Thursday, May 06, 2021

Unscrewed Theater, Your Weekend Funny

 

From: Unscrewed Theater <UnscrewedTheater@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:01 AM
Subject: Almost There!

 

 

 

 

Almost There


 

You're THIS Close to the Weekend!

 

It's almost the weekend.

And you DESERVE a laugh.

So we're here to throw you a rope!

Want to WOW your coworkers at your next online meeting? Maybe you're feeling a bit out of your element and want to learn how to really embrace the power of Zoom. Our next Improv BloxShop will teach you how to use that pesky background image (and throw on a few filters), so you can become a Zoom superstar!

Jon Benda & David Gunther teach you how to make that onscreen rectangle work for you at the next ZoomCraft! The class is this Saturday - this is your LAST CHANCE to register - click HERE NOW to reserve your spot!

And we've got TWO weekend shows - for both the family-friendly and the UNCENSORED crowd. Make sure you register for both shows so you can join us for some weekend fun and laughter!

P.S. Want to dip your toe into the improv world? Join us at a Monday night drop-in session! Every Monday at 6:30PM (AZ Time!), we get together to be a little silly and make some stuff up. It's open to everyone and guided by one of our seasoned members. All you need is a little curiosity and the willingness to have some fun! Register to join us here!

 

 

 

 

Your Weekend Funny

Live. Laugh. Laugh Hysterically.

 

 

 

Get Your Improv On
Friday 5/7

10:00am (MST/PDT)

🎶 Ten Minutes With Dawn 🎶

It's time to bring some lightness and smiles into your life with another episode of Ten Minutes With Dawn. Every week, we get a new episode of comedy with another talented improviser from somewhere new in the world.

Today, Dawn's guest is Diana Brown!

Diana is an improv artist, actor, director, teaching artist, and voice-over artist. She's half of the duo Bingewatch with Dan Wilson. Diana presents workshops at festivals, directs and teaches with the Leela Improv Theater Co. & Training Center in San Francisco, where she is part of Leela's leadership team.

You can connect here!
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/diana.brown.9235
Instagram:
@dianalynnbrown3330
Twitter:
@dianabrown99

This is a fun, FREE way to get your Friday laughs in - and you can only find it on the
Unscrewed Theater Facebook page!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 5/8

7:30pm (MST/PDT)
Family-Friendly Improv Comedy

It's time to shake off any stress and indulge in the laughter you deserve.

We're here to help with our weekly FAMILY FRIENDLY FUNNY FOR FREE!

So gather up the whole family, hit up the concession stand (AKA your kitchen!), and get ready for some gut-busting laughs with our talented crew - PLUS a new special guest!

Our special guest tonight is another Tucson local performer. Get ready to welcome Gerry Morgan!

After a misspent youth in London watching reruns of 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', Gerry set out for Arizona, attracted by its famous three 'C's: Copper, Cattle, and Comedy. In 2016, he took a class at Tucson Improv Movement and never looked back. He still has no cattle and not much copper but is having a blast making stuff up on the improv stage.

Gerry is ready to make some stuff up with Cy, David, Jon, Rosanne, Kate - & your host, Rob Sparks!

Hit that "Register Here!" button below for your free link to laugh with us on Saturday night!

 

 

 

Register Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 5/8

9:30pm (MST/PDT)
UNCENSORED Improv Comedy!

Time for some ADULT FUN! Let's take off the filters and let the UNCENSORED FUNNY FLY. We only do this twice a month, so you never know what might happen! AGES 17+ ONLY, please.

Find out what happens when we let our improvisers say WHATEVER is on their minds. With Cy as your host, you'll see Rosanne, David, Jon, Jessica, and Kate usher in the adult funny. And this week, they'll be joined by our special guest: Jeph Lee.

And now, we'd like to take this time to introduce you to...

The ice in your drink, the flame in your candle,  so damn rad few people can handle, the one and only, never lonely, Undisputed, can't refute it, undeniable, Brown Hornet Jeph B. Lee.

Since the day of his birth, he realized that life does not come with an instruction manual, so he has been winging it this entire time. Giving him over 3 billion seconds of improv experience.

Jeph has performed on both The east and west side of Earth's hemispheres.

His long-term goal is to start an improv comedy dojo and travel around challenging people to Komedy Kombat!

Click the button below to get your FREE link to see the show - and set your alarm for 9:30PM (Tucson time!) to join us for some no-holds-barred fun!

 

 

 

Register Here!

 

 

 

 

 

Online Training Center

Up your Webcam Game with ZoomCraft!

 

 

 


Sunday, 5/8

10:00am - Noon (MST/PDT)
ZoomCraft Workshop!

Last chance to register!

Learn how to work your rectangle AND make it work for you through the software and stagecraft of Zoom.

Online meetings & performances are still everywhere! Learn how to be a  Zoom SUPERSTAR at your next online performance or call - all thanks to our upcoming ZoomCraft Workshop!

Jon Benda & David Gunther will help you explore specific techniques you can use for improv within Zoom and teach you to be your own technical director by maximizing your computer, webcam, microphone, and Zoom settings for online performance.

This class is perfect for anyone who wants to get a bit more comfortable with performing or presenting on their webcam.

This class is part of our Improv BloxShops Series: Unscrewed Theater's new collection of workshops exploring advanced topics in improv and beyond. We're excited to share the diverse strengths and talents of our players and instructors in this new way. Each workshop stands alone, so you can pick and choose the topics that appeal to you and your improv journey.

 

 

 

Register Here

 

 

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #39

Tucson, AZ 85712



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ZUZI! Dance: ZUZI! Happenin's

 

From: ZUZI! Dance <zuzimarketing@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:30 AM
Subject: ZUZI! Happenin's

 

Keeping you in the loop!

 

 

 

 

Did you miss any of our virtual shows? No problem! Just visit our website and click on the "Past Shows" title page -- You can watch at your own leisure. And don't forget....If you'd like to participate in a show, don't hesitate to contact us, as most of our shows are open to all Artists of all ages, genres and levels of dance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This special "No Frills" show will be presented on Friday, June 18 @ 6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

Z U Z i M O V E i T . O R G

 

 

 

ZUZI! Dance | 738 N. 5th Ave., In The Historic Y, Tucson, AZ 85705

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Tuesday, May 04, 2021

The Circus Academy of Tucson: Circus Summer Camp Slots Opening!

 

From: The Circus Academy of Tucson <info@circusacademytucson.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 11:43 AM
Subject: Circus Summer Camp Slots Opening!

 

Summer is almost here!

🎪🎪🎪

 

2021 Circus Camps

We are going to be running camp throughout the summer! There will be our regular open level camp running June 7th to July 16th and Advanced Camp running the weeks of July 19th and 26th. We are raising the cap for participants to 12 students a week. I have already moved everyone from the waitlist that has confirmed with me and a few more spots will be available in some of the weeks beginning tomorrow May 5th at 11 am. I will open the slots at 11 and expect them to go fast, so if you want one of the last camp spots, be sure to register tomorrow!

Registration is available here, through our new registration system!

 

 

 

Adult Summer Intensive

We will also be running an adult intensive that is focused on building a show through the summer. Details on that coming soon, but if you are especially interested let us know and we'll make sure to keep you in the loop. 

 

Current Programming

We are currently still running private and small group in-person sessions and still have some spaces open. Register here:

Tran is also still running her virtual handstands and flexibility classes each week!

 

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Red Herring Puppets: Aesop's Fables puppet show EXTENDED

 

From: Lisa Sturz <lisa@redherringpuppets.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:16 PM
Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aesop's Fables puppet show EXTENDED

 

 

Red Herring Puppets added two more performances of

AESOP'S FABLES

Saturday, May 15, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm.

at the Red Herring Puppet Studio at the Tucson Mall  520-635-6535

(upper level between Macy's & Forever 21)

Tickets: $8.00 per person

Reservations are required:  https://www.redherringpuppets.com

 

Red Herring Puppets perform their rhymed version of the classic tales with original music and large tabletop puppets. These timeless stories address bullying, selfishness, competition, ingenuity, and the affirmation that little beings can achieve great things. Each performance includes The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Owl and the Grasshopper, The Fox and the Crow, The Crow and the Pitcher, and The Stork and the Fox. This production has earned an UNIMA citation of Excellence – the highest honor in American puppetry. 

 Red Herring Puppets is an award winning professional puppet company. Lisa Sturz, owner and artistic director has worked with Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm, PBS, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and many more.

 In compliance with pandemic precautions, seating is limited, masks are required and groups are seated 6 feet apart.

 

PRESS CONTACT:  Lisa Sturz,  lisa@redherringpuppets.com

828-273-1488, High resolution photos available on request.

 

 

 

 

 

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Winding Road Theater Ensemble Presenting: Top Shelf Tolstoy!

 

From: Winding Road Theater Ensemble <windingroadte@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:14 AM
Subject: Presenting: Top Shelf Tolstoy!

 

 

 

 

Winding Road presents
our third annual Eight 10s in Tucson! 

As opening day approaches, it's time to take a closer look at our plays, playwrights, and director collaborations! 

First up:
Top Shelf Tolstoy by Maximillian Gill (Sunnyside, NY)
Directed by Tyler Gastelum* (Tucson, Az) *Winding Road Ensemble Member

TOP SHELF TOLSTOY: A new arrival in a small town finds her quest to check out a copy of Anna Karenina thwarted when she discovers that the library has resorted to drastic means to raise funds. This inventive comedy could become reality! 

MAXIMILLIAN GILL (Playwright) has had his work staged by a number of companies and festivals in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Play productions include Debriefing (New York International Fringe Festival), Fresh Paint (The PlayGround Experiment), Cold Dead Heart (New Ambassadors Theatre Company), Truthiness (SkyPilot Theatre), The Caveman Principle (Otherworld Theatre Company), The Ghost Hypothesis (MadLab), Twenty, Stars and Crescent, Stick (The Collective NY), Four Interrogations (The Jack Studio Theatre), Walima (Swivel Theatre Company), Seen and Unseen (Theatre InspiraTO). He is a proud member of the New Ambassadors Theatre Company.

TYLER GASTELUM (Director) has been a member of Winding Road Theater Ensemble since 2019. A Tucson native, he graduated from the University of Arizona and the Bennett Theatrelab. He now works as a local drama teacher. Favorite roles with Winding Road include Dev in Stupid F***ing Bird and Moritz in Spring Awakening in Concert. Tyler directed shorts in Winding Road's Eight 10's festival in 2019 and 2020, as well as the Winding Read of Dusk
​ in 2020.

Eight 10s in Tucson will be presented online, opening May 28th and running through June 30th. Join us opening night for a talkback with the artists. Or stream to watch on demand, at your leisure. Admission to the Eight 10's play festival is $20.

Friday May 28th 7:30 pm: Opening Night with Live Talkback!

May 29th - June 30th: On Demand Streaming!

 

 

Buy Tickets to Eight 10s in Tucson ONLINE!

 

 

 

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Monday, May 03, 2021

Correction/Update: Arts Express Theater auditions for Disney's Descendants: The Musical

 

From: Mary Davis <Mary@arts-express.org>
Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 7:46 PM
Subject: Descendants Audition Link

 

Disney's Descendants: The Musical

Audition Overview

Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities over the age of 13 are encouraged to audition and all roles are available.  For a complete listing of roles please see the character breakdown found under the ROLES tab. (https://castingmanager.com/audition/info/54tdNMeYPXauRG7)

 

Audition Information

Arts Express, Inc.
Arts Express Theater, Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste 214, Tucson, AZ 85711

Audition:

May 17, 2021
May 18, 2021
May 21, 2021

Callback:

May 21, 2021

First Rehearsal:

Jul 5, 2021

 

Payment Type:

Paid

Union Type:

Non-Union

Payment:

Some paid roles

 

Contact Information
Mary Davis
(520) 270-9662
mary@arts-express.org

 

All actors should note the following:

  • Please reserve your time under the RESERVATIONS tab.
  • For the initial audition, prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice (not from Descendants: The Musical).  An accompanist will be provided, and we will have a stereo with an AUX cord if needed.  You’ll be asked to sing the piece that showcases range and personality.  If needed, you may be asked to sing an additional selection.
  • If selected to return for a callback you will be asked to do a cold read and learn a dance combination that will require you to be physically warmed up, so wear/bring appropriate dance clothes.
  • Please make sure both a phone number and an email are included in your audition profile.

NOTE FOR STUDENTS 18 AND UNDER:  Arts Express is dedicated to arts education as the foundation for developing high-caliber, triple-threat musical theatre skills.  Students wishing to be cast in a Main Stage Musical (such as The Descendants) need a minimum of 12 AE Arts Education Credits.  Credits can be for any AE Workshop, Class, Camp or Conservatory.  These Credits will be applied when the student is cast in a Main Stage Musical and any residual Credits will be banked for future Main Stage Musicals. Credits are banked at the time of payment (rather than the time of participation) and may be applied to Musical casting once they are banked.  Credits are active for one year from purchase and will not carry over year-to-year.

REGISTER HERE

Scholarships available based on Title I criteria if needed.  Email karen@arts-express.org<

Synopsis

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring beloved characters and hit songs from the movies! It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney's beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the trouble-making offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carolos--the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jara--are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents' sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents' wicked footsteps or learn to be good? It is present-day, and in the kingdom of Auradon, all of Disney's beloved heroes and royalty are living happily ever after, safe from the terrifying villains and troublesome sidekicks they have banished to the magic-free Isle of the Lost. That is until Ben, the benevolent teenage son of Belle and King Adam (The Beast), offers a chance of redemption for the trouble-making offspring of the evilest villains. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carolos--the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil, and Jara--are welcomed to Auradon Prep to attend school with the children of their parents' sworn enemies. Now entering a completely foreign world and way of life, the four Villain Kids have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents' wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Author

Book By Nick Blaemire, Music Adapted by Madeline Smith, Orchestrations by Marvin Tischler

Playing Dates

Aug 20, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021

Company

Arts Express, Inc.
Arts Express Theater, Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste 214, Tucson, AZ 85711

Actors

Login or Sign Up

To apply for this Audition or be added to this Company's List.

 

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Independent Film Arizona: The SoundScape of Film with Guest Speaker: Michael Coleman

 

 

From: Independent Film Arizona <moviesifa@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 3, 2021 1:09 PM
Subject: The SoundScape of Film

 

 

 

 

 

SoundScape

The Magic of

Music, Mood & Emotion in Film

Guest Speaker: Michael Coleman

Hosted by: Genie Joseph - IFA

 

 

Join Hollywood Director and Cinematographer, Michael Coleman who has worked with the big names in the movie business.  Understand the layers of sound and how they impact mood and emotion.  How to get great production sound -- which can make or break your chances in festivals -- and with audiences who will click away from poor sound quality.  Learn how to best collaborate with a composer and "speak soundtrack" with your editorial team.  Learn how to recognize a great soundtrack and how you can make the most of your cinematic ventures with the craft of amazing music and sound on film.

 

 

Q&A will follow 

 

IFA is pleased to present this event in support of The Arizona International Film Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director & Cinematographer

 

About Michael Coleman:
Michael Coleman is an award-winning director and cinematographer. For over fifteen years Michael has focused on making films about audio and music. His behind-the-scenes work has been featured in such films as director Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now: Final Cut, director Brett Morgen's The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane, director Cameron Crowe and Producer Morgan Neville's, Pearl Jam Twenty, director John M. Chu's  G.I. Joe: Retaliation, director Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, director J.C. Chandor's, All is Lost, director Michael Bay's, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, director Nimrod Antal's, Metallica: Through the Never and Aerosmith's multi-platinum film, You Gotta Move.

Past and ongoing clients include  Apple, Lucasfilm, Dolby Laboratories, IMAX, Hamilton: An American Musical, THX, Sony Electronics, Folio Fine Wine Partners, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Another Planet Entertainment, Meyer Sound and BroadwaySF.

Michael's work has been recognized as a top director on Vimeo with 12 of his films selected as Staff Picks and has accumulated 30+ million views through his online work.

In 2009, Michael launched the SoundWorks Collection, an exclusive and intimate video series focusing on individuals and teams behind the scenes, bringing to life some of the world's most exciting projects. The SoundWorks Collection video series has featured interviews with directors Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron, Mel Gibson, Robert Zemeckis, Brad Bird, Darren Aronofsky, Edgar Wright, Matt Reeves, Mark Andrews, Lee Unkrich, Joseph Kosinski, and many other leaders in the film industry.

 

More information: www.colemanfilm.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Time: 06:00 PM Arizona Time

6 PM PST - 9 PM EST

 

 

 

 

 

 ZOOM LINK TO EVENT 

Independent Film Arizona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: IFA April Meeting

Time: may 4, 2021 06:00 PM Arizona

 

Independent FilmArizona is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 

Topic: IFA May Meeting - SoundScape
Time: May 4, 2021 06:00 PM Arizona

 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86125957388?pwd=c2pvUTExUHEwWVpIZEgrQkdNeVBNQT09

 

Meeting ID: 861 2595 7388


Passcode: 457532

 

 

Many thanks to our last month's Co-Sponsor

 

The Arizona International Film Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you renewed your IFA Membership?  We could use your help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOIN IFA for just $25 a year and support indie filmmakers!

 

 

 

 

 

Special Announcements:

Due to Covid-19 Imposed limitations - since we can't hold in-person elections, as we usually do, the IFA Board has decided to maintain the current board for 2021. If anyone has a desire to get involved next year, please email: GenieJoseph9@gmail.com

 

 

IFA's - FREE

ONLINE FILM SCHOOL

Based on a University Film Course, work at your own pace, an introduction to all aspects of filmmaking.  Express Your Vision! Make Your Own Movie Now!

 

 

 

 

 

JOIN IFA

 

 

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Saturday, May 01, 2021

UA SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION: I Dream in Widescreen 2021

I Dream in Widescreen 2021

May 8, 2021 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
May 8, 2021 - 7:00pm to 11:59pm

VENUE: Cactus Drive-In + Streaming Online

https://idiw.tftv.arizona.edu/

The University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 16th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN (IDIWS), the annual showcase of undergraduate thesis films celebrating a wide range of new filmmaking voices graduating from the School’s nationally ranked Film & Television program. The hybrid event will premiere concurrently in person and online: the in-person event will take place on Saturday, May 8, and IDIWS will stream online for a global audience from May 8-22. Both the in-person screening and the online streaming options are FREE to attend and watch.

The in-person edition of the School of Theatre, Film & Television’s marquee annual event will take place at the Cactus Drive-In Cinema on Saturday, May 8 – located at 6201 S Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756. Tucson’s Loft Cinema Program Director Jeff Yanc will host. From May 8-22, the films will also be available to stream online at loftcinema.org via a partnership between the School and the renowned arthouse cinema. Films will compete for prizes awarded by this year’s Jury: Mike Plante (’94), Senior Programmer for Short Film at the Sundance Film Festival, Nicholas Snell (’14), screenwriter and A/V coordinator for Lucasfilm, and film critic and journalist Katie Walsh (Los Angeles Times, IndieWire, Vanity Fair).

The IDIWS2021 line-up, including fourteen films and one series pitch, is as follows:

Saturday, May 8, starting at 7:30pm MST

Awards Ceremony
Hosted by: Jeff Yanc

 

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UofA SCHOOL OF THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION presents Encountering Chekhov

 

Encountering Chekhov

May 5, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

VENUE: watch.tftv.arizona.edu

Join the Sophomore Acting and Musical Theatre students as they move out under the stars to celebrate the works of Anton Chekhov.  This year’s performance contains music, singing and dancing and promises to be a special event!

Live-streaming from the Fine Arts Oasis on May 5, 2021 at 7:30pm MST. Watch online for free from our new streaming site, watch.tftv.arizona.edu.

 

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