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MYRTLE: a musical comedy melodrama based on the story of Esther
Will that vile and evil Hascombe have his wicked way? Will sweet Myrtle save her people? And what is the real reason Cyrus D Walton (wealthy and eccentric landowner) can't sleep?! The plot thickens (and so do the gags)! Family audiences can boo and hiss the villain or cheer the heroes in MYRTLE, set in the 1800s American West. Also featured are audience sing-alongs from yesteryear.
MYRTLE is written by Jeannette Clift-George with music by Steven Jones and features Waypoint regulars Sarah Carver, Paul Petersen and Amy Lyons with Tim Arrington and Sheri Aken. Myrtle is directed by Waypoint's artistic director, Melanie David with pianist Josh Pielemeier.
The musical melodrama is based on the biblical account of the fourth century Persian empire, where Jews were taken in as subjects. King Ahasuerus' wife, Queen Vashti, was executed for failing to follow his orders. The king ordered a national beauty pageant to find a new queen. A Jewish girl, Esther, found favor in his eyes and became the new queen--though she refused to divulge that she was Jewish. Esther's original Hebrew name was "Hadassah"--meaning "myrtle." Running time: 2 hrs, 15 with 1 intermission and 7 min of fun olios.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, Sept. 20, 2013 @ 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 @ 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 @ 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Sunday, September 22, 2013 @ 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm)
TICKET PRICES
$19.95 Adults $17.95 Seniors/Military (w/ current ID)
$11.95 Students (12-21 yrs) $9.95 Children (5-11 yrs)
$15.95 per person GROUPS of 10 + with RESERVED seating
NO refunds or exchanges.
AT DOOR PRICING: $22 Adults $20 Seniors/Military
based on availability
PERFORMANCE VENUE
Waypoint has moved! We are thrilled to be housed in the magnificent, historical Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 South Scott Avenue (downtown). Look for the bright orange/red dragon sculpture in front of the Cathedral which is south of Broadway and east of Stone near Arizona Theatre Company and Brings Funeral Home. A seating diagram is available below. Please note that all seats are on first come first served basis, except for groups of 10+ and Waypoint Benefactors--which receive VIP reserved seating. Visit www.waypoint-theatre.org to become a Waypoint Benefactor!
FREE, SECURE EVENT PARKING!
featuring event security & lighted lots. There is free parking on the SOUTH parking lot of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 160 South Scott Avenue (downtown). Included in your ticket price is event security for the south parking lot to ensure you and your vehicle's safety while enjoying Waypoint's MYRTLE at the Scottish Rite Cathedral downtown.
Look for the Waypoint patron parking sign and attendant.
WAYPOINT GIVES BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
As with each production, Waypoint will be partnering with local non-profit women's outreach, EAGLES WINGS OF GRACE, by creating "MYRTLE's MAKE-OVER"- a portable women's trunk will be set up in Scottish Rite Cathedral's Grand Parlour during the run of the show. Waypoint patrons are encouraged to donate contemporary gently used or new, career women's closed toed shoes (8-11 szs), handbags, scarves and costume jewelry to Eagles Wings of Grace. EWOG's mission is to "take at risk women from devastation to destiny by providing job preparedness training, basic life skill training and clothing for women to interview for jobs here in Tucson."
For more information on donating to Waypoint:
please visit www.waypoint-theatre.org. All contributions are tax deductible per IRS regulations.
RAFFLE TICKETS TO WIN A GADABOUT $50 GIFT CERFICATE!
There will be an opportunity for patrons to purchase raffle tickets to win a $50 GADABOUT Salon Spa gift card for each performance! Raffle tickets will be:
3 for $10 or $5 each. Must be present to win. Proceeds to benefit Eagles Wings of Grace and Waypoint to help purchase pipe and drape for touring shows.
CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
Homemade cookies and bottled water are available for purchase through concessions for $1 each. Discounted, reserved seating is available for groups of 10 or more and for Waypoint Benefactors with annual, tax deductible donations of $100 or more. Visit www.waypoint-theatre.org for more information on how you can become a Waypoint Benefactor and get reserved seating!
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LocationScottish Rite Cathedral
160 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 5 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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