Tucson Weekly: Theatre (February 1

THEATRE
Opening This Week
DRESSING THE PART. Cabaret Theatre. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 881-1131. Dressing the Part, an work written, produced and performed by Linda Andresano about a costume mistress' memories, opens February 2 and continues through February 11. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $16.
MURDER AT MANNING HOUSE. Manning House. 450 W. Paseo Redondo. Rio Nuevo Productions presents a gangster-themed interactive murder mystery that opens February 1 at 7 p.m. Performances are Thursday evenings through April 5 and showcase an ever-changing lineup of local musicians, magicians, comedians, cabaret revues and other specialty acts. Tickets cost $50 per person and include a gourmet three-course meal. Call 908-8740 for reservations and more information.
RIVERDANCE. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. The original international phenomenon returns to Tucson February 6-11. Riverdance is a celebration of Irish music, song and dance that focuses on the evolution of Irish dance, as well as its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. Tickets range in price from $40 to $56 and are available at the Centennial box office and tickets.com.
SILLY SATURDAY COMEDY JAM. Red Barn Theater. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. Stop in for some family fun February 3 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children 13 and under.
SNOW WHITE. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2759. Arizona Children's Theatre Co. presents this interactive show February 3-17 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $3 at the door.
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES. Antigone Books. 411 N. Fourth Ave. 792-3751. There is a free preview of The Vagina Monologues February 3 at 7 p.m. Cast members perform two or three monologues from the play, which opens February 10 at the Rialto Theatre and other venues.
Continuing
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823. Karen Grassle stars in Margaret Edson's Wit, about a demanding professor and brilliant scholar diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. Wit is a story of transformation in which painful struggles come hand-in-hand with humor and a chance for grace. Performances run through February 3. Tickets range in price from $22 to $35.
NEW KIVA MOTIONS PUPPET THEATRE. Red Barn Theatre. 948 N. Main Ave. 887-5144. Performances take place every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 per person, $5 for two children, and $2 per person with AHCCCS card or low-income bus pass.
BUCKAROOS ON BROADWAY. Hidden Valley Inn. 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 299-4941. The Crystal Palace Players salute Broadway's bronco-bustin' showstoppers in a spur-studded revue about Western-themed musicals. The show continues through March 22 at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.95 and $13.95. There are also a special show menu and low-priced children's menu.
LIKE BIRDS WITH CAPTIONS. Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre. 330 S. Scott Ave. The play chronicles events on the Arizona border as seen through the eyes of a small-town editor. Performances take place February 23 and 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and $7. Call 884-4875 for more information.
ZERRO RIDES AGAIN. Gaslight Theatre. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. Zerro Rides Again or Arrest for the Wicked, written and directed by Peter Van Slyke with musical direction by Lisa Otey, runs through March 24. Don Diego joins the battle for liberty and justice in his beloved Capistrano while hiding his identity under black cape and mask. Join him as he finds romance and adventure as El Zerro. Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets range in price from $6 to $13.95. Call 886-9428 for reservations.
Out of Town
THE MOUSETRAP. Bisbee Repertory Theatre. 94 Main St., Old Bisbee. This classic mystery by Agatha Christie runs through February 11. Performances take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at Atalanta's Music & Books, the Chamber of Commerce in Old Bisbee and the Tombstone Pharmacy; admission is $12 at the door. Call (520) 432-2901 for more information.
Upcoming
INVISIBLE THEATRE. 1400 N. First Ave. 882-9721. Enter the Actress, starring Claire Bloom, February 10-11.
ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE. Laboratory Theatre. University of Arizona. 621-1162. Crimes of the Heart, February 11-March 4.
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242. Julius Caesar, February 16-March 11.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. 3800 E. River Road. 298-2755. Richard Roger's musical Two By Two takes to the stage February 17 at 7 p.m. and February 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $20.
ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823. How the Other Half Loves, February 24-March 17.
INVISIBLE THEATRE. 1400 N. First Ave. 882-9721. The Exact Center of the Universe, February 27-March 18.
ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE. Marroney Theatre. University of Arizona. 621-1162. Angels in America, March 4-April 1.
Announcements
AUDITION NOTICE. Desert Players Theater is holding auditions for Breaking Legs by Tom Dulack February 5 and 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Alvernon Way between Pima Street and Grant Road. There are roles for one male (40ish), four males between 40 and 60 and one female in her late 20s. The audition includes a cold reading from the script. Please bring a bio. Call Dave Sewell at 888-5815 or e-mail dndsewell@aol.com for more information.
AUDITION NOTICE. The Simon Peter passion play of Tucson is auditioning actors for its 2001 production. The play is a three-hour musical drama about the life of Christ, presented Easter week at the TCC Music Hall. Men, women and children of all ages are needed. No experience is necessary, although experienced actors and singers are needed, too. Auditions are quick, private and painless. Call 327-0030 for an appointment.
AUDITION NOTICE. Rio Nuevo Productions is auditioning performers/acts for its weekly talent showcase. Clean, fun and interactive magicians, comedians, cabaret entertainers, Western revues, murder mysteries and gangster/flapper shows may apply. Call Kelley at 325-4114 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. any day except Wednesday to set an appointment.
AUDITION NOTICE. Trail Dust Town is auditioning for continually running, action-oriented Western theater. A head shot, résumé and prepared monologue are required. For information, call Wayne at 296-4551 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
COMEDY SUMMIT. The group Stand-Up, Sit Down offers aspiring comedians a forum for material and constructive criticism from its members. Call or e-mail Mike at Comedy Summit, 290-6600 or ghost_writer72@hotmail.com, for information.
IMPROV WORKSHOP. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. Explore creative methods at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. All disciplines are welcome at this free workshop. Call Dennis Williams at 235-7846, or call 557-9121 for information.
SCRIPT MEETINGS. Professional and aspiring writers for the stage, screen, radio and other performance media are invited to join Old Pueblo Playwrights, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the creation of new scripts by Arizona authors. OPP meets for readings and critiques at 7 p.m. every Monday in the rehearsal hall of the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Call 615-8980 for information.
TEMPLE FOR RENT. The Temple of Music and Art and the Tucson Center for the Performing Arts have rental spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 884-8210 for more information.
TEMPLE TOURS. See the Alice Holsclaw and Cabaret theaters and all the behind-the-scenes areas with free guided tours at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 28. Tours begin in the courtyard of the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Reservations are not required, but calling ahead to confirm tour availability is suggested. Call 884-8210 for information.