Unscrewed Theater: Two Shows. One Night. Totally FREE Improv Comedy!

 

From: Unscrewed Theater <UnscrewedTheater@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 11:52 AM
Subject: Two Shows. One Night. Totally FREE Improv Comedy!

 

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Looking for a laugh?

We've got you covered.

This month, we've got everything from Uncensored House Parties to Online Improv Workshops! Download our August Quarantine Calendar right here & print out a copy so you never miss an Unscrewed Theater event!

August is PACKED with all kinds of different opportunities
guaranteed to make you smile.

It all starts this Saturday, August 8 with our Unscrewed Theater
20th Edition House Party!

 

 

 

 

Get ready to laugh twice as much - because this weekend, we've got not one, but TWO House Parties on the roster.

Our 7:30pm House Party is family-friendly AND features former NBOJU-er Whitney Weber as our special guest! Whitney will be back on the virtual stage with Jessica, Rob, Rosanne, Cy, Michael - & your host, Chris Seidman! 

Throw on your limited edition "I Helped Save the Funny" t-shirt, grab some drinks & snacks, and load up Zoom to join us.

Register for the 7:30pm Family-Friendly show here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s9FMTK0ZRD-HYmuwiHinIg

Our 9:30pm House Party is unscripted, unparalleled and TOTALLY UNCENSORED!!

For those who like their improv a bit on the spicy side, stick around for the late night show where we hold nothing back.

Special Guests Big Daddies kick off the party, giving us a bit of comedy - with a fatherly spin. They're joined by Adam, Jessica, Susie, Rosanne, Michael - & your host, Cy Barlow! 

Find some time to load up on the laughter that will get you through the next week!

Register for the 9:30pm UNCENSORED show here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rVRDt79QSLWZXhibEBA_tg

All our online Unscrewed Theater House Parties are FREE to attend - but if you can afford to tip your improvisers, we'd appreciate whatever you can give. We're a 100% volunteer group, so every penny you give goes right back to the theater.

Donate online here: https://www.unscrewedtheater.org/product/donate/

 

 

 

Improv Basics is Back!

Improv Basics IS BACK on 8/15 -- at an online-only special price! 

 

 

 

Saturday, August 15

Join us online for our next Improv Basics Course!

From anywhere.
Topeka? Sure.
NYC? Of course.
Honolulu? Yep. 

8 weeks, Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm (Tucson time) - only $149!

We've revamped our programming for this new online world and are thrilled to announce that our Improv Basics course is BACK.

Improv veteran Chris Seidman teaches this 8-week course, where you'll explore the fundamental elements of Improv. And have more fun than you could possibly imagine. All from the safety of your own sofa.

Chris will focus on a variety of games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, character development, and making your scene partner look good.

Expand your comfort zone and learn to embrace the power of "Yes, and..." with us! After all, life BEGINS at the end of your comfort zone.

Register: https://www.unscrewedtheater.org/event/basics-2020-08/2020-08-15/

**NOTE: All online workshops have limited space - register now & reserve your spot. All times listed are local time for AZ.

 

 

 

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Borderlands Theater LUNADA Season Line-up

 

From: Borderlands Theater <info@borderlandstheater.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2020 5:02 AM
Subject: Collaborating for Success

 

plus: Lunada Fall Season line up!

 

 

 

Announcing:

LUNADA Season Line-up

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUGUST 19th @ 6pm PST

Featuring

Mayda Del Valle & Toño Buriciaga

LIVESTREAM on Facebook Live and YouTube

 

 

Mayda Del Valle

 

Mayda del Valle was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. She is the author of A South Side Girl's Guide to Love and Sex, The University of Hip Hop and was a winner of the 2016 Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry Prize from Northwestern University Press. She appeared on six episodes of the HBO series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, and was a contributing writer and original cast member of the Tony Award winning Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.  

 

 

Toño Burciaga

 

The son of Chicano activists Jose Antonio Burciaga and Cecilia Burciaga. He has been playing music and singing for 30 years with several bands and as a solo performer. He attended CSUMB and received his bachelor's degree in social work. He has been teaching in special education last 10 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaborating through the Covid Crisis

 

 

 

 

In this article, artistic director, Marc David Pinate, discusses how the pandemic spurred innovative collaborations that have forever changed the scope and ways we work. From writing workshops and festivals to radical new ways to present performance and connect with audiences, Borderlands Theater's many collaborations are not only sustaining us, but allowing us to thrive.

 

Like most theatres at the start of the pandemic, Borderlands was forced to cancel what was left of its 19-20 season. The shock of lockdown subsided into the looming realization that it would be a long time before the public returned to the theatre. But as the cliché goes, behind every cloud is a silver lining.

 

As of the writing of this article Borderlands Theater is involved in eight collaborative with individuals and organizations based in Phoenix, Mesa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Puerto Rico, San Antonio, and yes a few just across town too.  Here is a quick run-down:

 

Lunada Virtual Literary Lounge, Our most developed and visible work, this monthly literary series features Latinx poets and performers from all over the world (July featured poets from Ireland and Mexico) with an emphasis on Afro-Latinx artists. The historic Galería de la Raza (celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year) in San Francisco co-presents this series splitting costs and production labor straight down the line with us. The curatorial team hails from around the country too.

 

Writing Home Creative Writing Seminar. Starting this week spoken word phenom, Los Angeles based Yosimar Reyes, a rock star of the poetry world is teaching a virtual creative writing workshop for undocumented and formerly undocumented writers. The four-week course generated 65 applicants for 15 available spaces offered for a sliding scale tuition of $0 - $40.

 

Tucson Meet Yourself. A pillar of Tucson's festival season known for its almost limitless food, music, and dance performances, Borderlands Theater was tapped by the long-standing festival to oversee the transition of its performance elements to an online digital format. We can't give too many details just yet, but exciting surprises and innovative plans are in the making. We are extremely honored to be trusted with such an important task.

 

read about the rest of our collaborations here...

 

 

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Applied Art Productions presents "Anti-Coronavirus", a film produced in AZ

 

From: Keith Lopez <kl2921@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:16 PM
Subject: Anticoronavirusmovie

 

A film I worked on is now released.  It's about a family struggling with a family member being infected. This was filmed in AZ. before the shutdown.  The Director has said a percentage of the film, (which will be released on multiple venues around the world) will go to help families struggling from the impact.

 

SYNOPSIS

After Bruce & Laura Gunther return from their anniversary trip to Italy, Bruce realizes he is Patient Zero in bringing the Coronavirus to the ones he cares about most – his own family.

Suffering from all the effects of his actions, Bruce must come to terms with this devastation before it consumes him and his family.

 

You can stream the film, and get additional information is available at:

 

https://www.anticoronavirusmovie.com/

 

 

Thank you,

 

Keith Lopez

 

 

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IDOL ACROSS AMERICA LIVE VIRTUAL AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

American Idol

There are singers, then there are idols.

IDOL ACROSS AMERICA LIVE VIRTUAL AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Arizona auditions on August 14:  https://abc.com/shows/american-idol/auditions

 

 

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Join the Arizona Action Day and Help #SaveOurStages 🤘

 

From: Fox Tucson Theatre Box Office <info@foxtucsonmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:28 PM
Subject: Join the Arizona Action Day and Help #SaveOurStages 🤘

 

 

Today is Arizona Action Day · Save Our Stages!

 

 

The Save Our Stages Act, a bi-partisan bill from Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), is a $10 billion grant program providing Small Business Administration grants to independent live music venues affected by COVID-19 like The Fox, The Rialto and Hotel Congress. If passed, the bill would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector of our community.

 

Today, music venues across the state and hundreds of local artists will be taking to their social media pages and making some noise to help ensure their survival. Won't you join us?

 

Here's what you can do

 

1. Share our Facebook post

 

2. Sign the letter at www.saveourstages.com and tell our senators and representatives here in Arizona to support the Save Our Stages Act and the RESTART Act. Even if you've already signed, please visit the website again and sign the new letter! Now that the Save Our Stages Act has been introduced in Congress in response to our efforts, the letter has been updated to ask our representatives to support this new bill that was created just for us!

 

Call, Email, Write, Shout!

Join the Arizona Action Day and post on social media TODAY!

 

 

 

 

Fox Theatre Ghost Light Video

 

Historic theatres all across the world are empty, but as long as their ghost lights shine, they won't be in the dark. What is a ghost light you ask?

 

• A single lamp placed on stage to keep the theatre from being in total darkness.
• A safety light.
• A light to ensure good luck by always having the stage illuminated.
• A low cost way to keep the stage illuminated for the comings and goings of theatre personnel when a show is not being conducted.
• A light to keep resident ghosts company and happy during long dark nights.
• A symbol to all that theatre people take care of their own, even when there isn't a show.

 

See if you can spot The Fox ghost light in the video!

 

 

 

 

Concert Updates

 

After days, weeks and months of shuffling calendars, The Fox has finally found dates for all events impacted by temporary closure of the theatre. So go ahead, get excited! Buy tickets and make plans because the curtain is going to rise again! (Limited seating capacities may apply.)

 

 

 

Paula Poundstone

 

Original Date: 5/8/2020

Rescheduled Date: 2/4/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Evening with Amy Grant

 

Original Date: 3/25/2020

Rescheduled Date: 2/25/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Rhythm Section with Special Guest Firefall

 

Original Date: 11/12/2020

Rescheduled Date: 3/11/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altan

 

Original Date: 3/14/2020

Rescheduled Date: 3/12/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Oak Ridge Boys

 

Original Date: 4/9/2020

Rescheduled Date: 4/15/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

 

Original Date: 5/3/2020

Rescheduled Date: 5/9/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Music of Cream

 

Original Date: 3/15/2020

Rescheduled Date: 5/12/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taj Mahal

 

Original Date: 6/12/2020

Rescheduled Date: 6/11/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

 

Original Date: 3/20/2020

Rescheduled Date: 9/11/2021

 

 

 

 

Plus, new 2021 events announcing soon!

 

 

I Dream in Widescreen Premieres this Weekend!

 

 

 

Every year, the Fox Tucson Theatre is proud to host I Dream in Widescreen, a signature program of the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television. While we cannot host the event in person this year, you can still catch the event online August 8-9th on the school's YouTube page! Along with the world premiere of 14 thesis films created by the school's graduating seniors, IDIWS2020 will include an exclusive series of conversations with industry luminaries - actors, casting directors, agents, directors, editors, festival programmers and more - all TFTV alumni! Visit idiw.tftv.arizona.edu for details. Watch the newest trailer here!

 

 

Continued Thanks to our Season Sponsor, Lovitt & Touché

 

 

 

 

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Elephant Scout Films Presents ‘Eddie Mummy: A Love Story’

 

From: Sara Jackson <bookingsarajackson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:09 PM
Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Elephant Scout Films Presents 'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story'

 

Contact: Christopher Scott

Email: chris@elephantscout.com

 

 

Elephant Scout Films Presents

'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story'

 

Eddie Mummy is Unwrapping His Ways of Love For Tucson Arts

 

Tucson, AZ - Elephant Scout Films, presents 'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story' - An Online Benefit Screening on Friday, August 21st - Monday, August 31st, 2020. Tickets available at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/eddiemummyalovestory.

 

Elephant Scout Films is proud to present a 10-day online screening event of the romantic comedy 'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story.' Proceeds will benefit various local businesses to stay in operation. Monies will go towards rent and other bills for Groundworks (501c3 non-profit, youth-driven community arts space), Movement Culture (Tucson's Black owned dance & movement studio), and The Screening Room (Tucson's premiere Downtown indie movie theater). Elephant Scout is looking to raise $3000 during the course of this online event.

 

This Mummy Rom-Com is an Indie Feature revolving around two friends that stumble upon a mummy while rock climbing. They embark on an adventure to help him break his curse by landing him a date with the reincarnation of his true love. 

 

Shot over 12 days at various, awesome, locations around Tucson, including: The Bloc - Out East, Cafe Passe, White Stallion Ranch, The Surly Wench, and R-Bar, 'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story' launched Elephant Scout Films into the storytelling world. An in-person screening was held back in 2016 at the Rialto Theatre to benefit Tucson's Boys and Girls Club where over $1000 was raised.

 

Considering the times we're in, we can't really go to the movies for a while with theaters, gyms, and venues having to close their doors, so we decided it was time to pick this film off the shelf, dust it off, and re-share it with the community to benefit some local artists & organizations in need.

 

Director: Christopher Scott has been working in the film industry for over 15 years within various roles around Southern Arizona. He enjoys character-driven stories in both telling and experiencing them. Since launching his directorial debut 'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story', Chris has written, directed, and produced three short films, two web shorts, two features, a podcast, and is currently writing his next feature. Wanting to give back to his hometown, Chris focuses on featuring aspects of the Tucson scene that may otherwise be overlooked.

 

'Eddie Mummy: A Love Story' - An Online Benefit Screening will be $12 to rent on Vimeo and is available to the public. This 10-day screening will be held August 21st-31st. Tickets available at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/eddiemummyalovestory.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/besLL0JNWm0 

 

More information can be found at https://www.elephantscout.com/eddiemummy

 

About Elephant Scout Films

Elephant Scout was founded in Tucson, AZ and is a local film production company that has served the community for over 5 years. Rather than bringing a Hollywood veneer to Tucson, we make films for Tucson by Tucson. The movies we make are diverse because we are diverse. By creating a local, profitable film here in town we can win over the Tucson audience to gain trust in the community for indie films built outside of the hulking monopolizing studios. By employing local vendors and talent and writing stories that represent the diverse and inclusive community, we can strengthen our position on the proverbial creative map.

 

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Webinar: GlamAmor-ous Conversations: The Hitchcock Blondes

 

From: Suz and A Conversation with Edith Head! <suz@edithhead.biz>
Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:51 AM
Subject: The Hitchcock Blondes!👏👓👠

 

Kimberly Truhler chats with "Edie" on all things Hitch!

Not - To - Be - Missed!

 

GlamAmor-ous Conversations:

The Hitchcock Blondes

 

 

 

 

 

 

GlamAmor-ous Conversations:

The Hitchcock Blondes

 

Love the look of the icy cool blondes who were adored by director Alfred Hitchcock? Learn the stories behind the style from film and fashion historian Kimberly Truhler and Hollywood's iconic costume designer Edith Head - with a little help from yours truly. Kimberly Truhler sits down with "Edith" to discuss her incredible career, focusing on the years working with Hitchcock and his heroines, including: Grace Kelly, Doris Day, Kim Novak and Tippi Hedren!

 

 

Tickets $15 - Click Here to Register

August 16, 2020 4 PM (PT)

**Half the proceeds benefit Arizona's INVISIBLE THEATRE,

celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season!

 

 

 

 

Booking Now through 2022!

A perfectly stylish award winning and socially distanced production for

all your

programming needs!

 

suz@edithhead.biz

www.edithhead.biz

 

 

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