Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Unscrewed Theater: Hilarity in Tucson this Halloween!

 

From: Unscrewed Theater <unscrewedtheater@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 11:31 AM
Subject: Hilarity in Tucson this Halloween!

 

Unscrewed Theater releases the laughs this weekend

 

 

It's a Halloween Miracle!

 

Two nights of shows, hundreds of laughs, troupes of your favorite comedians, and ONE fabulous new location...

 

Tickets start at $5 - get your seat now!

  • Friday, November 2 @ 7:30PM - Family Friendly Improv w/ Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed - featuring Mike Vietinghoff (your host!), Gail Adamitis, Rosanne Crago, Cy Barlow, Alan Trammel, and Chris Seidman
  • Saturday, November 3 @ 7:30PM - Family Friendly Improv w/ Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed - featuring Gail Adamitis (your host!), Jessica Spenny, Rob Sparks, Rosanne Crago, Cy Barlow, Alan Trammel, and Mike Vietinghoff
  • Saturday, November 3 @ 9:00 PM (the LATE show) - Improvised Musical comedy by  From The Top

 

 

Grab your tickets here!

 

 

 

 

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #39

Tucson, AZ 85712



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The Rogue Theatre presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

 

From: The Rogue Theatre <rogue@theroguetheatre.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 6:05 AM
Subject: CURIOUS INCIDENT opens THIS THURSDAY!

 

 

The Rogue Theatre

 

300 East University Boulevard, Tucson, AZ - 520-551-2053 - www.TheRogueTheatre.org 

 

 

"My name is Christopher John Francis Boone.
I know all the countries of the world and capital cities.
And every prime number up to 7,507." 

--Christopher  

in Simon Stephens'

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
based on the novel by Mark Haddon

  

 

Although you don't need to do anything except come and enjoy this lovely play about Christopher Boone, a brilliant boy with autism, if you are one who likes to read up or "listen up" on the play, we have both a podcast and an essay by Jerry James about the stories behind the play.  

   

Join us, dear Rogues, for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opening this Thursday. I'm pretty sure you're going to like this one!

All the best, 

Cynthia Meier 

Co-Founder of The Rogue Theatre 

 

  

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

 

November 1 - 18, 2018   


Directed by Cynthia Meier   

Musical Direction by Jake Sorgen

Buy tickets online at  www.TheRogueTheatre.org  

 or call 520-551-2053 

  

Production Sponsor: Joan Cook, in memory of Douglas Cook     

  

For complete information on the production, click here. 

 

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Invitation to Ballet Tucson’s 18th Annual Sugar Plum Tea

 

From: Ballet Tucson  
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 11:08 AM
Subject: Invitation to Ballet Tucson's 18th Annual Sugar Plum Tea

 

 

BALLET TUCSON'S SUGAR PLUM TEA 2018

 

 

 

Experience the joy of tradition this holiday season with Ballet Tucson's 18th Annual SUGAR PLUM TEA – a prelude to the company's annual production of The Nutcracker

The Marriott University Park Hotel will be transformed into a magical wonderland of "Nutcracker" sights and sounds.  Festivities will include an inspired silent auction, a holiday boutique and marketplace with unique Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, characters from The Nutcracker, and performance of excerpts from the ballet's Act II - "Kingdom of the Sweets" by the company's talented dancers.

Entertainment headliners to provide live holiday music will be Jeff Haskell with Katherine Byrnes and harpist Christine Vivona

All proceeds benefit Ballet Tucson (Tucson's professional ballet company).

 

 

DATE
Sunday, December 2 – 1:00 pm

 

 

 

VENUE
Marriott University Park Hotel
880 E. Second St.
Tucson, Arizona

 

 

 

RESERVATIONS
Online:  www.ballettucson.org/special-events
Phone:  Ballet Tucson (520.903.1445)
$75.00 per person
 

 

 

 

CLICK FOR RESERVATIONS

 

 

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Auditions for Improv Comedy Team Saturday at Unscrewed Theater

 

From: Chris Seidman <chris.seidman@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 5:55 PM
Subject: Auditions for Improv Comedy Team Saturday at Unscrewed Theater

 

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed Auditions -

November 3rd at Unscrewed Theater!

To request an audition spot, please email unscrewedtheater@gmail.com.  

Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed - Tucson's longest running Improv Troupe (16+ years!) is holding auditions for new, permanent troupe members on Saturday, November 3rd from Noon to 3pm at Unscrewed Theater, 4500 E Speedway Blvd #39. Tucson AZ 85712

We are looking for team players who know and have a passion for improv. Personalities that have fun and take comedy seriously! We strive to create a sense of community and foster volunteerism in our cast. That's a nice way to say we are a 501(c)(3) and no one's getting paid!

Audition Requirements: 
* Previous improv performance experience
* Previous improv education is strongly suggested 
* Availability for full audition period (Until 3pm-3 hours)

Audition Content: 
* Based on basic improv fundamentals
* Series of short-form games and general scene work in groups and pairs
* Look for listening, agreement, character, teamwork, emotional connections, and avoiding "going for the joke"

Troupe Requirements: (If selected) 
* Availability on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights IS REQUIRED

To request an audition spot, please email unscrewedtheater@gmail.com. Please be sure to include:

* Your name
* Contact info (Cell, email, etc) 
* Details of your improv experiences: Classes/workshops taken, teams with which you've performed, etc.

Headshot and resume are NOT required.

 

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Tucson Comedy, Upcoming Shows

 

From: Tucson Comedy <info@tucsoncomedy.com>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 12:55 PM
Subject: Gabriel Iglesias, Lewis Black, Brian Regan & More!

 

 

 

Tucson Comedy

Upcoming Shows

Here's the big shows coming up in Tucson comedy. Click here to view our full calendar, and get in touch if you're looking to book a comedian for your upcoming event.

 

 

 

Andy Andrist

at The Mint

October 30 @ 8pm

Andy Andrist is a former writer for Comedy Central's The Man Show and an original member of Doug Stanhope's comedy group The Unbookables. "Andy's world is trashy, poignantly idiotic and friggin' hilarious." *Not for the easily offended.*

Tickets available at the door
$5

 

 

 

More Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brad Wenzel

at Laffs Comedy Caffe

November 2 & 3 (2 shows each night)

Brad Wenzel is best known for his offbeat one-liners. His unassuming presence and dry delivery are what set him apart. Brad has made 3 appearances on CONAN. His debut album "Sweet Nothings" was released on Jack White's label, Third Man Records and he also won first place at the Great American Comedy Festival.

Click here to read our interview with Brad Wenzel at TucsonComedy.com.

Tickets on sale now.
$12.50 – $17.50

 

 

 

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Kevin Hart

at Tucson Music Hall

November 4 @ 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm

Kevin Hart has exploded into one of the foremost comedians and entertainers in the industry today. The Irresponsible Tour stops in Tucson on November 4th at the Tucson Convention Center.

Tickets on sale now.
$59 – $129

 

 

 

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Maria Bamford

at The Rialto

November 10 @ 8:00 pm

Maria Bamford headlines the 4th annual Tucson Comedy Arts Festival at the Rialto Theatre. The star of Lady Dynamite on Netflix, Judd Apatow called her "the most unique, bizarre, imaginative comedian out there."

Tickets on sale now.
$27 – $37

 

 

 

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Brew Haha Comedy Presents: Allen Strickland Williams

at Borderlands Brewing Co

November 19 @ 8:00 pm

Brew Haha at Borderlands is Tucson's longest running independent comedy showcase. This month's show is headlined by Allen Strickland Williams, named one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch. 

Tickets on sale now.
$5

 

 

 

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Steven Wright

at The Rialto

December 1 @ 8:00 pm

"I was born. When I was 23 I started telling jokes. Then I started going on television and doing films. That's still what I am doing. The end."

Tickets on sale now.
$26 – $44

 

 

 

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Jeff Foxworthy

at Desert Diamond Casino

January 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Jeff Foxworthy has excelled as a comic, an author, and a TV personality for over 25 years. Born and raised in Atlanta, Jeff worked hard to be a great comedian, worked hard to marry up (and he did), and is still working hard to take care of his daughters.

Tickets on sale now.
$60 – $75

 

 

 

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Lewis Black

at The Fox Theatre

February 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

Tickets on sale now.

 

 

 

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Brian Regan

at The Fox Theatre

February 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, "The funniest stand-up alive," and Entertainment Weekly calling him, "Your favorite comedian's favorite comedian."

Tickets on sale now.

 

 

 

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Gabriel Iglesias

at Tucson Music Hall

February 24, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Gabriel Iglesias is one of America's most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 300 million views.

Public Onsale: Nov 1 at 10AM
Artist Presale: Oct 31 at 10AM

$33 – $63

 

 

 

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Ron White

at Desert Diamond Casino

April 5, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Ron White, who first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, is returning to Desert Diamond Casino.

Tickets are on sale now.
$49.50 – $69.50

 

 

 

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Patton Oswalt

at The Fox Theatre

April 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

A comedian, actor, and writer, Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment. From his award-winning comedy specials to his many memorable film roles and guest appearances on his favorite TV shows (including Parks and Recreation, for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award), Oswalt continues to choose work that inspires him and entertains audiences.

Tickets are on sale now
$39.50 – $75.00

 

 

 

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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Still time to sign up for Troubadour Theatre's Fall youth classes!

 

From: Troubadour Theatre <troubadourtheatre@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 2:53 PM
Subject: Still time to sign up for Troubadour Theatre's Fall classes!

 

It's not too late to join Troubadour's Fall II session of classes!  We offer classes in acting, improv, musical theatre, rock music, and Dungeons & Dragons for ages 7-18 and registration is still open for ALL classes.  We often have students joining late, so please don't hesitate to sign up.  Feel free to email troubadourtheatre@yahoo.com with any questions you have. 

 

You can register online now at http://www.troubadourtheatre.com All classes are located at 204 W Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85705.  

 

IMPROV CLASSES:

 

Improv I  REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 7-12 all levels of experience welcome

8 classes, Saturdays Oct 20-Dec 15 10:00am-11:30am

No class Thanksgiving week

Instructor: Alex Totillo 

Cost: $95 or Club Price* $76, or add as additional class for only $45

Students will spend class time learning and playing lots of fun improv games. Improv is not only a ton of fun, but helps improve acting, communication, and collaboration skills and boosts confidence. Parents are invited to come watch the students play their favorite games on the last day of class. 

(Students can register for back to back classes Improv I and Acting I on Saturdays. Students will be supervised for a lunch break in between classes.)

 

Improv II  REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages 11-18 All levels of experience welcome 

7 classes, Wednesdays Oct 17-Dec 12 4:15-6:00pm

No class Halloween or Thanksgiving week

Instructor: Alex Totillo 

Cost: $95 or Club Price* $76, or add as additional class for only $45 

Students will spend class time learning and playing lots of fun improv games. Parents are invited to come watch a showcase of improv games on the last day of class. 

 

ACTING CLASSES:

 

Acting I REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 7-12, All levels of experience welcome

8 classes, Saturdays Oct 20-Dec 15 12:00-1:30pm

No class Thanksgiving week

Instructor: Carrie Silverman 

Cost: $115 or club price $92, or add as additional class for only $65 

Students will learn about acting, play theatre games, learn theatre and focus exercises, and rehearse a play to be presented to parents on the last day of class. (Students can register for back to back classes Improv I and Acting I on Saturdays. Students will be supervised for a lunch break in between classes.)

 

Acting II REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 11-18 All levels of experience welcome 

8 classes, Fri Oct 19-Dec 14 4:30pm-6:00pm 

No class Thanksgiving week

Instructor: Kristen Wheeler 

Cost: $115, or club price $92, or add as additional class for only $65

Students will learn acting techniques, work on their acting skills, and rehearse a contemporary play to be performed on the last day of class. 

 

MUSIC CLASSES:

 

Musical Theatre REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 10-18, All levels of experience welcome

4 Classes, Mondays Nov 26-Dec 17 4:30pm-6:00pm  (This one class is just offered as a mini session of 4 classes this session due to Jake's limited availability.  We're very lucky he was able to make some time in his busy schedule for us.)

Instructor: Jake Walters

Cost: $65, or club price $52, or add as additional class for only $40

Students will work on vocal skills and perform songs from Broadway musicals of their choosing. A showcase will be performed for the parents on the last day of class. 

 

Rock n Roll  REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 12-18, Prior lessons required in minimum one instrument for musicians, no experience req for singers

8 Classes, Saturdays Oct 20-Dec 15 2:00pm-3:30pm 

No class Thanksgiving week

Instructors: Alex Greengaard, Andie Ashe

Cost: $115, or club price $92, or add as additional class for only $65 

Students will work on vocal and instrument skills and work in bands on songs of their choosing. A concert will be performed for the parents on the last day of class. 

 

AND MORE:  

 

Dungeons & Dragons REGISTRATION OPEN

Ages: 10-18 All levels of experience welcome 

8 classes, Sun Oct 21-Dec 16 1:00-4:00pm

No class Thanksgiving week

Instructor: Alex Greengaard

Cost: $115, or club price $92, or add as additional class for only $65

Students will engage in an epic Dungeons and Dragons campaign with an expert Game Master. They will learn strategy and theatrical role playing as they traverse a unique fantasy world. the campaign will integrate immersive stage lighting and sound. Students can expect a fun, theatrical experience each week.

 

See you there! Register online at http://www.troubadourtheatre.com 

 

 

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Gaslight Music Hall: *2 for 1 Tickets -Presto! Magic, Comedy, & Illusions! - 10/28 @ 2pm

 

 

From: Gaslight Music Hall <gaslightmusichall@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 6:11 PM
Subject: *2 for 1 Tickets -Presto! Magic, Comedy, & Illusions! - 10/28 @ 2pm

 

Welcome to the Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley! 

 

 

 

*2 for 1 Tickets

Presto! Magic, Comedy, & Illusions!

Starring

John Shryock, Mari Lynn & Dana Daniels

 

October, 28th @ 2:00PM

 

 

MUST CALL TO BOOK THIS DEAL!

520-529-1000

 

 

 

 

 

The Gaslight Music Hall is proud to present: Presto! Magic, Comedy, & illusions! Don't miss the fun-filled, family-friendly afternoon of Wonder and Astonishment starring Tucson's very own International Award Winning Illusionists, John Shryock & Mari Lynn along with Los Angeles based Comedy Magic Superstar, Dana Daniels! Together, they have performed hundreds of sold out shows at Maui's number one evening attraction, Warren & Annabelle's Magic Club for the last eleven years. They bring this same energetic, awe-inspiring, and truly hilarious magic show to the Gaslight Music Hall Sunday, October 28th at 2:00! Add to this the Incredible magic of Ross the Magician and you have a show that will not be forgotten.

 

*Offer good for

for

Presto! Magic, Comedy, & Illusions!

October, 28th @ 2:00PM

  ONLY.

Cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets.

Offer cannot be split between performances

While supplies last. Must call to make reservation.

 

 

 

 

The Gaslight Music Hall

13005 N. Oracle Rd

(520) 529-1000 | www.gaslightmusichall.com

 

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Invisible Theatre offering INDUSTRY SPECIAL 2 for 1 - THE BUSY THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED

 

From: alayna@invisibletheatre.com <alayna@invisibletheatre.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:58 PM
Subject: EMAIL Announcement for IT

 

INDUSTRY SPECIAL

THE BUSY THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED

Ву

КЕIТН BUNIN

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:30 РМ
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 7:30 РМ
Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 7:30 РМ

lnvisible Theatre

1400 N. 1st Avenue
(at Drachman)

2 tickets for the price of 1 ticket

$35.00

Must call and subject to availability!

(520) 882-9721

The lnvisibie Theatre continues its landmark 48th Anniversary Season

Faith and love collide in this staggeringly beautiful new рlау
directed by Nancy Davis Booth

Hannah (Cynthia Jeffery), an Episcopal Minister, hires a young academic named Brandt (Steve Wood) to ghost-write her new controversial book on the Gnostic Gospels. When Hannah's son, Thomas (John NobІe), arrives in search of clues to his father's death, the sparks begin to fly between them!

A Provocative Story of Faith, Love and Acceptance!

Appropriate for mature high school and above.

 

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Reveille Men's Chorus presents Island of Misfit Toys

 

From: Reveille Men's Chorus <manager@reveillemenschorus.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 11:15 AM
Subject:

 

Reveille Men's Chorus

Presents

Island of Misfit Toys

 

Leo Rich Theatre @ the Tucson Convention Center

 

Start your holidays with a fun-filled visit to the island of misfit toys. Join Reveille Men's Chorus for an adventure of song and dance where you will meet lively misfit toys that help one family realize the beauty and joy of accepting and loving people for who they are. With great barbershop, pop, opera and traditional holiday songs (along with a few songs that defy categorization) Reveille will help you laugh your way into the holiday season.

 

New Ticket Pricing: Early-bird $20....$25 at the Door!

 

Fri, Nov 30 - 7:30 pm

Sat, Dec 1 - 2:00 pm

Sat, Dec 1 - 7:30 pm

Sun, Dec 2 - 2:00 pm

Select a product

 

 

 

 

Bring a new, unopened toy or book to the Holiday Show for a

Toys For Tots donation!

 

 


New Ticket Pricing: Early-bird $20....$25 at the Door!

Students 23 & under FREE with Student ID!

 

 

Tickets: https://reveillemenschorus.org/store/voiceslikeours/island-misfit-toys

 

 

 

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Friday, October 26, 2018

The Gregory School presents Clue: On Stage

 

From: Lisa Bodden <lbodden@gregoryschool.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 1:27 PM
Subject: Clue opens tonight!

 

The Gregory School Proudly presents

Clue: On Stage (High School Edition) 

 

October 25th & 26th 

@ 7:00pm

 

The Gregory School - 3231 N. Craycroft Rd.

Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 day of show - Reservations (520) 327-6395 or online at gregoryschool.org/clue

 

It's a dark and stormy night, and you've been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. 

 

Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. 

 

Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn 

Additional Material by Hunter Foster, Eric Price, Sandy Rustin 

Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture

Based on the Hasbro board game CLUE  

Original Music by David Abbinanti

 

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Unscrewed Theater: Did someone say COMEDY?😆😆

From: Unscrewed Theater <unscrewedtheater@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 7:03 PM
Subject: Did someone say COMEDY?😆😆

 

 

Did someone say CANDY?

 

Or maybe it was COMEDY...

 

Either way, we've got BOTH covered this weekend.

 

Come to one of our shows in costume and get your trick-or-treating in early. Candy for all those in costume; hilarity even for those who aren't.

AND we're giving away TEN FREE TICKETS to Friday's show - details on our Facebook Page!  Better hurry, the drawing is Thursday at noon.
 

But WAIT, there's more...

  • Always imagined yourself on stage? Now's your chance! Auditions for "Not Burnt Out - Just Unscrewed" house team are November 3. No resume or headshot necessary - just email unscrewedtheater@gmail.com to confirm.
  • Please donate to Dollars for Scholars when you're at a show. All donations directly benefit Tucson students.
  • Monday Night Movie: The Gaze of the Deadly Space Snake - A short film created by our very own Scott Shaver.  Two screenings -  11/12 and 11/19 only at Unscrewed Theater. Intrigued? Did we mention it involves Legos? Oh, and this one's adults only!.

 

Now playing at Unscrewed Theater!

 

Featuring everything from improv battles to UNCENSORED comedy.

 

 

 

Grab your tickets here!

 

 

 

 

 

Imagine yourself on stage.

 

We're looking for a perfect fit for a new member on our house team. Think you've got what it takes? 

Interested? Email us for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

Monday night movie

Gaze of the Deadly Space Snake

 

Buy tickets for Monday 11/12

 

 

Buy tickets for Monday 11/19

 

 

 

 

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #39

Tucson, AZ 85712



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