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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Billie Jo & JuddHerberger

Jeanne & GaryHerberger

Lunch Time TheaterSeason Sponsor Supported by

PERFORMANCES 2014-15

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To our wonderful patronsWelcome back for a new season of fabulous entertainment. At Lunch Time Theater culture is always on the menu and the community is encouraged to think outside the lunch box for a helping of tasty comedy, drama and everything in between.

In this 14th season we will showcase the talents of emerging Arizona theater companies by featuring twelve delightful plays and musicals, and four modern dance performances. Sharing these talented performers with you is a privilege we truly cherish.

We will also continue to offer free Community Outreach Program presentations following select Lunch Time Theater shows. Past presentations have included a myriad of topics that inform and entertain, such as Personal Safety, History of Latin Music, Bharatanatyam Indian Dance, Vivaldi, Flamenco, Tribal Belly Dance and more.

We greatly value your patronage and look forward to seeing you often this season! Remember to buy your tickets early as many shows sell out!

Best regards,

Judy Rollings, Director Mary Robinson, AssociateArts Education and Outreach Arts Education and Outreach

EVENING PREVIEW NIGHTS

A special evening preview performance is held at 7:00pm on the Monday of each performing com-pany's opening week. Tickets are only $3.00 or free for actors with a headshot and resume. Park at the Arizona Center (Fillmore, just west of 5th St) for only $3.00 after 5:00pm, M-F. Purchase a voucher online or at the door the night of the show.

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Lunch Time Theater offers patrons affordable and entertaining live theater experiences presented by emerging theater companies. Performances last approximately 45 minutes during the lunch hour on scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Herberger Theater Center's Kax Stage (Van Buren, between 2nd and 3rd Sts). Doors open at 11:40am. Performances begin at 12:10pm.

Tickets are only $6.00 and there are three ways to purchase: by phone (602-252-8497), at the door the day of the show, or online (www.HerbergerTheater.org). Click on the following tabs, "Community," "Lunch Time Theater" and "Everything You Need To Know About Lunch Time Theater."

Order lunch prepared by Put A Fork In It Catering online when you order your tickets or bring your own!

For groups of 10 or more, contact the Arts Education and Outreach Department at 602-254-7399, Ext. 104.

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The StorytellersSeptember 23-25, 30, October 1-2, 2014A musical tribute to some of the great storytelling songwriters of the 60s and 70s, including James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.Produced by Annie Moscow: Annie Moscow is a musician, storyteller, part-time philosopher and occasional comedienne. She lives in Phoenix and her mission is to do the best work she can and have a good time doing it.

Lark: A Cowboy Woman’s RideNovember 11-13, 18-20, 2014A saddlebag full of memories, cattle and love. Come sit at the campfire and listen to Lark's stories as she wrangles her way through life. A one-woman play written and performed by Terry Earp.Produced by On The Spot Production: Lark: On The Spot Production endeavors to make history come alive in an accurate and entertaining way.

Two Old Broads Do Santa December 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 2014The ladies you loved are back! Patti Davis Suarez and Judy Rollings would love to “deck your halls” with tales and tunes of Christmases past, present, and hopefully future! Help them celebrate the season as they promise lots of laughter and loving remembrances that will warm your hearts and start your holiday with a song and a smile.

Presented by Two Old Broads Productions: Patti and Judy are committed to singing, dancing and laughing in the face of the inevitable “march of time!"

Life in the Theatre IIJanuary 13-15, 20-22, 2015Once again “what makes theatre artists tick” and “what goes on off the stage” will be explored by the playwright, actor, and director members of The Studio. Last season they travelled to a playwright’s workshop, a casting director’s office and a trendy restaurant in the movie capital of the world. What new secrets will be shared this season? Come and laugh with us as those crazy theatre folks let us in on their backstage lives!

Presented by Theatre Artists Studio: Theatre Artists Studio was established to create extraordinary theatre in a collaborative environment that engages audiences, educates our community and explores the capacity for creative expression in each and every individual.

MarchFebruary 10-12, 17-19, 20151963 proved to be a tragic, dramatic and groundbreaking year in the

history of Civil Rights. The March on Washington, with an attendance of 250,000 men, women and children of every race, collected to peacefully protest injustices -- unfair job practices, discrimination and segregation. Women were instrumental in the planning of the March, yet noticeably absent on the list of speakers, which included Dr. Martin Luther King. March explores the explosive infighting behind the curtain during the planning of this historic event. Written by Larissa Brewington.Produced by Grey Matters Productions: Founded in 1995, Grey Matters Productions prides itself on presenting quality entertainment for the stage, moving forward with the premise that entertainment shouldn’t only be enjoyable, but also memorable.

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And, Scene March 24-26, 31, April 1-2, 7-9, 2015As psychiatrist Carl G. Jung stated, “the meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” In a selection of powerfully crafted scenes, experience the theatrical chemistry of Shana Bousard and Dominik Rebilas. Combining the reactive qualities of live accompaniment and live theatre, Joe Bousard transforms each scene with his original underscoring.

Produced by TML Arts: TML Arts features professional performances throughout the Valley of the Sun, highlighting and encouraging the development of that which is spoken and sung. Believing in the power, honesty and excitement of live musical performance and story-telling, TML Arts strives to illuminate, articulate and examine the most vulnerable and celebrated parts of the human dynamic through theatrical and musical expression.

Themes and VariationsMay 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2015From the company that brought you ten years of BROADWAY BASED ON… and last season’s BROADWAY LADIES, SCAN Originals presents a new musical revue. Enjoy the songs you love in an original setting.Presented by SCAN Originals: A company of accomplished playwrights, actors and directors who develop original scripts, often with music!

Unmotherly InsightsMay 26-28, June 2-4, 2015Take a wild ride into the blogosphere with award-winning journalist, playwright, and radio talk show host, Debra Rich Gettleman. You’ll explore everything from parenthood to Pez dispensers in this quirky comedy about life, love and the proverbial Nudelman family negativity. Gettleman’s whimsical world of maternal mayhem will leave you laughing and wondering if maybe you’re not the sanest person you know.

Presented by Rich & Co.: Rich and Co. produce envelope pushing comedies, dramas and original pieces about the quirkier parts of life and the human condition. Outrageous comedies with deep truths, universal themes and relevant commentary about life, family and the complexities of everyday existence.

MallechoJune 9-11, 16-18, 2015Would you ever consider killing your brother and marrying his wife? You might, if it meant you'd get to be a billionaire, the governor, and a leading candidate for the White House. But what if a certain ethereal figure knew your secret? In Mallecho, James E. Garcia's adaptation of Hamlet, you'll learn the answers to those questions, and, perchance, whether "tis nobler in the mind to suffer" or sleep...or just dream.

Produced by New Carpa Theater: The workshop was founded in March 2002 by James E. Garcia in order to support and develop new Latino actors and writers in Arizona.

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To BOLDLY Go Where Everyone Else Has Gone BeforeJuly 14-16, 21-23, 2015Improbable Theatre Company celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in scene, song, and dance. To BOLDLY Go Where Everyone Else Has Gone Before features performers who do and do not have disabilities who live life to the fullest because the ADA has afforded that opportunity. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and pay tribute to the Americans with

Disabilities Act, along with Improbable Theatre Company! Produced by Improbable Theatre Company: The mission of the Improbable Theatre Company is to create and present artistic works that entertain, inform and challenge audiences while breaking down barriers by heightening our community visibility beyond disability.

C Is For ClownJuly 28-30, August 4-6, 2015The Pandanda Players are at it again! The group that brought you M is for Marriage and Q is for Queen brings their newest Alphabet Shakespeare play. Come learn the difference between a clown and a fool and enjoy highlights from some of Shakespeare's funniest characters. We promise not to have any potentially creepy rainbow wigs or white painted faces - just good old fashioned laughs, witty banter, and maybe a pratfall or two. So if you love to laugh, join Amanda and Dan for their next adventure in Shakespeare's works!

Presented by Pandanda Players: Pandanda Players strives to bring the pandemonium of early modern theatre into contemporary contexts through laughter, language and love, to blend performance and educational outreach.

Life and LimbAugust 11-13, 18-20, 2015Life and Limb is a story to see and hear from the producers of UNCONDITIONAL and Footnotes of the Untellable Tale. The Tree of Life is a long held symbol of the deep and interconnected roots of the human experience. Three combination dancer/storytellers intertwine narrative with myth and dance with theatre to delight audiences in this premiere production. Performing artists Mark

Goldman, Marilyn Torres-Sierra and, for the third time on the LTT stage, Dustin Loehr, have combined their expertise to craft a diverse and captivating story about innocence, trial, risk, love, strength, and transcendence; Life.Produced by Transformative Arts Productions (T.A.P.): Transformative Art Productions supports the crafting of socially relevant pieces which foster the connective and transformative powers of the arts. Drawing on the philosophy of the Expressive Arts paradigm, each T.A.P. event is evaluated by its unique capability to empower and grow all participants. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, and amongst diverse communities, T.A.P. endeavors to increase access to the universal benefits of the arts.

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Lunch Time Dance Theater returns for a fourth season with two performances of each of Center Dance Ensemble’s productions. The shows are one-hour abridged performances of Center Dance Ensemble’s evening performances. Patrons can order lunch from the Herberger Theater’s caterer, Put A Fork In It Catering, or bring their own.

We are proud to offer free Community Outreach Program presentations throughout the season that entertain and inform. The programs allow us to place the spotlight on incredible people doing amazing things in our community through the arts, non-profit organizations and local businesses.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

The Bad and The BeautifulOctober 23 and 24, 2014Stage WestFeaturing Billy the Kid/The Ballet

Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow QueenDecember 12 and 19, 2014Stage WestA “don’t miss” Valley tradition for the whole family with story by Hans Christian Andersen and music by Sergei Prokofiev.

Shakespeare at the HerbergerMarch 5 and 6, 2015Stage WestFeaturing Hamlet, The Daughters of Lear and The Sonnets

American VoicesApril 22 and 23, 2015The Kax StageAnnual celebration of National Poetry Month with new choreography by Center Dance Ensemble company members.

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