LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP MAINSTAGE SEASON TICKETS

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1 LIVE THEATRE WORKSHOP MAINSTAGE SEASON TICKETS

2 A NOTE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR I couldn't be more thrilled to invite you to share in Live Theatre Workshop's 27th year of offering great theatre to the Tucson-area community. Our season has been specifically selected for Southern Arizona audiences of all ages and backgrounds, in hopes of bringing us together under one roof to share in the magic of live theatre. The nine plays offered this year are united by distinct, compelling themes: the complexities of family relationships, the nature of love and passion, the exciting sources of artistic inspiration and, as always, the season is infused with tremendous amounts of humor. I am delighted by this year's dynamic programming and know these plays will encourage us to pause, reflect, enjoy, and re-energize. On behalf of Live Theatre Workshop s community of immensely talented artists and staff, I invite you to support our work by purchasing Mainstage season tickets and making a charitable contribution. Your patronage enables us to offer a body of work with high theatrical standards and production values, while sustaining our incredibly robust education and outreach programs for children ages Thank you in advance for supporting Live Theatre Workshop and the arts in Tucson. We couldn t do what we do without you, our wonderful theatre lovers and patrons. - Sabian Trout, Artistic Director

3 JUNE 14 - JULY 21, 2018 RED, WHITE, AND TUNA by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard They re Back, Y all! We are proud to present the third in this series of hilarious plays, set in the fictional town of Tuna, the third-smallest town in the state of Texas. Keith Wick and Stephen Frankenfield play the entire cast of more than 20 eccentric male and female characters of various ages. This silly comedy is an affectionate and satirical commentary on small-town, Southern life and attitudes. Alongside Tuna s perennial favorite characters, new Tuna residents burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion, setting the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun. Thursday: 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19 Friday: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 Saturday: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 Sunday: 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15

4 JULY 26 - AUGUST 25, 2018 THE EFFECT by Lucy Prebble I can't tell the difference between who I am and a side effect. Connie and Tristan can t hide how they feel around each other: Hearts thumping, sleepless nights, and a slightly ill excitement. They ve fallen for one another, and fallen hard unless their chemistry is a side-effect of an antidepressant they re taking as clinical trial participants. The trial s supervising doctors must untangle the ethical implications of Connie and Tristan's illicit relationship. A passionate and provocative look at the mysteries of attraction. Contains Adult Language and Themes. Thursday: 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 Friday: 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 Saturday: 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 Sunday: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19

5 AUGUST 30 - OCTOBER 6, 2018 EVERY BRILLIANT THING by Duncan Macmillan You re 6 years old; mum s in hospital, and dad says she s done something stupid. So you start to make a list of everything that s brilliant about the world - everything that makes life worth living. 1. Ice Cream 2. Kung Fu Movies 3. Burning Things 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose 5. Construction cranes. 6. Me.You leave it on mum s pillow and you know she s read it because she s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own. Starring LTW favorite Steve Wood. "One of the funniest plays you'll ever see about depression and possibly one of the funniest plays you'll ever see" -The Guardian Thursday: 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4 Friday: 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 Saturday: 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 Sunday: 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30

6 OCTOBER 11 - NOVEMBER 17, 2018 DEATH BY DESIGN by Rob Urbinati A mix of Noël Coward wit and Agatha Christie plot. Set in an English country manor in 1932, playwright Edward Bennet and his wife, the actress Sorel Bennett, flee London and head to Cookham after a disastrous opening night. Their quiet weekend dissolves as various guests arrive unexpectedly, each with a long-held secret. When one of the guests is murdered, it s left to Bridgit, the feisty Irish maid with a macabre interest in homicide, to solve the crime. This play is more than an homage it's a new classic. But don t expect this play to unlock the mystery to designing the perfect murder unless the weapon of choice is laughter. Thursday: 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 Friday: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 Saturday: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Sunday: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 Saturday Matinee: 11/17 at 3pm

7 NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 29, 2018 SNOOPY!!! Based on the comic strip PEANUTS by Charles M. Schulz Book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw and Michael L. Grace Music by Larry Grossman Lyrics by Hal Hackady Tuneful! Charming! Hilarious! Yes, SNOOPY!!! the musical sequel to YOU RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz, the show sparkles with wit and warmth as it depicts life as seen through the eyes of Schulz s unforgettable characters. Fun for audiences of all ages, this is a show your family won t want to miss. Featuring Michael Martinez as Snoopy and welcoming back LTW stage favorite Holli Diffin as Woodstock! Thursday at 7pm: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27 Friday at 7pm: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 Saturday at 7pm: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 Sunday at 3pm: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 Saturday Matinee: 12/29 at 3pm

8 JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 16, 2019 STAGE KISS by Sarah Ruhl Art imitates Life. Life imitates Art. When two actors with an amorous history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the onstage love story follows them offstage. A charming farce about what happens when lovers share a stage kiss or when actors share a real one. Sarah Ruhl delivers a brilliant comedy that aims for big laughs and hits its target. Funny:There s nothing like it." - The New York Post Thursday: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 Friday: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 Saturday: 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 Sunday: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 Saturday Matinee: 2/16 at 3pm

9 FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH 30, 2019 TIME STANDS STILL by Donald Margulies Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Margulies. This outstanding script tells the story of Sarah, a photojournalist recuperating from a tour in a war-torn country, and James, a foreign correspondent seeking a change of venue. The couple faces tough choices about their future as they try to find their happiness in a changing world that seems to have gone crazy. Can Sarah and James hold on to a sense of right and wrong, not to mention their sanity while grasping for the purpose, meaning, and reason for living that they long for? Thursday: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 Friday: 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 Saturday: 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 Sunday: 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 Saturday Matinee: 3/30 at 3pm

10 APRIL 4 - MAY 11, 2019 ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley Based on a true story This extremely popular, heartfelt musical revue tells the true story of the country music legend s unlikely friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, cemented by years of letter-writing. Featuring a wealth of Cline s beloved hits such as Walkin After Midnight, I Fall To Pieces, and Crazy, Always Patsy Cline features Amanda Gremel in the title role. "Sweet dreams again" - USA Today "A song-filled valentine" - Los Angeles Times Thursday: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Friday: 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10 Saturday: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 Sunday: 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5 Saturday Matinee: 5/11 at 3pm No Show Easter Sunday 4/21

11 May 16 - June 15, 2019 APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins The 2015 Obie Award winner for Best New American Play. Every estranged member of the Lafayette clan has descended upon the crumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the accounts of the newly deceased patriarch. As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of hoarded mementos and junk, they collide over clutter, debt, and a contentious family history. After a disturbing discovery surfaces among their father s possessions, the reunion takes a turn for the explosive, unleashing a series of crackling surprises and confrontations. Contains strong language, adult themes and subject matter that may be considered offensive. Thursday: 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13 Friday: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14 Saturday: 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 Sunday: 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9

12 A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The best part of running a thriving nonprofit theatre company is being able to create a place where all Tucsonans can experience amazing local talent who make us laugh, think, and love theatre. Your love and support is very evident and I am grateful to you every day. When our artists tell me that Live Theatre Workshop is their favorite place to perform, I know you, as an audience member, keep them coming back. When every seat is filled, you are spreading the word and bringing friends. You make Live Theatre Workshop accessible to all regardless of income level. You have helped us create production after production while keeping ticket prices lower than almost every theatre in the nation. You have helped build a truly unique theatre that creates outstanding performances and works to create a thriving culture of theatre in Tucson. Please join a Producers Circle to keep our shows affordable for the community, support our performers, and train a new generation of artists who will create outstanding theatre well into Tucson s future. Live Theatre Workshop envisions a community where theatre is a thriving and important part of a city s artistic and economic culture. I am honored to have your support, which has already allowed us to start making our vision a reality. Become a subscriber, make a tax-deductible donation, and create a legacy by including Live Theatre Workshop in your will.you can help thousands of your friends and neighbors experience the joy of theatre. Thank you, Michael Martinez, Executive Director

13 BE A PATRON TO THE ARTS... Join a Producers Circle and enjoy additional benefits while supporting great theatre! $250 $350 $500 $750 $1,000 $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 2 Guest Passes 4 Guest Passes Reception with cast and crew Special musical revue performance Dinner with Artistic and Executive Director Invitation to LTW House Party Show Sponsor* Season Sponsor** *Show Sponsor includes single show program ad and credit on single show marketing materials of your choice. Based on availability. One sponsor per show. **Season Sponsor includes season program ad and credit on all season marketing materials and website. Live Theatre Workshop is a 501(c)(3) organization.all contributions are tax-deductible.

14 SEASON TICKET PACKAGES Package Preview/ Regular Discount(Senior, Thursday Price Student, Military) All 9 shows $132 $156 $140 Any 8 shows $120 $148 $132 Any 6 shows $90 $114 $102 Any 4 shows $60 $80 $72 Add a guest to Snoopy!!! - $10 for kids, $12 for adults. SEATING CHART SHOWTIMES Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm* *Snoopy!!! evening shows are at 7:00 pm Sunday matinees at 3:00 pm Special Saturday matinees at 3:00 pm during final week of: Death by Design, Snoopy!!!, Stage Kiss,Time Stands Still, and Always...Patsy Cline SEAT SELECTION For the best choice of seats, please call and make an appointment to schedule your seats with an LTW staff member. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are part of a group, you must submit your season subscriptions together. QUESTIONS? Call the box office at or livetheatreworkshop@gmail.com

15 ORDER FORM Choose your dates: 1st choice 2nd choice Red, White & Tuna The Effect Every Brilliant Thing Check box next to date if the show is a Saturday matinee Name (please print) Street Address Death by Design Snoopy!!! Phone Number Stage Kiss Time Stands Still City State Zip Code Address Credit Card Number (Visa/MC only) Circle # of shows: Preferred seats st choice Exp. Date 4 2nd choice # of Regular packages: # of Discount packages: # of Preview/Thursday packages: Always...Patsy Cline Appropriate Total Ticket Price: $ 3rd choice Add guests to Snoopy for $10/kid or $12/adult: $ I'd like to make a tax-deductible contribution of $ (For $250 or more, join a Producers Circle and get additional benefits!) Total Amount Enclosed $ Group susbcribers must submit their subscriptions together. Please make checks payable to Live Theatre Workshop.

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