Performing Arts

Girl in Blue Armchair is ABSOLUTELY CHARMING
Friday, February 01, 2008, 

....says theatre critic, Martin Brady.  "She (Susan Courtney) hasn't layered it too thick (like paint!) with 19th century verbal gravitas or art-world pomposity. It's very human throughout."  In the Tubac Center of the Arts production of the staged reading, Martin Brady (also a seasoned actor) will be playing the role of Edgar Degas. The playwright, Susan Courtney, will play Mary Cassatt and Polly Schlitz will play her sister, Lydia Cassatt.  Susan Courtney and Polly Schlitz are both professional New York actresses and members of Actor's Equity.  Tubac's very own "child star," Cynthia Topping, will take the role of Emily (the girl in the blue chair), and Shaw Kinsley will be playing the part of Mary Cassatt's father. 

The reading will take place Friday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 pm.   The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.Call the Center for reservations. 

The Original Wildcat Jass Band
Sunday, February 17, 2008, 7:30 pm

This committed and energized group of talented jazz stylists is helping to spread the "gospel of traditional jazz" throughout southern Arizona.  The Jass Band offers traditional New Orleans and Chicago jazz with great spirit and style! Tickets are $10 and will be available after December 1.  Call the Center for more information.

The Joseph Wytko Saxophone Quartet
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 

What a uniquely versatile ensemble this is!  From classical to Gershwin and Scott Joplin, the quartet has entertained audiences in the air (their's was a featured disc on both United and American Airlines) and the ground, including, by request from the Office of the President, the East Room of the White House in 1995.  They have been featured as guest solo enbsemle with the Phoenix Symphony Pops Orchestra as well as on radio and Fox, CBS and ABC.  They have been called "astounding" and a "composer's dream come true."  We welcome them back to Tubac after a 10 year absence.

Nancy Davis Booth
Friday, March 07, 2008, 

The incomparable and versatile soprano enjoys a career that encompasses acclaimed performances in concert, opera and pops.  She has appeared with symphonies across the United States and is a perennial favorite with the Tucson Symphony and the Pops.  She has sung at the White House, Arlington Ceremery and has performed leading roles in "Mame," "Man of La Mancha," and "Pal Joey" to name just a few.  We are delighted to bring her to Tubac!

Tregoney Shepherd
Friday, March 28, 2008, 

Come to the Cabaret!  The talented and funny Tregoney Shepherd calls Phoenix home but is more likely to be found on the road, touring with some of the most successful musicals of our time.  She recently completed a stint as Madame Thenardier in "Les Miserables."  Prior to that she was touring with the "The Phantom of the Opera."  All this in addition to appearances in operas including "La Boheme" and "Cosi Fan Tutti."  She will return to Tubac, having performed in 2006 with "Operatunity," with her cabaret act that will include Boradway hits and many surprises.