F*ST! FEMALE* STORYTELLERS PRESENT Chosen Family

F*ST! FEMALE* STORYTELLERS PRESENT

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT

Chosen Family

An evening of true stories, live in Tucson

We have the family we’re born into and the one we assemble as we navigate through life. Ride or die is not about blood lines. Who’s always there when you need them – for belly laughs at 2 a.m., tears over diner coffee and pie, posting bail? Who makes up your chosen family?

Join F*ST! for an evening of real-life stories about exactly that, each one told live in 10–15 minutes by women and people of marginalized genders from our community.

DATE & TIME Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show begins 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10, sold at the door only Cash and tap-to-pay accepted. Swipe-only cards may take extra time for manual entry.

LOCATION The Rock 136 N. Park Ave. Tucson, AZ rocktucson.com

About F*ST! Female* StoryTellers

Founded in 2012, F*ST! gives women and people of marginalized genders a stage to share their real-life stories and have their voices heard in the greater Tucson community. Each month brings a new theme, and the mission stays the same: give people a space to speak and share. Proceeds from monthly ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits that promote women, children, social justice and equity, and the arts.

 

SHARE YOUR STORY Submissions for Chosen Family are due Thursday, October 22. Stories on any topic are also welcome for Unclenched on a rolling basis. fstorytellers.com/unclenched

STAY CONNECTED Mailing list and questions storytelling@fstorytellers.com Coming next: Keeping the Faith, Tuesday, December 1

 

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 10-12-26

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2026 3:39 AM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 10-12-26

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, October 12. 2026 beginning at 7 pm. This will be a Hybrid meeting which means you can join in the fun online in our Zoom room (link below) or in person at St. Francis in the Foorhills, room 50 ( campus map attached)

 

 FEATURED PLAYWRIGHT: LESLIE POWELL

               " Impulse" by Leslie Powell (New title, 2nd read)

              Cast : TBA

                 Stage directions/facilitator - Ron Pullins 

       

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OCT     12 HYBRID new title "Intrigue” by Leslie Powell

                (full-length play 2ND read

OCT     19 HYBRID Three ten-minute plays by Sharon Otstot  

                  “My Wonderful Life” (vote)

                  “The Burden”  1st read

                  “Happy New Year”  1st read 

        Per OPP president:  Member votes on these proposed changes.

   1. No member of OPP will sign a contract or agreement with any venue or vender without full review and approval by the board via email or meeting.

      2. The Treasurer will not issue payments for any event or promotion without full review and approval of the expenditures by the board via email or meeting.              This excludes ongoing expenses like the PO Box.

      3. The playwright may speak during the critique of their play to answer questions. Or choose not to speak. 

OCT     26 ZOOM three plays by Mel Hector

               “Water Rising, Locally”

              “Not So Spontaneous Regression” 

              "Parts Apart"

NOV      2  HYBRID OPP ELECTIONS  

John Vornholt will not stand for re-election as OPP President.  (Anticipating a brief election segment)

“Mary Queen of Shots” by Adrian Cory  (70 minutes 1st read)

NOV       9    HYBRID “Barbeque the Loin” by Ron Pullins  (2nd Read- VOTE)

NOV     16 HYBRID “Verify You Are Human” by Devyn Kravet  (2nd read)

NOV     23 ZOOM “Illuminati” by Mel Hector  (2nd read) 

NOV     30 ZOOM “Screwed Up” by Mel        Hector                                 

DEC      7   HYBRID Two shorts by Sharon Otstot (2nd reads –                                                       votes)                                      

                         "The Burden"

                                                                 "Happy New Year"

DEC     14 HYBRID OPEN

DEC     21 HYBRID OPEN

DEC     28 ZOOM OPEN

DEC     14 HYBRID “Support and Defend” by Liisa Rose  2nd read – vote 

DEC     21 HYBRID “His Father’s Son” by David Zinke

     (Re-write of play voted eligible in  2025  re-vote required)

DEC     28 ZOOM OPEN

THURSDAY DEC 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Jan       4 HYBRID OPEN

JAN       11 HYBRID OPEN

JAN       18 HYBRID Auditions for New Play Festival?

JAN       25 ZOOM OPEN

 

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ORO VALLEY THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONs for On Golden Pond

ORO VALLEY THEATRE COMPANY

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

On Golden Pond

by Ernest Thompson

Oro Valley Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for On Golden Pond, the beloved play by Ernest Thompson.

Return to the shimmering shores of Golden Pond, where Norman and Ethel Thayer spend their summer together at their lakeside cottage. Filled with warmth, humor, wit, and emotional depth, On Golden Pond is a timeless story about family, aging, reconciliation, and the enduring power of love.

AUDITION DATES Tuesday, October 20 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  |  By appointment only Reserve your slot: tinyurl.com/4j334rff Callbacks: Tuesday, November 3 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION Sunset Room Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center 10555 N La Cañada Dr Oro Valley, AZ 85737

Roles Available

ROLE	AGE	DESCRIPTION
Norman Thayer, Jr.	70 – 80	Intelligent, witty, cantankerous, and sharply funny. Beneath his sarcasm and preoccupation with aging is a man confronting his own vulnerability.
Ethel Thayer	60 – 70	Warm, energetic, loving, and grounded. She has a wonderful sense of humor and is the emotional heart of the family.
Bill Ray	40s	Chelsea’s fiancé. Intelligent and confident, with a dry sense of humor. He must navigate Norman’s intimidating personality while holding his own.
Billy Ray, Jr.	13 – 15	Bill’s son. Initially guarded and somewhat rebellious, Billy develops an unexpected and meaningful friendship with Norman.

What to Prepare

Please have a prepared monologue. Auditioners may also be asked to read from the script.

 

PRODUCTION February 18 – 21, 2027 Gaslight Music Hall 13005 N Oracle Rd, #165 Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Rehearsals: begin in early January

QUESTIONS & INFO Email ovtheatrecompany1@gmail.com Web orovalleytheatrecompany.com/shows-events

 

 

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