Comedy Revues and Stage Shows

Arizona Performing Arts Theatre - Murder Mystery Theatre

Not the Saturday Night News
  This is an original comedy revue based on the format of two newscasters reporting up-to-date headline news. Interspersed between the headlines are skits relevant to the subjects. The script can be adapted and has been patterned after the original T.V. comedy series "Saturday Night Live." This show has appeared on stage from London to Singapore and is updated the week of the performance and tailored to the client's information. It was recently performed for COX Communications.
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Lies My Mother Told Me
 The premise of this hysterical original comedy is that three women are meeting for lunch and discussing their day-to-day lives when . . . sorry the ending is a surprise. This 45 minute comedy is ideal for luncheons or after dinner entertainment for women's groups. It requires only a small stage and has a cast of 3.
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A Couple of Blaguards
 BlaguardsThis two-man comedy has achieved critical acclaim around the country and is a rollicking bit "of Irish fun." Running time is one hour and forty-five minutes, including a fifteen minute intermission. This show is ideal for dinner theater and is available on a seasonal basis.

Frank McCourt, the author, won a Pulitzer Prize for his memoir "Angela's Ashes," the basis for this two-man show. The play stars Broadway actor and playwright Graham Thatcher, and playwright and professional film and stage actor, Alan Austin.

Blaguards A Sample:
Frank: The Women of Limmerick! Ah the women. Is there anyone in the civilized world who hasn't heard of their beauty, their piety and the ferocity of their chastity? The favorite word of the Limmerick woman is no!

One of the funniest shows you'll see in your lifetime.

Read what others have said: Tucson Weekly

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An Evening with Harold Pinter

An Evening with Harold Pinter, is a unique opportunity to become better acquainted with the works of this Nobel Literature Prize Winner. Never one for eschewing the politically sensational, Pinter's work was described by the Nobel Committee as uncovering "the precipice under everyday prattle." Introduced with a brief lecture by Alan Austin, Senior English Instructor, Xavier College Prep, the Pinter program is performed by professional actors from Arizona Performing Arts. The production includes The Dumbwaiter and sketches such as Applicant, Request, Stop, and The Black and White. The program runs about 1-1/2 hours and is suitable for performance at any High School wishing to mount the production for their students and/or family and friends. Although the show is ideal for an evening performance, it is possible to perform in the day with sufficient notice.

Call for more information and production costs.

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Please note: These performances are subject to availability.