Tucson Weekly: Theatre (July 5

THEATER
Opening This Week
BIANCO THEATRE COMPANY. Gaslight Theatre. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-0860. The American Candy Company is in financial trouble due to competition from imported candy bars. The company is saved by a new candy sensation: Dream Bars, and the company celebrates its success by hosting the Miss Dream Bars U.S.A. Beauty Pageant in Atlantic City. Performances of this comedy run July 7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $7 at the door.
BILLY WILLIAMS MAGIC SHOW. Red Barn Theatre. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. Enjoy an evening of fun and magic for the whole family July 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 per person.
SIZZLING SUMMER SOUNDS. Invisible Theatre. 1400 N. First Ave. 882-9721. Invisible Theatre presents Songs of the Century with Mary Baker, Walter Belcher, Betty Craig, Liz McMahon and Jack Neubeck July 5-7 at 8 p.m. and July 8 at 2 p.m. They join forces with Marc Arthur, Stacy Johnson, Phyllis Goodman, Rachel Neubeck and the Khris Dodge Trio in a musical and dance tribute to the top 365 songs of the 20th century. Tickets cost $22. Call for more information and reservations.
Continuing
GASLIGHT THEATRE. 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. 886-9428. Mammoth City can breathe a sigh of relief now that Gnatman! has captured the sinister Jester and put him safely behind bars. Performances run Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 and 7 p.m. through August 18. The show, written and directed by Peter Van Slyke, features musical direction by Lisa Otey. Tickets range from $6 to $13.95. Dinner menus are also available.
HOW THE WEST WAS SUNG. Hidden Valley Inn Restaurant and Saloon. 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road. 299-4941. The rootin' tootin' Crystal Palace Revue stars Miss Crystal, the "Songstress of the Sagebrush," and her Crystal Palace Players. Performances run through July 22 at 7 p.m. with 3 p.m. Sunday matninees. Tickets cost $13.95 for adults and $8.95 for children 12 and younger. A separate optional show menu offers appetizers, entrées, desserts and more, starting at $7.95. Call for reservations.
NEW KIVA MOTIONS PUPPET THEATRE. Red Barn Theatre. 948 N. Main Ave. 887-5144. Performances of Summer Stories run every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. through July. Tickets are $3 per person, $5 for two children and $2 for people with AHCCCS card or low-income bus pass. Kids can get up close and personal with the puppets after each show and the audience gets a chance to make a simple puppet to take home. The theater is wheelchair accessible. Call for more information.
RELUCTANT GUNFIGHTERS. Trail Dust Town. 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. 296-4551. Enjoy the Dragoon Street Wild, Wild West stunt shows every night at 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you want."
Out of Town
BISBEE REPERTORY THEATRE. 94 Main St. (520) 432-3786. Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. is a musical based on the popular educational television show and adapted for young players. It celebrates learning and makes grammar, math and history come alive. Performances run July 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and July 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $5 at the Bisbee Chamber of Commerce, Atalanta's Music and Books in Old Bisbee and at the door. Call for more information.
Upcoming
BORDERLANDS THEATER. PCC Center for the Arts. 2202 W. Anklam Road. The Wild Guys by Andrew Wreggitt and Rebecca Shaw is a hilarious comedy about middle-aged men in the 1990's that includes hockey cheers, Neil Young sing-a-longs and more. Performances run from July 26 through August 12. Tickets range in price from $9 to $17. Call 882-7406 for information, performance times and reservations.
CANYON DEL ORO ASSEMBLY DRAMA TROUPE. Canyon del Oro Assembly. 2950 W. Lambert Lane. 742-1168. Don't Kick the Turkeys, a wacky comedy about dealing with difficult people, runs July 12-14 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 and include a specialty dessert.
CATALINA PLAYERS. UA Campus, Grand Hall. 400 E. University Blvd. 721-9640. The hilarious comedy No Sex Please, We're British runs July 20, 21, 22, 27 and 28 and August 3 and 4. The dinner theater begins at 6 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and dinner are $20. Tickets for the show only are $12. Group discounts are available. Call for reservations and more information.
Announcements
AUDITION NOTICE. Live Theatre Workshop. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. 327-4242. Auditions for the 2001-2002 season will be held July 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a headshot, résumé and a two-minute monologue. Actors cast receive a paid per-show stipend. Roles are available for Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, All My Sons by Arthur Miller, The Holdup by Marsha Norman and Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. Call 327-4242 for more information.
AUDITION NOTICE. Desert Players Theatre is holding auditions (cold readings from the script) for Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys July 14 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (callbacks at 4 p.m.) at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Alvernon Way between Pima Stret and Grant Road. Bring a bio and photo. For more information call Mark Erwin at 232-0676.
AUDITION NOTICE. Desert Players Theatre is holding auditions for the musical Nunsense by Dan Goggin July 28 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, on Alvernon Way between Pima Street and Grant Road. Callbacks are at 5 p.m. There are roles available for five women. Bring bio, photo and music (lead sheet, if possible). An accompanist and tape/CD player will be provided. Call Robert Ulsrud for more information.
AUDITION NOTICE. Red Barn Theatre. 948 N. Main Ave. 622-6973. Auditions for the musical drama Israel Putnam, Hero of the American Revolution take place July 7. Call to set an appointment and for more information.
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.
COSTUME DESIGNER/SEAMSTRESS. Catalina Players seeks costume designers, seamstresses and helpers. For more information contact Sharon Lamanda at 440-6817.
IMPROV WORKSHOP. The group, which meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the YMCA at 2900 N. Columbus Ave., uses a broad range of disciplines to enhance creativity. Admission is free and all are welcome. Call Dennis Williams at 235-7846 for more 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. The group 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.
THEATER FOR RENT. Zuzi's Little Theatre, which features a raked 125-seating area and fully-equipped light board, is available for rent. The theater is in the Historic YWCA at Fifth Street and University Boulevard. Call 629-0237 for more information.

ART
Opening This Week
CARBONBASE GALLERY. 101 W. Fifth St. 903-2695. Opening with a reception Friday, July 6 from 7:30 to 10 p.m.: Naked Sweat. The sweating artists include Rukus, Malkohm Monster, Easgroove and Johnie Hugh Horn. Gallery hours by appointment
GALLERIA LA SIRENA. 2905 E. Broadway Blvd. 319-1262. Bright, colorful and fun original art works from Mexico, Haiti and other Latin American and Caribbean countries are now on display. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
PINK ADOBE GALLERY. La Plaza Shoppes. 6538 E. Tanque Verde. 298-5995. Continuing through July 31: Papier-maché sculptures by Maricarmen, functional pottery by Csara Easton and oil pastel reproductions by Liz Collins. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
SHANE HOUSE GALLERY. The Shane House. 218 S. Fourth Ave. 319-2836. A multimedia sculpture installation titled The Reincarnation of Anna Arkadyevna Karenina: Soul Mate?Checkmate by Kimberly Fox is a life-size self-portrait constructed with clear resin and fiberglass with layers of text, photographs and various objects. There is an opening reception July 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. The exhibit is open July 7, 14 and 21 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Continuing
ARTLAB 16. Dinnerware Contemporary Art Gallery. 135 E. Congress St. 792-4503. This experimental art group of Phoenix comes to Tucson through July 14. The exhibit includes new photographic processes, video, mixed media, poetry and performance art by Annie Lopez, Steve Gompf, Lew Alquist, Jeff Falk, Jack Evans and Carlos Fresquez. Call for information and gallery hours.
DAVIS DOMINGUEZ GALLERY. 154 E. Sixth St. 629-9759. Continuing through July 28: Small Works Invitational features items by 50 local artists who were invited to exhibit a single, small artwork. This is not a show of miniatures, but an exhibit of art that uses small amounts of materials to achieve outstanding results. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DESERT ARTISANS GALLERY. Desert Artisans' Gallery. Visibility Unlimited features paintings, clay and wood works, metal and glass works and jewelry. The show runs until August 12. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays.
ELIZABETH CHERRY CONTEMPORARY ART. 441 E. Grant Road. 903-0577. Continuing through July 14: Nightbirds features black-and-white photographs of nudes stained with coffee and framed between antique glass that is welded together with lead by Valerie Galloway. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
GALLERY FOUR TEN. 410 E. Ft. Lowell Road. 740-1947. A group show featuring works by Richard Zelens, Maurice Grossman, Ted Fusby, Jorge Vergeli, Darrin Schoeny and others continues through September 8. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and by appointment.
GALLERY IN HOTEL CONGRESS. Hotel Congress Gallery. 311 E. Congress St. 903-0577. Continuing through August 3: An exhibition of portraits by photographer Edward McCain features images of people he's met and photographed in Tucson's South Park Avenue neighborhood. The gallery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
JOSEPH GROSS GALLERY. UA campus. 626-4215. Continuing through August 9: Latent Discoveries: Investigating Identity through Environment features the photographic work of graduate students from programs across the country. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
LIONEL ROMBACH GALLERY. UA campus, southeast corner of Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard. 626-4215. Borders explores different interpretations of life with, around, through and across borders. Featured artists include Misha Harrison and Fiona McLaren. The exhibit continues through August 16.
OBSIDIAN GALLERY. 4340 N. Campbell Ave. 577-3598. Continuing through July 21: More than 50 artists interpret the theme Flora in the first of two summer invitational exhibitions. Works include paintings, fiber, furniture, sculpture, jewelry and more. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
OUROBOROS STONE SCULPTURE GALLERY AND STUDIO. 101 W. Sixth St. 622-3699. Ongoing: marble abstract and figurative sculpture by Ed Davenport. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. Visit www.ouroborosgallery.com for more information.
PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY. 711 S. Sixth Ave. 884-7404. 711 S. Sixth Ave. 884-7404. New Faces, an exhibit of hand-blown glass, etched glass and glass sculpture, continues through August 25. Featured artists include Maciej Dyszkiewicz, Carrie Gustafson, Lynn Everett Read, Rick Schneider, Robinson Scott and Harry Seaman. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
RAICES TALLER 222 ART GALLERY. Raices Taller 222 Gallery. 222 E. Sixth St. 881-5335. Freedom/Libertad features work by member artists who observe, celebrate and question freedom. The show opens with a reception June 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues through July 14. Gallery hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and by appointment.
SAGUARO ARTISANS GALLERY. 215 N. Court Ave. 792-3466. An exhibit of stained glass by Phyllis and Dean Seese and Southwest wood clocks and wind chimes by Pat and Bob Cervantes opens July 1 and continues through August 1. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
SALLY HUSS GALLERY. 2924 E. Broadway Blvd. Ongoing: prints, monoprints, hand-painted items and serigraphs by Sally Huss. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
SANDERS GALLERIES. 6420 N. Campbell Ave. 299-1763. Continuing through July 31: Summer Sky features works by Gayle Nason, Carol Lee Thompson, Ron Stewart and others. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
STUDIO 220. 220 E. Congress St. 628-1433. Ongoing: work by Don Swenson, William Skiles, Lisa Krikawas, Jerry Flanary and Lisa Stotska. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Also open Downtown Saturday Nights.
THE GALLERY AT SCIENCE OF MIND CENTER. 4500 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 15. 319-1042. Continuing through July 31: Mixed Media Montage features works by Barb McLawhorn, Wanda Hein, Marama Moon, Debbie Shaab, Jeanne Burrows-Johnson and Syd Clayton-Seeber. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and by appointment.
UNITY OF TUCSON. 3617 N. Camino Blanco. 577-3300. An exhibit of paintings by Kathy Lee Armstrong that are created with a mixture of acrylics and household wall paint on masonite is on display through July 29. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays.
Last Chance
MAIN LIBRARY GALLERY. Tucson-Pima Public Library (Main). 101 N. Stone Ave. Continuing through July 31: Images Created in Watercolor and Chinese Inks features paintings by Sally Krommes. Krommes' work presents abstract concepts of the universal flow of energy and the symbolism of dragons and fish in relation to the subconscious and sources of power. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
METROFORM LIMITED. 27 N. Stone Ave. 882-6606. An exhibit of recent photographs by Blair Phillips Friederich continues through July 6. Friederich's images of the human form, flora and landscapes pay homage to the senusal beauty of natural forms. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
WILDE MEYER GALLERY. 3001 E. Skyline Drive. 615-5222. June is Jumping, an exciting group show of vivid bold images features painters Henry Stinson, Sherri Belassen, Jose Echieverria, Erik Budd and more. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please call 615-5222.
WOMEN'S GALLERY. 3610 N. Prince Village Place, Suite 100. 795-5288. Ending July 6: an exhibit of work by printmakers Sheila Chambers, Christine Winters Dawdy and Maria Lee. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of art benefits the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Out of Town
OTERO GALLERY. 5 Hesslebarth Lane. (520) 398-8014. An exhibit of new works by 20 member artists includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, collages, book art and unique handcrafts. The show continues through September 30. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
Announcements
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council is accepting applications for its juried fine craft exhibition and sale, which takes place October 20-21 at James D. Kriegh Park in Oro Valley. Artisans must submit three slides of their work with an application. Fees for the festival are $75 per space for artisans using their own tents and $100 per space using a GOVAC-provided tent. There is also a $10 non-refundable jury fee. Call 797-3959 to request an application. Deadline for entry is August 1.
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Tubac Center of the Arts seeks work for its 11th annual Arizona Aqueous national juried exhibit. The show, which focuses on the innovative use of water-based media on a paper product, is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and over. Deadline for slide entries is November 1. There is a four-entry maximum and a cost of $15 per slide entry. For a prospectus send a #10 SASE to AZAQ, Tubac Center of the Arts, P.O. Box 1911, Tubac, AZ 85646.
CALL TO ARTISTS. The Barrio Anita Neighborhood Association is seeking an artist or team of artists for a $340,000 commission opportunity. The Arizona Department of Transportation is constructing sound walls and improving the westbound frontage road from St. Mary's Road north to Speedway Boulevard on the west side of Barrio Anita. The project budget for art enhancements and proposals is due July 12. Call Beth Hancock at 624-0595, ext. 21 or e-mail bhancock@ TucsonPimaArtsCouncil.org for more information.
CALL TO ARTISTS. Bisbee Repertory Theatre. 94 Main St. (520) 432-3786. The theater is seeking visual artists (or groups of artists) to display their work in the lobby gallery during its upcoming season. Runs are from four to five weekends each. All media are welcome. Call for more information.
FURNITURE PAINTING CLASS. Pink Adobe Gallery. La Plaza Shoppes. 6538 E. Tanque Verde. 298-5995. A furniture painting workshop is offered July 9 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Call for cost and to register.
KIDZ ART WORKSHOP SERIES. Vision Gallery. 80 S. San Marcos. (480) 917-6859. This workshop series nurtures creativity and promotes art accessibility to young people. Artist Barbara Burton presents "Mystery Book Making" July 14 at 10 a.m. Registration is required for the free class.
MEMORIES OF MOM AND DAD. Ariel Books seeks short, funny and/or heartwarming stories about moms and dads for an upcoming book series. Individuals whose stories are chosen receive a free book. Send stories (no more than 100 words) to darconte@earthlink.net.
OPEN DRAWING SESSION. Mat Bevel Institute. 530 N. Stone Ave. 622-0192. Gesture and short poses followed by one long pose, every Wednesday evening from 7 to 10 p.m. The last summer session is July 11. Admission is $5. Call 621-0192 for more information.
PAPERWORKS. International Arts Center. 516 N. Fifth Ave. Paper and book artists are invited to join PaperWorks. Call Mabel at 745-1597 for more information.
SOUTHWEST WOODCARVERS. Elks Lodge #385. 2404 E. River Road. The group's members meet the first Saturday of each month. Meetings consist of two or three instruction tables open to members, a club library and fellowship followed by a short business meeting. The Southwest Woodcarvers promotes guidance and carve-alongs in birds, animals, relief, walking sticks, turnings and more. Call Rodney Mauch at 544-3883 or Bob Walther at 825-7256 for more information.