SCOUNDREL & SCAMP THEATRE presents THE APIARY - ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

presents

THE APIARY

By Kate Douglas

 

 

 

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY

Sunday, April 26, 2026

For Scoundrels & Scamps Ages 13+

 

 

About the Play

Twenty-two years in the future, honeybees are nearly extinct—kept alive only inside sterile laboratory environments. Zora is overqualified for her new lab job, but she loves bees, or what is left of them. When an unfortunate incident leads to a sudden boost in the bees’ numbers, Zora and her coworker Pilar must decide just how far they’re willing to go to keep the population growing.

Part eco-thriller, part philosophical reckoning, The Apiary asks urgent questions about climate change, bodily autonomy, and scientific ethics—wrapped in a story at once intimate and sweeping. The play drifts from the naturalistic into the poetic and magical, holding space for many lenses at once.

 

 

 

About the Playwright

Kate Douglas is an American playwright and graduate of the Experimental Theatre Wing at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. The Apiary received its world premiere as part of Second Stage Theater’s inaugural Next Stage Festival in New York, which spotlights early-career playwrights, where it was directed by Kate Whoriskey (Sweat, Clyde’s, Ruined) and featured a cast that included Taylor Schilling. The play was praised for its resonant exploration of ecological crisis and human moral complexity.

 

 

 

Performance Details

Date:  Sunday, April 26, 2026

Venue:  The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y

Address:  738 N. 5th Avenue, Suite 131, Tucson, AZ 85705

Access:  Main entrance via the parking lot off 5th Avenue

Age Recommendation:  Ages 13 and up

Tickets:  Free for Scoundrel Society members

Box Office:  (520) 448-3300 • boxoffice@scoundrelandscamp.org

Note:  Late seating at the discretion of the House Manager; not guaranteed

 

 

 

About The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

Founded in 2016, The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre is an award-winning, Tucson-based professional theater company and 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sharing diverse stories by and about historically excluded voices, and to creating immersive, imaginative experiences for audiences of all ages. Located at The Historic Y in the 4th Avenue Shopping District, the company produces work in a 100-seat proscenium mainstage and a 40-seat black box studio.

 

 

Media Contact:

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

(520) 448-3300  •  director@scoundrelandscamp.org  •  scoundrelandscamp.org

 

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UA SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION presents Jerry's Girls

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA  ·  SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION Jerry's Girls Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento & Jerry Herman

NOW PLAYING  ·  April 19 – May 3, 2026 Marroney Theatre  ·  1025 N. Olive Road, University of Arizona, Tucson

 

About the Production

Big Broadway energy comes to the Marroney Theatre as TFTV presents Jerry's Girls, a dazzling, women-centered revue celebrating the iconic music of composer and lyricist Jerry Herman. Performed by the next generation of stage talent, this dynamic revue highlights the broad spectrum of thrilling material Herman wrote specifically for female performers. This fast-paced revue features all the best songs and crowd favorites from such immortal musicals as Mame, Hello Dolly!, Milk and Honey, Mack and Mabel, A Day in Hollywood / A Night in the Ukraine, and La Cage Aux Folles. Jerry's Girls is the 2025-26 season finale for TFTV's Performance Season, showcasing BFA and BA students in acting, musical theatre, and the school's newest program, Live and Screened Performance. Season Artistic Director: Christie Kerr. TFTV Director: Dr. Frances Gateward.

 

Performance Schedule

Jerry's Girls runs April 19 – May 3, 2026 at the Marroney Theatre (1025 N. Olive Road, UA campus). The first two performances (April 19 & 22) are previews. Both Saturdays (April 25 & May 2) feature two performances.

Type	Date	Time(s)	Note
Preview	Sunday, April 19	1:30 PM	Opening Weekend
Preview	Wednesday, April 22	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Thursday, April 23	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Friday, April 24	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Saturday, April 25	1:30 PM + 7:30 PM	Two performances
Performance	Sunday, April 26	1:30 PM	—
Performance	Wednesday, April 29	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Thursday, April 30	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Friday, May 1	7:30 PM	—
Performance	Saturday, May 2	1:30 PM + 7:30 PM	Two performances
Performance	Sunday, May 3	1:30 PM	Closing Night

 

Tickets & Production Information

Item	Detail
Season Role	2025-26 Season Finale — TFTV Performance Season
Production Credit	Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman. Concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento & Jerry Herman.
License	Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Cast	BFA and BA students in Acting, Musical Theatre & Live and Screened Performance
Season Artistic Director	Christie Kerr, TFTV Associate Director
TFTV Director	Dr. Frances Gateward
Standard Tickets	On sale at tickets.arizona.edu / am.ticketmaster.com/uacfa
Student Rush Tickets	$5 — available 1 hour before showtime at Marroney or Centennial Box Office with valid student ID. Subject to availability. Not available in advance.
Box Office	Gregory Knopf Box Office, Marroney Theatre — opens 60 minutes before showtime

 

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA  ·  SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION BFA Acting & Musical Theatre Class of 2026 Showcase The Next Generation of UA Stage Talent

Online Release: Tuesday, April 28, 2026  ·  10:00 AM (MST) In-Person Screening: Wednesday, May 5, 2026  ·  7:00 PM  ·  Marroney Theatre

 

About the Showcase

The BFA Acting & Musical Theatre Class of 2026 Showcase is the capstone presentation of the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television's BFA graduating class — an industry-facing showcase designed to introduce the next generation of professional stage talent to agents, casting directors, and the broader theatrical community. Each year, TFTV brings agents, professional designers, and production specialists to campus to view the work of graduating actors and designers. The Showcase provides graduating students direct access to industry professionals and a concrete next step into their professional careers. The 2026 Showcase will be released publicly online on April 28 at showcase.tftv.arizona.edu. An exclusive, in-person big-screen screening will follow on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 PM in the newly renovated Marroney Theatre — TFTV's 311-seat proscenium house, equipped with state-of-the-art screening technology.

 

Dates, Venue & Information

Item	Detail
Online Release	Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM MST
Online URL	showcase.tftv.arizona.edu
In-Person Screening	Wednesday, May 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Screening Venue	Marroney Theatre, 1025 N. Olive Road, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
About the Venue	311-seat proscenium house, The Craig T. Nelson Stage; renovated 2024 with state-of-the-art film screening technology. Opens for seating 30 minutes before showtime.
TFTV Director	Dr. Frances Gateward
Season Artistic Director	Christie Kerr, TFTV Associate Director
More Information	tftv.arizona.edu
School Contact	theatre@cfa.arizona.edu  |  520-621-7008

 

About the Work & the School

About Jerry Herman Jerry Herman (1931–2019) was one of Broadway's most beloved composers and lyricists, creator of three of the longest-running shows in Broadway history: Hello, Dolly! (1964), Mame (1966), and La Cage Aux Folles (1983). His music is defined by irresistible melody, theatrical flair, and enduring optimism. Among his most celebrated female anthems: Hello, Dolly!, Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment, We Need a Little Christmas, If He Walked Into My Life, and I Am What I Am.

About UA School of Theatre, Film & Television TFTV is ranked the #2 public film school in the United States and the only National Top 10 school located outside of LA, Boston, and NYC. The school nurtures outstanding artists and scholars through rigorous training, internationally recognized faculty, and hands-on production experience. Productions and showcases are the primary vehicles through which students at all levels develop their craft and present their work to professional audiences. The Marroney Theatre and Tornabene Theatre, both located at 1025 N. Olive Road on the UA campus, serve as TFTV's primary performance venues.

 

The University of Arizona respectfully acknowledges that it sits on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O'odham and the Yaqui.

 

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THE INVISIBLE THEATRE presents Oh, Coward!

THE INVISIBLE THEATRE  ·  54th Season Finale Oh, Coward! Devised by Roderick Cook Words and Music by Noël Coward

Opening Night: Sunday, April 26, 2026  ·  2:00 PM April 26 – May 10, 2026  ·  The Invisible Theatre  ·  1400 N. First Avenue, Tucson

 

About the Production

The Invisible Theatre's 54th season concludes with a delectable foray into musical theatre — Noël Coward's Oh, Coward!, a delightfully intimate revue devised by Roderick Cook. Three performers, accompanied by piano, weave together Coward's most beloved songs and sketches into an unforgettable evening of wit, style, and song. Coward's songs and sketches about British high and low society, the "theatah", mad dogs, Englishmen, and other noteworthy subjects sparkle with the Master's dry-as-a-martini wit. His effervescent music and charming quips combine for an evening of some of the most memorable tunes of the twentieth century — a celebration of one of theatre's greatest entertainers. Oh, Coward! originally opened Off-Broadway in 1972, running for 294 performances, and has since become a beloved fixture of the intimate cabaret-theatre tradition worldwide. This production marks a rare Tucson staging of this witty, warm revue in the ideal setting: an eighty-seat house where performer and audience are inseparably close.

 

Cast & Creative Team

Role	Name	Notes
Performer	David Alexander Johnston	—
Performer	Jonathan Zenz	—
Performer	Betsy Kruse Craig	Managing Artistic Director, The Invisible Theatre
Pianist	Brad Arington	—
Assistant	Mickey Nugent	—

 

Performance Schedule

Oh, Coward! runs April 26 through May 10, 2026 with 13 performances. Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM; matinees at 2:00 PM. Saturday, May 9 features two performances.

Date	Time	Notes
Sunday, April 26	2:00 PM	Opening Night
Tuesday, April 28	7:30 PM	—
Wednesday, April 29	7:30 PM	—
Thursday, April 30	7:30 PM	—
Friday, May 1	7:30 PM	—
Saturday, May 2	2:00 PM	—
Sunday, May 3	2:00 PM	—
Wednesday, May 6	7:30 PM	—
Thursday, May 7	7:30 PM	—
Friday, May 8	7:30 PM	—
Saturday, May 9	2:00 PM + 7:30 PM	Two performances
Sunday, May 10	2:00 PM	Closing Night

 

Tickets & Venue

Tickets Purchase online: invisibletheatre.com/tickets Direct booking: ci.ovationtix.com/32555 Box Office: 520-882-9721 The Invisible Theatre is fully accessible to patrons using wheelchairs or with other mobility challenges. Seating areas for wheelchair users are located in the theatre.

Venue The Invisible Theatre 1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman) Tucson, AZ 85719 An intimate 80-seat black box theatre — one of Tucson's most beloved professional theatre companies, now celebrating 54 years of continuous production. Website: invisibletheatre.com Email: info@theinvisibletheatre.com

 

About the Work & Its Creator

About Oh, Coward! Oh, Coward! was devised by Roderick Cook and originally produced Off-Broadway in 1972, running for 294 performances. The revue draws from the full sweep of Noël Coward's career — his cabaret songs, musical comedies, operettas, and revues — weaving them into an intimate theatrical portrait of the man himself. Familiar titles in the Coward canon include Mad Dogs and Englishmen, I'll See You Again, Mrs. Worthington, If Love Were All, and dozens of others that have endured as touchstones of 20th-century musical theatre and cabaret.

About Noël Coward Sir Noël Coward (1899–1973) was one of the most versatile and celebrated figures in twentieth-century theatre — playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, and director. His works ranged from sophisticated comedies such as Private Lives and Blithe Spirit to operettas, musical revues, and film. Coward's distinctive voice — elegant, sharply comic, and unexpectedly tender — made him a singular figure in British and international culture. His work remains fresh, wickedly funny, and deeply theatrical.

 

About The Invisible Theatre

About The Invisible Theatre The Invisible Theatre (IT) of Tucson has been dedicated to producing quality theatre and arts education experiences for all facets of the community since 1971. Now in its 54th season, IT takes its name from the invisible energy that flows between performer and audience — the magic of live theatre. The company presents adaptations of classics, recent Off-Broadway plays and musicals, and original works in an intimate 80-seat setting that showcases local professional talent alongside guest artists. Under the leadership of Managing Artistic Director Betsy Kruse Craig and Associate Artistic Director James Blair, IT is strongly committed to community service, accessibility, and outreach. The theatre is fully wheelchair accessible.

 

"IT takes its name from the invisible energy that flows between a performer and audience, creating the magic of theatre."

 

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