Illusions: Masquerade
~ Sept. 10-12 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Death of Edgar Allan Poe
~ Oct. 22-24 & 29-31 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sun at 3pm
Halloween Shows
at 3pm, 7pm & 10pm
Mr. Spider's Extra Scary Halloween
~ Oct. 23 & 30 ~
Sat at 3pm
Babes in Toyland
~ Dec 10-12 & 17-19 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Comedy of Errors
~ Feb 18-20 & 25- 27 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sun at 3pm
Sat (26th only) at 3pm
Goldilocks & the Three Bears
~ Feb 19 ~
Sat at 3pm
Mother Tales
~ Mar 25-27 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
~ May 6-8 & 13-15 ~
Fri & Sat at 7pm
Sat & Sun at 3pm
Performance Location:
APU's Grant Hall
E.R. Brown Auditorium
Tickets are $5-$10 and available at the door or by calling 677-7529.
For school show dates & times, please email
fieldtrips@tbatheatre.org
Classes
Our primary mission is in theatre education. We offer a variety of classes to the public from ages 5 to adult. Visit our Theatre Store page for details on current offerings.
We also work extensively within Anchorage-area schools with classes designed to enhance each teacher's curriculum. Educators, visit our page For Teachers and use theatre to energize your classroom.
TBA: Training Better Artists, Toward a Better Alaska!
Friday, September 18 2009 @ 11:49 AM AKDT Contributed by: Moogan Views:: 591
Cast List For The Daemon of Darby Castle
Lady Darby- Rebecca Gamache
Lady O'Bannon- Dana Mitchell
Lady O'Carrol- Petra Banks
Millicent- Sarah Shoemaker
Molly- Jordyn Steele
Heather- Morgan Mitchell
Fiona- Erin Mitchell
Ghost of Chloe Riley- Jessica Tulius
Spirit in Scarlett- Angela Janssen
Faceless Nun- Melissa Asselin
Lord Darby- Dennis Cleary
Henry Darby- David Powell
James O'Carrol- Seth Eggleston
Sir O'Bannon- Brandon Lee
George- Wayne Mitchell
Ghost of J. N. Darby- Brad Miller
Bloody Spirit- Randy Peck
Murdered Priest- David Slivka
Ghost of Teige O'Carrol- James Girten
Sean- Sean Kelly
The Daemon- Billy Worthy
Max Aaronson I am hoping you will come on as my stage manager.
I extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who auditioned. This was among the most difficult shows I've ever had to cast because there was such a wealth of talent to choose from. If you were not cast I still encourage you to work on the show and to audition for "The Little Magic Snowman." Auditions for that show will take place on Tuesday October 27th from 6:00-9:00 at Grant Hall.
To the cast, congratulations! Our first rehearsal will be 6:00-9:00 at the TBA studio Wed Sept. 23rd. I am excited to work with all of you! Please call 677-7529 to accept your role
Wednesday, September 09 2009 @ 04:37 AM AKDT Contributed by: Moogan Views:: 274
TBA Theatre's Spotlight Fundraiser
An evening with the stars!
from the organization voted Alaska's Best Non-Profit by ADN readers
Now expanding the spotlight!
Alaska's Number One Non-Profit is hosting a gala fundraiser Saturday, September 19 at the UAA Lucy Cuddy Hall. This event will feature entertainment by local celebrities and TBA stars in-training while guests are treated to a fine dining experience prepared by Seawolf Catering. There will also be silent and live auction items donated by local businesses and individuals. The evenings Master of Ceremonies will be Aaron Wiseman, local actor and voice over artist, and TBA celebrity waiters will deliver dinner to tables highlighting previous TBA productions.
Tickets are $30 per guest or $200 to host a table (seating for eight).
Spotlight Fundraiser Saturday, September 19, 2009 ♦ 6:00pm - Arrival ♦ 6:30pm - Dinner ♦ At the Lucy Cuddy Hall on the UAA campus
Read more about the fundraiser or buy tickets by clicking HERE.
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Hop into Spring with Frog & Toad!
Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage! Follow the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding and learn important life lessons about friendship along the way. This Broadway musical romp is sure to be a delight for the whole family!
A Year with Frog & Toad
May 8 - 17
Friday & Saturday at 7pm ? Saturday & Sunday at 3pm
Tickets are $5 - $7 and available at the door or by calling 677-PLAY to make a reservation.
All performances take place in the E.R. Brown auditorium in Grant Hall on the APU campus.
For more information call 677-PLAY or email play@tbatheatre.org
School performances also available, email play@tbatheatre.org for more information!
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Announcing our 2009 Summer Performing Arts Academy!
Saturday, April 04 2009 @ 09:12 AM AKDT Contributed by: Moogan Views:: 532
Announcing our 2009 Summer Performing Arts Academy!
Simply The Best!
from the organization voted Alaska's Best Non-Profit by ADN readers
Offering many options to fit your summer plans.
Click here to download our Registration Form!
This is a 1MB .PDF
TBA Theatre is committed to providing a fun and safe environment where young artists learn creative expression alongside professional actors, designers, and technicians. With over 80 years of combined experience in youth arts education, our staff are the leaders in Performing Arts Education here in Anchorage. Led by Artistic Director Shane Mitchell, TBA staffers have more experience, more education and more fun! Under their mentorship students will be encouraged to explore the power theatre has to communicate ideas, inspire the imagination and bring people together. Don?t miss this opportunity for creative growth and absolute fun!
Actors, Advanced and Technical Academy dates listed include additional evening and Saturday hours for end-of-session performances.
Actors Academy: July 7 - August 2 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Performances are July 30, 31, August 1 & 2
With classes for students aged 8 - 18, this is a comprehensive program designed to help young people develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each Academy member will receive training in specialized areas of the performing arts including Acting, Stage Combat, Voice and Dance. Academy actors will each be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU Grant Hall.
Advanced Theatre Academy: June 30 - July 25 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Performances are July 23, 24 & 25
For the experienced and serious actor, minimum age 12 years. Advanced Academy students will train in an intensive performance program that allows them to find their artistic voices and develop their creative talents to their fullest potential. Each student will be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU Grant Hall. Prerequisites must be met and approved by the education committee to enroll. Email play@tbatheatre.org for more information.
Technical Theatre Academy: June 30 - August 2 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $395.00
Mature students aged 14 - 18, our Academy Technicians will have the opportunity to train and work alongside theatre professionals from around the country in every area of technical theatre. This elite team will also be given the responsibility of running lights, sound and technical aspects for Advanced Academy and Actors Academy productions under the guidance of a professional Stage Manager.
Summer Academy classes and performances will be held at Alaska Pacific University Grant Hall
Academy Intensive - Comedy Improv: June 22 - June 26 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $135.00
Comic Maestro Wayne Mitchell and guest artists will lead students in techniques made popular on such shows as Whose Line is it Anyway? This exciting week culminates in the Friday Night Showcase, a special performance onstage to show off your skills.
Academy Intensive - Musical Theatre Magic: August 3 - August 7 Monday - Friday ♦ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ♦ $135.00
It's back! Our extremely popular Musical Theatre Intensive, once again directed by Anchorage's most critically acclaimed musical theatre director - Erin Dagon Mitchell. A full week of singing, dancing and acting! Culminating in the Friday Night Showcase, a special performance onstage to show off your skills. This intensive will meet at Grant Hall.
Click read more for more summer programming from TBA and registration information!
Wednesday, April 01 2009 @ 09:36 AM AKDT Contributed by: Erin Views:: 948
Thanks to everyone for your time and talents - please remember if you are not on the callback list you should still check the cast list on Tuesday afternoon!
The following Actors are called back to read/sing at 6pm at the TBA Studio:
Nathan Swan
Dan Cappel
Megan Birchell
Anthony Cruz
Danielle Summerfeldt
Kimberly Duncan
Suzanne Snyder
KT England
Katie McFarlane
Shayla Steele
Gabrielle Lorentzen
Anthony Lounsbury
Brian Belcher
Luke Johnson
Chloe Stoces
Rebecca Gamache
Rosie Rush
Olivia Webster
Hanna Butcher
Rachel Kellar
Daniel Lorentzen
Victoriah Haakenson
Dana Mitchell
Wayne Mitchell
If you are going to be unable to make it to TBA on time please call us at 677-7529 to let us know how late you wil be arriving.
Thanks again and remember to check back Tuesday for the cast list!
Announcing TBA's first annual Secondary School Thespian Conference!
from the organization voted Alaska's Best Non-Profit by ADN readers
April 2 - 4, 2009
Available to all middle and high school students.
For only $30 you:
-Receive training in stage combat, improv, stage make-up, dance and more!
-Partake in the Improvaganza Kick-Off event at the Wilda Marston Theatre
-View the premier of Alaska Pacific University?s Upwardly Mobile
-See the all-school One Act Festival
-Receive a Free Conference T-Shirt
Improvaganza kicks off the Conference at the Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library, then All conference events on Friday & Saturday take place at APU's Grant Hall. Only 20 applicants from each school will be accepted as space is limited, so get your registrations in today!
To register, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY
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Don't miss the greatest adventure to hit the stage this year, as TBA Theatre presents
Romance! Adventure! Swordplay! William Shakespeare's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers will grace the stage in a traditional production sure to delight lovers of the bard as well as lovers of love and adventure.
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of
Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
February 20 - March 1
Friday and Saturday at 7pm
Saturday and Sunday at 3pm
APU's Grant Hall
Tickets $5-$7 at the door For more information or reservations, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY
Enhance the Experience!
The Study Guide for Romeo & Juliet
is Now Available!
Make your field trip even more exciting in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for Romeo & Juliet. Download the guide and check out all the great information and activities! If you have not registered for Romeo & Juliet, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.
Many thanks to everyone who auditioned - I was extremely impressed with the talent level and your understanding of this story and Shakespeare's language.As always, I wish I could use everyone, but of course I can not.I encourage everyone to keep auditioning and hope to see you later this year for FROG & TOAD.
For those cast the first rehearsal will be TUESDAY JANUARY 13 from 6-9pm at the TBA Studio. Please email play@tbatheatre.org to accept your role.
To see the cast list please click READ MORE below:
Sunday, November 30 2008 @ 09:45 AM AKST Contributed by: Moogan Views:: 1,231
Spend the Holidays with TBA Theatre as we present
A Christmas Carol
'Tis the season to be jolly but Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge doesn't think so. Only the intervention of a host of ghosts can save the hard hearted old miser from his sinful ways. Join Scrooge, the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs, and a cast of over fifty urchins, carolers, spirits and shop keepers in this seasonal treat for the whole family.
"What is most evident among this small army of theatre talents is the joy and commitment each actor, caroler, set builder, costume maker, ticket taker, etc, brings to this holiday tradition." - Arlitia Jones, Anchorage Daily News: You Be the Critic Click here to read the full article
Public Shows: December 12 - 21
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm
Saturday and Sunday at 3pm
School Shows: December 11,12 & 18
Thursday and Friday at 10am, 12pm, 1:30 pm
Public Show Tickets: $5-$7 at the door School Show Tickets: $5 by reservation only
For more information or reservations, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY
The Study Guide for A Christmas Carol
is Now Available!
Bring your field trip to life in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for A Christmas Carol. Download the guide and check out all the great information on the show, the history behind it and activities to compliment the experience!
If you have not registered for A Christmas Carol, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.
Thanks for learning with your pals at TBA Theatre!
My students, their parent chaperones, and I absolutely LOVED the performance of "A Christmas Carol". From the costumes, to the stage settings, to the actors, everything was fabulous! Please extend my compliments to all the actors. I can tell a lot of hard work went into preparing for this production. Keep up the good work.
Debbie Higgins
3rd Grade Teacher
Bear Valley Elementary School
To enrich our community by providing innovative and comprehensive theatre arts experiences through which artists of all ages can develop their creativity and self-expression; and in so doing stimulate human potential.
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TBA Theatre Studio
8200 Homer Dr #2
Anchorage, AK 99518 Map