PVCC FINE ARTS OPEN HOUSE
This free event features demos, performances, tours, workshops, and hands-on activities.
Music, dance, theatre, costume design, creative writing, film, and studio recording are among the fine and performing arts programs that will be showcased on Saturday, October 10, 2015, from 1pm-4pm at Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts (CPA).
Information about classes, programs, events, scholarships and performance opportunities will be available, and those in attendance will be treated to a variety of special performances and workshops throughout the afternoon. There will be multiple opportunities throughout the afternoon to attend the workshops, tours and demos.
Schedule:
• 1-4 pm– CPA Mainstage, Costume Department, Computer Lab, Recording Studio, Art Studio, Ceramics Studio
• Stage Combat and Theater "Games" presentations.
• Dance Improvisation workshop and performances of student dance pieces.
• A selection of scenes from PVCC’s presentation of The Outlaw Robin Hood.
• Studio Recording, Audio Mixing, DJ techniques and Electronic Music demonstrations.<
• Openlab with students working in various art mediums including ceramics, drawing, painting and sculpture.
The day offers something for everyone! Parking is free and families are welcome. For more information, visit paradisevalley.edu/fine-arts, or call 602-787-7738.
#thisweekatpvcc: Free Film Festival, Music Festival and Food Trucks!
FILM FESTIVAL @ PVCC - THE ARTS AND ARTISTS THROUGH FILM PRESENTS:
Mrs. Henderson Presents (Great Britain, R; 103 min.)
Wednesday, September 30th @ 6:30pm. Free Admission. CPA-Mainstage Theater.
First Saturday Outdoor Concert Series: October 3, 2015 at 6:00pm, Free Admission
Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) will host a series of music concerts on the first Saturdays in September, October and November 2015. These free performances are presented on the CPA’s outdoor amphitheater stage from 6-8 p.m., and audience members are invited to bring a folding chair or blanket as the space accommodates lawn seating only. Several of Phoenix's most popular Food Trucks will be on site to serve concessions. Cash donations will be accepted. Kids Craft Area supervised by students in PVCC's Education Program.
October 3rd Event Features:
Music: Rebel Heart (Country/Blues/Rock)
Food Trucks: Frites Street - Gourmet Pomme Frites and Tom’s BBQ
Fine & Performing Arts Student Spotlight Video - Lindsay, Dance
A short video highlighting PVCC's dance program and the experiences of student Lindsay Bush. Learn more about PVCC's dance program at: www.paradisevalley.edu/dance
Fall 2015 Visual Arts Events at PVCC
The PVCC Visual Arts Department is pleased to host the following events, workshops and visiting artists during Fall of 2015. We hope to see you there!
Friday, September 18th, 6-9pm
CHINESE CERAMIC MASTER ARTISTS EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION
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See exceptional ceramic masterpieces created by Chinese Ceramic Master Artists. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, live music and a silent auction to benefit the PVCC Glassblowing Program.
Saturday, September 19th, 5-9pm
FIRED UP! HANDS-ON CERAMIC WORKSHOP
PVCC Ceramics Studio (D Building)
Choose a handmade ceramic pot, apply raku glaze, and watch your piece transform before your eyes into Art. This event is from 5-9pm in the PVCC Ceramics Studio (D Building) and is $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the PVCC Glassblowing Program.
Friday and Saturday, October 30 & 31, 8am-4pm
VISITING ARTIST SERIES: GLASS WORKSHOP WITH ANA THIEL
PVCC Ceramics Studio (D Building)
Free for PVCC students, this hands-on workshop introduces participants to techniques for working with hot glass by pouring, casting and combining with other materials. Registration is limited. Reserve a spot by emailing david.bradley@paradisevalley.edu.
Sunday, November 9th, 3-4pm
VISITING ARTIST SERIES: LECTURE WITH GLASS ARTIST ANA THIEL
Center for Performing Arts Main Stage
Ana Thiel is an internationally known artist who uses hot glass combined with other materials to create art. She was educated at Pilchuck Glass School, founded by Dale Chihuly, and has exhibited and taught around the world. She lives in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. Free to the public, held at the Center for Performing Arts Main Stage.
For more information Contact David L. Bradley, Visual Arts Faculty
Email: david.bradley@paradisevalley.edu
Phone: (602) 787-6615
Office: M-165
PVCC Theatre Auditions: The Outlaw Robin Hood
The Outlaw Robin Hood is an action-filled play about law and order in Medieval England with some of our favorite characters. In this version of the well-known tale of Robin hood heroic deeds are seen anew in Robin bedeviled with a dilemma; obey the law and see people suffer the worst evils of the feudal system or break the law and see injury and death to his people. The Outlaw Robin Hood is a modern play of ageless appeal, recommended for ages nine and older.
Roles Available: 20
Outlaws: Robin Hood, Little John, Will Scarlet, Will Stutely, David of Doncaster
Townspeople: Midge the Miller, Alice his wife, Adam his son, Arthur-A-Bland the Tanner, Grace his wife, Eadon the Innkeeper, Eleanor his daughter, Polly his other daughter
Court: Bishop of Herefore, Sheriff of Nottingham, Captain of Guards, Two Guards, The King, Sir Guy of Gisborne
Audition Date: August 26-27, 2015; 6-9pm
Callbacks: August 28th 2015; 6-9pm (be prepared to cold read and move)
Location: Studio Theater/M-East
18410 N. 32nd St
Phoenix AZ 85032
Casting protocol: Call 602-787-6595 to sign up for a 5 minute audition time slot
Headshot and resume: preferred but not required
Preparation: Be prepared to cold read
Rehearsals begin: The week of August 31st (evenings - Mondays through Fridays)
Performance dates: October 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th at 7:30pm
October 9th and 15th at 11:00am
October 11th and 18th at 2:00pm
All performers cast in the production are required to register for THP201AA Theatre Production Class (1 credit)
For more information contact (602) 787-6596. Directed by Craig Kosnik. Fight Director: Andrea Robertson.
Free First Saturday Concert Series at PVCC
This fall, the First Saturday Concert Series returns to PVCC with free outdoor concerts every First Saturday of the month in August, September, October and November of 2015.
These free performances are presented on the CPA’s outdoor amphitheater stage from 6-8 p.m., and audience members are invited to bring a folding chair or blanket as the space is lawn seating only. Several of Phoenix's most popular food trucks will be on site to serve concessions.
August 8th, 2015: An Evening in Brazil with Grupo Liberdade| 6pm | Free Admission
Featuring exciting music and dance performances by GRUPO LIBERDADE and the SAMBAZ DANCERS. Grupo Liberdade is a performance group dedicated to freedom of expression through Culture, Movement & Sound. They promote COMMUNITY, DIVERSITY & EMPOWERMENT drawing upon the traditional & contemporary rhythms of Brazil and beyond while bringing an original sound & energy to our desert metropolis.
September 5th, 2015: The Cal Tjader Tribute Band| 6pm | Free Admission
With exciting performances of Mambo, Cha cha cha, and other grooves, The Tjader Tribute Band pays homage to one of the most important Latin-jazz artists of the last century.
October 3rd, 2015: Rebel Heart: Country Rock| 6pm | Free Admission
Rebel Heart is a 5 piece band from Arizona consisting of seasoned stage veterans covering percussion, lead guitar, bass, and lead vocals. The dual vocalists carry a powerful and soulful sound and presence. They offer a variety of country, rock, and blues ranging from old to new.
November 7th, 2015: A Night on Broadway| 6pm | Free Admission
Featuring vocalists Kristen Drathman and Tommy Strawser, enjoy a night on broadway with your favorite show tunes.
For more information about events at the Center for the Performing Arts, view our Fall 2015 Events Calendar or call 602-787-7738. Box Office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Friday and one hour prior to show.
The Center for the Performing Arts is conveniently located at 34th Street and Union Hills at the east end of the campus of Paradise Valley Community College in North Phoenix. Parking is free.
SPAMALOT! (musical) Based on the classic comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail - June 19th-28th
Monty Python is coming to Paradise Valley Community College! SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and received 14 Tony Award nominations.
June 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th @ 7:30pm. June 21st and 28th @ 2:00pm.
$15 adults; $12 seniors/staff; $10 students/military; $8 children
*4 additional ticket fee at the door 1hour prior to performance.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: http://bit.ly/1TofaL4
Hands-On Music Series - Free Events & Workshops at PVCC
The music department at Paradise Valley Community College is pleased to present a new series of hands-on and interactive musical opportunities for students, staff and members of the community. All events in this series are FREE and only require an interest to learn something new and have fun. No Experience Necessary!
Tuesday Evenings: Afro-Latin Drum and Dance Workshops
6:30p-8:30p, KSC 1000A • June 16, 23, 30 • July 7, 14, 21
Learn to play and dance to the exciting rhythms and music from Cuba and Brazil.
All Drums will be provided. Featuring Guest artists Joe Goglia and Jesse Joaquin Parker.
Thursday Afternoons: Concerts with Faculty and Guests
11:00a-12:00p, Studio Theater/M-East Bldg
June 18: The Rattler Hot Jazz Orchestra
June 25: Paradise Winds (Location TBD)
July 2: PVCC Faculty Jazz Ensemble
July 9: Dr. Ashley Oakley, piano
July 16: Tribute to West Coast Jazz
July 23: GCC Guitar Ensmbles, under the direction of Chuck Hulihan
Concerts are family-friendly. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
June Events at PVCC - Two Theater Productions, Drum Workshops and Free Concerts
UNDER THE BED (a play for children and families). DIRECTED BY CRAIG KOSNIK
June 11th and 12th at 11:00am, June 12th and 13th at 7:00pm, June 14th at 2:00pm.
Performances held in the Studio Theater/M-East Building, Seating is limited. $5 adults/seniors/staff/students/military; $2 children
Click HERE to purchase tickets
Mo and Jo are staying with their Aunt Flo as their mom is on her honeymoon with the new man she has married. Mo and Jo cannot fall asleep because they think that there is something (or someone) under the bed. They hear strange sounds from under the bed. They smell strange odors from under the bed. That means that there must be something under the bed, right? Suddenly, a Hot Water Bottle comes to life and tries to help the siblings go to sleep. He suggests that they travel somewhere else so that they can escape whatever is under the bed. In their travels, the trio visit Antarctica and meet a Spanish Penguin that recites poetry, and a Monkey in the South Seas. Will they ever be able to fall asleep? For all ages!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: AFRO-CUBAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOP
June 16th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, KSC 1000A, Free Admission
Learn to play and dance to the exciting rhythms and music from Cuba and Brazil.
All Drums will be provided. Featuring Guest artists Joe Goglia and Jesse Joaquin Parker
LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: THE RATTLER HOT JAZZ ORCHESTRA
June 18th, 11:00am-12:00pm, Studio Theater/M-East Bldg, Free Admission
Local Phoenix Musicians Jordan Tompkins, Greg Lloyd, Kevin Bock, Eric Wells, and Josh Bennett invite you to enjoy the sounds of Traditional New Orleans Jazz with The Rattler Hot Jazz Orchestra! From classic Hot Jazz standards, to the music of Louis Armstrong, and even new popular songs RHJO brings the spirit of New Orleans to the Phoenix valley. So bring your friends and family and join us at Paradise Valley Community College on June 18th in the Black Box Theater as we celebrate the music that launched a new musical movement in America!
SPAMALOT (musical). DIRECTED BY ANDREA ROBERTSON
June 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th @ 7:30pm. June 21st and 28th @ 2:00pm.
$15 adults; $12 seniors/staff; $10 students/military; $8 children
Click HERE to purchase tickets *4 additional ticket fee at the door 1hour prior to performance.
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and received 14 Tony Award nominations.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: AFRO-CUBAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOP
June 23rd, 6:30pm-8:30pm, KSC 1000A, Free Admission
Learn to play and dance to the exciting rhythms and music from Cuba and Brazil.
All Drums will be provided. Featuring Guest artists Joe Goglia and Jesse Joaquin Parker
LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES: PARADISE WINDS
June 25th, 11:00am-12:00pm, Location is TBD, Free Admission
The Paradise Winds are a collection of artists presenting chamber music concerts, educational programs, benefits, fundraisers and community events in Greater Phoenix, AZ. The variety of artistry provides a diverse background of other specialties, but each artist appearing with the ensemble has accomplished great feats in music performance, research and education. The Paradise Winds represent the past, present and future of wind chamber music.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: AFRO-CUBAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOP
June 30th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, KSC 1000A, Free Admission
Learn to play and dance to the exciting rhythms and music from Cuba and Brazil.
All Drums will be provided. Featuring Guest artists Joe Goglia and Jesse Joaquin Parker
For additional information about any of the listed events, please contact the Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at 602-787-7738 or email boxoffice@paradisevalley.edu.
Animal Tails: A Play Created by THP151 - Theater for Youth
Written by Craig Kosnik, PhD, instructor of Theater for Youth
This past spring twelve brave students and one instructor set out on a journey to create and adapt a brand new play for k-2 audiences - and all in one semester! Animal Tails was adapted from the folk tales of four different Native American cultures: Rainbow Crow (Lenni Lenape), How Rabbit Lost His Tail (Wabanaki), Coyote Stories (Cheyenne), and Rabbit Calls a Truce (Wabanaki). The instructor wrote the prologue, transitional scenes, and an epilogue to tie the four tales together. In these scenes, the PVCC students took on roles as second grade students who were preparing to act out the folk tales. After creating the script, the class had a few weeks to rehearse and then presented the production to over 1,000 people during school day performances and during the PVCC Festival of Tales.
W R I T I N G T H E S H O W
Theatre is all about telling stories—to record our history, to teach life lessons, and to entertain us. We started our developmental process by reading other theatre for youth plays to see how they were structured and to identify what aspects of them we might want to incorporate into our own work. Then the creative writing process began. From the start, this has been a collaborative effort. First, we read a group of stories from several Native American tribes and decided on four that we wanted to adapt. This was based on a number of factors, including: the theme of each story, their potential for drama and theatricality, the inclusion of a variety of tribes/nations, animal characters that would be familiar to Arizona children, ease of portrayal, and, of course, the fun factor.
The Paradise Valley students were divided into four groups, and each group produced a script adapted from one of the Native American stories. The group members worked together, contributed ideas, and formatted and proofread the scripts, which were then incorporated into a final script that included a prologue, an epilogue, and transitional sections written by the instructor. We decided that having the play take place in a second-grade classroom would make the audience feel at home.
In adapting these tales, we took into consideration the language level appropriate to the target audience (K-2) and simplified some of the language in the original tales. The characters in each tale remained the same in our script with an occasional addition of other characters to make the transitions smoother. The tales were woven together by moving the action in and out of the classroom setting and through several characters who reappear throughout the play. Finally, we added some contemporary references, just for fun and to allow the audience members to relate easier to the material at hand.
P L A Y S Y N O P S I S
Miss Watuchi’s 2nd grade class is a group of rambunctious children. They are easily distracted and easily entertained. However, today is a special day for Miss Watuchi’s class. Principal Garfield has come to tell Native American folktales to the class, and the students are going to act them out. Follow the kids on a wonderful journey as they learn folktales through trickery, transformation, and friendship.
A N I M A L T A I L S S T U D Y G U I D E
In addition to the Animal Tails script, students created a Study Guide for use by teachers and students. It contained information on the show itself, the tribes highlighted, audience etiquette tips, a list of resources, and pre and post show activities to use in the classroom to investigate what the children will see in the show. This study guide was wholly created by the students of Theatre For Youth after they examined study guides from professional children’s theatres from around the country. They weighed the pros and cons of each one, and as a class, decided what would be best and most useful to include in our own study guide. You can view the study guide here!