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The Great Arizona Puppet Theater Presents Drive-In Puppet Shows
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2020
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is now performing DRIVE-IN PUPPET SHOWS. Drive up, tune in, and enjoy a show from the comfort and safety of your own car!
The Nash Announces Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The Nash has opened enrollment for its all-female jazz musician program, Phoenix Jazz Girls Rising. Led by local musicians Mary Petrich, (saxophone) and Claudia Bloom (piano), Phoenix Jazz Girls is designed to provide mentorship and musical collaboration for aspiring young women interested in jazz.
Ballet Arizona Announces New Plans For Fall Programming
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Ballet Arizona announced a departure from the company's previously planned 35th Anniversary fall season of main-stage performances. Director's Choice, Giselle and the beloved annual production of The Nutcracker have been removed from the performance calendar and a more digitally focused fall season is planned.
Trezana Beverley Stars in and Directs Virtual JULIUS CAESAR
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2020
On August 1st @ 6:30 pm PDT (7:30 MDT; 8:40 CDT; 9:30 EDT), Trezana Beverley will be acting with and directing a stellar cast from New York, Arizona's Southwest Shakespeare Company and others from across the nation in Julius Caesar.
Students in Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation's Visions Program Show Art in Online Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
In the midst of a challenging end to the school year, 36 students from five local high schools finished their participation in Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation's Visions program by creating a strikingly diverse body of work for the program's first online exhibition.
Sherida McMullan Joins Chandler Cultural Foundation Board
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
The Chandler Cultural Foundation welcomes Sherida McMullan to its Managing Board. The recommendation was made by City of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke with unanimous Board approval.
BWW Review: THE ISOLATION PROJECT at Limelight Youth Theatre
by Timothy Shawver - July 29, 2020
THE ISOLATION PROJECT is two one-acts told through a series of Zoom chats between teenage friends (and frenemies), both set during the current health crisis.
Arizona Opera Announces Reimagined 2020-21 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2020
Arizona Opera announced today that it will be replacing its planned a?oein-theatera?? productions for the 2020/21 Season with an array of exciting alternative programs that can be more safely enjoyed by a larger audience.
Scottsdale Launches Arts and Culture Virus Grant Program
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2020
 The Scottsdale City Council has approved $1.5 million from the citya??s Federal CARES Act funding to help nonprofit arts and culture organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Grant funding will support programming and safe, alternative facilities reopening.
Auditions and Open Enrollment For The Nash Ensembles Begin in the Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2020
As the leaders in fostering new jazz talent in Phoenix, The Nash is now taking applications for its Legacy Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble and Jazz Futures Workshops. All programs are designed to develop jazz musicians and vocalists from the community and create a professional environment for jazz students to learn and perform.
Scottsdale Public Art Installs Five New IN FLUX Artworks
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2020
As part of the Valley-wide IN FLUX temporary art program, Scottsdale Public Art has installed five new artworks in the southern end of the city.
THE LADIES Come To Chandler For Drive In Pop Up Shows
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
Following their sold-out performances in May and June, physical comediennes 'The Ladies' are bringing their pop-up drive in show, 'Ladies in the Headlights!' to Chandler in the East Valley. Performances will be held August 7, 8, 14 & 15 with show times at 7:45 pm and 8:15 pm on Fridays and 7:45, 8:15 and 8:45 pm on Saturdays. i??
'Return' Sculpture Captures The Fear And Strength In Returning To Our Lives During The Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2020
The new 'Return' sculpture, by Arizona artist Sean T French, captures the fear and strength in returning to our lives during this crisis.
Virtual Premiere: Childsplay Partners To Present A KIDS PLAY ABOUT RACISM
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Childsplay Theatre joins a groundbreaking collaboration among 37 Theatres for Young Audiences across the United States, led by the lead producing team of Bay Area Children's Theatre, Seattle Children's Theatre, and Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, will present  the virtual premiere of A Kids Play About Racism, a theatrical adaptation of Jelani Memory's A Kids Book About Racism.
SMoCA Presents 'Urban Mapping: Public Space Through the Lens of Contemporary Iranian Artists'
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2020
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) presents a powerful exhibition that examines the concept of public space from the perspectives of 10 Iranian artists. 'Urban Mapping: Public Space Through the Lens of Contemporary Iranian Artists' will be on view Oct. 3, 2020 - Jan. 17, 2021.
Arizona Theatre Company Announces Creative, Diverse, Digital and Live Theatre Options for Upcoming 54th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2020
At a time when theatres are dark, Arizona Theatre Company's creative light is shining brighter than ever. Pivoting to adapt to and address the new normal, ATC has designed a diverse, multi-layered approach to the 2020-2021 season, offering a robust array of imaginative opportunities to stay connected with and entertain audiences in Arizona.
Ballet Arizona Presents First-Ever Book Club
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2020
Ballet Arizona has announced the Ballet Arizona Book Club, a free and open-to-the-public online event to build community and appreciation for dance. The quarterly book club, hosted on Zoom, will feature popular titles relating to dance facilitated by Ballet Arizona Education and Community Engagement Manager, Alexandra Papazian.
Two More SummerWorks Camps Announced This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2020
Two more SummerWorks classes begin this month:
Tucson Theater Artists Emergency Fund Raises Over $15,000 So Far
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2020
More than $15,600 has been raised for the Theater Artists Emergency Fund in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area.
University Of Arizona's School Of Theatre, Film & Television to Present Digital Industry Event
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2020
The University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 15th edition of I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN (IDIWS), the annual showcase of undergraduate thesis films celebrating a wide range of new filmmaking voices. This year, the event will include a series of sidebar conversations featuring industry luminaries who are all alumni of the School of Theatre, Film & Television.
Herberger Theater Donors Can Now Receive A Fine Art Portrait Worth $3,000
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2020
In its latest fundraising effort, Biltmore Studios has partnered with the Herberger Theater to offer donors an exquisite incentive. Donors who make a donation of $200 or more to the Herberger Theater will receive a fine art portrait, valued at $3,000.
Desert Stages Theatre Gets Ready For The Final Session Of Summer Camp!
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2020
Desert Stages Theatre (DST) will be hosting their third and final session of Summer Camp 2020 beginning on July 13th. The theme for session 3 is Dear Edwina Jr, a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up, from the creators of Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Children ages 6 -12 are encouraged to participate in DST's annual summer camp where they will receive hands-on theatrical training in a non-competitive, fun environment.
Ty Defoe Directs A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM For Southwest Shakespeare Company To Benefit Covid-19 Relief In Native Nations
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2020
Southwest Shakespeare Company (SSC) invited Grammy Award winning Native artist, Ty DeFOE to direct their imaginative new broadcast of A Midsummer Night's Dream to benefit COVID-19 RELIEF among Arizona and Southern Utah's Native communities most devastated by the C-19 pandemic.
BROADWAY JUKEBOX At Fountain Hills Theater Returns July 31
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
Copperstate Productions has announced the return of Broadway Jukebox, the world's first and only interactive Broadway musical. 
Chandler Cultural Foundation Appoints LaTricia Harper Woods To Managing Board
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2020
Chandler Cultural Foundation, the non-profit managing Board for the Chandler Center of the Arts, has appointed La Tricia Harper Woods as a new member.

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