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Fountain Hills Youth Theater Proudly Presents
the Opening of Their Third Production for the 2011-2012 Season:
“The Elves and the Shoemaker (the Musical)
Book By Karen Boettcher-Tate and Music by Bill Francoeur

WHAT: Fountain Hills Youth Theater 2011 production of “The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical) By Karen Boettcher-Tate and Bill Francoeur

WHEN: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM From December 2nd to December 18th, 2011.

WHERE: Fountain Hills Youth Theater 11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” This children’s story has been musically revitalized with the playful and eclectic tunes of Bill Francoeur! Filled with delightfully wacky characters — including elves Mortz, Schwartz, Hazel, Gracie and Studebaker, this familiar tale about a kind-hearted shoemaker is laced with clever dialogue to make audiences of all ages smile. You will want to sing along as you put on your dancing shoes! Each performance will be followed by our traditional “Holiday Fair” featuring the sights, sounds, and fun of the season and a visit from a very special friend!

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” is produced by Anne Kelleher and directed by Ross Collins with musical direction by Bill Moore and Choreography by Noël Irick, assisted by Natalie Kilker. Costumes by Gail Oliphant, Properties by Pam Disney, Hair and Makeup by Allison Hacker and Anne Kelleher, Stage Managed by Linda Ferington and Nick Maddox. Booth Techs: Nick Disney and Nataly Greunder.

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” cast includes: Jamison Barratt, Abby Barth, Summer Beckman, Devin Derr, Chris Disney, Claire Eggimann, Julia Eggimann, Riley Gant, Connor Klein, Ava Koenig, Katie Male, Lauren Moe, Patrick Moyse, Emily Pall, Bailey Pyritz, Ryan Smith, Morgan Tuazon, Katie Van Deinse, Carli Van Valkenberg, Madelyn Varela and Marian Vogelzang.

“The Elves and the Shoemaker (The Musical)” runs from Friday, December 3 through Sunday, December 18. Performances are held Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for youth 17 and under. Group and student rush prices available. Call 480-837-9661 x3 Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM or visit our web site at: www.fhtaz.org.

For additional information not contained in this press release please call Fountain Hills Youth Theater Artistic Director Ross Collins at (480) 837-9661 ext 112.

Patty Torrilhon

Publicity/Education Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1/11/2012

Fountain Hills Youth Theater Proudly Presents the Opening of:

“Seussical (the Musical) Jr.
Book By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and music by Stephen Flaherty

WHAT: Fountain Hills Youth Theater 2012 production of
“Seussical Jr” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and music by Stephen Flaherty
WHEN: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM
February 3-19, 2012

WHERE: Fountain Hills Youth Theater 11445 N Saguaro Blvd.,
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

HOW: Call Box Office Tues-Sat. 10AM -5PM 480-837-9661 x3
Visit www.fhtaz.org


“Seussical Jr.” In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, and Ragtime) have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think" captures the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Who’s.

“Seussical Jr.” runs from Friday, February 3, through Sunday, February 19, 2012. Performances are held Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for youth 17 and under. Group and student rush prices available. Call 480-837-9661 x3 Tuesday through Saturday 10AM to 5PM or visit our web site at: www.fhtaz.org.

For additional information not contained in this press release please call Fountain Hills Youth Theater Artistic Director Ross Collins at (480) 837-9661 ext 112.

2010-11 ariZoni Winners

For Immediate Release
9-22-2011
Fountain Hills Theater

Every year the ariZoni Theater Awards of Excellence ceremony is held to honor local contracted and non-contracted production companies and the huge number of talented actors, directors, choreographers, music directors, set, lighting, prop and sound designers and costumers. Each theater’s productions are attended by five to seven judges and then their votes are tallied by an independent accounting firm. Nominees are notified in August and the winners are announced at a gala event in September. This year’s event was held at the beautiful Tempe Center for the Arts on Monday, September 19th.

Over 140 productions and 43 theater companies were represented and Fountain Hills Theater was very proud to have 12 nominations for its Mainstage and 26 for its Youth Theater – 38 nominations! The big winner for the Mainstage was for best overall production for The Producers. This category recognizes that a show is outstanding in every area, both in the performance and production aspects of the show. The Producers was one of the biggest successes in FHT’s twenty-five year history – so much so that after selling out in January, it was brought back in June – and again sold out! The cast was thrilled to be invited to be part of the evening’s entertainment and put on a rousing performance of Along Came Bialy. The Youth Theater was honored with six wins. A Carol for Tiny Tim raked in several awards; Best Director for Youth Artistic Director Ross Collins, Best Supporting Actor for Alexander Blilie and Guest Actor awards for Linda Ferington and Chuck Disney. Other wins included; Patrick Moyse for Best Supporting Actor in The Tortoise and the Hare and Other Tall Tale and Danie Beamish for Best Set Design for Winnie the Pooh. FHT was truly honored to be recognized given the tremendous talent and number of excellent productions in the Valley and thankful to all the talented performers, directors, designers and volunteers who make it all happen – and to the loyal patrons who continue to support their efforts through the years.