Tucson Improv Movement an amazing array of shows this weekend

 

From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2026 2:25 AM
Subject: 🛎️Yes and News - 4/10/26

 

This weekend we have an amazing array of shows, but I am so excited for our Saturday night line up. At 7:30 pm, we’ve got something truly special, and very on-brand for our community. Tootpole is taking the stage for a baby shower show.  Yes and, that's right, we’re celebrating one of our own the best way we know how with musical improv games. It’s going to be joyful, funny, and full of heart! This is exactly what makes the TIM community so great, the love of improv, but the love we have for each other. Then at 8:30 pm, we shift gears to LFT and The Deconditioned, bringing you a night of long form improv. You have never experienced a long form show like this before, here’s the deal: it’s bold, it’s experimental, and honestly… it’s a little punk rock. No scripts, no safety nets, just committed performers building something hilarious and unexpected right in front of you. Hard-core funny, guaranteed. Besides our amazing shows, we have all the levels of our improv comedy curriculum up on the website, and a Stand Up 201 coming your way!  So now is the time to get in some laughs before the heat of the summer sets in! Hope to see you out at the theater this weekend!     Upcoming Shows   Friday Night 6:30 pm - Improv Jam 7:30 pm - The Soapbox w/George Rosas 8:30 pm - Comedy Kiki   Saturday Night 6:30 pm - Comedy Happy Hour 7:30 pm - Tootpole: A Musical Comedy Extravaganza 8:30 pm - LFT + The Deconditioned   Sunday Matinee 2:00 pm - 501 Student showcase   Secure Your Seats at This Weekend's Shows! Upcoming Classes   Improv Comedy  101 - Tuesday, July 15th with Alec Young 201 - Tuesday, May 12th with Sean Bottai 301 - Wednesday, April 22nd with Kallie Siderewicz 401 - Monday, April 13th with Zack Armstrong Stand Up Comedy  201 - Sunday, May 10th with Mo Urban Sketch Comedy  Coming Soon   Register for Class Now     The Soapbox w/George Rosas (Re)telling Tucson's Story Friday night at 7:30pm Saxophonist George Rosas currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Pima Community College. Rosas is completing his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance and an emphasis in wind band conducting at the University of Arizona.  Through personalized instruction, Rosas seeks to cultivate meaningful connections to music that positively impacts his students’ daily lives and their overall perspective through life.  George is the founder of the Mexican-inspired chamber ensemble Grupo Arizona, a group that significantly challenges the current landscape of what we know chamber music to be here in the United States. Grupo Arizona recently competed as one of ten finalists selected in all of North America for the first iteration of the North American Saxophone Alliance’s FLEX Competition.  Originally from Nogales, Arizona, George Rosas holds a Masters degrees from The University of Oklahoma in Saxophone Performance. Everyone has a story to tell. Four short and personal stories from our special guest at 7:30pm will inspire Tucson's premier improv comedy team.       This or That w/Emily Viola Years Doing Improv: Since November 2024 TIM Teams: Roll for Initiative  Pick This or That Short Form vs Long Form Monoscene vs Montage Two-person Scene vs Group Game Playing the Hero vs Playing the Villain Big Characters vs Grounded Reality Fast Edits vs Slow Burns Pun vs Pratfalls Pre-show Hype vs Pre-show Quiet Focus Whose Line Is It Anyway? vs Saturday Night Live     Come try out improv in a fun safe environment at the Jam Friday at 6:30pm!  Then stay for the Soapbox for just $5!         Tucson Improv Movement 414 E 9th Street Tucson, AZ 85705

 

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UA School of Theatre, Film & Television presents JERRY'S GIRLS

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

School of Theatre, Film & Television

presents

 

JERRY'S GIRLS

A Broadway Revue Celebrating the Music of Jerry Herman

Marroney Theatre  ·  Tucson, Arizona

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     |     April 9, 2026

 

TUCSON, Ariz. – Big Broadway energy comes to campus this spring as the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents Jerry's Girls, a dazzling, women-centered revue celebrating the iconic music of composer and lyricist Jerry Herman, brought to life by the next generation of stage talent.

Running April 23 through May 3 at the Marroney Theatre, with preview performances on April 19 and 22, Jerry's Girls showcases some of the most beloved songs in American musical theatre. Featuring selections from Hello, Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, Milk and Honey and A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, the production highlights the wit, warmth and show-stopping energy that define Herman's work.

 

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

 

Director and choreographer Christie Kerr brings together a cast ranging from first-year students to seniors. “Jerry’s Girls is a celebration of bold, joyful storytelling and the incredible roles written for women on the musical stage,” said Kerr. “It’s also an opportunity for our students to take on material that is as technically demanding as it is deeply rewarding.”

For cast member Selah Lipman, a senior Musical Theatre major, the experience has been transformative. “Being part of Jerry’s Girls has pushed me in new ways as both a performer and an assistant choreographer,” she said. “I’ve loved stepping into the role of choreographing several numbers, exploring the precision, energy, and nuance of Jerry Herman’s music. There’s something incredibly exciting about bringing this classic Broadway style to life for today’s audiences.”

As the final subscription performance of the School’s 2025–26 season, the production reflects the program’s commitment to hands-on training at a professional level. Audiences can expect polished vocals, dynamic staging and a vibrant tribute to one of Broadway’s most enduring composers.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

 

WHAT	University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents Jerry’s Girls
WHERE	Marroney Theatre 1025 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
WHEN	Previews: April 19 & 22, 2026 Opening: April 23 – May 3, 2026
TICKETS	Ticketmaster and Available at the Arizona Arts Box Office $5 student tickets in-person for college & high school students
INFO	tftv.arizona.edu  |  520.621.7008

 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION

 

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) nurtures and develops outstanding artists and scholars via rigorous training, internationally recognized faculty, industry-standard resources and hands-on production experience. TFTV is a Top 5 public film school in the United States and the only National Top 10 school located outside of Los Angeles, Boston and New York City (The Wrap College Issue, ’25). The School’s performance season provides students with the opportunity to showcase their talents, tell compelling stories and demonstrate the results of their classroom and studio training.

MEDIA CONTACT

 

Kerryn Negus

Director, Outreach and Industry

School of Theatre, Film & Television

knegus@arizona.edu

School of Theatre, Film & Television  ·  University of Arizona  ·  tftv.arizona.edu

Arizona Arts  ·  1017 N. Olive Rd., Music Building Room 111, Tucson, AZ 85721  ·  marketing@cfa.arizona.edu

 

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CASTING CALL, A Steven Soderbergh-Inspired Short Film

CASTING CALL NON-UNION  •  MICRO-BUDGET  •  DIGITAL COMEDY/DRAMA

 

‘Paris Allen’

A Steven Soderbergh-Inspired Short Film

 

 

An ex-cop sets up her own private investigation office in Arizona.

Presented by  Tucson Theater and Performing Arts

 

 

THE ROLE

Mickey Connors Paris’ new partner and right-hand Gender: Can be played male or female     Age: 20s–50s     Ethnicity: Any

 

Mickey is sharp-witted, very fun, and high energy — the spark that keeps Paris on her toes. We’re looking for performers with strong comedic instincts and undeniable screen presence.

 

 

THE SHOOT

SHOOT DAYS 2 Days

DATES April 19 & 26, 2026

STIPEND $100 PAID

 

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

 

 

HOW TO AUDITION

Submit the following to faultline92103@yahoo.com by Sunday, April 12, 2026:

• Headshot (professional or recent photo)
• Résumé (acting credits welcome)
• 2-Minute Comedic Self-Tape — doesn’t need to be fancy, just energetic and fun. Show us Mickey!

 

 

 

Ted Falagan Tucson Theater and Performing Arts faultline92103@yahoo.com

 

All backgrounds welcome. We’re building something special — come be a part of it.

 

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Red Herring Puppets: PUPPETS ON CAMERA WORKSHOP!

 

From: Lisa <lisa@redherringpuppets.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:17 PM
Subject: PUPPETS ON CAMERA WORKSHOP!

 

Sign up for the MasterClass to learn how to manipulate puppets ON CAMNERA   Part One: Sunday, April 12    1:00 - 4:00 Part Two: Sunday, April 19   1:00 - 4:00 at the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre  Performing puppets for recorded media requires a unique set of skills.  Lisa Sturz, Emmy award-winning Artistic Director of Red Herring Puppets, has decades of experience performing and training others to succeed.     PART ONE: Participants will use a video monitor to practice finding the center of frame, proper lip synch, eye focus, and keeping a consistent height. We will work with breath, posture, hand movements and vocal characterization to convey emotion.   PART TWO: We will refine the skills introduced in Part One, add scene work, group improvisations, and choreograph a musical number.   Lisa’s TV/film credits include Elmo in Grouchland, Muppets from Space, Howard the Duck, the Flintstones, Ninja Turtles III, RoboCop2, Gremlins 2, Murphy Brown, PuzzlePlace, Batman Returns and several commercials. COST: $150 for one session, or $250 for both sessions.   PART ONE or similar experience is a pre-requisite for PART TWO.   Registration for Puppets On Camera Workshop     Bring your own hand and rod (Muppet style) puppet or borrow one of several that will be provided.   For more information, contact Lisa lisa@redherringpuppets.com    Limit of 15 persons per session, but lots of puppets are welcome. For Adults and older teens

 

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