECIAL!  And now we can cross that off our bucket list.

 

If you sign up before August 5^th, you'll get all the fun and merriment of our introductory Improv Basics class for the reduced price of $199!

Register at http://bit.ly/UTBasicsAug2019

 

So, what do I get when I drop those C notes?

Excellent question! Glad you asked.

 

You'll become part of a fun and funny group of folks under the improv tutelage of Mike Pierce, founding director of Unscrewed Theater and Creative Director of Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed. A seasoned performer and instructor, Mike's been performing improv for over 15 years.

 

Your class will meet every Saturday morning at 10:00am for 8 weeks, and will cover all the basics of Improv:

·         Say Yes-and!

·         Listen

·         Teamwork

·         Focus on the Here and Now

 

You'll practice your new-found skills with active games & exercises that encourage trust, communication, character development, and making everyone else look good.

 

Even if you don't give a lick about being a performer, these are skills that will help improve every day of your life from this point on.

 

And you get a FREE T-SHIRT, for crying out loud.

Register at http://bit.ly/UTBasicsAug2019

 

 

Just do it.

Join the fun.

CLASS STARTS ON AUGUST 10^TH!

You'll never look back.

 

Unscrewed theater is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit community theater. We are located at 4500 E Speedway Blvd #39 - just west of Speedway & Swan in Midway Plaza on the south side of the street.

 

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Tucson Improv Movement Improv 101 class and shows...

From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 7:30 AM
Subject: Yes And News - 7/25/19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improv 101 Starts Monday, July 29th at 6 pm!

 

 

 

Justin's Corner

I don't often have time in my schedule to teach Improv 101, but when I do, its the best thing that I get to do at the theater.  Taking people through the first steps of their improv journey is truly an honor. Improv has completely changed my life! When I first hopped into an Improv 101 class a little over ten years ago, I couldn't have said that today I would be here with a theater in Tucson, but everyday since that first class has been a journey to this moment and experience.  It truly has been meant to be!  

People tell me decently regularly that improv has changed their life, that it started a journey into something that made them a better human being. Those heartfelt moments are honestly really fun for me, and the other person generally says it sheepishly and in a way where they feel weirded out to say the words aloud.  But it is honestly the most rewarding part of running this place!

I think everyone should take an improv class, it would make the world a better place.  The skills of listening, agreement, and actually taking the time to understand where someone else is coming from seems to be a lost art in todays world.  The idea that we can accept another human being for all that they are and make a true relationship seems a bit novel now.  So if you never took a class I would love to see you Monday night, lets start the journey, and who knows where it will lead you!

 

 

 

Register for Improv 101

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows

Friday Night
7:30 pm - Improv Happy Hour (¿Cómo Se Dice? + Triple Indemnity + the Riveters)
9:00 pm - The Soap Box
Saturday Night
7:30 pm - Laugh Tracks + The Game Show Show
9:00 pm - Chocolate Wheat Things + Portmansplain + Pilot Season

 

 

 

 

This week's Soap Box Monologist - Gretchen Wirges

Tucson improvisor, actor, director, president of Tucson Fringe board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

Improv Comedy
101 - Monday, July 29th with Justin Lukasewicz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL OFFER - FREE SHOW TICKET!!!

COME TO THE MATCH GAME SHOW SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD AT 7:30PM AND SHOW THIS EMAIL TO THE BOX OFFICE TO RECEIVE ONE FREE TICKET!  OFFER ENDS AUGUST 3RD 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

Tucson Improv Movement

414 E 9th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705

 

 

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Independent Film Arizona: Learn How to Do a Three-Camera TV Show

 

From: Independent Film Arizona <GenieJoseph9@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 2:00 PM
Subject: IFA Newsletter

 

Independent Film Arizona

Tucson

 

 

NOTE: SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION!

Southern Arizona Video Productions
911 South Tyndall Avenue -
Tucson, AZ 85719

 

Tuesday, August 6 - 7 PM

Learn How to Do a 
Three-Camera TV Show

Everything you need to know to do your own show.  Great for producers, actors and talk show hosts.  This is a hands-on workshop, you will be able to run cameras, see the editing, lighting and sound elements.  Practice doing a simulated show.

*
Remember: The First
Arizona Film Expo on October 15
as part of the
TENWEST Festival.

*

Join IFA for $25! for the year! 
 Many benefits!

IFA normally meets at the JCC -
3800 E. River Road
(Near Dodge) Tucson, AZ 85718
2nd floor - Multi-Purpose Room
**
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SPECIAL ACTING CLASSES BEGIN

 

Continuous Learning Series: 
Six Week Classes
 

Mondays - 6 PM 

Begins July 22, 2019
& / OR

Thursdays July 25
ACTING FUNDAMENTALS
Personalized Monologues
Scene Study
to create complex nuanced characters,
for auditions and performance
Improv and Character Development
 

$175 for series of 6 classes
or $300 for both series
Drop-in Class Rate $35.
Next door to South West Talent Agency
3227 N. First Ave (Ft. Lowell) Tucson, AZ 85719


Taught by: Genie Joseph

 

We look forward to seeing you at the next IFA Event!

 

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**

 

 

 

Learn more about independent film in Arizona and be involved! We offer educational monthly meetings with experts in the film industry - and it's a great opportunity to network with industry professionals.
 

 

 

 

IFA Website

 

 

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Casting call, Comedy Dinner Theater at Skyline Country Club - paid

 

From: MysteryTheater@aol.com <magicdone@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 3:07 PM
Subject:

 

Casting Notice

Stage Actors/Actresses - Various New Paid Roles

 

Talented Seasoned Professional Actors/Actresses with heavy comedy stage experience and strong stage presence needed immediately. Flexible age range/types. Non-Union. Weekend Evenings. Improv training a plus. For New Show at Comedy Dinner Theater at Skyline Country Club (Rated Number 1 by Yelp) Paid per performance. Flexible with conflict dates. Send Headshot and Theater resume to Magicdone@aol.com to schedule an audition.

Call or Text - 520-624-0172

Email: MagicDone@aol.com

 

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Winding Road Theater season special offer

 

From: Winding Road Theater Ensemble <windingroadte@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 2:14 PM
Subject: Two passes to seven shows for the price of one ticket to Hamilton!

 

 

 

 

 

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IDENTITY CRISIS at the Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre

From: Gavin Kayner <nckgwk75@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2019 7:11 AM
Subject: A Theatrical Announcement

 

 

IDENTITY CRISIS IS A HIT!

 

What audiences and critics are saying -

 

'Identity Crisis (is) a dance in the subterranean shadows of the subconscious that is definitely worth taking' and ''Flashing the cleverness and wit for which his (Kayner's) writing is known'. C. Graham for Let the Show Begin

 

''I liked this show. It was funny and ultimately deep and heart wrenching' and 'This production is...fascinating' and 'It was wonderful to watch...' L. Moyer for Taming of the Review

 

'I had goosebumps' R.Miranda

'Enthralled throughout' E. Rollman

'We absolutely loved the play. It was a true delight' A and C Watson

'Outstanding playwright. Wonderful matinee performance' C. Plotner

'So many good lines, so many interesting things to think about' P Levere

 

And More!

 

THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF THIS SHOW BY YOUR LOCAL FELLOW ARTISTS

 

We have 4 more performances. TODAY at 2 PM - for example

 

Scoundrel and Scamp at 738 N 5th Ave.

 

Let's fill the theater. When arts thrive, we all thrive.

 

Come on out for an indelible experience.

 

 

 

 

Serendipity Productions Presents –

Written by Gavin Kayner

"Identity Crisis is a fresh new look at the human

condition – off the rails and thoroughly entertaining." V. Flynn

 

"An evocative, provocative exploration of personal identities –

those buried, forgotten, neglected and even stolen. Entirely

entertaining.' M. Hector

 

"The characters in Identity Crisis provide us with insights, wisdom

and delightful humor." E. Vought

 

"Wonderfully weird and totally enjoyable." S. Flynn

 

Imagine losing your identity. Your sense of self. Your place in the world. Would that be blessing or a curse? Would it free or cripple you? The five characters in Identity Crisis grapple with this question and others as they confront one another in the care home where they live. Out of these confrontations, the characters learn more about who they are – and who they are not. Surprises abound and the ending may well take your breath away.

 

When – July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 PM

                July 14, 21, 28 at 2:00 PM

Where – Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre – 738 N. Fifth Ave

Contact Phone Number – 780-7476 for tickets or

Tickets - $20 at the door – cash or check.

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Kayner's plays have won numerous awards and been stage-read, workshopped, produced and published to generous critical commentary. 'A masterpiece' M. Tabib, Artistic Director Curtain Call Theater and 'A hauntingly beautiful play' S. Gottlieb, LADCC – for The Language of Flowers. 'Lyrically written' K. Allen, Arizona Daily Star and 'A brilliant schematic.' C. Graham, Tucson Citizen for Noche de los Muertos. 'It reads like music, plays like jazz' and 'There's something fascinating happening here' critics Pittsburgh One Act Play Fest for Interior Dialogues. Etc.

 

Graphic art by Gretchen Wirges.

 

 

Club Congress presents Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

presented by the Hotel Congress

21+

$3

Join an orgy of local comics as they host a f*%cking comedy talk show with stand-up, interviews, and (maybe) sexual insight.

 

Thu, August 1, 2019, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM MST

 

It's basically an hour and twenty minutes of sex jokes...and you'll be in and out and home by 10pm!

 

 

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

Rebecca Tingley is a comedian and author who recently moved to Tucson from Los Angeles. She is an alumnus of The Comedy Store and The Groundlings School. Charles Ludwig is a local favorite and a big funny guy. Cami Anderson is new to the team and absolutely hilarious.

 

 

General Admission

$3.00+$1.51 Fee

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-about-sex-baby-tickets-64512122495

 

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM MST

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Location

Club Congress

311 E Congress St

Tucson, AZ 85701

 

https://hotelcongress.com/events/

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The Community Players Audition Notice

 

From: Streetlamp Productions <streetlampproductionsaz@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 6:32 PM
Subject: Audition Notice

 

Audition Announcement 

The Community Players,

Open auditions

Ellen Craft, Running A Thousand Miles for Freedom

Written by E. Reid Gilbert 

 

The play centers around the real-life journey to freedom of

 Ellen and William Craft, from a plantation

 in Georgia to Philadelphia and beyond. 

Based on writings chronicling their brave journey to freedom.

 We are seeking men and women, ages 18 +,

 African American and white to fill numerous roles. 

 

Contact Edward Young at 520-345-7578 to receive

 sides prior to auditions.

 

Auditions are being held

Wednesday, July 31st,

from 6-8 pm

at Homer Davis Elementary School, 

4250 N. Romero Rd. (parking on the South Driveway near rear of school by the fence.)

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 4th pending a call from the director.

 

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From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 7:30 AM
Subject:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Monsoon of Comedy is Waiting For You at TIM!

 

 

 

Justin's Corner

One of the things I am most proud about with TIM is the creativity our members display when they develop new show concepts and Indie teams.  When I first started TIM my whole goal was to give the community a well rounded grounding in the art of improv, and then spur that creativity with a stage to put up shows and try new things.  We've had some really successful examples of this with Pilot Season, which originally started out as a group of people putting together an improvised television show under the direction of the super talented Brooke Hartnett, and has now become one of our most popular shows.  Right now, Laugh Tracks is growing into that next break out hit, Rafi Herreras-Zinman came to us with an idea and its been running monthly for over a year.  Some of our more advanced company members are working on a more complicated format the deconstruction, something totally different than we traditionally do, and I can't wait to see what that grows into.

While a full team is doing that is cool, I think my favorite part of TIM is our duo and trio shows!  These smaller groups push people in new directions, and you can watch people grow as improvisers while doing it.  This weekend is a great time to catch some of these teams, on Saturday at 9 pm when Rough Around the Curves and Well Read Take the stage.  Rough around the Curves is last year.s 3V3 Champion, and their talent is incredible, so didn't miss out on an opportunity to see them

Like Disneyland, TIM is always growing and changing.  Oh wait, even better than Disneyland, it won't cost you a ton of money to go through our doors.  So I hope to see you this weekend, celebrating TIM's creativity!

 

 

 

Get Tickets to Pilot Season!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows

Friday Night
7:30 pm - Improv Happy Hour (Alpha + the Openers)
9:00 pm - The Soap Box
10:30 pm - Beginners and Veterans
Saturday Night
7:30 pm - Match Game
9:00 pm - Well Read + Rough Around the Curves + Pilot Season

 

 

 

 

This week's Soap Box Monologist - Brad Poole

Brad Poole has been a southern Arizona journalist since 1998. His work has appeared in virtually every major newspaper from Chicago west to L.A and Seattle, People Magazine, Yahoo News, and South African Soccer Today, and he was the Tucson Weekly weed columnist from 2011-14. He is not 100 percent sure why people still hire him ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

Improv Comedy
101 - Monday, July 29th with Justin Lukasewicz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL OFFER - FREE SHOW TICKET!!!

COME TO THE MATCH GAME ANY SATURDAY AT 7:30PM THIS JULY AND SHOW THIS EMAIL TO THE BOX OFFICE TO RECEIVE ONE FREE TICKET!  OFFER ENDS JULY 27TH 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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