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Thanks loyal readers for staying with us as we moved our blog to our own site, at ZachTheatre.org/blog. The new blog is updated daily, so please bookmark and check back regularly.

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The strength and resilience of the human spirit and body underlies Anna Deavere Smith's production of LET ME DOWN EASY.This weekend, she opened the play to sold out crowds and received two curtain calls at every performance. You could tell the play resonated with the audiences as dozens of theatre goers lingered in the lobby to talk about Ms. Smith's performance -- and some unexpected, topical

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At the first preview performances of LET ME DOWN EASY, Anna Deavere Smith received an extended, standing ovation and two curtain calls for creating over 23 rapid fire, compelling characters in just 90 minutes. Afterwards, you could hear audience members asking each other “Who was your favorite character?” "Well, who was yours?" And you’ll have your favorites, too ...The Opening Night

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Anna Deavere Smith takes stage tonight with a revolution in Austin theatre. LET ME DOWN EASY is about "the power and vulnerability of the human body and the resilience of the human spirit," she said. With most every theater community in the country welcoming her to their stage to develop LET ME DOWN EASY, she chose Austin, and, specifically, ZACH Theatre -- where she first encountered many of the

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New beginnings abound at ZACH Theatre this week -- for both the Austin theatre scene and its latest star Anna Deavere Smith. Ms. Smith begins preview performances of her masterful new play LET ME DOWN EASY on Wednesday at 8pm on ZACH's Whisenhunt Stage, and begins the play's official run with a champagne reception following Saturday's opening night performance.Beginning, too, at ZACH is an item

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It's hard to believe Dr. Judy Knotts, the head of St. Gabriel's Catholic Academy in Austin, lived on the streets. But Dr. Knotts has gone through extraordinary lengths throughout her career to question commonly held worldviews, particularly about poverty and homelessness. It was this uncommon passion that drove her to work with Austin's homeless community as a volunteer and minister at Mobile

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Update (4-10-09): Read Sara's review of the show.One of our favorite local musicians, Sara Hickman, is coming to see THE GRAPES OF WRATH tonight. She posted about it earlier today on her blog at http://zenlala.com/.Being in Austin, we're, of course, huge music fans, and we recently put up a blog post with live recordings of music from the show as well as free MP3 downloads of tracks that inspired

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Oompa, oompa: There are only 4 performances of WILLY WONKA JUNIOR, ZACH Theatre's family friendly youth production based on Roald Dahl's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory playing this and next Saturday!On Saturdays April 11 and 18 at 12:30 and 3pm, 23 students, ages 8-12, will perform the musical adaptation of the book with all the songs from the classic movie Willy Wonka -- and nine new

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Thanks to all who joined us Saturday for ZACH Theatre's annual Red, Hot & Soul gala! The who's who of Austin graced the event -- and we got it all on camera. A complete gallery of photos has been posted on ZACH's website. Look for video footage in upcoming blog posts and on ZACH's website, www.zachtheatre.org. Big thanks to Seabrook Jones for the photos and Broadway Costumes, Inc. for the

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This won't last long.ZACH Theatre is offering a special promotional rate for Anna Deavere Smith's first Wednesday and Sunday evening performances of her new play LET ME DOWN EASY. For 8pm performances on Wednesday, April 15 and Sunday, April 19 only, ZACH will take $10 off all tickets purchased by phone (512-476-0541, x1), until the shows sell out.This is Ms. Smith's last stop before heading to

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Ever since THE GRAPES OF WRATH took stage at ZACH, audiences have been blown away by an unexpected surprise from the show: Its soundtrack.The music from the show adds a dimension to the stage version of THE GRAPES OF WRATH that many didn't see coming after just having read the book.True to the novel, the play is an entirely different experience than most expect, in part because of the lush live

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This Saturday, Broadway meets the runway in a star-studded evening at ZACH Theatre's annual Red, Hot & Soul gala.ZACH is known for staging one of Austin’s most anticipated and superbly unique parties of the year. Each season delivers new sights, sounds, and surprises from the ZACH Theatre's gala committee and creative teams.Everyone will be there, but what everyone wants to know is not just who

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SHOOTING STAR cast members Jamie Goodwin and Barbara Chisholm made a video blog about their experience in ZACH's "smart and sweet romantic comedy" about two ex-lovers -- one from Austin, one from Boston -- who are unexpectedly reunited.(Click here if the video doesn't load on your screen.)The show is in its final 2 weeks of performance, but tickets are still available online to see the show.

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The live musical score put together by musical director Allen Robertson for THE GRAPES OF WRATH has generated a huge buzz in the Austin music community.At once gracefully appropriated and historically accurate, the score adds another layer to this gorgeous production. But its origins have been somewhat of a mystery to ZACH audiences ...... until now! Z-News readers, we are happy to present free

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Did you know ZACH Theatre hosts a GLBT night for each of its productions? Well, it's true. The Wilde Party is ZACH's outreach to the lesbian and gay community -- and the people who love them -- held on the third Thursday of each ZACH production.The Wilde Party celebrating ZACH's newest production, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, is this Thursday (March 26), starting at 6:15pm. The party is a pre-show mixer

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One interesting fact about legendary actor Zachary Scott is that his wife, Elaine Anderson, married John Steinbeck one week after divorcing him.Zachary met Elaine while studying theater at the University of Texas , and the couple married on his 21st birthday in 1935. Both had successful careers in theater -- Zachary became one of the most notorious actors on stage and screen and Elaine broke

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No SXSW badge or wristband is needed to see this show.Though not a part of South by Southwest, THE GRAPES OF WRATH runs during the entirety of the festival and is a folkloric, Woody Guthrie-esque musical experience sure to knock the socks off Austin visitors and locals seeking live music but trying to avoid the SXSW crowds. (ZACH is offering free, reserved parking for its patrons attending this

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The art of storytelling is playwright Steven Dietz's genius, and in SHOOTING STAR, a romantic comedy about two lovers -- one from Austin, one from Boston -- Dietz tells a startlingly close-to-home story that has been leaving audiences awestruck at the poignance, grace and humor they see on stage with this ZACH Theatre production."Stories told this well don't come around too often," Austin

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Austin Live Theatre, one of Austin's preeminent blogs on the local theatre scene, posted a review today of ZACH Theatre's production of THE GRAPES OF WRATH.Stay tuned to our blog for free music downloads, backstage insight, and special events and discounts for this production!

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"This is a play everyone deserves to see," one audience member said as ZACH Theatre's opening of THE GRAPES OF THE WRATH came to a close. The audience poured out into the lobby for a champagne reception and the word on everyone's mouth was "Wow!"The reflective faces turned joyous as the cast and crew made their way to the reception, and everyone involved with the production knew they had put

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Last night was the first performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH, and, during the performance, a collection point benefiting Mobile Loaves and Fishes was set up by the door. The audience was fantastic and very generous, but there's still weeks of work to be done ...From the onset of this production, ZACH Theatre's Artistic Director Dave Steakley worked to make sure Austin's "least among us" homeless

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ZACH Theatre opens THE GRAPES OF WRATH this weekend.The stage adaptation of John Steinback's masterpiece uniquely incorporates music into the play -- and, of course, ZACH's adaptation has musical flair that is uniquely Austin.The music, under the direction of Allen Robertson, (one of the creative duo in "The Biscuit Brothers"), punctuates the dramatic action with orchestrations inspired by music

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Stocks plummet, jobs are lost, a million publications report the bad news. But leave it to Austin to address current economic hardship with a wonderfully crafted, epic performance of John Steinbeck's THE GRAPES OF WRATH.For many Austinites, it doesn't take a newspaper to tell them that times are rough. Talking with their families about job loss and this generation's financial struggles, however,

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Austin video game designer and former ZACH Board Member, RICHARD GARRIOTT, gave two fascinating talks about his trip in to space and work on the International Space Station. As audiences arrived he personally greeted them, answering questions about items that were on display from his personal collection. Then, they were treated to a two hour presentation of his accounts of space travel including

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It’s here! The biggest musical hit in ZACH’s 75-year history opened this weekend for its Farewell Performance run. This performance will absolutely be the final opportunity to enjoy ZACH’s original BEEHIVE cast members Rebecca Schoolar, Laura Benedict, Judy Arnold and Andra Mitrovich in the show that made ZACH history. New to the cast this season are Amani Dorn and Noellia Hernandez, familiar to

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This was ZACH's eighth year of participating in the annual Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade. The parade has become an Austin holiday tradition with thousands of Austinites lining Congress Avenue to see everything from miniature ponies to live local talent. Each year ZACH sends the cast of our holiday show Rockin' Christmas Party to be part of Santa's float at the end of the parade.

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ROCKIN' CHRISTMAS PARTY, Austin's Rockin' Holiday Tradition is Back with New Songs and a Sportin' New Cast Addition! ZACH Artistic Director Dave Steakley shares his thoughts on ZACH's 2008 Edition of this Austin hit ..."Rockin’ Christmas Party was inspired by a concert I saw at NYC’s Bottom Line nightclub, that starred Sonny Bono, Darlene Love and Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes in a live

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ESPIE RANDOLPH of ZACH's Shear Madness and Austin's Esther's Follies Stars as The Little Macy's Elf this Season!We thought you might like to ready the director's notes for THE SANTALAND DIARIES opening Thanksgiving weekend at ZACH Theatre. Director Dave Steakley says ..."Austin’s love affair with writer David Sedaris is nothing short of rapturous! There is something about his offbeat,

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NOW IS THE TIME FOR CHANGE ... 'CAROLINE, OR CHANGE' that is. ZACH Theatre's production has wowed the critics and audiences have loved the show. “Immaculate ... A brilliant opening to ZACH’s 2008-09 Season of Change!” –The Austin ChronicleMany saying this is among the best productions that ZACH has ever produced. With the historic election this week, CAROLINE has greater resonance than ever.

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ZACH is very pleased to announce that after overwhelming response to ALTAR BOYZ, it will now be held over until August 10.Don't miss this hilarious musical about the gospel according to boy bands.Call and reserve your tickets today! ZACH's Kleberg Stage (Riverside at South Lamar) Wed.,Thur., Fri., Sat. at 8:00 & Sunday at 2:30Call 512-476-0594 x. 1 to

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After a great opening and first three weeks Zach is now proud to offerSEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL tickets at 1/2 price!!This offer will continue now through August 10.Phone orders only.Call and reserve your seats today!(512) 476-0541, ext: 1

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Seussical The MusicalBy Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Choreography by Lisa Holmstrom ZACH Theatre's Performing Arts School presents Seussical -- a FUNtastical, magical, musical extravaganza based on the books of Dr. Seuss -- live on stage this summer! Your family will be enchanted when Seuss' beloved characters spring to life in this energetic,

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We're really excited to announce that due to the extremely popular demand (and weeks of sold out houses) we're extending the run of DOUBT through June 8th! Call now to buy your tickets. Houses are selling out fast! Call 512-476-0594 x. 1 By John Patrick Shanley • Directed by Steven Dietz Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 4 Tony Awards!Wed, Thur, Fri & Sat

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ZACH is excited to announce that Altar Boyz will be our Summer Musical. Tickets are on sale now!They’ve got the moves, they’ve got the sound and they’ve got a faith stronger than their hair gel. They’re the newest boys on the block the ALTAR BOYZ!This delightful new musical stars five Apostles of Pop – Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham (he's Jewish) – who will raise your spirits with their

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Late Breaking News!Singer, songwriter, artist DANIEL JOHNSTON to attend tonight's performance of SPEEDING MOTORCYCLE at 8 pm (Friday, 3/7)! And, following the show he will appear with the band in their post-show concert at ZACH! This is a rare opportunity to see the man behind the music. The word is out and seats are going quickly. Secure yours now – call ZACH's box office starting at noon

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ZACH Theatre's production of PORGY AND BESS opens this weekend and has already drawn some amazing media coverage...Check out these links to stories and recorded interviews about the production:Aielli Unleashed show on KUT:Part IPart IIThe Austin Chronicle coverage by Graham Reynolds:Article IArticle IIArticle IIIArticle IVAustin American Statesman XL Cover StoryAND an Austinist entry about the

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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess OPENS this weekend!David Jennings as Porgyand Marva Hicks as BessCedric Neal as Sportin' Lifeand Janis Stinson as Maria(Left to Right) Justin Waller as Scipio, Donald Collier as Nelson and Quincy Kuykendall as Jim.To see more photos go to www.zachscott.comTickets for this dynamic production are now on sale. Call 476-0594 xt. 1 and make your reservations now!Limited

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Notes from Director Dave Steakley:THE NEA GRANTTwo years ago Michele Baylor, ZACH’s Development Director, came to me with a new grant initiative from the National Endowment for the Arts called American Masterpieces. The NEA was going to award ten grants to reacquaint Americans with the nation’s greatest artistic works in musical theater from the past and provide a younger generation with an

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THE 'LOW DOWN' ON ZACH’S SPECTACULAR CASTNotes from Director, Dave SteakleyDAVID JENNINGS (PORGY) I saw David this summer in Atlanta performing the role of Curtis opposite Jennifer Holliday in her final return as Effie in Dreamgirls. It’s not easy holding your own against Jennifer in that role, but David was truly spectacular, and when he began singing the introduction to Steppin’ To The Bad Side

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Happy New Year ZACH Folks!We're super excited about our upcoming production ofThe Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS.This post (and subsequent postings) will give you a glimpse into the production as it comes to life.Notes from the director, Dave Steakley:As I began to imagine ZACH’s Diamond Anniversary season, I hoped that we would, in part, look back to the time when Austin Civic Theatre – the precursor

jrnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8386452958125923914.post-45118294685427942812007-11-28T17:22:00.000-06:002008-12-12T00:07:00.276-06:00

Hey there ZACH Friends!Just a message to let you know that there are three shows running at ZACH to get your holiday seasons on...Rockin' Christmas Party The Rock-n-Soul Musical(pictured right - Judy Arnold center)Created and Directed by Dave SteakleyNovember 29 - December 30, 2007 ZACH's Kleberg Stage (Corner of Riverside & S. Lamar)

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Here’s the scoop everyone! ZACH was recognized with 11 B. Iden Payne awards last night! They also honored Karen Kuykendall for her contribution to Austin Theatre. Congratulations to the award winners, and to ZACH for producing such great work!Austin Circle of Theaters' 2007 Special Honoree Austin Circle of Theaters Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to Austin Theatre

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Today's issue of The Austin Chronicle has revealed this year's Best Of Austin for readers and critics. Dave Steakley and ZACH won recognition!READERS: Best Theatre Director: TIE: Jason Neulander, Dave SteakleyZach Scott's Dave Steakley has an especially deft hand with musicals,but this year he showed his boldness by daring to stage the all-conquering behemoth that is Disney's High School Musical

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The ACOT B. Iden Payne Award nominations were released on September 19 and we want to congratulate all of our ZACH family nominees, casts, design teams, production crews, and musicians who made it such a memorable year. ZACH nominations are below. For a full list of all the Payne Award nominees go to: http://www.acotonline.org/Pages/PayneNom07.html2006-2007 B. IDEN PAYNE AWARD NOMINEES --

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Preparations for ZACH’s 75th Anniversary 2007-08 Season are underway and we want you to know about some exciting changes happening at ZACH.Currently ZACH is getting a much-needed MAKEOVER! Soon you will enjoy remodeled lobbies in both the Kleberg Stage and the Whisenhunt Stage. Stylish new furnishings donated by IKEA will complement the remodel created by award-winning interior designer Laurie

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Saturday, September 8 at 8:00 p.m.All of Joe York's family, friends, fans, acquaintances, admirers, and loved ones are invited to attend a memorial in his honor at the Zilker Hillside Theatre in Austin, Texas.The site of so many unforgettable performances by this singular man seems a fitting place to pay our collected respects to this peerless man. Please notify people who would want to join us

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With the help of a generous grant from the AT&T Foundation, 120 kids will be given the opportunity to broaden their imaginations and hit the stage at ZACH's Performing Arts School after-school and summer camps. Read the full article from the Austin American-Statesman below:Grants help 120 youths attend acting campsScholarships help low-income children take classes at Zachary Scott Theatre

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Kids love it and parents do too! If you haven't taken your family to see High School Musical yet, this is what you are missing:Buy Tickets Now

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We just got in the pictures from Ann Ciccolella's going away party. Ann was the Managing Director of ZACH before leaving to pursue the next leg of her life's journey. It was a lovely party, full of warm wishes, hugs, memories and laughs. We wish her luck in all her future endeavours, from all her friends at ZACH! Some pictures below:

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Reserve your seats now for An Almost Holy Picture. Presented by ZACH on the Whisenhunt Arena Stage, An Almost Holy Picture is a breathtaking drama in which Samuel, a former Episcopal priest collides with the ultimate test of his faith when his wife gives birth to a beautiful baby girl -- born covered with downy white fur. As his daughter grows into a child of transcendent inner beauty, Samuel

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That's right! After weeks of rehearsal (pictured at right), the hit Disney Channel movie High School Musical is finally being produced by ZACH at the R.L. Davis Auditorium at the Texas School for the Deaf. Follow the antics of East High’s most popular students as they fall in love and secretly try to audition for the school musical. Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad and Taylor are all ready

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Critics around Austin are praising Jesus! Christ Superstar, that is. Now being HELD OVER thru August 12, there is still time for you to get tickets to this summer musical event!Performance Times:Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 pmSunday at 2:30 pm The Austin Chronicle says:"The gospel vocals of ZACH regular Janis Stinson redefine soul music praising Jesus. Schrödinger's Cat singer John

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MainstagePorgy and BessMusic by George Gershwin, Libretto by DuBose Heyward, and Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Heyward. Based on Heyward’s novel Porgy and the play of the same name co-written with Dorothy Heyward.Directed by Dave Steakley(Right: Photo from Trevor Nunn's production)With support from the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces Musical Theatre program, George Gershwin’s

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ZACH is serving as the Austin hub for a marvelous new national theatre festival!In November 2002, Pulitzer prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks (pictured at right) sat down and committed to writing a play a day for the next 365 days. The world premiere of this play cycle, 365 Days/365 Plays, will be performed as a yearlong national festival simultaneously in major cities and communities around the

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ZACH has just released its "The Next Stage Newsletter" for Spring/Summer 2007. Click on either of the images below to see a full size image.

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ZACH is fortunate to have so many talented people grace its doorstep. In the recent 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards, the following ZACH staff members were honored.ACT Award for Direction - Dave Steakley for I Am My Own WifeACT Award for Lighting Design - Jason Amato for I Am My Own WifeACT Award for Direction - Dave Steakley for Present LaughterACT Award for Scenic Design - Cliff Simon for

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Dave Steakley, the director of Jesus Christ Superstar/Jesucristo Superestrella received the following notes from Patrons who have seen and enjoyed this exciting production:"JC superstar was amazing - it was one of the best and most original musicals I've ever seen - and I used to work in musical theater. I loved it! I'd almost like to go again now that I know the music a bit better.""Bravo!!!

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IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR ZACH'S P.A.S. SUMMER CAMP!!ZACH's Performing Arts School offers professional theater classes to adults as well as children. These classes expose students to the powerful creative processes involved in theater--processes that enter into all aspects of our lives.The Performing Arts School is proud to be a leader in theatre arts education. Since 1970, we have

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Zachary Scott Theatre Center has hired a new managing director, Elisbeth Challener, who will serve as the organization’s chief operating officer, lead the development of a new theatre, and oversee production, education, fundraising, marketing and financial management.As executive director of Montalvo Center for the Arts, Challener helped transform a California estate into a major concert producer

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Tickets are now on sale for ZACH's P.A.S. production of...Disney's High School MusicalWritten by Peter BarsocchiniDirected by Dave SteakleyJuly 20 - August 5, 2007A ZACH Performing Arts School production staged atR.L. Davis Auditorium at The Texas School for the Deaf* 1102 S. CongressShow times: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pmThe smash hit movie musical comes to life on

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From The Passion of the Christ to a high-tech Broadway revival of JC Superstar, and from The DaVinci Code to The Book of Judas, the story of Jesus’ final days has been dominating recent conversations and writings about contemporary culture. Now ZACH enters the dialogue with a fresh re-invention of this popular rock opera inspired by a photography book of rural home altars throughout Mexico. These

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