Studio Connections presents Part One of the epic story about a time that changed the world.  Tony Kushner’s Angels In America has been making headlnes since its debut on Broadway in 1993.  With two Tony Awards for “Best Play” and two Drama Desk Awards for “Outstanding Play”, this show has proven to be a timeless story with a very important message.  According to director, Bill Fikaris, “This masterpiece deals with relationships and interactions between lovers, married couples, parents, friends and colleagues while dealing with illness, divorce, religion, secrets and lies. The beauty of this piece is how the play shows that regardless of your beliefs or moral standings, we all have to battle the same demons. Some win, some lose – but it is never as simple as it seems. It is prophetic and profane. Consequently, the audience can view this fantastical diorama allowing them to see versions of themselves and perhaps come to a better understanding of themselves and those around them.

Note:  Angels in America deals with mature themes, and may not be appropriate for children under 16.

Purchasing Tickets

Don’t want to wait in line?  Don’t want to risk the show being sold out?  To ensure you have the opportunity to see “Angels”, you may purchase tickets through brownpapertickets.com.  You can print tickets at home, have tickets mailed to you, or just pick them up at out box office when you come to see the show!

You may also call our box office, and leave your name, phone number, date of performance and number of tickets required.  We will add your name to the reserved list, and you may pay for your tickets (with cash or check) when you arrive at the theatre.  We currently do not accept credit/debit cards at the theatre.

Reserve Ticket Policy:
If your reserved tickets are not picked up 5 minutes prior to the performance,
they will be released for purchase to the general public.

Performance Dates & Times

Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays at 7.30 pm
October October 22 (preview), 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, November 5, 6, 7

Sundays at 2:00 pm
October 25, November 1, 8
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As we welcome the fall season, we’re excited to share some exciting updates from the studio. Da Vinci Players’ Alice in Wonderland is playing for one more weekend, so we hope you come and see it before it closes on October 4^th. Angels in America opens on October 22^nd and runs for three weekends. Then capping the year is a Holiday Jazz Concert on December 11 and 12. For tickets and reservations to any of our upcoming shows, call the office at 520-731-1559.

Ginny’s art classes start a new session this week. Make sure to check the link to classes for specific times and dates. Da Vinci Prep, which is our theatre class for teens, is well into rehearsals for our fall one-act production/musical theatre vignettes. We’ll keep you updated on performance dates.

Coffeehouse Jam is Friday, October 2^nd, from 7:30 to 10:30. As always, we’ll have a dynamic line-up of folk, standard, and musical theatre acts by regulars and newcomers. And we always have Open Mic, so please come and share your talents. If not, it’s fun just to listen to quality entertainment and partake of some delicious café treats.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our events and classes.

Update 9/29:  The last three shows are filling up quickly -
visit brownpapertickets.com or call 731-1559 to reserve your tickets so you don’t miss the fun!

Studio Connections presents:  Alice In Wonderland, one of the most popular fantasies of all time. According to director John Mussack, “This delightful adaption combines aspects from both of Carroll’s classic Alice tales (Alice In Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass).” Join Alice as she plays her way through the “chess board” of Wonderland with the help of the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit. All your favorite characters and then some, will promise for a fun adventure without a single dull moment! Stop in for a “Mad Hatter tea party” or a game of croquet with the Red Queen. Mark your calendars for this very important date to ensure that you won’t be late!

Dates and Show Times:

Evening Performances:
September 17^th (preview), 18^th (Opening), 19^th, 25^th, & October 3^rd @ 6:30pm

Matinee Performances:
September 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th, October 3^rd, & 4^th @ 2:00pm

Tickets will be available through www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone at (520) 731-1559.

$15.00 for adults; $10.00 children, students, seniors and military.

Alice in Wonderland is a production of Studio Connections, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping youth initiate significant, positive personal and social change via the arts.

This Friday, September 4^th, from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, is our special five-year anniversary edition and we plan to pack the evening with great entertainers. If you are interested in performing, make sure to RSVP immediately because slots are limited.

If you want to simply hang out and enjoy a great atmosphere, please arrive early to avoid the rush and get the best seats. We’ll have some additional café treats to spice up the palate, and we’ll have friends coming from all over to celebrate. Special cover charge is $5, children under 6 free. Proceeds benefit Studio Connections youth programs.

Jammin’!

Coffeehouse Jam

7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7

Studio Connections

9071 E. Old Spanish Trail

731-1559; studioconnections.net

For almost five years, the monthly Coffeehouse Jams at Studio Connections have brought poetry, music, personal narratives, comedy and even musical theater to eastsiders who’d rather not make the trek downtown.

“We try to make it a family-friendly entertainment night,” explains Maria Alburtus. As part of the artistic team at Studio Connections, she is involved with the acting and dance departments, but on the first Friday of every month, she’s the person who will let you know what time your Coffeehouse Jam act starts. Everyone is invited to perform, she says, and she’s the one you’ll check in with.

She explains that the event offers a great way for newer performers to get their work out there, to practice and to get comfortable with performing.

“There are all different age groups and all ranges of talents,” she says. She describes the atmosphere as relaxed and laid-back, but never completely quiet.

All proceeds from the open-mic event will go to Studio Connections’ theater troupe, the DaVinci Players. The DaVinci Players are currently working on Alice in Wonderland and Angels in America.

She says that Tucson was sorely in need of an arts organization on the eastside, so in 2002—starting with just a middle school summer camp—Studio Connections was created.

“Downtown is full of it,” she says. “We needed something out here.”

About to obtain official nonprofit status, Studio Connections has programs in acting, dance and visual arts. Alburtus says that the Coffeehouse Jams event, in particular, is a way for everyone to come together and appreciate each other’s talents.

“We’re all getting together to enjoy all forms of art as a community,” she says.

Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children and students. —S.J.

I now have a working script for Alice in Wonderland, da Vinci Players fall children’s show. Now when I say children’s please read: Intended for viewing by families, performed by adults. Anyway, now that I have a script, I feel confident announcing auditions. They are going to be July 10th and 11th, 6:30 to 9:30. I’m looking for a two minute audition, either a comedic monologue or a children’s tale. Auditioners may also be asked to move a bit, some comfortable clothes are advise. Auditions are open and no appointment is necessary. I hope to see everyone out for them.

Check out the Midsummer review.

http://www.tucsonweekly.com/tucson/mortals-and-fairies/Content?oid=1206586

You can view (and print) it by clicking this link.

We begin the summer with a visual art and drama camp for children grades two through nine. We open our three-week production of Midsummer Night’s Dream on June 12, set in modern Manhattan. We look forward to our subsequent production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, slated for mid-July. I hope you make it a point to see both productions. We’re cranking them up like hot cakes, as they say. And HOT is not just about literal temperature here. We have cast and crew members sizzling with talent and passion!

We are constantly updating our website with useful information to the public. If you have any suggestions for how to improve it, please let us know. We want to make sure we can be of better service to you and that the information you need is readily accessible. You’re also welcome to call us at 520-731-1559 just to talk shows, classes, music, or kids. They’re some of our favorite subjects!