Stars of Magic Adds First Matinee for 38th Annual Tucson Show

 

From: Mystery & Magic Theater <magicdone@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:06 AM
Subject: We've added a special Matinee show this year.

 

Stars of Magic Adds First Matinee for 38th Annual Tucson Show

 

TUCSON, Ariz. — Arizona's longest-running annual magic show returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as Stars of Magic celebrates its 38th annual production at the historic Temple of Music & Art, home of the Arizona Theatre Company. This year audiences will have two opportunities to experience the magic with performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Presented by the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) Assembly 136, this year's all-new production brings together more than a dozen outstanding magicians and illusionists for two spectacular two-hour performances featuring grand illusion, sleight-of-hand, comedy magic, mentalism, audience participation, and unforgettable surprises for the entire family.

 

The 2026 cast includes everything from emerging talent to veteran Las Vegas entertainers, many performers from Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle, and award-winning magicians whose combined careers have taken them to more than 100 cities across five continents. Rarely do performers of this caliber appear together on one stage, making this year’s Stars of Magic one of the Southwest's premier live magic events.

 

"We're excited to add a matinee performance this year," said David Olson, President of Society of American Magicians Assembly 136. "It gives more families and magic fans the chance to experience this beloved Tucson tradition. Every year we create a completely new show, and this year's lineup is one of our strongest ever."

 

Now in its 38th year, Stars of Magic has entertained more than 15,000 audience members and remains Arizona's longest-running annual magic show. Produced entirely by volunteers, the gala event serves as the primary fundraiser for Society of American Magicians Assembly 136, supporting educational programs, community outreach, and the promotion of the art of magic throughout Southern Arizona. Tickets are $22 for adults and $16 for children under 12 when purchased in advance.

 

With previous performances frequently selling out, organizers encourage audiences to purchase tickets early. Tickets and additional information are available at www.starsofmagicshow.com.

 

 

           Media Director Ross Horwitz (520) 861-4800

           Email: MagicDone@aol.com

 

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TUCSON IMPROV MOVEMENT Upcoming Shows & Classes

TUCSON IMPROV MOVEMENT

Upcoming Shows & Classes

TIM Comedy Theater  •  414 E 9th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705

Get out there and support live and local comedy! This weekend's lineup includes a special pun-themed show, The Soapbox storytelling series, and our final Improv 101 One Day Intensive of the year is coming up September 5th.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Friday Night

6:30 PM  Improv Jam

7:30 PM  The Soapbox  w/ Ella Johnson

8:30 PM  Punball Wizards  — a pun-themed improv special!

Saturday Night

6:30 PM  Comedy Happy Hour

7:30 PM  The Game Show Show

8:30 PM  Slumber Party Massacre  + SpOoOoOky Girls

Sunday Matinee

2:00 PM  No Show

UPCOMING CLASSES

Improv Comedy

101  — Saturday, September 21 with Lindsay McEldowney

101 Intensive  — Saturday, September 5 with Jessica Hill

201  — Wednesday, September 9 with Czarina Nafarrate

301  — Wednesday, October 21 with Cristin Phibbs

501  — Tuesday, September 1 with Justin Lukasewicz

Stand Up Comedy

Coming Soon

Sketch Comedy

Coming Soon

Tickets & Registration

Secure your seats for this weekend's shows and register for fall classes at tucsonimprov.com

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

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 7-13-26

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2026 5:44 AM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weeklly meeting 7-13-26

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting, Monday, July 13, 2026, beginning at 7 pm.  

 

This will be a Hybrid meeting which means you can join us at St. Francis in the Foothills, Room 50. ( Campus map attached) If you are unable to join physically, click on the Zoom link below the Master Schedule. 

 

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FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: Jeffrey Webster 

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

Jill – Ellie Vought

Betsy – Diane Ouradnik

Tommy – Dennis O’Dell

Phil – Chad Eggen

Multiple roles and Facilitator – Dave Sewell

Multiple roles and stage directions – Susan Webster

 

JULY     20 HYBRID "The Brisk Bell" by Adrian cory (2nd                 read - vote)

        “What Lies Beneath” by Adrian Cory  (3^rd read,vote)        

JULY     27 ZOOM OPEN

AUG     3 HYBRIB  “Mr. Walking Stick” by Ron Pullins  (10 min, 2^nd read)

                  “A Part Apart” by Mel Hector (10 min, 2^nd read)

AUG     10 HYBRID OPEN

AUG     17 HYBRID OPEN

AUG     24 ZOOM OPEN

            Satellite play fest in green valley

AUG     31 ZOON OPEN

SEPT    7 HYBRID Leslie Powell  new full length play

SEPT    14 HYBRID “Support and Defend” by Liisa Rose  2^nd read - vote

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)

Jill – Ellie Vought

Betsy – Diane Ouradnik

Tommy – Dennis O’Dell

Phil – Chad Eggen

Multiple roles and Facilitator – Dave Sewell

Multiple roles and stage directions – Susan Webster

 

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 ZOOMOPEN

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.

 

 

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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. 

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LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP presents The Velocity of Autumn

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd. · Tucson, AZ 85716

Kicking off the 2026–2027 Season

The Velocity of Autumn

By Eric Coble

Alexandra is 80, brilliant, and done compromising. Barricaded inside her Brooklyn brownstone with her art, her razor-sharp wit, and enough Molotov cocktails to take out the block, she's determined to defend her independence at all costs.

Her worried children stage an intervention — then bring in their wild card: Chris, the estranged son who hasn't been home in 20 years and literally climbs in through a second-floor window to mediate. The moment he says, “Hi, Mom,” the emotional fireworks begin.

 

The Velocity of Autumn is wickedly funny, surprisingly tender, and a powerful reminder of how fragile — and fierce — life and family can be.

August 7th – 30th Tickets available now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/livetheatreworkshop/4501?productionidlist=237616

 

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Time is ticking — grab your spot!

There's still time to jump into LTW Summer Camps — an immersive theatre experience where young artists (grades 1–12) spend their days creating, collaborating, and building confidence, all while working toward a live performance. In a safe, inclusive environment, campers learn the full production process — from acting fundamentals to teamwork and stage skills — whether they're stepping onstage for the first time or ready for their next big role. Spots are filling — grab yours now and let your kid's summer take center stage! Register at livetheatreworkshop.org/camps

(520) 327-4242   ·   livetheatreworkshop.org

 

ABOUT LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

Founded in 1994, Live Theatre Workshop (LTW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization producing inclusive, accessible, and affordable professional theatre and theatre education in Tucson. LTW's Mainstage, Family Series, and ETCETERA Late-Night productions draw more than 12,000 attendees a year, offering some of the lowest ticket prices in town.

LTW's Theatre Education Program serves roughly 600 students annually through classes and camps, partners with more than 20 Tucson-area schools, and awards $11,000 in scholarships each year — work recognized by the Tucson Pima Arts Council as the city's Best Arts Education Program in 2013.

 

LOCATION & CONTACT Address: 3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716 Phone: (520) 327-4242 Email: livetheatreworkshop@gmail.com Website: livetheatreworkshop.org

 

 

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F*ST PRESENTS: TEAM EFFORT, A Night of True Stories

F*ST PRESENTS

Live Storytelling · The Rock, Tucson

TEAM EFFORT

A Night of True Stories

Behind every great success is someone who helped. Behind every spectacular failure? Usually several people.

TEAM EFFORT is about finding your people, becoming part of something bigger than yourself, or learning that even the messiest victories are rarely solo acts.

Funny, heartbreaking, triumphant, awkward, unexpected, or all of the above — join us for an inspiring night of TEAM EFFORT stories.

Tuesday, August 4th 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30) @ The Rock 136 N Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 Tickets: $10   ·   Ages: 21+

 

ABOUT F*ST!

Female* StoryTellers (F*ST!) is a grassroots, all-volunteer 501(c)(3) storytelling organization founded in Tucson in 2012. Each month, F*ST! gives women, femmes, trans, and nonbinary individuals a stage to share true, first-person stories around a rotating theme, building a platform rooted in feminism, equity, and community.

Beyond the stage, F*ST! is committed to giving back — proceeds from monthly ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits supporting women, children, social justice, and the arts, with more than $30,000 contributed to the greater Tucson community in the organization's first decade.

 

PROCEEDS BENEFIT GROUNDWORKS fstorytellers.com

 

 

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Ballet Tucson EARLY REGISTRATION IS OPEN

THE SCHOOL OF BALLET TUCSON

The Official School of Ballet Tucson · Southern Arizona's Professional Ballet Company

EARLY REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2026–2027 School Year

EARLY REGISTRATION WINDOW July 13 – August 1, 2026 Registration opens July 13 — reserve your spot before classes fill.

 

Celebrating 40 years of inspiring dancers through professional training, artistry, and excellence, the School of Ballet Tucson (SBT) — the official school of Southern Arizona's only professional ballet company — invites new and returning students to register early for the 2026–2027 school year.

Early registration guarantees a place in desired classes. Student progress is assessed on an ongoing basis, with placement levels shared with returning students and families before the school year begins. All new students must take a placement class to be assessed by faculty prior to enrolling.

WHY REGISTER EARLY

•  Guaranteed Placement: Secure a spot in the classes and levels best suited to your dancer before they fill.

•  Programs for All Ages: From Dance with Me (18 months–3 years) through Levels 1–7 (ages 6–19) and Teen & Adult classes.

•  A Complete Dance Education: Ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, conditioning, choreography, and improvisation.

•  Performance Opportunities: Students may audition for Ballet Tucson productions including The Nutcracker, Spirit Garden and Other Works, and Hansel & Gretel.

 

HOW TO REGISTER Call: 520.623.3373 Email: school@ballettucson.org Online: ballettucson.org/school/tuition-and-registration Location: 200 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

ballettucson.org/school

 

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Pima Theatre, LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUGHT, Fall Production of Frankenstein

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATRE

Center for the Arts — West Campus

LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUGHT

for Pima Theatre's Fall Production of Frankenstein

PRODUCTION	Frankenstein
PRODUCING ORG	Pima Community College Theatre Arts Program
VENUE	Black Box Theatre, Center for the Arts, West Campus
OPENING	Wednesday, October 21, 2026
COMPENSATION	Approximately $1,100 (stipend)
POSITION	Lighting Designer

THE OPPORTUNITY

Pima Community College Theatre is seeking a Lighting Designer for its fall production of Frankenstein, opening Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Black Box Theatre at the Center for the Arts on Pima's West Campus. This is a paid design position with a stipend of approximately $1,100.

THE VENUE

The Black Box Theatre is part of the Center for the Arts complex at Pima's West Campus (2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson). The space features a hardwood floor painted black and is fully equipped with manual and computerized lighting control (96 dimmers), plus sound control from the booth — a flexible, well-appointed room suited to atmospheric, design-driven work like Frankenstein.

ABOUT PIMA THEATRE

Pima Theatre presents four productions each season through the college's Theatre Arts program, housed in the Center for the Arts at West Campus. The season typically includes a family-friendly show, a fully staged American musical with pit orchestra, and contemporary and/or classic drama or comedy — giving designers the chance to work alongside Pima's students and faculty on a well-supported production.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested lighting designers should respond directly to Maryann Green via her Facebook profile:

facebook.com/groups/2080558085551922/user/554655082

Pima Community College Center for the Arts · West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ 85709 · centerforthearts@pima.edu · 520-206-6986

 

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