BALLET TUCSON presents STEPS FORWARD - ONE NIGHT ONLY

BALLET TUCSON  ·  40th Anniversary Season  ·  2026-2027 STEPS FORWARD A Choreographers' Showcase  ·  8 World Premieres

ONE NIGHT ONLY  ·  Friday, September 11, 2026  ·  7:00 PM Berger Performing Arts Center  ·  Tucson, Arizona

 

About the Performance

About Steps Forward Loved by our artists and audiences alike, Steps Forward is Ballet Tucson's annual choreographers' showcase — featuring 8 brand-new world premieres created by current Ballet Tucson company members for their fellow dancers. This one-night-only collection highlights the company apprentices and offers vital career development and transition support for our dancers — allowing them to explore their creativity and artistic potential as choreographers. At the end of the evening, audience members vote for their favorite work. The winning piece receives an encore presentation on the Ballet Tucson mainstage later in the season! After the show, hear from the choreographers themselves in a special post-show Q&A moderated by Artistic Director Margaret Mullin.

 

8 World Premieres All new works choreographed by Ballet Tucson company dancers — performed on the Berger Performing Arts Center stage for the first time anywhere.

You Choose the Encore Audience members vote for their favorite world premiere. The winning work receives an encore presentation on the Ballet Tucson mainstage later in the 2026-27 season.

Post-Show Q&A After the performance, the choreographers join Artistic Director Margaret Mullin on stage for an exclusive conversation about their creative process and inspirations.

 

Tickets & Venue

Tickets Purchase tickets online: ballettucson.org/performances/steps-forward Season Subscriptions available: ballettucson.org/season-subscription Digital tickets only — scan from your phone or print at home. Will call list available; purchasers looked up by name.

Venue & Practical Info Berger Performing Arts Center Tucson, Arizona Friday, September 11, 2026  ·  7:00 PM Arrive 30 minutes early for parking. No photography or recording during performance. Ballet Tucson: ballettucson.org Contact: operations@ballettucson.org  ·  520.903.1445

 

From Rehearsal to Premiere

The Steps Forward production team and company rehearsing for the September 11 performance. Photos by Carlos Chavez.

Photos by Carlos Chavez  ·  Video by Kyra Shimogori and Charles Cronenwett

 

Ballet Tucson — 40th Anniversary Season

40th Anniversary Season Ballet Tucson's 2026-27 season celebrates 40 years of Southern Arizona's only professional ballet company. Under Artistic Director Margaret Mullin, the season embraces the future as much as the milestone — featuring two world premieres, company premieres of works by George Balanchine, Justin Peck, and Andrea Schermoly, and the return of audience favorite Spirit Garden. Steps Forward opens the season on September 11, followed by Spirit Garden (Oct 23-25), The Nutcracker (Dec 18-20), Carmen (Feb 26-28, 2027), and Appalachian Spring (Apr 9-11, 2027).

About Ballet Tucson Tucson's professional ballet company since 1986. Ballet Tucson produces fully staged performances featuring company dancers, education programming through the School of Ballet Tucson, and community engagement across Southern Arizona. The School of Ballet Tucson, as old as the company itself, is led by new co-Vice Principals Danielle Corte and Sarah Maxwell, rising leaders who began as company apprentices. Full season info: ballettucson.org/performances

 

Ballet Tucson is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  ·  200 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85716

 

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SCOUNDREL & SCAMP THEATRE presents I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

THE SCOUNDREL & SCAMP THEATRE  ·  SEASON TEN  ·  TUCSON PREMIERE A HILARIOUSLY TWISTED LOVE LETTER TO Y2K FANDOM

I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire

by Samantha Hurley  ·  Directed by Annika Maher ★  Arizona Premiere  ·  Mainstage  ·  Ages 17+  ★

September 24 – October 11, 2026  ·  The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre  ·  738 N 5th Avenue, Tucson

 

About the Play

About the Play It's 2004. Low-rise jeans reign supreme, AIM away messages are works of art, and 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley is obsessed with one thing and one thing only: Tobey Maguire. With her dad out of the picture, her mom totally oblivious, and her classmates treating her like a social outcast, Shelby has poured her entire soul into running the most devout Tobey Maguire fan club the internet has ever seen. President, activities director, and sole true believer. But liking Tobey Maguire is not enough. No, Shelby has a plan — an absolutely foolproof, completely rational, no-notes plan: kidnap him and then marry him in her basement. What could possibly go wrong? Well… turns out, a lot. A zany Y2K-fueled farce, I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire is a wild, unhinged joyride through fangirl culture, adolescent obsession, and the utterly unbreakable belief that your celebrity crush would totally love you back — if only they knew you existed. Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission

It's 2004. Tobey Maguire FAN CLUB North American / Antarctic Branch PRESIDENT: Shelby Hinkley Members: 299 Est. 2001   ★  Spider-Man  ★ ★  Seabiscuit  ★ ★  The Cider House Rules  ★ "Come on, do I look like that? Face it, I'm just some random guy in your basement." — Tobey

 

Performance Schedule

Ten performances over three weekends on the Mainstage. Thursday–Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM. Runtime approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Day	Date	Time	Notes
Thursday	September 24, 2026	7:30 PM	Opening Night
Friday	September 25, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Saturday	September 26, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Sunday	September 27, 2026	2:00 PM	—
Friday	October 2, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Saturday	October 3, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Sunday	October 4, 2026	2:00 PM	—
Friday	October 9, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Saturday	October 10, 2026	7:30 PM	—
Sunday	October 11, 2026	2:00 PM	Closing Night

 

Tickets & Venue

Tickets Adults  ·  $42 Seniors / Teachers  ·  $38 Students / Theatre Artists  ·  $29 ★  Free for Scoundrel Society members  ★ Buy online: scoundrelandscamp.org/marry-you-tobey Box Office: 520-448-3300 boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org Late seating at House Manager discretion — not guaranteed. Arrive early!

Venue The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y 738 N. 5th Avenue #131 Tucson, AZ 85705 Entrance: Off the parking lot of The Historic Y. Parking lot entrance is accessed from 5th Avenue. Show Info: scoundrelandscamp.org/marry-you-tobey All Shows: scoundrelandscamp.org

 

About the Play, Playwright & Director

About the Playwright	About the Director	About The S&S
Samantha Hurley New York-based, Maine-raised comedy writer. Hurley studied theatre at Ithaca College and has written original sketches performed at UCB, Characters Welcome, PIT, and Brooklyn Comedy Collective. I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire premiered Off-Broadway in 2023 at the cell theatre in New York, followed by a critically acclaimed, extended run at the Southwark Playhouse in London in 2024. This is the Arizona premiere. "This is for the girlies who were writing One Direction fan fiction." — Samantha Hurley	Annika Maher Co-Artistic & Managing Director of The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre. Maher joined the S&S in 2025 alongside Zac Austin, bringing a commitment to community-centered, immersive storytelling and new work development. I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire marks the first full mainstage production of the S&S's 2026-2027 Season 10.	The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre Founded in 2016, S&S is an award-winning Tucson professional theatre company dedicated to immersive, imaginative storytelling for audiences of all ages. Located at The Historic Y in the 4th Avenue Shopping District. Season 10 also features: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Feb–Mar 2027), A Doll's House Part 2 (Apr–May 2027), Stone Soup (May 2027), Séance (Oct 2026), WoBo Show, Radio Hour, and Red Herring Puppets. Scoundrel Society members get free tickets to all mainstage shows.

 

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre is dedicated to creating immersive, imaginative experiences for audiences of all ages and sharing diverse stories about and by historically excluded voices.  ·  738 N. 5th Ave #131, Tucson AZ 85705  ·  520-448-3300

 

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LTW: Register for Fall Classes & Camps

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP  ·  EDUCATION PROGRAM Register for Fall Classes & Camps It's Your Time to Shine! Grades K–12  ·  After-School & Weekend Classes  ·  School-Break Camps  ·  Adult Offerings

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About LTW's Education Program Live Theatre Workshop's Theatre Education Program blends engaging performances with hands-on instruction in a safe, inclusive environment where K–12 students build creativity, teamwork, and self-confidence. Whether your child is stepping onstage for the first time or already has experience, LTW offers acting classes and camps for every level — helping students strengthen technique while growing communication, collaboration, and stage confidence. All students end the session with a performance showcase for family and friends. Artistic Director of Education: Amanda Gremel  ·  amanda.g@livetheatreworkshop.org Scholarships & payment plans: livetheatreworkshop.org/scholarships

 

Fall & Winter Classes — Enrolling Now

After-school and weekend classes for Grades K–12, plus an adult singing option. All classes include a family showcase performance. Spots fill quickly — register online or call 520-327-4242.

Class	Grades	Days & Dates	Time	Notes & Showcase
The Mini Players	Grades 4–6	Wednesdays Aug 19 – Nov 11, 2026	4:00–6:00 PM	Details & Register No class Oct 14  ·  Dress Rehearsal Tue Nov 10, 3:30–6 PM  ·  Showcase Nov 11, 6 PM
Teen Acting Lab	Grades 6–12	Saturdays Aug 22 – Dec 5, 2026	10:30 AM–12:30 PM	Details & Register Black Box (Mainstage)  ·  No class Oct 17 & Nov 28  ·  Showcase I: Fri Dec 4, 6 PM  ·  Showcase II: Sat Dec 5, 11:30 AM
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Fall Break Camp & Winter Break Camp

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Camp	Grades	Dates	Hours	Showcase  ·  Register
Fall Break Camp: Youth All Stars Full-day weeklong camp during fall school break	Grades 3–8	Mon Oct 12 – Fri Oct 16, 2026	8:00 AM–4:30 PM	Register Now Showcase: Fri Oct 16, 4:00 PM
Winter Break Camp: Theatre For All 4-day winter break camp (No camp Fri Dec 25/Christmas)	Grades 4–10	Mon Dec 28 – Thu Dec 31, 2026	8:00 AM–4:30 PM	Register Now Showcase: Thu Dec 31, 4:00 PM

 

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Registration & Policies All students must complete a participation form before or on the first day of class or camp. Participation form: livetheatreworkshop.org/student-liability-form Cancellation Policy: 2+ weeks before start: refund minus $50 fee Less than 2 weeks: credit (no cash refund) redeemable within 1 year On/after first day: no refund; credit within same session Questions: amanda.g@livetheatreworkshop.org  ·  520-327-4242

Contact & Links Live Theatre Workshop 3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 Phone: 520-327-4242 Classes: livetheatreworkshop.org/classes Camps: livetheatreworkshop.org/camps Scholarships: livetheatreworkshop.org/scholarships Education info: livetheatreworkshop.org/education Email: amanda.g@livetheatreworkshop.org

 

Live Theatre Workshop produces inclusive, accessible, and affordable professional theatre and theatre education that entertains, educates, and enlightens children, adults, and families. LTW is a Safe Place and proud ally.

 

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