Tucson Weekly: Theatre (February 15

THEATER
Opening This Week
DEPLORO. Red Barn Theater. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. Deploro is a bilingual musical comedy by the Red Barn Theater Children's Drama Group that takes place February 17 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $3 and $2.
DESERT PLAYERS THEATRE. Temple of Music and Art Cabaret Theatre. 330 S. Scott Ave. Love Letters by A.R. Gurney chronicles the 50-year love affair of Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace through the written word. Hear them reminisce about love, laughter, children and what they truly mean to each other. Performances run February 15-17 at 8 p.m. and February 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Call 733-1076 for information and reservations.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. 3800 E. River Road. 298-2755. Richard Rodgers' musical Two By Two, the 1970s Danny Kaye Broadway story of Noah and the Ark, takes to the stage February 17 at 7 p.m. and February 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $20.
LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242. Politics, power and betrayal are explored in William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar February 16 through March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $12 at the door.
NEMO PROJECT PUPPETS. Tucson Puppet Works. 770-1533. The Nemo Project presents Tales by Raice and Jeremiah, in their puppet debut this Saturday at 2 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of stories for the small price of $3, $2 for children.
TOP HATS TRAVELING MAGIC SHOW. Hidden Valley Inn. 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Gene Collins as Top Hat the Magician from the television series The Yong Riders performs illusions and spiffy rope tricks February 19 at 7 p.m. Norm Marini also performs, combining magic and mystery with outlandish humor. Tickets are $10 for the show. Dinner is available à la carte. For reservations call 299-4941.
Continuing
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. It plays through March 4. Tickets range in price from $10 to $18 and are available through the UA fine arts box office.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming
SIDE BY SIDE BY SOUNDHEIM. TCC Leo Rich Theatre. This musical revue celebrates the early works of American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim February 22-25. Tickets are $24 and are available at Music Theatre Arizona at 293-7880, Ticketmaster at 321-1000 or the TCC box office.
BLACK BOX THEATRE. PCC Center for the Arts. 2202 W. Anklam Road. Fefu and Her Friends by Maria Irene Fornes. February 22-March 3, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $7 at the Pima fine arts box office and at the door.
WORKSHOP SERIES PRODUCTION. UA campus. Directing Studio 116, new Drama building. Chicago by Sam Shepard. February 22-25, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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. 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.