Scottsdale’s Desert Stages Theatre is earning recognition for its productions this year by being nominated in several categories for the ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence.
This past season, there were over 200 productions judged from over 30 ariZoni member theaters, with close to 3,500 eligible nominees across the categories, according to a press release.
On Monday, Oct. 2, award ceremonies for youth and adult winners will be held at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now for the award ceremonies.
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Scottsdale theater nominated for ariZoni awards
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Scottsdale’s Desert Stages Theatre is earning recognition for its productions this year by being nominated in several categories for the ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence.
This past season, there were over 200 productions judged from over 30 ariZoni member theaters, with close to 3,500 eligible nominees across the categories, according to a press release.
On Monday, Oct. 2, award ceremonies for youth and adult winners will be held at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now for the award ceremonies.
Desert Stages Theatre is a non-profit performing arts theater established in 1995 and now located in Scottsdale Fashion Square. Each year, Desert Stages offers 250 performances comprised of eight adult productions, cast primarily from local actors and five youth shows with cast members ranging from 3 to 19 years of age.
Desert Stages Theatre is nominated for the following awards:
Best overall production for a youth play: The Velveteen Rabbit
Best overall production for a youth musical: Heathers Teen Version
Actress in a major role for a youth play: Alaina Lish in The Velveteen Rabbit
Actress in a major role for a youth play: Brianna O’Brien in The Velveteen Rabbit
Actress in a major role for a youth musical: D.J. Coon in Heathers Teen Version
Actor in a major role for a youth musical: Noah Sucato in Heathers Teen Version
Actress in a supporting role for a youth musical: Alaina Lish in Matilda Jr.
Actress in a supporting role for a youth musical: Maleah McDonald in Seussical Jr.
Director of a youth play: Lisa Barton Figueroa for The Velveteen Rabbit
Director of a youth musical: Lisa Barton Figueroa for Heathers Teen Version
Musical Direction for a youth theater: Tyler Thompson for The Drowsy Chaperone
Choreography for a youth theater: Marley DeGroodt for Heathers Teen Version
Choreography for a youth theater: Elyssa Blonder for The Drowsy Chaperone
Property Design for a youth theater: Rylie Clore for Matilda Jr.
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