Tucson Weekly: Theatre (February 8

THEATRE
Opening This Week
ARIZONA REPERTORY THEATRE. University of Arizona Laboratory Theatre. 621-1162. Crimes of the Heart teems with humanity and humor as it examines the plight of three young Mississippi sisters betrayed by their passions February 11-March 4. Tickets range in price from $10 to $18 and are available through the UA fine arts box office.
INVISIBLE THEATRE. Berger Performing Arts Center. 1400 N. First Ave. 882-9721. Claire Bloom performs her one-woman show Enter the Actress February 10 and 11 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Bloom transforms herself into the characters her predecessors have played, demonstrating her theatrical elegance and classical craftswoman-ship. Tickets cost $30 and are available at the Invisible Theatre box office.
PASTIME PLAYERS. Catalina High School. 3645 E. Pima St. 882-9721. The Invisible Theatre's multidisciplinary arts program for mentally challenged students performs The Me Inside of Me, a musical and theatrical presentation that celebrates the special gifts we all have to share, February 14 at 11 a.m. Admission is free.
SILLY SATURDAY COMEDY JAM. Red Barn Theater. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. Stop in for some family fun February 10 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children 13 and under.
Continuing
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.
DRESSING THE PART. Cabaret Theatre. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2823. Dressing the Part, a work written, produced and performed by Linda Andresano about a costume mistress' memories, continues through February 11. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets cost $16.
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.
MURDER AT MANNING HOUSE. Manning House, 450 W. Paseo Redondo. 908-8740. Rio Nuevo Productions presents Murder at Manning House, an entertaining, interactive gangster murder mystery Thursday evenings through April 5 at 7 p.m. Call 770-0714 for reservations. Tickets are $50 and include a three-course gourmet dinner.
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.
RIVERDANCE. Centennial Hall. University of Arizona. 621-3341. Sponsored by UApresents. The original international phenomenon returns to Tucson and runs through February 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 from $40 to $56 and are available at the Centennial box office and tickets.com. SNOW WHITE. Temple of Music and Art. 330 S. Scott Ave. 622-2759. Arizona Children's Theatre Co. presents this interactive show through February 17 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $3 at the door.
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
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
ARIZONA REPERTORY SINGERS. Auditions for tenors and basses takes place Tuesday evenings in February and March. Sopranos and altos are invited to let the choir know of their interest for future openings. Prospective members should be able to read music and have choral experience. For more information and/or to schedule an audition call Kathleen Santo at 529-1502 or e-mail ksanto@aol.com.
AUDITION NOTICE. Randolph Arts Center Auditorium. 200 S. Alvernon Way. 791-4663. The Tucson Community Theatre is holding auditions for The Miser February 8-9 at 7 p.m. Actors should bring a two-minute monologue or be prepared to cold read from the script. The production will run for 8 performances in mid-April at the Himmel Park Outdoor Amphitheater.
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.