![]() ![]() Jordan Seibert as Hedwig effortlessly dances between the roles of storyteller, comedian, songstress, and actor. You almost forget that her character rarely speaks because she says so much with her non-verbal interactions. She embodies this character with a brooding intensity that is mesmerizing and such a beautiful compliment to the rest of the cast/show. ![]() Her mannerisms, musical stylings, and overall stage presence is perfection. Speaking of characters, Liz Cracciholo as Yitzhak is a gorgeous revelation. They instantly became another character in this already incredible show. They were enthusiastic, intense, and powerfully rock and roll. One of the truly special things about this production was not just having a live band, but how good they are. The live band instantly gave the atmosphere of a darkly wonderful, underground club. The anticipation and the pre-show experience were nothing compared to the actual experience of seeing this show. I was surrounded by the artistic projections, the stage set-up that felt like a fantastically seedy club, and the murmur of a crowd clearly excited to see the show. ![]() “Hedwig and the Angry Inch, directed by Shana Nunez, is a masterpiece that accomplishes everything good theater should – art, joy, and the full spectrum of human emotion… I instantly felt surrounded by a theatrical experience. Founded by Kevin Johnson in 2003, Arizona Onstage Productions has been the recipient of 18 Arizona Daily Star MAC Awards for excellence in the theater. #handtogod #ArizonaOnstage #TucsonTheater #ATC #TempleOfMusicAndArt #puppetsĪrizona Onstage Productions is devoted to bringing theater and musical theater that is unique, thought provoking, and often unexpected. The Cabaret Space at The Temple of Music and Art – 330 South Scott Ave. HAND TO GOD features profanity, violence, sexual situations, and vulgar ideologies, like so many other comedies we hold near and dear to our hearts… “In this wild and twisted comedy Sesame Street meets The Exorcist and all hell breaks loose, causing unbelievable insanity onstage and jaw dropping waives of shock and laughter in the audience.” – Broadway World ![]() ***** (highest rating) The New Yorker Critic’s Pick – The New York Times Shy, inquisitive student Jason finds an outlet for his burgeoning creativity at the Christian Puppet Ministry in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas, until his hand puppet Tyrone - once soft-spoken - takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own.Ĭritics: HAND TO GOD played to packed houses and great reviews both off and on Broadway. Gretchen dedicates this performance to Drew, her husband of 19 years, with gratitude for his enduring love and support. She has also served as a mentor/director for LTW’s Young Playwright’s Contest since its inception three years ago, and teaches and directs for Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre’s scamp acting classes and productions. She recently wrote and directed the well received DJ IN ONEDERLAND at Live Theatre Workshop (LTW). Joe in The Rogue’s production of GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Live Theatre Workshop’s NO OTHER NEMESIS and Scoundrel & Scamp’s ONE TWIG. As an actor, she was seen most recently as Annabella Byron in ADA AND THE ENGINE ENGINE (Scoundrel & Scamp), Lynn in SECRETS OF A SOCCER MOM (Invisible Theatre) and Dabby in OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD (The Rogue). Gretchen has been seen on many of the stages in Tucson over the last 10 years as an actor, director, and playwright. Gretchen Wirges (MARGERY) is thrilled to be performing in her first Arizona Onstage production. ![]()
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