Theatre Artists Studio Announces 2017 New Summer Shorts

Summer in Arizona means two things: Triple digit temperatures and blazing creativity at Theatre Artists Studio as we present our 11th annual "New Summer Shorts" festival of 10-minute plays! Join us for this audience favorite, which features a sizzling selection of shorts penned by Studio members. Take a break from the heat this summer and plunge into the Studio's cool pool of talented theatre artists. This year's line-up includes:

The Phoenix Coffin Club by Marney and Alan Austin

Rose Colored Spectacles by Debra Rich Gettleman

Sun (When You Least Expect It) by Michael Fleck

The Emperor's New Nose by Andrea Markowitz

Evolution Fast Track by Micki Shelton

Lost and Found by Kirt Shineman

Road Warriors by Michael Fleck

Look Up by Joe Bardin

Presenter: Theatre Artists Studio

Venue: Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E. Cactus Rd, #406, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Dates: June 15-25, 2017

Times: Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25 General Admission; $15 Students 25 & Under

$20 Groups of 10 or More, Seniors 65 & Over & Members of the Military

Box Office: 602-765-0120 or online at www.thestudiophx.org

Genre: Short Plays

Play Info:

The Phoenix Coffin Club by Marney and Alan Austin

Director: Marney Austin; Cast: Tom Koelbel, Roy Wilson, Ann Vogel

A mysterious and seemingly dangerous stranger expresses interest in joining a local D.I.Y. club for coffin building.

Rose Colored Spectacles by Debra Rich Gettleman

Director: Nina Koch; Cast: Karen Burns

When a perpetually optimistic woman starts to question her perspectives on life, she turns to her husband for support and insight.

Sun (When You Least Expect It) by Michael Fleck

Director: Barbara Acker; Cast: Michael Fleck, Ann Vogel

A man's journey to find hope and connection with the help of his therapist takes an unexpected turn.

The Emperor's New Nose by Andrea Markowitz

Director: Andrea Markowitz; Cast: Jason Isaak, David Heap, Patti Hurtado, Dolores Goldsmith

The royal son's reputation is in peril and must be guarded at all costs. When does protection become deception, and how does information shape reality?

Evolution Fast Track by Micki Shelton

Director: Pamela Sterling; Cast: Susan Sindelar, Carol Gibson, Sarah Houghtelin Koerner

Three women navigate the absurd and sometimes paradoxical progression of women's roles and perceptions throughout evolution.

Lost and Found by Kirt Shineman

Director: ChrisTina Martin; Cast: Jason Isaak, Bill Straus, Isabelle Ali

A man struggles to reconcile his past and reconnect with the present finding unexpected acceptance and wisdom in the words of a young girl.

Road Warriors by Michael Fleck

Director: Richard Powers-Hardt; Cast: Amy Garland, Carol Gibson

Comradery collides with competition when two road weary travelling business women vie for the approval of their boss.

Look Up by Joe Bardin

Director: Richard Powers-Hardt; Cast: NoaH Clark

A teenager seeks solace in an unlikely place as he contemplates the universe's bigger questions about life, lettuce, and anthills.