ATC has a season to celebrate for upcoming 2009-2010

Arizona Theatre Company announces a season to celebrate in 2009-2010. From the profound truths of a beloved international best-seller; to a rollercoaster ride through Manhattan from one of America’s comic treasures; as well as the poetic imagination of a great American playwright; a foot-stomping visit to the jazz clubs of Harlem; or a side-splitting look at life right here in Arizona and the regional premiere of a hip new Broadway musical- all at ATC in the fall of 2009 and winter and spring of 2010. Continue reading about the 2009-2010 ATC season and get the schedule of performances.

ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR THE 2009-2010 SEASON

Arizona Theatre Comapny will hold general season auditions for Equity and non-Equity actors for the 2009-2010 season in Tucson and Phoenix. Phoenix auditions for non-Equity actors will take place on Thursday, June 25 from 11 AM – 3 PM and 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Auditions for Phoenix Equity actors will take place on Friday, June 26 from 11 AM – 3 PM and 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Phoenix auditions will be held at the Phoenix Theatre (100 E. McDowell Rd). Tucson auditions will take place on Tuesday, June 30. Auditions for Equity actors will be from 11 AM – 3 PM, and auditions for non-Equity actors will be from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Tucson auditions will be held at the Temple of Music and Art, upstairs in the rehearsal hall, 330 S. Scott Avenue in downtown Tucson. Appointments are required to audition. To audition in either city call Jennifer Bazzell at (602) 256-6899 x 8510 or (520) 884-8210 x 8510.

Actors must bring a recent headshot and current resume. Each actor is required to prepare two contrasting monologues totaling no more than four minutes combined. Actors may substitute a song for one of the two pieces, but no musical accompaniment will be provided, and the total length of the audition must not exceed four minutes. A cassette/CD player and piano will be available for those wishing to provide their own accompaniment. No accompanist will be provided should you choose to perform a song. No music director or choreographer will be present at general auditions.

Arizona Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-traditional and multi-cultural casting. Artists of color are urged to audition. Callbacks for specific roles in specific productions will be held at later dates throughout the season. All actor materials are kept on file for two years. Consequently, all actors who auditioned during the 2008-2009 season are not required to audition at this time. Non-Equity auditions are limited to actors aged 18 and older.

In an effort to keep current files of Arizona actors, ATC requests that local actors who are unable to attend the auditions send a headshot and resume to the following address: Casting, ATC, P.O. Box 1631, Tucson, AZ 85702-1631.

ATC’s 2009-2010 Season:

THE KITE RUNNER
Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini
Adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler
Tucson: September 10 – October 3, 2009
Phoenix: October 8 – 25, 2009

GEORGE IS DEAD
Written and Directed by Elaine May
Tucson: October 17 – November 7, 2009
Phoenix: November 12 – December 6, 2009

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
The Fats Waller Musical Show
Based on an idea by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr.
Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller
Tucson: November 28 – December 19, 2009
Phoenix: December 30, 2009 – January 17, 2010

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Book by Hunter Bell, Lyrics by Jeff Bowen, Music by Jeff Bowen
Tucson: January 23 - February 13, 2010
Phoenix: February 18 - March 7, 2010

THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Tennessee Williams
Tucson: February 27 – March 20, 2010
Phoenix: March 25 – April 11, 2010

THE SECOND CITY DOES ARIZONA, OR CLOSE BUT NO SAGUARO
Tucson: April 3 – 24, 2010
Phoenix: April 29 – May 16, 2010

ARIZONA OPERA ANNOUNCES STREAMLING OF ORGANIZATION AND LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR GENERAL DIRECTOR

Moving aggressively in response to the uncertain economic climate, Arizona Opera implemented a series of cost-saving measures, while maintaining a full slate of productions for the 2009-2010 season. The company has also begun a search for a General Director to head its overall operations. This position is expected to be filled by fall.  
           
To bring expenses in line with anticipated income, several senior positions have been consolidated, staff layoffs and furloughs were implemented, salaries have been reduced across the board and the overall budget was restructured.
 
“The Board of Trustees evaluated every scenario before proceeding with some tough but strategically sound decisions. Every arts organization in Arizona and across the country must adjust to current economic realities. Arizona Opera is fortunate to have deep roots and a broad base of community support that will sustain us in these difficult times,” stated incoming Board Chairman David Christensen. “On behalf of the Board, I express our gratitude to Debra Harrison, Lisa Bury and Roberto Mauro who are leaving to pursue their careers elsewhere. Their hard work and dedicated leadership has helped Arizona Opera become a more efficient and focused organization. At the same time, we are also indebted to our artistic and production values will remain first class. Arizona Opera has a long history of presenting top quality opera and we are confident that the Company will meet our challenges and will prosper – artistically and financially.
 
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Joel Revzen said, “I applaud the amazing stewardship, commitment and dedication of our Board of Trustees. While making very difficult financial decisions about the future of the Company, they were careful not to diminish the artistic integrity which is at the heart of our identity. Arizona Opera will continue to bring the transformative power of music to the people of Arizona.
             
Arizona Opera is a professional opera company, which produces fully-staged opera performances, concerts, an in-school touring production and education and outreach programs that reaches to over 35,000 schoolchildren and adults annually. Founded in 1971 in Tucson, the company has grown to become one of the few companies in the United States to serve multiple cities.
 
For more information, or to arrange interviews, contact Colin Columna at 602.218.7323 or colin@azopera.com.

KING HENRY V continues its run in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art for an additional five performances from April 2 through April 5, 2009.

Hershey Felder performs a special gala evening for six performances only

Arizona Theatre Company presents HERSHEY FELDER IN CONCERT: THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG. April 3- through May 3 in downtown Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art. Tickets range from $31-$54. Call 520-622-2823 or visit arizonatheatre.org.
 
April 30 at 2 PM & 7:30 PM
May 1 at 7:30 PM
May 2 at 2 PM & 8 PM
May 3 at 2 PM
 
In his grand new show HERSHEY FELDER IN CONCERT: THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-ALONG, the master entertainer and musician invites us to a party featuring the greatest Broadway melodies. Peppered with tales of the composers who created them and the inspirations that guided them, you'll have the chance to be serenaded, sing along with the maestro, and capture the feeling of what it must have been like to attend an exclusive Broadway soiree full of sentiment, sass and enchantment. And if you're itching to go it alone, Hershey just might give you the chance to show what you've got in a solo performance from your theatre seat. Nobody throws a musical theatre party like Hershey Felder, so don't miss your chance to revel in the greatest show tunes that America has produced with one of the greatest showmen of our time.

WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY SOMEBODY/NOBODY WALKS THE RED CARPET AT ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY

New Jane Martin Play Takes Aim at the Cult of Celebrity

SOMEBODY/NOBODY, a world premiere comedy by award-winning playwright Jane Martin, takes a bitingly funny look at America’s obsession with celebrity and fame.  Hilarious and insightful, this screwball comedy shines a spotlight on the absurdity of the Hollywood star machine and the idea that fifteen minutes of fame will make your dreams come true.  SOMEBODY/NOBODY, under the direction of Jon Jory, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from March 7 though March 28, 2009.

It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from April 2 though April 19. Arizona Theatre Company’s Season Underwriters are I. Michael and Beth Kasser and the sponsors of ATC’s Guest Director-in-Residence Program are Ann C. and Frederick A. Lynn. Continue reading about Somebody/Nobody.

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