Arts Express Theatre auditions for FUNNY GIRL + NEWSIES

 

FUNNY GIRL + NEWSIES

General Auditions

 

About This Production

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Arts Express' productions of FUNNY GIRL and NEWSIES.

General Auditions are on Tuesday, September 16th, and Wednesday, September 17th.

Callbacks will be on Sept 22nd, 23rd, and 24th,

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FUNNY GIRL

*Performance Range: January 23-February 15, 2026

*Rehearsals: 11/22/25--1/15/26:

Sat. 11/22 9am-5pm; Mon. 11/24 6-10pm; Sat. 11/29 9am-5pm; 12/2-4 6-10pm; Sat. 12/6 9am-5pm; 12/9-11 6-10 pm; Sat. 12/13 9am-5pm; 12/16-18 6-10pm (12/18 is Media Night); Sat. 12/20 9am-5pm; Sat. 12/27 9am-5pm; Mon. 12/29 and Tues. 12/30 6-10pm; Fri. 1/2/26 6-10pm; Sat. 1/3/26 9am-5pm; Sun. 1/4/26 1-4pm; 1/6-8 6-10pm; 1/10 9am-5pm; 1/13-15 6-10pm.

All Saturday rehearsals have a one hour break for lunch. No rehearsals on 12/23, Christmas and New Year’s: 12/24/25, 12/25/25, 12/31/25 and 1/1/26.

*Tech: Sat 1/17/26 9-5 pm (with one hour break for lunch); Sun 1/18/26 1-6pm, Mon 1/19, Tues 1/20 and Thurs 1/22 5-11 pm (Wed. 1/21 is dark)

*Pick Up Rehearsals (if needed): Thursdays after opening Jan. 29, Feb. 12 from 6-10 pm

*Performances: Fri 1/23/26 7 pm; Sat 1/24 2 and 7 pm; Sun 1/25 2 pm; Fri 1/30 7 pm; Sat 1/31 2 and 7 pm; Sun 2/1 2 pm; School Days Show: 2/5 at 10 am; Fri 2/6 2 pm; Sat 2/7 2 and 7 pm; Sun 2/8 2 pm; Fri 2/13 7 pm; Sat 2/14 2 and 7 pm, Sun 2/15 at 2 pm.

Website (includes character list): https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/44616/funny-girl

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DISNEY'S NEWSIES

*Performance Range: April 17-May 10, 2026

*Rehearsals: 2/24/26-4/9/26: Every Tues/Wed/Thurs 6-10 pm and Sat 9-5 pm (with one hour break for lunch) Media Night: Wed. 3/18

*Tech: Sat 4/11/26 9-5 pm (with one hour break for lunch); Sun 4/12/26, Mon 4/13, Tues 4/14, Wed 4/15 and Thurs 4/16 5-11 pm

*Pick Up Rehearsals: Thursday May 7 from 6-10 pm. There will be no pick ups 4/23 and 30 due to school days shows.

*Performances: Fri 4/17/26 7 pm; Sat 4/18 2 and 7 pm; Sun 4/19 2 pm; School Days Show: 4/23 at 10 am; Fri 4/24 7 pm; Sat 4/25 2 and 7 pm; Sun 4/26 2 pm; School Days Show: 4/30 at 10 am; Fri 5/1 2 pm; Sat 5/2 2 and 7 pm; Sun 5/3 2 pm; Fri 5/8 7 pm; Sat 5/9 2 and 7 pm, Sun 5/10 at 2 pm.

Website (includes character breakdowns): https://www.mtishows.com/newsies-0

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Actors from ages 10 to 99 are encouraged to audition!

All roles will receive a stipend.

Please email Mike Saxon at mike@arts-express.org if you have any questions.

Arts Express is an equal opportunity organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender, religions, abilities, body types and orientations are encouraged to register and audition, and will be considered for all roles.

 

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The Life of the Party/Tucson Clowns is hiring both male and female actors for costumed character paid gigs

 

From: Joya Mai <joya_mai@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 5:46 AM
Subject: Re: please post this ASAP.

 

The Life of the Party/Tucson Clowns is hiring both male and female actors for costumed character gigs.

This pays $50 for an hour and I provide the costumes. You need to interact with the birthday child as the character, take pictures and pose

I am booking for an event right now on 9/13 from 430 – 5:30 PM in Tucson. I need a slender male or female to do Boba Fett at a kids party along joining another actor at the party doing Darth Vader. So it should be a fun gig.

Please reach out ASAP Via email or phone. If you are sending an email, it would be helpful if you could send me a résumé and headshot if possible.

Please send them to: tucsonclowns@gmail.com, and call Janet at 520-247-3103

 

 

 

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Ballet Tucson presents Steps Forward (One-night-only)

 

From: Ballet Tucson <tickets@ballettucson.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:58 PM
Subject: "Every time a new work is created, it's keeping the heartbeat of the art form going" ❤️

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step into Steps Forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ballet has been around for so long and it's still around is because of innovation. The reason we're still able to showcase the classics and our history is because it's still so alive; we're not trying to speak a dead language. Every time a new work is created, it's keeping the heartbeat of the art form going and bringing in a brand new audience." - Brooke Amundrud, Corps de Ballet dancer and 2025 Steps Forward choreographer

 

Brooke Amundrud is entering her fourth season as a dancer with Ballet Tucson, and she is also passionate about choreography. She has created a new work for our annual choreographer's showcase (now called Steps Forward) for the past three years, and has placed in the audience selected top three each time, winning in 2022 and 2024. Hear more about her creative process and what our Steps Forward program means to her in this special video (click the link above to watch).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loved by our artists and audiences alike, Steps Forward is a choreographers' showcase that features eight new works, created by our Ballet Tucson company members for their fellow dancers. At the end of this one-night-only collection of premieres, audience members have the opportunity to vote for their favorite, which will receive an encore presentation on the Ballet Tucson mainstage later in the season. This program offers vital career development and transition support for our dancers, allowing them to explore their creativity and their artistic potential as a choreographer.

 

One-night-only

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm⁣ 

The Temple of Music and Art⁣ 

 

 

 

GET YOUR TICKETS

 

 

 

 

𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘉𝘊 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 ⁣

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An enchanting evening at Himaya Garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy an evening of ballet and art under the Tucson Sky at the beautiful Himaya Garden. Our event kicks off with tea and tasty treats from Himaya Garden and a local artisan's market, including creations from our community partners The Drawing Studio. At 7:00pm four Ballet Tucson leading dancers will perform a selection of solos and duets that highlight our diverse repertoire.

 

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6:00pm

Himaya Garden

 

 

 

LEARN MORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's not too late to enroll!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Register today for the 2025/2026 school year at The School of Ballet Tucson, the ultimate setting for professional dance training! 

 

Join Tucson's premier ballet school and discover the transformative power of world-class instruction in a supportive and inspiring environment. From aspiring dancers to pre-professionals, our school nurtures talent, builds confidence, and prepares students for success on and off the stage.⁣⁣ At SBT we offer:

• Expert faculty⁣
• Comprehensive training in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical and more
• Classes for students of all levels⁣ of experience and ages (18 mos - Adult)
• Performance opportunities with Ballet Tucson⁣ and special discounts for our students to attend our professional company shows throughout the season

🗓️ Registration still open — secure your spot now!⁣

 

 

 

VIEW OUR SCHOOL BROCHURE

 

 

 

 

NEW: Our registration form has moved online!

 

All new and returning students should complete our virtual registration form to enroll in classes for the 2025/2026 school year. After registering online, please contact us at 520-623-3373 or school@ballettucson.org to build and confirm your class schedule and tuition plan.

 

 

 

REGISTER HERE

 

 

 

 

Ballet Tucson is a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status under the U.S. Tax Code and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

 

 

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Differently Abled Entertainment Presents: August Strindberg’s THE FATHER

 

From: Jonni Campbell <jonni@ourdae.org>
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2025 8:36 PM
Subject: Press Release: Strindberg's THE FATHER Comes to Tucson This October

 

Differently Abled Entertainment Presents: August Strindberg's THE FATHER
A Family Torn by Power and Doubt

Differently Abled Entertainment (DAE) is proud to bring to the stage August Strindberg's explosive masterpiece THE FATHER. This gripping psychological drama, first performed in 1887, explores the clash of love, loyalty, and control within a family consumed by mistrust and power struggles.

Banned in several countries for more than two decades due to its controversial themes of marriage, gender roles, and authority, THE FATHER is considered one of Strindberg's most provocative and enduring works. Its raw honesty and emotional intensity continue to resonate more than a century later, sparking conversations that remain just as relevant today.

Audiences can expect not only a moving theatrical experience but also a chance to engage with the material on a deeper level: each performance will be followed by a special audience Q&A with the cast and director.

Show Details

STARRING

• Tony Auriemma as THE CAPTAIN
• Amanda Lynn Beatty as LAURA
• Aubrey Wipf as BERTHA
• Greg Williams as DR. OSTERMARK
• Matthew Benner as PASTOR
• Linda Andresano as MARGARET
• Alex Webster as GEORGE

Directed by Jon-Lee Campbell
Assistant Director Matthew Benner
Produced by Differently Abled Entertainment

SHOWTIMES

• Saturday, October 4 & 11 @ 7 PM (doors open 6:30 PM)
• Sunday, October 5 & 12 @ 2 PM (doors open 1:30 PM)

VENUE
Uneek Dymons
3100 N Stone Ave #114
Tucson, AZ 85705

TICKETS

• Early Bird Tickets: $10 (available until September 15)
• Reserve your seat: givebutter.com/THEFATHER

About the Play

When THE FATHER debuted in the late 19th century, its stark depiction of domestic conflict shook audiences and challenged traditional notions of marriage and authority. Many theaters refused to stage it, and the play was banned outright in some countries for more than 20 years. Today, it is regarded as a groundbreaking work of modern drama, often compared to Ibsen's A Doll's House for its bold confrontation of social norms.

About Differently Abled Entertainment (DAE)

DAE is a Tucson-based nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting disabled and marginalized voices in the arts. By producing inclusive theatre, film, and community events, DAE strives to break barriers and create opportunities for performers of all abilities and backgrounds.

DAE is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting disabled and marginalized voices in the arts. Learn more at ourDAE.org.

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The Theatre Dybbuk residency at the Tucson J

 

Welcome to the theatre dybbuk residency at the Tucson J!

The stories we tell shape the world we see.

 

This fall, the Tucson J is excited to present an artist residency with California-based theater company, theatre dybbuk. Blending performance, storytelling, and community engagement around themes of Jewish identity, othering, and cultural memory, the residency will culminate in two dynamic productions of Dracula (Annotated), each followed by a talkback with the cast and crew.

 

Throughout the residency, expect Dracula-themed social events, a cooking workshop, panel discussions, a masterclass and writing workshop with artistic director, Aaron Henne, and so much more. This immersive experience invites everyone to explore Jewish folklore, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

 

Join us throughout October to reflect, connect, and truly be a part of the story! Please visit the schedule of events for a full listing of activities and to save your spot.

 

If you have any questions about any of these programs, please reach out to Chloe Loos, Director of Arts and Culture at the Tucson J, at cloos@tucsonjcc.org or call the front desk at (520) 299-3000.

 

Tickets and info: https://tucsonjtheatredybbuk.eventive.org/welcome

 

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Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre presents Radio Hour, Our Spooky Fall Show

 

 

Radio Hour

Our Spooky Fall Show runs Sep 5 & 6

A double feature starting with a comedy show made famous by Lucille Ball. My Favorite Husband: Halloween Surprise Party. When Liz and George Cooper are quite perturbed that their closest friends and neighbors haven’t invited them to their annual Halloween party, Liz decides there is only one possible solution. And then…on a snowy december night, three women unwittingly awaken an evil spirit in the eerie Lights Out: Poltergeist.

For Scamps and Scoundrels 10+

Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/scoundrelandscamp/7551

 

 

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The Rogue Theatre presents Tartuffe

 

Tartuffe

by Molière
translated/adapted by Richard Wilbur

PRODUCTION SPONSORS: 
Marianne Leedy
Jack Wahl & Mary Lou Forier

Directed by Joseph McGrath
Music Direction by Russell Ronnebaum

September 5–28, 2025

Friday & Saturday 7:30 P.M.,
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 P.M.

Told in rhyming couplets of contemporary English, the play shows a sanctimonious grifter overwhelming the good intentions of a man and turning his household upside down. The exposure of the swindler Tartuffe is a complex and comical process.

 

TICKETS: https://www.theroguetheatre.org/buy-tickets

 

 

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The Gaslight Theatre presents PHANTOM OF THE OPERA *OR A PAIN IN THE MASK*

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA *OR A PAIN IN THE MASK*

9/4/25 TO 11/2/25 SELECT DATES

THE GASLIGHT THEATRE 7010 E BROADWAY BLVD

Show Information

Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, storms off the stage during dress rehearsal? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5...where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight artistes as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera - a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!

Tickets and info: https://gaslighttheatre.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=771

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights weekly meeting 9-1-25

 

From: David Zinke <dzinkmeister@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 1, 2025 3:33 AM
Subject: Reminder/Invitation to attend OPP weekly meeting 9-1-25

 

Old Pueblo Playwrights cordially invite you to attend their weekly meeting Monday, Labor Day, September 1, 2025 beginning at 7 pm.  This will be the first of three hybrid meetings in September.  At Hybrid meetings we include a Zoom aspect to our in-person gatherings. If you have no other plans for the Holiday, consider joining us, our meetings are always open to the public. We meet at St. Francis in the Foothills, Room  50. ( Campus map attached) The link to our Zoom room is below "COMING OPP ATTRACTIONS". 

OPP President, John Vornholt opens the meeting with a segment we call "name pending".  This is a chance to promote a show you have seen, a show you are in, a show soon to open or just opened or just closing, and any bits of theatrical interest to others, like audition notices.

 

If you would like to include your headshot, bio and contact info, click on this line to our Talent Pool resource.  Now features 21 local actors. page. https://oldpuebloplaywrights.org/actor-talent-pool  

 

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS: ADRIAN CORY, SHARON OTSTOT AND MEL HECTOR

 

            "Handel's Palace" by Adrian Cory  (45  min)  script attached                              Alice - Tameika Symonds

              Claudia - Courtney Pulitzer

              Gentleman - Doug Keen

              Lester - Mattie Class

              Charlie - Drew Kallen-Keck

              Waitress - Meagan Jones

              Policeman/Paper Boy - Brandon Joule

              Stage/Facilitator - David Youngerman 

             "Dear John" by Sharon Otstot  (10 min) 

                 John – Eric Everts

                 Susan – Robin Carson-Mirlocca

                 Stage directions – Dave Sewell

                 Facilitatior – TBA

              "Water, rising, locally" by Mel Hector  ( 10 min) script attached                 Douglas Adkkins – Local ne'er-do-well. Drew Kallen-Keck                       Ms. Hines – Local patrician. Sydney Flynn                                     Newscaster – Local TV station. David Youngerman

                "Randy" by Mel Hector  (10 min)   postponed to Oct 13

 

 

COMING OPP ATTRACTIONS:       

SEPT         8  HYBRID "Chemo Lounge" by John Vornholt  (2^nd read)

SEPT       15  HYBRID PLACE HOLDER FOR Liisa Rose  3 to 5 ten minute plays.                       

SEPT       22  ZOOM "What a trip" by Leslie Powell

                  Sydney Flynn as Rita

Kim Lowery as Louise

Gavin Kayner as the Agent & facilitator 

Ron Pullins stage directions

2nd read I'll ask for a vote

 

"Change"  by Leslie Powell  (10 min)

2 actors TBA 

SEPT       29  ZOOM  Beyond OPP committee report.  Debra Vassallo lead. 

 

OCT          6 HYBRID OPEN

 

OCT         13 HYBRID          PLACE HOLDER FOR JEFF WEBSTER  TWO SHORT PLAYS

 

                               "Randy"by Mel Hector (10 min)

Trudy – taking care of her son's dog Randy while he is away at college. Kim Lowry

Alter – Trudy's alter ego. Sydney Flynn.

Randy, an invisible dog.

Candy, not.

OCT         20 HYBRID  "Half Lives" by Mel Hector  (30 min – 2^nd read – Vote)

OCT         27 ZOOM OPEN

NOV           3 HYBRID OPEN

NOV         10 HYBID  "Belle and the Beast"  A Musical by Sarah Wetzel  (3^rd read)

NOV         17 HYBRID OPEN

NOV         24 ZOOM  OPEN

DEC            1 HYBRID OPEN

DEC            8 HYBRID OPEN

DEC           15 HYBRID OPEN

DEC           22 ZOOM  OPEN

DEC           29 ZOOM OPEN

MARCH 3 – 8 2026 OPP NEW PLAY FESTIVAL AT THE CABARET THEATRE

 

  ZOOM LINK BELOW:

O.P.P. ZOOM MEETING ETIQUETTE   ENABLE AUDIO AND VIDEO TO PARTICIPATE IN OPENING GREETING SECTION Of MEETING.TURN OFF YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO WHILE A READING IS IN PROGRESS  (ONLY THE ACTORS SHOULD BE HEARD AND SEEN DURING A READING) TURN ON YOUR VIDEO AND AUDIO TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AFTER EACH READING.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.Regarding our ZOOM calls - you may find it easier to have ZOOM downloaded on your computer OR your phone. It is a free application. [GO TO http://www.ZOOM.US TO ACQUIRE THE PROGRAM] 

 

EVERY Monday, we will again present a "regular" OPP meeting via ZOOM. Here are the instruction of how to tune in.  NOTE: THIS IS UNLIMITED TIME USE. The link is the same every week.

Melvin Hector is Treasurer and host of Old Pueblo Playwrights meetings.  

Melvin Hector is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

MEL HECTORS PHONE  (520)488-9229

   just click on the link below.

 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87825748620?pwd=MThna0VHWjBkYVBiUEpXWWJ3bno5Zz09

 

Meeting ID: 878 2574 8620

Passcode: 544241

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OPP Minutes of the Meeting are only sent to paid members and others who join the conversation providing I have email addresses for them.    

Old Pueblo Playwrights Reminder/Invitations are sent to nearly 200 individuals including all paid members, (40) actor/readers (111) and general mailing list (110) plus one-time invitees. 

 

Your OPP Secretary,

ZINK aka David Zinke

Be Good To You

                                               

 

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