Thursday, September 04, 2014

Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

How’s it going? Are you holding up okay? I know, I know—we’d all be doing better with a little bit more rain. So, in case you haven’t heard, we’re having this event next month, a “festival,” if you will. Yeah, that is how we got our name, actually. This will be our fourth one! Anyway, we’ve got a gaggle of performers (or is it a flock of performers?) lined up and the whole thing will be taking place the weekend of September 12th–14th, 2014. You can buy your tickets online right now, or you can wait and buy them at the door, unless they’ve sold out in advance.

This year we have shows taking place at Club Congress and Fluxx. We’re thrilled to be returning to the historic Club Congress, and we can’t tell you how excited we are to be making our debut at Fluxx!

Some of you may have attended one of our past festivals, or maybe 2014 will be your first. Either way, we recommend you check out our handy new guide, How to Fringe (Tucson Style). It’ll give you all the pertinent details on how to appropriately Fringe it up. And it’ll probably make you laugh, but maybe we’re biased (or maybe we are as hilarious as we think we are.)

See you in September!

Tickets and info: http://www.tucsonfringe.org/

2014 Shows/Schedule

Friday, September 12th

§ 6PM: Hers and His @ Club Congress

§ 7:15PM: Slideshow Fairytales @ Fluxx

§ 7:30PM: Time, Gentlemen, Please @ Club Congress

§ 8:45PM: Burlesque Vanguard @ Fluxx

Saturday, September 13th

§ 12:00PM: “Fringe Benefits” @ Fluxx

§ 2:15PM: Level Up! @ Fluxx

§ 2:30PM: Time, Gentlemen, Please @ Club Congress

§ 3:45PM: Walken in His Shoes @ Fluxx

§ 4:00PM: Burlesque Vanguard @ Club Congress

§ (canceled by artist)

§ 6:45PM Crazy Standup by A Grownup (FREE) @ Fluxx

§ 7:00PM For All The Good It Does @ Fluxx

§ 8:15PM: Crazy Standup by A Grownup (FREE) @ Fluxx

§ 8:30PM: Zero Sum Game @ Fluxx

Sunday, September 14th

§ 1:00PM: Hers and His @ Club Congress

§ 2:15PM: For All The Good It Does @Fluxx

§ 2:30PM: Slideshow Fairytales @ Club Congress

§ (canceled by artist)

§ 4:00PM: Zero Sum Game @ Club Congress

§ 5:15PM: Level Up! @ Fluxx

§ 6:45PM: Walken in His Shoes @ Fluxx

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Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear

Shakespeare in the Park 2014 Tucson Arizona

El Rio Theatre Project Presents its 8th Annual Shakespeare in the Park production

The Tragedy of
King Lear

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Michael Givens
FaceBook Event

Himmel Park Outdoor Amphitheatre
1000 N. Tucson Blvd.

Sept. 19,20,21
Sept. 25,26,27,28
Oct. 2,3,4,5

Curtain time is 7 p.m. for all performances, and the event is free to the public, with a suggested donation of $5.

Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and the whole family, and enjoy an evening of Theatre in the park.

Shakespeare’s King Lear...
King Lear descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.(Wikipedia)

For additional information call 791-5909.

https://sites.google.com/site/shakespeareintucson/

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Odyssey Storytelling Presents: "OUT OF THIS WORLD: AMAZING, SUPERNATURAL OR UNFORGETTABLE*"

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Odyssey Storytelling Presents:

“OUT OF THIS WORLD: AMAZING,

SUPERNATURAL OR UNFORGETTABLE*”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show starts at 7:00 p.m.

University of Arizona Flandrau Science Center Planetarium Theatre,

1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, $8

*This show also features a demonstration of the Science Center’s brand new FullDome Digital Projection System--think IMAX with and Intergalactic Joy-stick. It’s not to be missed!

Tickets and info: http://storyartsgroup.org/odyssey/Odyssey/Welcome.html

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Auditions: Males 18-25 for Community Players production of GYPSY

From: Robert Ulsrud [mailto:robertulsrud@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2014 1:13 AM
Subject: GYPSY

I am still looking for several young men (18/25) to fill out my cast for GYPSY! at Community Players!

Show runs October 31 through November 23. Please contact Director Robert Ulsrud at

robertulsrud@yahoo.com

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Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Immediate Casting Call, Actress for Mystery Dinner Theater - paid

From: mysterytheater@aol.com [mailto:mysterytheater@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:48 AM
Subject: PAID REGULAR GIG $25-$100 per performance - ACTRESS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

ACTRESS DESPERATELY NEEDED

REGULAR PAID GIG ($25-100 per show)

Info: http://tucsondinnertheatre.com/

Immediate opening for an Experienced Actress capable of getting off book quickly. Must have excellent presence, a good memory and a hillbilly/rural southern accent. Age range 20's to early 40's. Please call for details.

Call 520-624-0172

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Performing Arts Season Spotlights 2014-2015

September 2, 2014 | Zocalo Staff

Tucson’s theatre scene is the opposite of bland. Eclectic, exciting, lively, raucous, serious, hilarious, heartbreaking, sweet, sensual, over-to-top, and down-to-earth, the blend is more wide-ranging and diverse than the current line-up of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors. The variety speaks to the amazing amount of creative energy in the Old Pueblo, with performance companies that cater to both affluent patrons and audience members on a budget. The breadth truly is remarkable, so buy some tickets and embrace your town’s artistic, dramatic flair this year!

Sit back, relax, peruse Zócalo’s season snapshots and start booking some dates. We hope to see you at the show!

Read the entire article here: http://www.zocalomagazine.com/performing-arts-season-spotlights-2014-2015/

Arizona Onstage Productions looking for one dynamic male to fill the cast of FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

From: Kevin Johnson [mailto:kjohnson.stage@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 10:10 PM
Subject: Arizona Onstage Productions looking for one dynamic male to fill the cast of FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

Due to a last minute cancellation, we are looking for someone comfortable with the low range in 4 part harmony for the holiday show FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS - playing the middle three weekends in December.

Looking for a bright, fun, great singer who reads 18 - 30.

Please email Kevin Johnson at kjohnson.stage@gmail.com

Kevin Johnson

Founding Artistic Director

Arizona Onstage Productions

www.arizonaonstage.org

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Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Mister Bing's Open Mic!

From: Kylie Arnold [mailto:kyliearnold@email.arizona.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 3:08 PM
Subject: Mister Bing's Open Mic!

Would you like an opportunity to come learn more about Tucson's newest name in quality entertainment? As well as ask about an opportunity to become a part of our family? Well, now is your chance!
Come to Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge - Open Mic Night! Every Sunday evening starting September 7th from 6-9PM, in the piano lounge at McMahon's Prime Steakhouse, 2959 N. Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712, Tucson, Arizona 85719.

Every week, Kylie Arnold will be hosting our meet and greet with Mister Bing and an Open Mic Night of performance, accompanied by some of Tucson's most amazing accompanists on the piano! Maybe you could be the next showcase for Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge!

Singers Bring your sheet music!
Musicians: This is for you too!

Any other acts you'd like to perform? Guitarists? Magicians? Comedians? Come to Mister Bing's for an informal night of networking, refreshments, and contribute to the live entertainment! This is an all ages event, so remember to keep the material family friendly! See you there! Please also see our website at: http://misterbingspresents.com

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Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge Presents: Seonaid Barngrover

From: Kylie Arnold [mailto:kyliearnold@email.arizona.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 3:03 PM
Subject: Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge!

Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge Presents: Seonaid Barngrover

At MchMahon's Prime Steakhouse 2959 N. Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85712

Saturday September 6, 7-9PM

"The Part Love Plays" with Seonaid Barngrover. Join us for a classic evening of high-quality entertainment, cocktails, food, and fun!

https://www.facebook.com/MisterBings

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Barbea Williams Performing Company presents a dance drama about Zheng He, at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center

From: Barbea Williams [mailto:dancebmw@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:43 AM
Subject: Zheng He in the Desert

Tucson Chinese Cultural Center

1288 W. River Rd | Tucson, AZ 85704

www.tucsonchinese.org | (520) 292-6900

Contact: Robin Blackwood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

520-401-6214

larobinb@aol.com

TUCSON CHINESE CELEBRATE MID AUTUMN WITH MULTICULTURAL HISTORY

Teams with Barbea Williams Performing Company on an original dance drama

On September 5^th and 6^th, the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center will celebrate its annual mid-Autumn Festival with a never-before-seen dance drama about Zheng He, a Ming Dynasty sea captain who traveled to Africa and beyond 70 years before the voyages of Columbus. A collaboration with Barbea Williams Performing Company, the multimedia work includes a 14-foot-tall giraffe puppet crafted by local artist Mykl Wells.

Between 1405 and 1433, Zheng He sailed giant Treasure Ships throughout the southern oceans, visiting the countries of southern Asia and the east coast of Africa, trading and engaging in diplomacy. This story will be dramatically told in African and Chinese art forms. Shaolin Master Junming Zhao performs the lead role of Zheng He, ably supported by performers of Tucson Sino Martial Arts. Youth performers from multiple cultures are also featured, including the debut of a new form of the ever-popular Lion Dance. Drumming, dialog, puppets, colorful scenery, dance, a celebration of maps, all combine to create a dynamic and innovative performance and celebration. Even the audience will be invited to participate in the final procession, carrying lanterns made before the show.

This drama is a perfect subject for the Autumn Moon Festival. At this time, Chinese all over the world watch the harvest moon and dream of home. The ancient mariners would have done the same. The piece will be staged outdoors, under the autumn moon.

The festival will include lantern-making, calligraphy, and all the usual activities. A selection of African and Chinese foods, along with traditional moon cakes, will be available for sale.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for students. Festival begins at 6 PM; performance at 7:30. Location is 1288 W. River Road, Tucson, 85704. For information, contact 520-292-6900 or www.tucsonchinese.org.

“Zheng He in the Desert” is made possible in part by a PLACE grant from Tucson Pima Arts Council. Mid-Autumn Festival is made possible in part by a Festival Grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

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The Rogue Theatre presents AWAKE AND SING

From: The Rogue Theatre [mailto:rogue@theroguetheatre.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 5:01 AM
Subject: AWAKE AND SING at The Rogue

The Rogue Theatre
presents

AWAKE AND SING

by Clifford Odets

Directed by Bryan Rafael Falcón

Musical Direction by Jake Sorgen

September 11 - 28, 2014

Thursday-Saturday 7:30 P.M.,
Sunday 2:00 P.M.
plus a Saturday 2:00 P.M. matinee on

September 27, 2013

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

An American masterpiece

evoking an urban family in the Great Depression

PRODUCTION SPONSORS

Judith and Ward Wallingford

Latina Dance Theater Project Presents JAGUAR!

From: ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater [mailto:zuzisphere@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 12:41 PM
Subject: September News from ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

Latina Dance Theater Project Presents JAGUAR!

September 5 - 21st

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM

Preview Show: Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 PM

in the ZUZI! Theater in the Historic Y

JAGUAR!

A new play by Dawn Costello Sellers

Directed by Eva Tessler

Maya is a young girl who grabs at everything she sees - lizards, fish, and Pygmy owls - but what she really dreams of catching is a JAGUAR! As The Moon struggles to show her the importance of leaving what's wild well enough alone, Macho, a jaguar, roams the Arizona/Mexico border with his pack of playful coati. When Maya's obsession aligns her with biologists driven to find a jaguar at all costs, tempers rise and ambition takes science over an ethical cliff. Maya must look deep within to find a way to protect what's wild without crushing it in her grasp...

Latina Dance Theater Project

The Latina Dance Theater Project is a collaborative ensemble of multidisciplinary artists who explore through performances--physical, musical, and visual--controversial issues impacting the global community. The Latina Dance Theater "Projects" bring different collaborators together to create performance experiences, forming a new aesthetic in dance-theater reflective of the diverse Latin culture of today.

Tickets and info: http://www.jaguarplay.com/

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Call for Choreographers - ZUZI! No Frills, Cheap Thrills Dance Happenin'

From: ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater [mailto:zuzisphere@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 12:41 PM
Subject: September News from ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

Call for Choreographers:

No Frills, Cheap Thrills Dance Happenin'

October 24th & 25th, 2014
Shows at 7:30 PM

in the ZUZI! Theater in the Historic Y

ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater presents its fall, biannual No Frills Dance Happenin' Show. A variety of performers throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona come to share fresh and innovative works from various stages of the creative process. The works range from serious to silly and some are presented here for the first time. Performances on the ground and in the air are interspersed with the off-the-wall antics of ZUZI!'s lovable MC Carie Schneider.

Interested in Sharing your Work at No Frills?

"No Frills" is a community-driven event that showcases the work of local choreographers. It is open to anyone who is interested in showing their work (whether complete or in progress) and is programmed on first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in performing, please download and complete the Fall 2014 No Frills Submission Form and send to zuzisphere@gmail.com attn: Paul.

There will be two nights of performance: Friday, October 24th for youth performers and choreographers and Saturday, October 25th for adult choreographers and performers. If you are unsure in which showcase your work would fit best, or if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us by email or by phone.

For more information, you can visit www.zuzimoveit.org or call 520-629-0237

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Apprentice Company Auditions - ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

From: ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater [mailto:zuzisphere@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 12:41 PM
Subject: September News from ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

Apprentice Company Auditions

ZUZI! will be holding auditions for Apprentice Company Dancers on Saturday, September 6^th from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM at ZUZI! Theater, located in the Historic Y at 738 N. 5^th Ave. (5^th & University) in Tucson.

We are looking for versatility, willingness, and commitment to DANCE! Please be at least 13 years- old, at high school level, and have some dance or performing experience. Improvisation and aerial partnering experience is a plus.

Dancers will need to be available for company class and rehearsals on Wednesday evenings and some Saturday afternoons.

Please RSVP by phone: 520-629-0237 or email nanette@zuzimoveit.org

Fall 2014 Classes

We've changed around our class schedule a little bit in an effort to better suit your interests. In addition to our regular classes we've also added some special 4- and 6-week workshops. Details about our special workshops can be found below. Register for classes by downloading the registration form at http://zuzimoveit.org

Special Workshops

This fall, we're offering some additional workshops in special areas of somatic education, including Improvisation, Skinner Releasing, and Dance Composition.

Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT)

No experience is necessary to enjoy this innovative approach to creativity and the healing arts which promotes postural alignment, movement efficiency, and tension reduction. Releasing weaves poetic imagery, music & tactile exercises to integrate the whole self and tap into the creative process for each individual. SRT is for anyone who wants to move in a new and enlivening way, find beauty in self discovery, or remove creative blocks, as well as dance choreographers and improvisers. $100 per 6-week session.

Introductory Course runs Tuesdays October 14 - November 18 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Ongoing Course runs Saturdays September 20 - October 25 from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Improvisation Workshop

This class will introduce students to some basic forms, structures, and approaches to dance improvisation. Working with concepts from both Contact Improv and Compositional Improvisation, students will work to attune their attention to and awareness of their own bodies and movements, the other dancers in the space, and the composition of the dance as a whole. Through fun improv games and exploratory structures, students will develop techniques to help them create their own dances from scratch, developing material for choreography as well as for creating fully improvised dance pieces. We'll explore both solo improvisation methods, as well as ways to work together in duets and groups, building skills of sensitivity and kinesthetic communication, and having tons of fun in the process! $50 for 4-week session.

Improvisation Workshop runs Fridays October 10 - November 14 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dance Composition

This 6-week workshop will explore the principles of dance composition and the dance-making process through improvisational structures leading into choreography of solos and trio dances. $80 for 6-week session.

Composition Class runs Tuesdays October 7 - November 11 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Monday, September 01, 2014

The Community Players auditions for Gypsy

From: Community Players [mailto:tucsoncp@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 7:31 PM
Subject: Audition Notice: Gypsy

The Community Players are holding auditions for their November production of Gypsy on September 2 and 3 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Auditions will be held at The Community Playhouse, located at 1881 N. Oracle Road (Just north of La Fuente Restaurant). Parking, and the main entrance, are located in the rear of the building.

Gypsy is loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." It follows the dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage.

Some major roles have been filled, but Louise and Herbie are still open. In addition, men, women and children are needed to fill a number of other roles in the show.
Performers auditioning for parts should also have a song prepared, with sheet music for the accompanist. They should also be prepared to cold read from the script.

Questions can be sent to tucsoncp@gmail.com

Gypsy
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Directed by Robert Ulsrud

Performances: October 31 - November 23, 2014

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Fantasy and Horror Short Film Fest submission deadline extended to September 15, 2014

From: Eric Schumacher [mailto:eric@picarizona.com]
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2014 2:41 AM
Subject: Requested Post

Subject; TusCon 41 Sci FI, Fantasy and Horror Short Film Fest.

Due to the labor day holiday the deadline for the TusCon 41 Sci FI, Fantasy and Horror Short Film Fest has been extended to September 15, 2014.This is the final extension so don’t miss your opportunity to screen your film in front of a highly targeted demographic, and perhaps win, at the 1st annual film fest at the 41^st anniversary TusCon Sci-Fi Convention.

For more information about the film festival and the complete official rules, go here:

http://www.tusconscificon.com/filmfestivalrules.html

TusCon 41 will be held October 31-Nov 2nd 2014 at the Tucson City Center InnSuites Conference Suite Resort, 475 N Granada Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701.

For more information about TusCon, and to reserve memberships for the convention go here: http://www.tusconscificon.com/index.html

TusCon, The Best Little Sci FI Fantasy and Horror convention in Arizona.

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Thursday, September 04, 2014

Tucson Fringe Theater Festival

2014 Shows/Schedule

Friday, September 12th

Saturday, September 13th

Sunday, September 14th

Shakespeare in the Park: King Lear

Odyssey Storytelling Presents: "OUT OF THIS WORLD: AMAZING, SUPERNATURAL OR UNFORGETTABLE*"

Auditions: Males 18-25 for Community Players production of GYPSY

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Immediate Casting Call, Actress for Mystery Dinner Theater - paid

Performing Arts Season Spotlights 2014-2015

Arizona Onstage Productions looking for one dynamic male to fill the cast of FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Mister Bing's Open Mic!

Mister Bing's Performing Arts Lounge Presents: Seonaid Barngrover

Barbea Williams Performing Company presents a dance drama about Zheng He, at Tucson Chinese Cultural Center

The Rogue Theatre presents AWAKE AND SING

Latina Dance Theater Project Presents JAGUAR!

Call for Choreographers - ZUZI! No Frills, Cheap Thrills Dance Happenin'

Apprentice Company Auditions - ZUZI! Dance Company, School & Theater

Monday, September 01, 2014

The Community Players auditions for Gypsy

Fantasy and Horror Short Film Fest submission deadline extended to September 15, 2014