Thursday, May 14, 2026

SCOUNDREL & SCAMP THEATRE presents Almost, Maine

 

 

SCOUNDREL & SCAMP THEATRE

The Scamp Company presents

Almost, Maine

Directed by Zac Austin

 

 

Welcome to Almost, Maine—a place so far north it’s almost not in the United States, almost in Canada, and not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

PERFORMANCES

Saturday, May 16, 2026 — 2:00 PM

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 2:00 PM

VENUE

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y

738 N 5th Avenue #131, Tucson, AZ 85705

Mainstage

RUNTIME

Approximately 120 minutes

AUDIENCE

Best enjoyed by Scoundrels ages 10 and up

TICKETS

$15  Adults

$5    Students

www.tix.com/ticket-sales/scoundrelandscamp/7551

 

 

 

BOX OFFICE

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

Late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager and is not guaranteed.

 

 

 

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Unscrewed Theater: Comic Chaos, Carousel & Rich Baker Take Over the Weekend

UNSCREWED THEATER

4500 E Speedway Blvd  ·  Tucson, AZ 85712  ·  unscrewedtheater.org

 

 

MAY 2026  ·  WEEKEND PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rich Baker Takes Over the Weekend

Comic Chaos  ·  Carousel  ·  The Backyard  ·  Sunday Workshop

 

 

 

FEATURED GUEST

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Rich Baker  —  Second City Alum & Instructor

Rich brings grounded, relationship-driven improv that elevates every scene from great to unforgettable. He performs with Unscrewed's house team Friday and Saturday night, and leads a special Sunday workshop.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

 

Friday

Friday  7:30 PM    Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed  featuring Rich Baker

Unscrewed's beloved house team joined by special guest Rich Baker for an evening of sharp, connected improv.

Friday  9:00 PM    Carousel  Uncensored

A rotating showcase of fresh ideas, coached teams, and experimental formats. Every show is different. Every lineup evolves. This is where tomorrow's house teams are born.

 

Saturday

Saturday  6:00 PM    Comic Chaos  Family-Friendly

Superhero-powered family improv adventure where capes, chaos, and comedy collide. All ages welcome.

Saturday  7:30 PM    Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed  featuring Rich Baker

A second night with the house team and Rich Baker — different scenes, same electric energy.

Saturday  9:00 PM    The Backyard  Uncensored

Unscrewed's incubator show where teams try out new games and get stage time. No team? No problem — put your name in the hat and get paired with a partner.

 

Sunday

Rich Baker Workshop  ·  Only 2 Spots Remaining

 

Building Connected Relationships for Dynamite Improv Scenes. A deep dive into the fundamental tools for creating foundational, emotionally connected relationships onstage. Ideal for anyone seeking stronger scenes, better connection, and more meaningful play.

 

 

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ABOUT UNSCREWED THEATER

 

 

Unscrewed Theater is Tucson's home for live improv comedy. From family-friendly matinees to late-night uncensored showcases, every weekend features fresh performances, emerging artists, and the unexpected joy that only live improv can deliver.

Growing our 9 PM Uncensored Shows: Every Friday and Saturday night, Unscrewed's 9 PM slot features innovative shows from up-and-coming teams. A new generation of Tucson improv, right here.

 

 

 

Tickets & Info: unscrewedtheater.org

elyssa@unscrewedtheater.org

4500 E Speedway Blvd  ·  Tucson, AZ 85712

 

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THE CIRCUS AND AERIAL ACADEMY OF TUCSON: Summer Camps, and Recitals

THE CIRCUS AND AERIAL ACADEMY OF TUCSON

400 W Speedway Blvd  •  Tucson, AZ  •  info@circusacademytucson.com

 

 

MAY 2026  ·  NEWSLETTER & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recitals This Weekend!

Three performances showcasing our talented youth, teen, and adult students

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

 

Friday, May 16  —  Youth Performers (Show 1)

3:00 PM

Studio performance featuring our youngest circus artists. All ages welcome. Admission by donation.

Friday, May 16  —  Youth Performers (Show 2)

5:00 PM

A second, different show program — same talented youth cast, new material. Admission by donation.

Saturday, May 17  —  Teens & Adults

2:00 PM

Showcasing our teen and adult students in a full circus and aerial performance. Admission by donation.

All performances at the studio: 400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ

 

SUMMER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

 

 

Summer session runs June 1 through July 26. Spring classes conclude on May 16 — there will be a two-week break before summer begins, with limited private lesson availability during that window.

Some classes are open for public registration on the website (Main Menu › Online Registration). For evening circus and aerial classes, registration is handled by email — contact info@circusacademytucson.com to secure your preferred time.

Summer class times are more limited than spring — early registration is strongly encouraged.

Fall registration is expected to open in June.

 

 

FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMPS

 

 

Full-Day All Levels Summer Camp

Weekly sessions  •  June 1 – July 10, 2026

Advanced Performance Camp

July 13 – July 26, 2026

Registration and full details available at: circusacademytucson.com/camps

 

 

 

Questions? Contact us at info@circusacademytucson.com

400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ  •  circusacademytucson.com

 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS ROOTED

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

 

PRESENTS

 

ROOTED

By Deborah Zoe Laufer

 

 

A heartwarming and quirky comedy about plants, cults, and the magic of believing

 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

 

Fridays at 7:00 PM

June 12, 19 & 26, 2026

Saturday at 7:00 PM

June 13, 2026

Saturdays at 2:00 PM

June 20 & 27, 2026

Sundays at 2:00 PM

June 14, 21 & 28, 2026

 

Live Theatre Workshop  |  3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ

Tickets: (520) 327-4242  |  livetheatreworkshop.org

 

 

 

About the Play

Emery is content living in her treehouse, communing with her beloved plants. Her sister Hazel is miserable, grinding away at the only diner in Millerville to support the two of them. And Luanne is yearning for something — anything — to bring meaning into her life.

When Emery's YouTube videos of her plant experiments accidentally launch a cult — a CULT! — all three women are plunged into a very different kind of chaos. Each must find her own way to live, to love, and to decide what to believe.

Equal parts warm and whimsical, Rooted is a glimpse into everyday moments that reminds us of the lasting importance of family, friendship, and the quiet magic that surrounds us when we're paying attention.

 

 

 

About the Playwright

Deborah Zoe Laufer is an acclaimed American playwright whose work has been produced at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the Cleveland Playhouse, Geva Theatre, the Humana Festival, and hundreds of other theatres around the world.

Her plays include End Days, Be Here Now, Informed Consent (New York Times Critic's Pick), Leveling Up, Out of Sterno, The Last Schwartz, and The Last Yiddish Speaker, among many others. She is a recipient of the Helen Merrill Playwriting Award and the Lilly Award.

Rooted has been produced at Oil Lamp Theatre (Glenview, IL), Amphibian Stage (Fort Worth, TX), WAM Theatre (Lenox, MA), and Opera House Arts (Stonington, ME), before arriving at Live Theatre Workshop for its Tucson premiere.

 

 

 

Production Information

Play

Rooted

Playwright

Deborah Zoe Laufer

Running Dates

June 12–28, 2026

Run Time

Full-length comedy/drama — approx. 90 minutes

Cast

3 women

Venue

Live Theatre Workshop 3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Box Office

(520) 327-4242

Website

livetheatreworkshop.org

 

 

 

Tickets & Seating

  • General Admission: $18
  • Children (ages 3–15): $15
  • Seniors 62+ / Military / Students: discount pricing available
  • Season ticket holders may use available passes — call box office to confirm
  • Purchase online at livetheatreworkshop.org or call (520) 327-4242

 

 

Live Theatre Workshop  |  3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716  |  (520) 327-4242  |  livetheatreworkshop.org

 

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LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP presents Young Playwrights of Tucson Short Play Festival

LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP

 

PRESENTS

 

The 7th Annual

Young Playwrights

of Tucson

 

 

A Short Play Festival Featuring the Winners of

Live Theatre Workshop's Acclaimed Young Playwrights Competition

 

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

 

Friday, May 29

7:00 PM

Saturday, May 30

2:00 PM

Sunday, May 31

2:00 PM

 

Live Theatre Workshop  |  3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ

Tickets: (520) 327-4242  |  livetheatreworkshop.org

 

 

 

About the Festival

Tucson is home to some of the most talented emerging playwrights in the country, and the Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition is your chance to catch their rising voices before they hit the big time.

These student-produced plays are full of outstanding wit, humor, and imagination. Each year, this beloved festival elevates the stories of the next generation of artists — inspiring, delighting, and bringing hope to sold-out audiences.

Under the mentorship of Live Theatre Workshop's professional team, student playwrights, directors, actors, and technicians come together for an intensive week of workshops that culminates in three fully produced performances.

 

 

 

Program Highlights

  • Open to students in grades 6–12 for the 2025–2026 school year
  • All scripts judged anonymously — every playwright competes on equal footing
  • Selected plays are paired with mentoring playwrights for script development
  • One-week intensive workshop camp: May 26–31, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily)
  • Three professional performances on the Live Theatre Workshop stage
  • Tickets available as an Add-On Production — General Admission $18 | Children (3–15) $15

 

 

 

Workshop Week Schedule

Workshop Camp

Tuesday–Sunday, May 26–31, 2026 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Opening Night

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Matinee

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Closing Performance

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Venue

Live Theatre Workshop 3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716

Box Office

(520) 327-4242

 

 

 

Contact & More Information

For questions about the Young Playwrights program, contact Amanda Gremel, Artistic Director of Education, at amanda.g@livetheatreworkshop.org.

Tickets may be purchased online at livetheatreworkshop.org, by phone at (520) 327-4242, or in person at the box office.

 

 

Live Theatre Workshop  |  3322 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716  |  (520) 327-4242  |  livetheatreworkshop.org

 

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