Tucson Improv Movement UPCOMING SHOWS & CLASSES

UPCOMING SHOWS & CLASSES

Tucson Improv Movement

 

Justin's home from England and ready to get back on the TIM stage! Here's everything coming up this weekend, plus a look ahead at summer classes, the TIM Gym, and Improv Jam.

Theater closed July 3–4 and July 12–13 for a deep clean and a summer refresh — see you back live and local after that!

This Weekend's Shows

 

Friday Night 6:30 pm — Improv Jam 7:30 pm — The Soapbox w/Steve Wagner 8:30 pm — The Ovarachievers + The Riveters

Saturday Night 6:30 pm — Comedy Happy Hour 7:30 pm — The Game Show Show 8:30 pm — The Experience + Slumber Party Massacre

Sunday Matinee 2:00 pm — No Show This Week

 

Friday's 8:30 pm show is a must-see: two all-female improv groups, The Ovarachievers and The Riveters, share the stage — and it's a last chance to catch fan-favorite performer Clare Shelley before she leaves Tucson.

 

Comedy Happy Hour kicks off Saturday at 6:30 pm with a dollar off drinks, followed by Tucson's only improvised game show at 7:30 pm.

Featured Guest: The Soapbox

 

The Soapbox w/Steven Wagner (Re)telling Tucson's Story — Friday at 7:30 pm Steve is an estate planning attorney by day and a circus performer by night. Born in Tucson and raised in Phoenix, he co-founded the local circus troupe Cirque Collective and spends his free time juggling, practicing acro yoga, and playing the drums. Three short, personal stories from Steve at 7:30 pm will inspire Tucson's premier improv comedy team.

 

TIM Gym — Summer 2026

 

Treat your improv like a gym membership! During our summer comedy school hiatus, join the TIM Gym for weekly 90-minute classes with our Comedy School Instructors and TIM Coaches — each one focused on a specific improv skill. Membership covers June and July, and once you're signed up you can take as many classes as you'd like. Monthly membership: $40 Both months: $70 À la carte — price isn't based on attending every class No refunds or credits; membership is non-transferable

TIM Gym Schedule

Date	Time	Instructor
Thu, June 11	6:00–7:30 pm	Lindsay McEldowney
Sat, June 13	1:00–2:30 pm	Cristin Phibbs
Thu, June 18	7:00–8:30 pm	Adam Chen
Mon, June 22	6:00–7:30 pm	Susan Leonetti
Wed, July 1	6:00–7:30 pm	Kallie Siderewicz
Thu, July 9	7:00–8:30 pm	Czarina Nafarrate
Wed, July 15	6:00–7:30 pm	Sean Bottai
Sat, July 25	1:00–2:30 pm	Amanda Tennyson
Mon, July 27	6:00–7:30 pm	Jess Hill

 

Upcoming Classes

 

Improv Comedy 101 — Wednesday, July 15 with Alec Young 101 Intensive — Saturday, September 5 with Jessica Hill 201 — Wednesday, August 26 with Czarina Nafarrate 301 — Monday, July 20 with Justin Lukasewicz 401 — Tuesday, July 21 with Zack Armstrong 501 — Tuesday, September 1 with Justin Lukasewicz

 

Stand Up Comedy

• 101 — Sunday, July 16 with Rory Monserat

Sketch Comedy

Coming soon — stay tuned!

The Improv 101 class starting July 15th with Alec Young is almost sold out — grab your spot today!

Improv Jam — Free & Open to Everyone

 

Want to try improv? Now you can! Come try it out in a fun, safe environment at the Jam every Friday at 6:30 pm — it's free and open to everyone. Then stay for The Soapbox at 7:30 pm for just $5.

 

Tucson Improv Movement · 414 E 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705

Secure your seats, register for class, or grab a TIM Gym membership — we can't wait to see you on stage!

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 6-15-26

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2026 9:17 PM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 6-15-26

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting, Monday June 15, 2026 beginning at 7pm.  This is the third Monday of the month, so we will have a Hybrid meeting. You can join us in person at St. Francis in the Foothills, Room 50. ( Campus map attached) Alternately you can join us on Zoom.  Zoom link below. 

 

 

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS: ADRIAN CORY AND PHILIP LESTER

“Landfill” retitled to “All That Lies Beneath” by Adrian Cory (30 mins) 2nd read 

                                     “All That Lies Beneath”

JILL - Robin Carson

EVE - Hannah Taylor

FRAN - Kristen Kallen-Keck

NISHA - Petra Polzin

HENRIETTA - Diane Ouradnik 

Stage directions/Facilitator - Angela Cory 

              "Alexas' Anonymous." By Philip Lester  (15 min)  1^st cold read

                                   “A Quiet Word” by Adrian Cory details TBA

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OPP MASTER SCHEDULE 2026 

JUNE    22 ZOOM How to write a 10 minute play  -  writing exercise workshop

JUNE    29 ZOOM Results of last week’s writing exercise.  Discussion

JULY      6 HYBRID  “,,,somewhere, a dog barks” by Philip Lester

JULY     13 HYBRID  Jeffrey Webster 

                “Killing to the Sound of Trumpets” (1^st read)

JULY     20 HYBRID OPEN

JULY     27 ZOOM OPEN

AUG     3 HYBRIB  OPEN

AUG     10 HYBRID OPEN

AUG     17 HYBRID OPEN

AUG     24 ZOOM OPEN

AUG 24 - 30 Satellite play fest in Green Valley

AUG     31 ZOON OPEN

SEPT    7 HYBRID Leslie Powell  new full length play

SEPT    14 HYBRID OPEN

SEPT    21 HYBRID “Belle and Beast” by Sarah Wetzel  2^nd read

SEPT    28 ZOOM OPEN

OCT       5 HYBRID Jeff Webster 

“Killing To The Sound of Trumpets”  (2^nd read)

OCT     12 HYBRID OPEN

OCT     18 HYBRID OPEN

OCT     26 ZOOM OPEN

NOV      2  HYBRID OPP ELECTIONS  

John Vornholt will not stand for re-election as OPP President.

NOV     9 HYBRID OPEN

NOV     16 HYBRIS OPEN

NOV     23 ZOOM OPEN

NOV     30ZOOM OPEN

DEC     7HYBRID OPEN

DEC     14 HYBRID OPEN

DEC     21HYBRID OPEN

DEC     28 ZOOM OPEN 

 

2027  OPP NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

MARCH 30 – APRIL 4    INVISIBLE THEATRE

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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

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87825748620?pwd=MThna0VHWjBkYVBiUEpXWWJ3bno5Zz09

 

Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

Passcode: 544241

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Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

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Find your local number: Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

 

OPP Minutes of the Meeting are only sent to paid members and others who join the conversation providing I have email addresses for them.   

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to over 200 individuals including all paid members, (31) actor/readers (111) and general mailing list (124) plus one-time invitees. 

Your OPP Secretary

ZINK  aka David Zinke

Be Good To You

 

PAY DUES, MAKE A DONATION, CORRESPOND

Old Pueblo Playwrights

P.O. Box 35154

Tucson, AZ  85740

 

ZELLE ACCOUNT INFO:

The Old Pueblo Playwrights

520 488 9229

 

                                               

 

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INVISIBLE THEATRE Call for Actors: Going IT Alone 2027

THE INVISIBLE THEATRE

Call for Actors

Going IT Alone 2027

By Various Writers

Invisible Theatre  •  1400 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ  85719

 

About the Show

Going IT Alone is the Invisible Theatre’s annual celebration of the actor and the playwright — a unique showcase of original monologues that places a single performer center stage with nothing between them and the audience. Now entering its 7th year, this beloved series draws monologue submissions from across the country and around the world (over 600 submissions last year!), from which 12–14 are selected, cast, rehearsed, and staged in an evening of singular theatrical storytelling.

Solo performance is a unique experience for the actor, the playwright, and the audience alike. Actors take the stage alone and must singularly engage the audience — a remarkable and rewarding challenge for any performer.

How It Works

Playwrights submit original short monologues, which are reviewed by a selection committee. The production team then selects 12–14 pieces, casts actors from the Tucson theatre community, and stages each monologue as part of an evening-length showcase. The show is directed by Invisible Theatre Artistic Associate Gretchen Wirges.

Past productions have featured work by both local and international playwrights, and have showcased some of Tucson’s finest acting talent. All experience levels in the Tucson theatre community are welcome to apply — including actors who have appeared in previous Going IT Alone productions.

How to Be Considered

If you are interested in being considered for a role in the 2027 production of Going IT Alone, please complete the online interest form at the link below. All actors — including those who have appeared in previous years — must submit the form.

Complete the Interest Form at:

https://forms.gle/CLQbbsTcdha43Wzt5

Questions? Reach out to Gretchen Wirges, IT Artistic Associate.

 

About The Invisible Theatre

Founded in 1971, The Invisible Theatre is one of Tucson’s most enduring professional theatre companies, producing works that reflect the full spectrum of the human experience. The IT has a long and proud history of championing original work and solo performance. Going IT Alone carries on that tradition.

Website: invisibletheatre.com     Email: info@theinvisibletheatre.com

Address: 1400 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ  85719     Phone: 520-882-9721

The Invisible Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Est. 1971.

 

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BROADWAY IN TUCSON presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

 

BROADWAY IN TUCSON  •  CENTENNIAL HALL

Disney's

BEAUTY

AND THE

BEAST

✦  30th Anniversary Production  ✦

 

 

 

A tale as old as time — brought to life with new sets, dazzling costumes, and an Oscar®-winning score.

DATES	Tuesday, June 16 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
VENUE	Centennial Hall  |  1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ
TICKETS	Various prices  —  visit broadwayintucson.com
TIMES	Check broadwayintucson.com for complete schedule

 

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

One of Broadway’s most beloved classics returns to Tucson for its landmark 30th anniversary. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a musical filled with romance and grandeur — the enchanting tale audiences know and cherish, reimagined with spectacular new sets and costumes that dazzle from the first curtain to the last.

The show features the complete Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including beloved songs “Be Our Guest,” “Something There,” and the timeless title number “Beauty and the Beast.” A touring production of rare theatrical ambition, it stands as the crowning achievement of its season.

 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

✨  Oscar®-winning original score with beloved songs including “Be Our Guest”

✨  Tony Award®-nominated book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice

✨  All-new sets and costumes for the 30th Anniversary production

✨  Presented by Broadway in Tucson at the magnificent Centennial Hall

✨  Perfect for the entire family — a once-in-a-generation theatrical event

 

 

 

TICKETS & INFORMATION

https://broadwayintucson.com/

Centennial Hall Box Office  |  1020 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721

 

As featured in the Tucson Weekly, June 11–17, 2026

 

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