Studio Connections presents The Stockyard Story and Return of the Raven, two original one act plays by local playwright Tom DeMoss, March 12-14, and March 19-21. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM, Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for seniors and students(please bring your Student ID Card), with a preview performance on Thursday, 11th, at 7:30 PM for only $8.
PLEASE NOTE: We have adjusted the pricing for our shows! We now *include* the $2.00 service fee in our ticket prices, so the price you see on our website is the price you’ll pay through BrownPwperTickets!
Also, If you have a postcard advertising these two shows, you are entitled to buy one ticket, get one ticket at 50% off! This offer only applies to tickets purchased at the door.
The Stockyard Story is a play about the fragility of the human mind and the decisions we make that, unwittingly, can affect us our entire lives.
Return of the Raven is a play about a derelict man with a derelict mind in a derelict house. It’s looking through a window and viewing a reality that “isn’t the external scene but the life that’s lived within it.” It’s a small, crucial slice of time in the man’s life.
Both plays consult our perceptions of reality and affirm the notion that the world is, indeed, as we see it.
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Check out the pure pleasure of ‘All in the Timing’ and/or the comic pain of ‘Spic-O-Rama’ this weekend
…playwright David Ives aims primarily for the brain.Ives is popular among drama students for two reasons: His plays are very funny, and they’re often very short. All in the Timing, now being performed at Studio Connections, is an evening of Ives’ one-acts. Written between 1987 and 1993, the pieces run between five and 20 minutes long.
Ives loves to play with language, and he mines veins of absurd comedy gold from the awkwardness of human communication.
In “English Made Simple,” for example, the small talk at a party is shown as an instructional film, complete with subtext translation. In “Words, Words, Words,” three chimps are charged with writing Hamlet, but keep writing Paradise Lost instead. And in “Variations on the Death of Trotsky,” the Bolshevik revolutionary has an ice ax sticking out of his skull. But he needs to read his biographical sketch in the encyclopedia before he can be convinced that the ax could kill him.
The strongest playlet was the surprisingly moving “Mere Mortals,” directed by Moriah Flagler, about three construction workers (played beautifully by Brian Scott Hale, Steve Wood and John Mussack) who may be more than they seem.
Studio Connections’ daVinci Players appear to have developed this production in a sort of collaborative orgy, with each cast member playing a variety of characters, and pitching in on set construction and directing duties. The advantage of this kaleidoscopic strategy is that performers get a number of chances to show off what they can do.
For example, “The Philadelphia” is basically a one-joke skit—in this metaphysical Philadelphia, you can have anything except what you want—and actors Mussack and Dan Colecchia struggle to make it fly. Director Steve Wood tries to bump up the antics, but to little avail.
Later, though, in “Words, Words, Words,” Mussack gets a chance to display some amazing physical acting, and Colecchia turns into an endearing leading man in “English Made Simple.” Wood shows off his acting chops as a construction worker from Jersey in “Mere Mortals,” and as 50 different variations of a single character in “Sure Thing.”
The only problem with all of the variety is that I don’t have enough space to describe every enjoyable detail. I’ll simply mention that my favorite performances were by Samantha Cormier as an insecure woman trying to learn a new language; Kristina Miranda Sloan as a charismatic monkey; and Hale as (possibly) the adult Lindbergh baby.
Whether your tastes run toward pure pleasure or comic pain, you can find plenty of laughs in these two productions. But hurry: Both plays close this weekend.
Enjoy an educational and affordable night of theatre in Tucson!
The Reviews are in! Click Here to read what the Tucson Weekly had to say about All In The Timing!
Studio Connections presents: All In The Timing, written by David Ives, and brought to life by your favorite daVinci Players! This contemporary play is a series of one-acts that explores modern existential ideas through hilarious thought provoking scenarios.
Come spend an evening (or lazy Sunday afternoon!) watching a twisted, fragmented, highly amusing comedy of miscommunications told through tongue-tied wordplay and over-the-top antics. All In the Timing is an award-winning play sure to have you aching with laughter – especially when brought to life by our resident daVinci Players:
Teresa Vasquez, Brian Levario, Maria Alburtus, Steve Wood, Kristina Miranda Sloan, John Mussack, Elayna Direnfeld, Daniel Colecchia, Samantha Cormier, and Brian Scott Hale.
Dates and Show Times
Evening Performances: Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 7:30pm (preview)
Friday, January 29th, 2010 @ 7:30pm (opening)
January 30th, February 6th, 12th, & 13th @ 7:30pm
*Please note: There is no show on Friday, February 5th, 2010*
Matinee Performances: January 31st, February 7th, & 14th @ 2:00pm
Click here for tickets through www.brownpapertickets.com or reserve by phone at 520-731-1559.
$15.00 for adults; $10.00 students, seniors and military.
All In The Timing is a production of Studio Connections, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping youth initiate significant, positive personal and social change via the arts.
Studio Connections is located on the grounds of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, at:
9071 East Old Spanish Trail; Tucson, Arizona 85710. (520) 731-1559.
Click here for a printable map!
Angels In America: Teaser Trailer
Studio Connections presents Part One of the epic story about a time that changed the world. Tony Kushner’s Angels In America has been making headlnes since its debut on Broadway in 1993. With two Tony Awards for “Best Play” and two Drama Desk Awards for “Outstanding Play”, this show has proven to be a timeless story with a very important message. According to director, Bill Fikaris, “This masterpiece deals with relationships and interactions between lovers, married couples, parents, friends and colleagues while dealing with illness, divorce, religion, secrets and lies. The beauty of this piece is how the play shows that regardless of your beliefs or moral standings, we all have to battle the same demons. Some win, some lose – but it is never as simple as it seems. It is prophetic and profane. Consequently, the audience can view this fantastical diorama allowing them to see versions of themselves and perhaps come to a better understanding of themselves and those around them.
Note: Angels in America deals with mature themes, and may not be appropriate for children under 16.
Purchasing Tickets
Don’t want to wait in line? Don’t want to risk the show being sold out? To ensure you have the opportunity to see “Angels”, you may purchase tickets through brownpapertickets.com. You can print tickets at home, have tickets mailed to you, or just pick them up at out box office when you come to see the show!
You may also call our box office, and leave your name, phone number, date of performance and number of tickets required. We will add your name to the reserved list, and you may pay for your tickets (with cash or check) when you arrive at the theatre. We currently do not accept credit/debit cards at the theatre.
Reserve Ticket Policy:
If your reserved tickets are not picked up 5 minutes prior to the performance,
they will be released for purchase to the general public.
Performance Dates & Times
Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays at 7.30 pm
October October 22 (preview), 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, November 5, 6, 7
Sundays at 2:00 pm
October 25, November 1, 8
SPECIAL OFFER!!
Enjoy the classic children’s fairytale by Lewis Carroll -adapted by local teacher, Maryann Green- that’s entertaining for all ages!
Update 9/29: The last three shows are filling up quickly -
visit brownpapertickets.com or call 731-1559 to reserve your tickets so you don’t miss the fun!
Studio Connections presents: Alice In Wonderland, one of the most popular fantasies of all time. According to director John Mussack, “This delightful adaption combines aspects from both of Carroll’s classic Alice tales (Alice In Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass).” Join Alice as she plays her way through the “chess board” of Wonderland with the help of the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit. All your favorite characters and then some, will promise for a fun adventure without a single dull moment! Stop in for a “Mad Hatter tea party” or a game of croquet with the Red Queen. Mark your calendars for this very important date to ensure that you won’t be late!
Dates and Show Times:
Evening Performances:
September 17th (preview), 18th (Opening), 19th, 25th, & October 3rd @ 6:30pm
Matinee Performances:
September 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th, October 3rd, & 4th @ 2:00pm
Tickets will be available through www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone at (520) 731-1559.
$15.00 for adults; $10.00 children, students, seniors and military.
Ask about school tours, private birthday “tea” parties, and group buy outs!
Alice in Wonderland is a production of Studio Connections, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping youth initiate significant, positive personal and social change via the arts.
Hey all,
I now have a working script for Alice in Wonderland, da Vinci Players fall children’s show. Now when I say children’s please read: Intended for viewing by families, performed by adults. Anyway, now that I have a script, I feel confident announcing auditions. They are going to be July 10th and 11th, 6:30 to 9:30. I’m looking for a two minute audition, either a comedic monologue or a children’s tale. Auditioners may also be asked to move a bit, some comfortable clothes are advise. Auditions are open and no appointment is necessary. I hope to see everyone out for them.
Hey all,
Check out the Midsummer review.
http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/mortals-and-fairies/Content?oid=1206586
On stage June 11-28th, 2009.
The daVinci Players present: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most popular shows. The comedy combines three interlocking plots that make for a hilariously good time and this particular production will take place in present day, in a city much like Manhattan. The modern twist of this production will make this performance a delightfully fashionable masterpiece!
Dates and Show Times:
Evening Performances: June 11th (preview), 12th (Opening), 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 26th, & 27th @ 7:30pm
Matinee Performances: June 14th, 21st, & 28th @ 2:00pm
(Opening Night Gala, with catered appetizers and a chance to mingle with the actors and audience, is Friday, June 12 at 7.30pm)
$18.00 for adults; $15.00 students, seniors and military. (Friday Night Gala Opening: $25/$20)
For tickets, please call 455-7878, or visit Brown Paper Tickets.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a production of Studio Connections, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping youth initiate significant, positive personal and social change via the arts.
Studio Connections is located at 9071 East Old Spanish Trail; Tucson, Arizona 85710. (520) 731-1559
Interviews and Photo Opportunities are available.
Dear Friends,
COFFEEHOUSE is once again this Friday the 3rd from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Great music and lots of exciting new foods in addition to our delectable dessert fare! We are now charging $7 for adults and $3 for children. We think it’s worth it as we upgrade the quality of our work for the community.
We’re also thrilled to announce the extension of LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS on Saturday at 2 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. If you haven’t seen it, it’s your last chance. We’ve had standing ovations every night and we’re sure to fill up again this weekend. You don’t want to be the ones to be turned away at the door, so visit www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 520 455 7878.
Thanks for all your support!
Robert
Studio Connections rocks with its latest production — Little Shop of Horrors
