Tempe Little Theatre: 2007-2008 Season

Urinetown The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollman

Directed by Mark S. P. Turvin
Music Director Debra Jo Davey
Choreographer Shawna Reiser

Performance Dates:
September 14, 15, 21 ,22, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
September 15, 16, 22, 23, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
September 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Welcome to Urinetown the Musical, not the place. What is Urinetown? We know it sounds disgusting! Why would anyone want to see a show called Urinetown? We understand...but we fell in love with this show, and we think you will too. It’s about a terrible water shortage...the government outlawing the use of private toilets to conserve water...the corruption of the Urine Good Company. It’s the classic tale of the poor oppressed by the rich. Urinetown the Musical is a self-aware, hip, ironic, and absolutely earnest celebration of all the awkward balances that make America great.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International, Inc.
Reservations accepted beginning August 1, 2007

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Beyond Therapy - Written by Christopher Durang

Directed by Richard Schultz

Performance Dates:
November 16, 17, 23, 24, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
November 17, 18, 24, 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

In this hilarious comedy, the plot concerns Prudence, a New York City yuppie who has decided to search for a boyfriend in the personal ads. She meets Bruce, who is kind and understanding...but their date does not go well. He expresses emotions and likes to cry. Prudence does not think men should cry “unless something falls on them.” Bruce has a male lover. “I’m bisexual,” he tells her. She is not so sure...they talk at cross purposes, and end up throwing water in each other’s faces. The play’s themes include New Yorkers’ reliance on psychiatry and the universal quest to find love and companionship.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Reservations accepted beginning October 1, 2007

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SPECIAL TLT FUNDRAISER PERFORMANCE of

The 8 Reindeer Monologues - Written by Jeff Goode

Directed by Paula Shulak

Performance Dates:
December 14, 15, 2007 at 6:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Are you tired of Rudolph getting all the press at Christmas time? Is it just too much to hear one more word about how Santa is such a great guy? Come and hear the real story of the goings on at that North Pole workshop. You think Vagina Monologues tells all? Wait ‘til you hear Blitzen, Dancer, Vixen and the rest spill the beans in Reindeer Monologues. Clement Moore might turn over in his grave, but we think it is time the truth was told.

Tickets $30 per person

Not recommended for children under 18

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Reservations accepted beginning November 1, 2007
Performance Location: Lakeside Room at Tempe Center For The Arts.

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner.
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Directed by Marcos Voss

Performance Dates:
February 15, 16, 22, 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
February 16, 17, 23, 24, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
February 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Good Grief! It’s the Peanuts gang in a musical day-in-the-life of Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder, Sally, Linus, and Snoopy jump right off the famous comic strip onto the stage in this fast-paced, lighthearted musical sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join the beloved gang as they share their hopes and dreams, and a few laughs at Charlie Brown’s expense! You’ll leave humming the tunes and feeling like a kid again.

Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.
Reservations accepted beginning January 1, 2008

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5 Women Wearing the Same Dress
Written by Alan Ball

Directed by Janis Webb

Performance Dates:
May 9, 10, 16, 17, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
May 10, 11, 17, 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
May 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

A deliciously dark comedy that takes us into the world of five very different women, all bridesmaids, at the reception of a wedding. What is it they have in common? More than you would imagine! Throughout the course of the reception, these women discover self-truths that bring them closer together. It is not that they find out that they share the same likes and dislikes, but something a little more substantial — they are all women, striving to be one thing; themselves. And learning to love yourself is not the easiest task in the world.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services
Reservations accepted beginning April 1, 2008

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