Page 27 - the NOISE February 2016

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Water by The Spoonful, written by Quiara Alegría Hudes and directed by Kathleen McGeever, takes the stage of Northern Arizona University’s Studio Theater this February. A play reflective of the age we are living in, Water by the Spoonful combines the real world and the virtual world. “It’s about discovering and letting go, redeeming, and recovering,” Ms. McGeever explains. “It’s a tumultuous drama, but it has comedy also.”
At the time this article was being written rehearsals for the play had just begun. Part of the rehearsal process includes research on free jazz, addiction & recovery — all elements woven through the play. Water by the Spoonful will be performed Friday, February 26-27 & March 2-5 at 7:30PM, with 2PM matinee performances on Sundays, February 28 & March 6. Nau.edu/CAL/theater/events
Northern Arizona University welcomes back NAU alum Eric Buss, the “Inventive Comedy Magician,” to the Clifford E. White Theater. Mr. Buss will be performing his all-ages magic show for one night only on Saturday, February 6 at 7:30PM. Nau.edu/ CAL/theater/events
Prescott Center for the Arts presents Educating Rita by Willy Russell at Stage Too. Directed by Julie Chavez Harrington, Educating Rita tells the story of Rita, played by Amber Bosworth, a 26-year-old hairdresser who seeks education to advance in life, and her disillusioned English tutor Frank, played by Doug Suits, who has turned to his books and to drinking. Their teacher/student relationship gives Rita the education she yearns for, and gives Frank a newfound sense of self. Educating Rita plays at Stage Too, 208 N. Marina St. Prescott, February 4-6, 11-13 & 18-20 at 7:30PM and February 6, 14 & 21 at 2PM.
Also at Stage Too this month is the PCA Improvitonians. On February 27 at 8:30PM, an evening of unscripted, improv games will be performed. Audience participation is encouraged. Pffa.net
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The Flagstaff Foundry will be held February 20 at 8PM at the Circus Arts Studio, 1311 E. Butler Ave. Each month offers a different line-up of aerial, comedy and other performance styles — from unicycle-riding jugglers to dramatic re-readings of Craigslist ads. Each show closes with improv from the Circus Arts Studio’s house improv team Tiny Punches. To sign up as a performer fill out their easy online form.
Tinyurl.com/flagstaff-follies
Celebrating 100 years of National Parks Service, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and Flagstaff Arts Council presents, This Land is Your Land: America’s National Parks, part of the Spring 2016 Stories to Life series. There will be music by the Ponderosa Players, and spoken word artists will present readings about saving and preserving public lands on Sunday, February 7 at 4PM at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Flagartscouncil.org
Flagstaff’s annual Gala event the Viola Awards are fast approaching, and on Thursday, February 4, 7-9PM, a Viola Nominee Showcase will be held at the Orpheum Theater. Flagstaff Arts Council and the Orpheum Theater present an evening of music, art and performance by 2016 Viola Award nominees. Flagartscouncil.org
start clowning around
Improvisational Comedy Workshops by Garrison Garcia are back this March at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Workshops will take place each Tuesday 6PM-8PM, March 1-April 5. Students 18+ will learn the basics of improvisational comedy and acting: listening, agreements and teamwork. Through practicing short form improv games, students will learn to develop characters on the fly and create environments on stage. A performance on Tuesday, April 12 at 7PM will close the workshop series. Register before February 12 for an early bird discount.
Registration for Spring Break Circus Camp is now open. Flagstaff Aerial Arts & Flagstaff Arts Council is offering Circus Camp March 14-18, 9AM-1PM daily. Students can register for a single day or for the full week. Circus Camp introduces necessary skills for budding aerialists, clowns, and performers — poi, acro, aerial dance, hula- hoop, character development, improv and arts & crafts. A performance will be held at the end of the session on Friday, March 18. Flagartscouncil.org
tango into Valentine’s day
Human Nature Dance Theater and Flagstaff Tango have new offerings for Tango and Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes beginning this February. On Saturday, February 13 8-11:30PM a Milonga Valentango event will be held at the Human Nature Dance Studio, 4 W. Phoenix Ave. Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango in beginner-friendly class before the Milonga from 6:30-7:30PM. Pre- registration is requested. 928/853-4005, jayne@humannature.ws
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