Saturday, December 21, 2024

Fox Tucson Theatre presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show

 

From: Fox Tucson Theatre Box Office <info@foxtucsonmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2024 1:03 PM
Subject: Join Vicki Lawrence for a Night of Music & Laughter!

 

 

 

 

 

VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA | A Two Woman Show

Saturday, January 11 at 7:30pm

 

 

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two Woman Show features the talented Vicki Lawrence, best known for her iconic role as Mama on Mama's Family and her time on The Carol Burnett Show. In this stage production, she brings both her beloved character and her own vibrant personality to life, blending comedy, music, and personal stories. Lawrence shares her journey from Hollywood stardom to her continued success, offering an unforgettable and heartfelt performance full of humor, music, and inspiration.

 

 

 

 

 

17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701

 

 

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Tucson Improv Movement one more weekend of comedy before Santa Claus is coming to town

 

From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2024 4:41 PM
Subject: 🛎️Yes and News - 12/20/24

 

We have one more weekend of comedy before Santa Claus is coming to town.  So finish your holiday shopping, put the gift wrapping aside, and join us at the theater for one more Christmas Cackle! Friday night features the Improv Jam, The Soapbox, and Femme Drop. Saturday night tis the season to be silly with the Holiday Haha's Double Feature at 7:30 pm a super silly Christmas Carol Sing-a-long Improv Show. Then at 9 pm The Game Show Show hosts the Holiday Version of their show with fabulous prizes*!

New Year, new you, more laughter! We have numerous Improv 101 Classes starting in January and a number of other class levels starting at TIM. Make your resolution today and sign up for a comedy class, or give the gift of laughter to someone who needs to be on our stage.

*Prizes are not fabulous!

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows

 

 

Friday Night

6:30 pm - Improv Jam
7:30 pm - The Soapbox w/Ashley Stewart
9:00 pm - Femme Drop
 

Saturday Night

6:30 pm - Improv 101 Student Showcase
7:30 pm - Holiday Hahas Double Feature
9:00 pm - The Holiday Version of the Game Show Show

 

 

 

 

Secure Your Seats at This Weekend's Shows!

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

 

 

 

 

Improv Comedy 

101 - Thursday, January 2nd w/Emily Areinoff
101 - Tuesday, January 21st w/Jessica Hill
201 - Saturday, January 4th w/TBD
401 - Wednesday, January 22nd w/Zack Armstrong

Stand Up Comedy 

101 - Sunday, January 5th w/Rory Monserat
201 - Sunday, February 16th w/Mo Urban

Sketch Comedy 

2025 Classes Coming Soon!

 

 

 

 

Register for Class Now

 

 

 

 

 

We are bringing Good Vibes to 2025 and that starts on New Year's Eve! If you are looking for more comedy to end your 2024 you know where to go! We have four amazing shows on New Year's Eve, so make your plans for kick up the confetti with us on Tuesday, December 31st!

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tucson Improv Movement

414 E 9th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705



 

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Unscrewed Theater Wintery Laughs!

 

From: Unscrewed Theater <unscrewedtheater@18094679.mailchimpapp.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 5:08 PM
Subject: ☃️😂 Don't Miss These Wintery Laughs!

 

 

 

 

 

Have Yourself an Unscrewed Little Christmas!

 

 

 

Holiday Laughs, "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" All-Ages Funny, 
Unscrewed Family Hour with "Comic Chaos,"
AND The Backyard!

Golden Retriever Fall GIF

 

SIX shows this week:

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

 

 

Improv Bloxshop!

 

 

 

From A to Scene: Long Form Basics

Tickets are still available for this Improv Bloxshop! Alan Trammel will be the instructor for this course that will show you the basics of long form Improv. This is an intermediate-level course for those who have completed our beginners course. Get your tickets before they're gone!

 

 

 

Reserve Your Spot Here!

 

 

Your Weekend Funny

 

 

 

Friday, 12/20

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


Family-Friendly Improv Comedy

In-Person Tickets: $5 Kids/$10 Adults
Live Stream Pass: $10 per household

 

 

 

Calling all Improv lovers! "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" will be hopping on stage and bringing you and your family some ho-ho-ho-larious December laughs. They'll be keeping the humor family-friendly, so all ages are welcome! Bring your best suggestions to be a part of the show too!

Rob Sparks will be hosting this show and will be joined by Alan Trammel, Allana Erickson-Lopez, Jon Benda, Cy Barlow, Kate Morter, and Melissa Mauzy! 

 

 

 

Get Your Friday Family Friendly Funny Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 12/21

1:00PM (MST)
Elves Gone Bad - A Pirate's Christmas


Interactive Holiday Theater
ALL In-Person & Live Stream Tickets:
Only $5.00!

 

 

 

Like so many snowbirds, Mrs. Claus has convinced Santa to retire to Tucson.

All the suddenly unemployed elves are convinced by the evil Pirate Captain to become pirates and steal presents instead of delivering them! So many sobbing children everywhere – what will they do?

Can Santa be convinced to return to the North Pole to challenge the Pirate Captain?

Kids (and grown-ups) are welcome to this Christmas-themed Improv show! They can interact with the story and join us on stage! It'll be a jolly fun time! Children under three get in for free! Don't miss out on the show, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

 

 

 

Get Your Elve Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 12/21

6:00PM (MST)
Unscrewed Family Hour Featuring Comic Chaos


Family-Friendly Improv Comedy
ALL In-Person & Live Stream Tickets:
Only $5.00!

 

 

 

Improvisers Assemble! Join us for this hysterical comic book-inspired Improv show! Bring the whole family and cheer on the heroes as they defeat the villains! Participate in the show by bringing your best suggestions too! This show is sure to be a high-flying, web-slinging good time! 

 

 

 

Get Your Family-Friendly Family Hour Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 12/21

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


Family-Friendly Improv Comedy

In-Person Tickets: $5 Kids/$10 Adults
Live Stream Pass: $10 per household

 

 

 

More laughs are coming your way! Come see "Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed" take the stage and bring you a night of laugh-out-loud funny Improv! There'll be skits, games, and more! This show's all-age-appropriate, so bring the whole family!

Cy Barlow will be your host for this show and she'll be joined by Andy Ober, Jon Benda, Kate Morter, Melissa Mauzy, Mike Pierce, and Rob Sparks!

 

 

 

Get Your Saturday Family Friendly Funny Tickets Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 12/21

9:00PM (MST)
The Backyard


Our Improv Playground! 
ADULTS ONLY!
Admission: Pay What You Will

 

 

 

Come play with us in "The Backyard!" This ADULTS-ONLY playground is THE place to see some of the funniest, UNCENSORED Improv Tucson has to offer! New performers and comedy teams will be taking the stage and showing off their comedy chops! You can support the future faces of Improv comedy in this pay-what-you-will show! 

Want to perform in "The Backyard"? You can do that too! Click the link below to get more information.

 

 

 

Come to our Backyard Improv Playground!

 

 

 

I want to Perform in The Backyard!

 

 

Sunday, 12/22

1:00PM (MST)
Elves Gone Bad - A Pirate's Christmas


Interactive Holiday Theater
ALL In-Person & Live Stream Tickets:
Only $5.00!

 

 

 

FINAL SHOW THIS YEAR! Like so many snowbirds, Mrs. Claus has convinced Santa to retire to Tucson.

All the suddenly unemployed elves are convinced by the evil Pirate Captain to become pirates and steal presents instead of delivering them! So many sobbing children everywhere – what will they do?

Can Santa be convinced to return to the North Pole to challenge the Pirate Captain?

Kids (and grown-ups) are welcome to this Christmas-themed Improv show! They can interact with the story and join us on stage! It'll be a jolly fun time! Children under three get in for free! Don't miss out on the show, it's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!


Unscrewed Theater is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching, performing, and producing all forms of live improvisational theater in Tucson, AZ.


Unscrewed Theater

4500 E Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85712



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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

The Inner Voice Studio presents Hadestown

 

From: The Inner Voice Studio <theinnervoicestudio@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:22 PM
Subject: Check Out Our Hadestown Set!

 

 

 

Hadestown, a captivating musical by Anaïs Mitchell, weaves together the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, into a powerful tale that resonates with modern themes. Set against a backdrop of a post-apocalyptic steam-punk landscape, this innovative show combines elements of American folk music, jazz, and blues to tell a story of love, loss, and redemption.

 

The plot follows Orpheus, a hopeful young musician, who embarks on a perilous journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice after she is lured there by the promise of security by the enigmatic ruler Hades. In the underworld, Eurydice faces the harsh realities of Hadestown, a factory where souls toil endlessly, forgotten by the world above. Meanwhile, the strained relationship between Hades and his wife Persephone mirrors the cycles of decay and growth, influencing the fates of those below and above.

 

Hadestown is not only a narrative of individual journeys but also a commentary on societal issues such as power, wealth, and the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity. With its emotive performances, rich lyrical storytelling, and dynamic score, Hadestown offers a profound theatrical experience that invites audiences to question what it means to make sacrifices for love and to dream of a better world.

 

Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.

Run time: 120 minutes with 15 minute intermission

 

 

PERFORMANCES

January 9th @ 7pm

January 10th @ 7pm

January 11th @ 2pm and 7pm

January 12th @ 2pm and 7pm

 

 

Buy Tickets Here

 

 

 

Check out our amazing set design and production concept for Hadestown!

 

 

We wanted to create a truly unique Southern Arizona story, so we set our production of Hadestown in an Old West train station. The mining town of Jerome, Arizona was our inspiration and we hope to bring a truly Southwestern touch to this incredible piece. This show is a commentary of nature and art versus industrialism, so we wanted to bring nature into the space. We will have 2,500 pounds of "dirt" across the stage for the actors to play in and use in the story telling.

 

 

 

Buy Your Tickets Today!

 

 

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Santa Cruz Shoestring Players present: INTO THE WOODS A Musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

 

INTO THE WOODS A Musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine

 

 

Thu Jan 23, 2025 - Sun Feb 2, 2025

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously announced production of Music Man has been changed to Into the Woods.

 

Santa Cruz Shoestring Players present the musical Into the Woods. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching--a sophisticated musical twist on beloved childhood fables.

 

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

 

One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods weaves a euphoric score including the songs “Giants in the Sky,” “On the Steps of the Palace,” “No One Is Alone,” and “Children Will Listen” with a darkly humorous book. Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Directed by Marcy Miller with Music Direction by Marie Valade.

 

Tickets and information: https://performingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/228308

 

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Santa Cruz Shoestring Players: Do you have an old artificial Christmas tree?

 

From: Santa Cruz Shoestring Players < azshoestringplayers@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 1:33 PM
Subject: Do you have an old artificial Christmas tree?

 

 

Want Your Old
Artificial Christmas Tree to Shine Onstage?

Is your old artificial Christmas tree pining for a chance to be on stage? How about giving it a chance to take a bough?

Shoestring is asking for donations of artificial Christmas trees to help decorate the set of our upcoming musical, "Into the Woods."  Any size tree will be greatly appreciated.

If you have an old tree taking up space in your garage, please email us at azshoestringplayers@gmail.com. We'll arrange to pick it up.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for "Into the Woods" playing January 23 to February 2, 2025. Tickets are selling quickly. Click here for tickets!

Thank you!
 And thank you for supporting your local community theater!

 

 

 

Santa Cruz Shoestring Players
Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC)
1250 Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622
520-399-1750

 

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Monday, December 16, 2024

Last Day for Early Registration for Troubadour Theatre Winter Workshops!

 

From: Troubadour Theatre <troubadourtheatre@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 10:06 AM
Subject: Last Day for Early Registration for Troubadour Winter Workshops!

 

Hi Everyone! 

 

Winter Break is almost here, and we have some workshops offered to keep the kids busy! These are all one-day workshops.

 

Today is the final day for our early registration discounts; all workshops are $10-$15 off through 11:59pm tonight, 12/16.   All of these can be found on the "Winter Workshops" section of our website, troubadourtheatre.com

 

ALSO: Gift Certificates! 

 

For anyone who wants to gift a future Troubadour class or summer camp for a holiday gift, we also offer gift certificates on our online registration page for varying amounts.   Parents/Grandparents often want to gift a summer camp session as a holiday gift, but as the registration is not open yet, gift certificates are a great way to do that.  Available on the same registration page as the workshops.  We appreciate anyone who purchases a gift certificate to help out our small business during our slowest time of the year. 

 

Winter Break Workshops: 

 

Play in a Day: Ages 7-12

No acting experience required

Fri Dec 27, 10:00-3:30pm

Performance starts at 3:30pm

Cost: $70, or $55 thru 12/16

Instructor: Carrie Silverman

Students will help create a short Harry Potter inspired play, with a performance at the end of the day

 

Dungeons & Dragons Game Day

Ages 10-16, All levels of experience welcome

Wed Jan 1, 9:00am-1:00pm

Cost: $50, or $40 thru 12/16

Instructor: Dana Busenbark

Students will participate in a classic Dungeons & Dragons game campaign, lead by Dungeon Master Dana Busenbark.  

 

Improv Day!

Ages 10-16, no experience required

Thurs Jan 2, 10:00am-3:30pm

Performance starts at 3:30pm

Cost: $70, or only $55 thru 12/16

Instructor: Alex Totillo 

Students will learn fun, new improv games and conclude the day with a presentation of their favorite games.  

 

Play in a Day: Ages 11-18 

No acting experience required

Fri Jan 3, 9:00am-4:30pm

Performance starts at 4:30pm

Cost: $90, or $75 thru 12/16

Instructor: Kristen Wheeler 

Students will together write a short play, rehearsing the play and performing live to conclude the day. 

 

Ages 11-12 can sign up for either Play in a Day workshop.  The material in the ages 11-18 group will be more advanced, so students 11-12 can choose either (or both!) depending on their skill and experience level (and if they're more comfortable with teens or a younger group).   

 

 

All located at our studio, 4500 E Speedway Blvd #18

 

 

Register online now, Troubadourtheatre.com workshops are the discounted price through tonight, 12/16 11:59pm.  Hope to see you there!  Direct link to our online registration:  https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TroubadourTheatre

 

Kristen Wheeler 

Artistic Director 

Troubadour Theatre

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 12-16-24

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 5:16 PM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 12-16-24

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, December 16, 2024 beginning at 7 pm.  This is a hybrid meeting. Join us on line in our Zoom room (Zoom link below COMING ATTRACTIONS) OR join us in person at St. Francis in the Foothills - Room 50. 
( Campus map attached) 

 

General OPP business.  Possible brief chat about our Swap Meet event on Fri and Sat.

 

Here's the link to our GoFundMe page.

 

 

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: RON PULLINS 

"Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by Ron Pullins (70 min)    SCRIPT ATTACHED

cast:

Ellie Vought       Troubadour 1                                                   

Kim Lawry          Troubadour 2   

Mles Chandler      Sir Gawain                                      

David Youngerman   King Arthur                                     

Scott Berg         Green Knight                               

    Also plays     Lord of the Castle

    Also plays     Stranger 

    Also plays     Porter

Sydney Flynn       Guenivere  

    Also           The Lady

    Also           Wife of the Lord of the Castle

Leslie Powell      Morgan le Fay

Liisa Rose         Moderator and Stage Directions   

 

DEC   23 ZOOM OPEN 

DEC   30 ZOOM "AIAIO" by Mel Hector  (2nd read)

 

JAN      6  HYBRID  AUDITIONS FOR THE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL AT ST FRANCIS IN THE FOOTHILLS

 

JAN     13  TENTATIVE "My Girl" by Scott Berg  (2nd read – vote)

                                The Man - Eric Everts

 Stage Direction/Facilitator  - Dave Sewell

JAN     20  HYBRID  OPEN

JAN     27 ZOOM OPEN

FEB       3 HYBRID OPEN 

FEB 4-9 -2025   OPP 36TH ANNUAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL AT THE CABARET

Co-chairs: Liisa Rose and Scott Berg

Tech Director: Alex Alegria

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS  -  SO FAR:

Sharon Surhoff, Jeff Webster, Mel Hector, Gavin Kayner, Michael Singervalt, David Rochon, Leslie Powell, Sydney Flynn, Vince Flynn, Liisa Rose.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY 2/6 7:00 (70 Minutes) Murphy's Son- Michael Singervalt

FRIDAY 2/7 7:00 (95 Minutes) Cassandra – Jeff Webster

SATURDAY 2/8 2:00 (89 Minutes) Six Mile Inn- Sharon Surhoff -32 Finding Mary Tyler Moore- David Rochon- 27 Last Man Standing- Gavin Kayner- 30

SATURDAY 2/8 7:00 (108 Minutes) You Never Know- Mel Hector

SUNDAY 2/9 2:00 (59 Minutes) Southern Hospitality- Liisa Rose- 12 Savage- Liisa Rose- 12 Grace- Sharon Surhoff- 13 Crossroads- Leslie Powell- 11 Ash is to Ashes- Liisa Rose- 11

SUNDAY 2/9 7:00 (49 Minutes) MIL-ILF- Liisa Rose- 9 Fifty-Six- Liisa Rose- 8 Telling Mrs. Fairchild- Sydney Flynn- 7 Pat's Story- Vince Flynn- 10 To Making it Home- Liisa Rose- 8

 

FEB      10 ZOOM RECAP OF OPP NPF

FEB      17 HYBRID OPEN

FEB      24 ZOOM OPEN

MAR      3 HYBRID "His Father's Son" by Zink  (4th read) 

 

 

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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Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to nearly 200 individuals including all paid members, (34) actor/readers (60) and general mailing list (102) plus one time invitees. 

 

Your OPP Secretary,

ZINK aka David Zinke

Be Good To You

 

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