Invisible Theatre presents BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY👏🙌

 

From: Suz, Betsy and Invisible Theatre <suz@invisibletheatre.com>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 4:43 PM
Subject: BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY👏🙌

 

BILLIE! tickets now on sale!

 

Invisible Theatre

Presents

 

 

 

 

The Invisible Theatre continues its 51st Anniversary Season with the NAACP award winning musical BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY written by and starring the incomparable Synthia L. Hardy and directed by Bryan Rasmussen with the "Piano Man" Lanny Hartley. This award winning production takes you back to an era where the joints were jumping and Hollywood was hopping. BILLIE! is a musically haunting, unpredictable journey into the winding road of love, joy, blues, racism, and astounding hit songs that tell the story of the amazing Billie Holiday. Actor-singer-playwright, Synthia L. Hardy brings the story of Billie Holiday to vibrant life in this unforgettable musical featuring some of the 20th Century greatest hits, including "God Bless the Child", "Strange Fruit", "Good Morning Heartache", and "Lover Man". 

 

"Synthia paints a MASTERFUL PORTRAIT, reminding us how 

Billie Holiday brought tremendous beauty into the world" - Jazziz

 

Made possible in part Through the Generous Support of 

Sandy Maxfield and Gail Fitzhugh

 

 

 

 

March 18, 7:30

March 19, 2:00

 

Berger Perfoming Arts Center

1200 West Speedway

 

Tickets are now on sale

for this not-to-be-missed production!

Please Note - This production is included

in IT's 51st Anniversary Season Subscription

520-882-9721

24/7 Online

www.invisibletheatre.com

 

 

SYNTHIA L. HARDY

Synthia L. Hardy is an award-winning actress/singer/dancer/writer who has appeared on film, T.V., commercials (both radio and T.V.) and on stages, nationally and internationally. She received the NAACP Theatre Award for Best One Person Show for the show she wrote and performed in, "BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY", about the legendary Billie Holiday. For the same show, Synthia also received two Artistic Director's Achievement Awards (ADA) for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy and Best One Person Show. Synthia received an Emmy Award for the PBS documentary, Precious Memories: Strolling 47th Street. She has received various other awards for her talents. Synthia has written and performs in her own cabaret show, DINNER MUSICALE WITH SYNTHIA & FRIENDS. She's toured, performing in Motown and Oldies Tributes. Performing as Billie Holiday is such a joy for Synthia. The familiar and unfamiliar stories told that are shared in this show makes one sing, fall in love, laugh, cry, get angry and feel the pain of Billie Holiday. Synthia is so blessed to be doing what she loves in the entertainment field. It allows her to travel, meet interesting new people and touch people's hearts. 

 

 

 

 

 

Invisible Theatre | 1400 North First Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

 

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Bennett TheatreLab: Great Acting/Great Training

 

From: Philip Bennett <philipgbennett@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 2:00 PM

Subject:

 

 

OPEN AUDITING

 

Late Winter Term: February 25 - April 3, 2023

LEARN MORE

 

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights Zoom meeting, Feb 27, 2023

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 6:51 PM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP Zoom meeting, Feb 27, 2023

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend our Weekly Zoom meeting, Monday, February 27, beginning at 7 pm.

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT:  JOHN HEYL

FEB  27   ZOOM "Almost Ready For Liftoff" by John Heyl  (Script Attached)

            (25 min 1^st read)

CAST: 

Elon Musk - Dave Sewell

Dr. Benjamin Martin - Richard Michael Thompson

Congresswoman Wallace - Tameika Symonds

White House Operator - Sydney Flynn

TV announcer - Carl Damhesel

Stage Directions - Carl Damhesel

Facilitator - Carl Damhesel 

A brief board meeting is possible after the reading and discussion. 

 

O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE   ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS  (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM] 

 

 

EVERY Monday, we will again present a "regular" OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in.  NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.

 

Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.  

Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

MEL HECTORS PHONE  (520)488-9229

   just click on the link below.

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

Passcode: 544241

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COMING ATTRACTIONS:

MAR  6    HYBRID "Burn Scar" by Liisa Rose Full length

         play (3^rd read)

Cast: 

THERESA- Ellie Vought

LIBBY- Anne Aikman-Scalese

ELIZA- Sydney Flynn

JOSEPH- David Youngerman

YOUNG THERESA- Lauren Rose (tentative)

STAGE DIRECTIONS/FACILITATOR- Mel Hector 

          FESTIVAL LOGISTICS PLANNING MEETING  - COMMITTEE CHAIRS 

MAR 13     ZOOM   FINAL MEDIA BLITZ 

"You Never Know" by Mel Hector 

CAST:  

Joe L Smith – Mark Miguel

Ellie Vought – Melody Carter

Meagan Jones – Susan Miguel

Patrick Kutsor – Thomas Miguel

Lefty Sars – Les Carney

Carl Damhesel – Officer 1

David Rochon - Officer 2   

Narrator – Mel Hector 

MAR 20    (OPEN) HYBRID FESTIVAL LOGISTICS MEETING

MAR 27     (OPEN)  ZOOM 

MAR 28    TUESDAY  FESTIVAL TECH

MAR 29    WEDNESDAY  FESTIVAL TECH

                         OPENING NIGHT 7PM NEW PLAY FESTVAL 2023

MAR 30     THURSDAY  SECOND NIGHT 7PM

MAR 31              FRIDAY  THIRD NIGHT  7PM           

APR 1      MATINEE AT 1 PM AND FOURTH NIGHT AT 6PM

APR 2       MATINEE AT 1 PM

                        CLOSING NIGHT  6 PM

APR 3    HYBRID  FESTIVAL RECAP MEETING

APR 10 "Can't Cry Foul" by Jerry Elias (2 act 1:40) 

JUN 19             "What to do With Baby Rae?" by Dennis O'Dell

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Old Pueblo Playwrights paid membership currently stands at 26.   

Please correct me if you have paid dues and do not see your name on this list.

1      Anne Aikman-Scalese

2      Carl Damhesel

3      Carol Somer

4      Dave Sewel

5      David Rochon

6      David Youngerman

7      David Zinke

8      Debra Vassallo

9      Ellie Vought'

10   Gavin Kayner

11   Helen Brown

12   Jerry Elias

13   John Heyl

14   John Vornholt

15   Kevin Chess

16   Larry Gutman

17   Leslie Carney

18   Liisa Rose

19   Mel Hector

20   Michael Singervalt

21   Philip Levere

22   Richard Thompson

23   Sharon Surhoff

24   Sherrye Cohn

25   Sydney Flynn

 

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER:   

Attend at least two regular weekly meetings, either in person or on Zoom.

Indicate to the Secretary your intention of becoming a member.

Make a donation. Our membership is $48 per year and is pro-rated. As of March 1,  2023  "suggested donation/dues" rate is $40, payable to Old Pueblo Playwrights.  Send a check to us at P.O. Box 775, Tucson, AZ, 85702  OR bring cash or check or money order to a hybrid meeting. We also have a VENMO account.     

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER: 

Members may schedule a time slot for a reading of their play.  Once a play has had two readings it is eligible to be considered for inclusion in a future New Play Festival. 

Only members can vote.

While everyone gets the weekly reminder/invitation email

Only paying members and those who actually attended the meeting get the Minutes of the Meeting follow-up email.            

 

 

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SOL AXÉ: KIMBERLY MIGUEL MULLEN Tucson Oricha Dance Residency

 

From: SOL AXÉ NEWS and EVENTS <solaxetucson@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:22 PM
Subject: KIMBERLY MIGUEL MULLEN Tucson Oricha Dance Residency

 

 

Sol Axe is excited to welcome Kimberly Miguel Mullen back to Tucson for a fun and spirited weekend of dance! She will be offering Dances of Brazil (samba reggae and samba afro) with live drumming by Sol Axe on Friday, March 3rd and Dances of Cuba: Yemaya and Ochun with the amazing field recordings from Ballet Folklorico Cutumba in Santiago de Cuba!

JUMP TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE!

 

KIMBERLY MIGUEL MULLEN

TUSCON KMM DANCE ORICHA RESIDENCY DETAILS

WHEN (Friday & Saturday):
Friday 3/3 @ 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM MST: Dances of Brazil
Saturday 3/4 @ 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM PST : Dances of Cuba

WHERE: Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 Tyndall Ave, Tucson, AZ
PARKING: Free Parking Lot is available.
ATTIRE: Clothes suitable for dancing and sweating. We dance bare feet but non street dance shoes are allowed. Masking is optional.
LEVEL: All skill and fitness levels are welcome however the class will be instructed at an intermediate level pace.

TO REGISTER:
$55 Discounted Full 3/Workshop Package
$35 Discounted Saturday 2/Workshop Package
$20 Individual Class / Drop In

There are no refunds. Please see COVID policy for credit.

TUCSON KMM DANCE ORICHA RESIDENCY INCLUDES:
3-Dance Workshops @ 90-Minutes Each
Intimate + Private Sacred Container for self discovery and intention setting
All levels & inclusive dance instruction
Educational Historical & Cultural Background Knowledge of the Dances
Fun and uplifting musical soundtrack of Live Drum Accompaniment by Sol Axe & Kimberly's Original Field Recordings from Cuba.

REGISTER NOW!

 

 

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Unscrewed Theater: ALL Kinds of Funny This Weekend 😊

 

From: Unscrewed Theater <unscrewedtheater@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:00 AM
Subject: ALL Kinds of Funny This Weekend 😊

 

 

 

 

Four Times The Funny!

 

 

 

This weekend, we've got everything from family-friendly to an Improv Basics Showcase to UNCENSORED Improv comedy! 
 

Not two, not three, but FOUR hilarious improv shows this weekend:

• Friday, February 24th @ 7:30 PM (MST): Family-Friendly Improv Funny with "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed." Tickets $5.00/kids & $8.00/adults. Live Stream tickets $8.00 per household. 
• Saturday, February 25th @ 5:30 PM (MST): Improv Basics Showcase Cheer on our newest improvisers as they showcase what they've learned in our Improv Basics Classes. Admission: Free
• Saturday, February 25th @ 7:30 PM (MST): Family-Friendly Improv Funny featuring "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" Tickets $5.00/kids & $8.00/adults. Live Stream tickets $8.00 per household.
• Saturday, February 25th @ 9:00 PM (MST): UNCENSORED Improv with "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" and "The Big Daddies." ADULTS ONLY! All tickets $8.00 in person or live stream.

Enjoy the show LIVE & IN PERSON or LIVE STREAM from home!

 

 

Your Weekend Funny

 

 

 

Friday, 2/24

7:30 PM (MST)
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed

Family-Friendly Improv Comedy

In-Person Tickets: $5 Kids/$8 Adults
Live Stream Pass: $8 per household

 

 

 

Looking for Friday night Improv comedy? Look no further. "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" is ready to take your suggestions and turn them into hilarious, knee-slapping comedy! This show is family-friendly, so bring the kiddos along so everyone can laugh together.

Chris Seidman is your host and is ready to get your weekend off to a great start. Alan Trammel, Anna Lepa, Jon Benda, Cy Barlow, and Gail Adamitis will make it a hilarious night to remember! 

 

 

 

Get Your Friday Family Friendly Funny Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday 2/25

5:30 PM (MST)
Improv Basics Showcase

In-Person & Live Stream Admission: Free

 

 

 

Ready to see the newest faces in comedy? Then come and cheer on our newest Improv students as they strut their stuff on our stage and show you all they've learned in our Improv Basics class! You can join us in person or online, and admission is free. SO many reasons to join us!

 

 

 

Get Improv Basics Showcase Info Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 2/25

7:30 PM (MST)
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed

Family-Friendly Improv Comedy

In-Person Tickets: $5 Kids/$8 Adults
Live Stream Pass: $8 per household

 

 

 

"Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" is ready to fill your Saturday night with goofs, gaffes, and laughs. As always, we rely on your ideas and suggestions for our Improv scenes and games, so get your tickets at the link below!

Host Mike Pierce will be joined by Anna Lepa, Jon Benda, Cy Barlow, Kate Morter, Gail Adamitis, Rick Kyle, and Rosanne Crago to bring you your Saturday night laughs.

Want double the laughs? Wanna stay and see the UNCENSORED 9:00 pm show? Buy a Laughing Pass and see both shows for a measly $10.00! (Adults ONLY!)

 

 

 

Get Your Saturday Family Friendly Funny Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 2/25

9:00 PM (MST)
UNCENSORED IMPROV 
 

In-Person & Live Stream Tickets: $8.00
Adults Only!

 

 

 

A late-night UNCENSORED adults-only Improv show featuring "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" and "The Big Daddies." Better tuck the kids into bed for this one. Bring your suggestions, and we'll bring the NSFW funny!

"Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" is hosted by Cy Barlow, with Jon Benda, Kate Morter, Matt Beaudry, Mike Pierce, Rick Kyle, and Rosanne Crago bringing the spicy funny your way. 

Your UNCENSORED BONUS is a set by "The Big Daddies" - aka Mike Pierce and Matt Beaudry - doing their long-form funny based on your Dad's best (or worst) advice.
 

 

 

 

Get Your UNCENSORED Saturday Tickets Here!

 

Just smoosh this 👇👇 button, and we'll say THANKS!

 

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Unscrewed Theater

4500 E Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85712

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Tucson Improv Movement debuting new show concepts

 

From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:00 AM
Subject: Yes and News - 2/23/23

 

 

We are so excited to be debuting new show concepts in the Friday night at 9pm stand-up slot.  This week we have our first headliner show.  If you have been to one of our stand-up shows you saw the showcase version of the show with six comedians each doing a 10-minute set.  This show will have a different feel as we will be showing out with a specific headliner.  To mirror what stand-ups would do as they progress in their career receiving longer set times. The show will feature a host: Rory Monserat, and two openers Autumn Horvat and Brandi Nicole, and then our first-ever headliner Matt Ziemak will do 25 minutes.  Matt has traveled across the country bringing his fun brand of comedy to different festivals and comedy clubs, and we are excited to highlight him as a headlining act at TIM!

This is the last week for you to catch the Dating Scene at the theater before their February run is over.  To celebrate we are going to offer our champagne deal for our Friday night at 9 pm show.  You can get two tickets and a mini bottle of champagne for just $25, we hope to see you there.

On Saturday night at 7:30pm we are debuting a brand new show Tootlpole: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza!  It has been a while since we had a musical comedy show at the theater, and I am so excited to be bringing it back.  Susan Leonetti has been working hard to create a new show format and prepare the team for their debut.  Don't miss the first show ever of Tootpole: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows

 

 

 

 

Thursday Night

7:30pm - Improv 301 + Stand Up 101 Student Showcase
8:30pm - Open Mic
 

Friday Night

6:30pm - The Improv Jam
7:30pm - The Soapbox w/Yvonne Pysher
9:00pm - Stand Up Comedy
 

Saturday Night

7:30pm - Tootpole + Game Show Show
9:00pm - The Dating Scene

 

 

 

 

Secure Your Seats at This Weekend's Shows!

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

 

 

 

 

Improv Comedy 

101 - Wednesday, March 15th with Sara Alcazar Silva
201 - Tuesday, March 7th with Susan Leonetti
401 - Wednesday, March 8th with Justin Lukasewicz

Stand Up Comedy 

Coming Soon

Sketch Comedy 

Coming Soon

 

 

 

 

Register for Class Now

 

 

Come try out improv in a fun safe environment at the Jam Friday at 6:30pm!  Then stay for the Soapbox for just $5!

 

 

Try out your jokes on the TIM stage.  Sign up at 8pm show starts at 8:30pm!

 

 

Join us for Arizona's only live and improvised game show, the Game Show Show featuring fabulous prizes* Saturday night at 7:30pm!

*prizes are not fabulous

 

 

Bad Date Good Story! Join us as we take a swipe at the world of modern Dating Saturday night at 9pm!

 

 

 

Tucson Improv Movement

414 E 9th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705

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