Larissa Brewington News

The Herberger Theater Center presents Reverend King & Minister X as part of its Lunch Time Theater program. The show, produced by Grey Matters Productions, runs February 1-3 and February 8-10 at 12:10PM with the preview on January 31 at 7:00PM. Tickets are $10.00 and lunch may be pre-ordered for an additional fee when tickets are purchased.

The Bridge Initiative: Women+ in Theatre (TBI) will be offering three regional premiere readings for its new play festival, Bechdel 3.0: Beyond the Test, at Tempe Center for the Arts, Saturday, March 28th. The three pieces feature diverse writers and creative teams, chosen by Producing Artistic Director Brenda Jean Foley in consultation with a panel of local theatre artists.

Director Cheryl Schaar does a yeoman's job in interpreting Todd Kreidler's intention in the stage adaptation of GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER ~ assembling an outstanding cast, and creating a well-paced and engaging production at Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, running through September 28th.

Now & Then Creative Company, a new, non-profit theatre and film organization is kicking off its inaugural season with a contemporary interpretation of the Greek tragedy, 'Medea.' The play will run from November 10-19 at Metropolitan Arts Institute.

Now & Then Creative Company, a new, non-profit theatre and film organization is kicking off its inaugural season with a contemporary interpretation of the Greek tragedy, 'Medea.' The play will run from November 10-19 at Metropolitan Arts Institute.

The Bechdel Test Fest is offerings include a panel discussion, play readings, film screenings, children's workshops, music, and more! Plays and films from Arizona playwrights and filmmakers were selected by a panel of adjudicators and all pass the Bechdel Test: Two female-identifying characters who have a conversation with each other about something other than a man.

The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre is partnering with Tempe Center for the Arts to offer The Bechdel Test Fest, Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, at Tempe Center for the Arts. The festival offerings include a panel discussion, play readings, film screenings, children's workshops, music, and more. The plays and films are created by Arizona talent and pass the Bechdel Test: Two female-identifying characters who have a conversation with each other about something other than a man.

The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre announces the finalists for The Bechdel Test Fest on September 9th & 10th at Tempe Center for the Arts.

Theatre Artists Studio's Carol McLeod has created a taut and well-paced interpretation of STOREFRONT CHURCH. Her cast delivers the goods, balancing wit and intensity to produce a provocative reflection on the limits of morality. The show runs through March 12th.

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church is runing at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) thru March 12, 2017. Carol MacLeod directs.

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church is runing at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254) thru March 12, 2017. Carol MacLeod directs.

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church will run at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254), February 24, 2017 - March 12, 2017.

The three great American institutions: Business, Religion and Politics, collide in the engaging, humorous play by Pulitzer, Tony, and Oscar award winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. Completing Shanley's "Church and State" trilogy which includes Doubt and Defiance, Storefront Church examines the intricate, and sometimes tenuous, relationships of a Bronx borough as its residents are confronted with spiritual, financial, and moral crossroads.

John Patrick Shanley's Storefront Church will run at Theatre Artists Studio (4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254), February 24, 2017 - March 12, 2017.

The Bridge Initiative hosts Building Bridges, a gala celebration featuring performances, food/drink, a silent auction (items for bid include performing arts tickets, tickets to the Cactus Bowl, AZ State Park membership, Preferred Hotels vacation packages, jewelry, and more).

With a total submission tally of close to 170 plays and musicals, The Bridge Initiative has announced 40 plays as semifinalists for this year's new work contest. The semifinalists hail from as far away as Australia, as well as more than ten states, with four playwrights local to Arizona.

Arizona Theatre Company announces the selection of Armor by Tucson writer Toni Press-Coffman as the winner of the 2010 Arizona Playwriting Award. Press-Coffman will receive a cash award and ATC will hold a private reading of her play.