World AIDS Day began in 1988 and since then, has been held on December 1st every year to raise awareness, provide education and fight the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. While we must focus on this disease more than one day a year, this one day is still a powerful reminder that there is still much to be done to fight the disease and its stigma. This year, the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A?s) partners with TBA to hold events and activities to create awareness and educational opportunities for the community. Join us at the Alaska Wild Berry Theater for a vigil, music from the West High RARE-T choir, a panel discusion, and a free showing of the film Rent.

Many thanks to everyone who auditioned - there were so many talented people you made it difficult to decide and I could easily have cast the show twice! If you were not cast we do hope to see all of you again at future auditions, performances and workshops.


To see the cast list and information on the first rehearsal please click read more below.

Stalking the Stage, Legend of the Wolfman Haunts APU this Friday...

Legend of the Wolfman

An original work by Wayne Mitchell.




October 24 - Nov 1

Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm
Saturdays and Sunday at 3pm
Special Halloween Shows:
Thursday, October 30th at 7pm
Friday, Halloween Night at 7pm and 10pm

Tickets $5-$7 at the door
For more information or reservations, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY

Enhance the Experience with our Study Guide - Now Available! See below for details!

Theatre Store Classes begin this Saturday!



Our popular programming for ages 5-18 returns this Saturday, October 11! Each class will have 4 Saturday sessions ending on November 1st. Theatre Store has something for everyone!

All Classes take place at the TBA Studio, on the corner of Dimond & New Seward between Bagoy's & Skateland.
All Classes are on Saturdays from October 11 - November 1
To register for class, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY!

IMAGINATION STATION ~ Story Theatre
Instructor: Megan Bladow
Using the voice, body and imagination, you will create animals, people, and objects while learning the basics of the world of theatre. Session concludes with a brief demonstration for family and friends.
Ages: 5 - 7
Time: 10:00 am - 10:55am
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $40.00

ACTOR'S ARENA ~ Acting through Improv
Instructor: Justin Birchell
Are you ready to learn the art of acting in the style of Tina Fey and Will Ferrell? This fast paced course in the world of improv will teach you the fundamentals of acting while learning how to share the stage with your fellow actors. Also a great prep tool for auditions! Session concludes with a brief demonstration for family and friends.
Ages: 8 - 11
Time: 11:00 am - 11:55am
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $40.00

COMEDY CLUB ~ Comedy Improvisation ~ A great prep course for IMPROVAGANZA!
Instructor: Justin Birchell
It's time to hone your Improv skills as you work on integrating the acting skills of ensemble and spontaneity in this fast paced theatre style. Increase your confidence and presentation skills as you learn the fundamentals of "performing without a net." Session concludes with a brief demonstration for family and friends.
Ages: 12 - 18
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $40.00

For more information or to register for any of these classes, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY!

Cast List For LEGEND OF THE WOLFMAN



James Casey K. Jared Mayer
Ellen Casey Lindsay Lamar
Rev. Thomas Mackey Wayne Mitchell
Louis Reynard Michael Fawcett
Bill DeMere Bradley M. Miller
Frances DeMere Petra Banks
Margret DeMere Rebecca Gamache
Henri LaRouche Jonathan Lang
Suzette LaRouche Kari Miranda
Phillepe LaRouche Jake Bevis
Mother Graham Erin Dagon Mitchell
Andre Durand Brett Harris
Nicole Durand Erica Streussing
Jean-Pierre Durand Bob Miller
Jacques Lambert Randall C. Peck
Claire Lambert Katie Kahlenbeck
Elise Lambert Cora Marie Kendrick
Rene Blanc Ben Frisch
Marie Blanc Niki Streussing
Marcel Blanc Cole Ratcliff
Jolie Blanc Rhiannon Johnson
Claude Garnier James Girtan
Anton Lafoe Carl Bright
Adele Lafoe Allison Haines
Wolfman Brian Belcher




Thank you to all who auditioned. It was a sincere treat to see so many old friends and meet so many new ones. We hope to see you all again at auditions for A Christmas Carol on November 2nd at 6pm at APU's Grant Hall. To those cast, please accept your role by e-mailing PLAY@TBATheatre.org. First rehearsal will be at 6:30 Tuesday September 23rd at the TBA studio.

Exciting Workshop Opportunity with Celebrated Mime, Bill Bowers!

TBA Theatre is proud to sponsor a workshop with Bill Bowers one of America's premier Mimes. This is an entertainer that The New York Post calls "Surprisingly engaging...winning" and The New York Times lauds as "Zestful and endearing. Full of life." As an actor, mime and educator, Bill has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. His extensive training and heartfelt personal style of acting and pantomime have led him to appear in the Hollywood hit "Two Weeks Notice," with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant and as Zazu in the Broadway production of "The Lion King" as well as a wide variety of Off-Broadway and Regional work.

Whether competing in mime for DDF or just interested in improving their physical acting skills, this is a rare opportunity and enrollment is limited so please sign up now!

Classic Mime: Part 1
Wed. Sept. 17th 4-5:30

Classic Mime: Part 2
Thurs. Sept. 18th 4-5:30

Cost: $50
Ages: 13 and up
Location: TBA Theatre Studio (near the corner of Dimond & New Seward between Bagoy's & Skateland)

To register or for more information call: 244-8328 or 677-7529 or email: play@tbatheatre.org

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Auditions for Legend of the Wolfman - Thursday, September 18 at 6:30pm

Join us for auditions for this chilling original work by Wayne Mitchell. Just in time for Halloween comes a new look at an old tale. A gothic horror stalks a young couple and the residents of an isolated Midwest community at the turn of the last century. Recommended for those who can handle a good scare.

Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the TBA Studio (near the corner of Dimond & New Seward between Bagoy's and Skateland)

There are 4 roles available for ages 10 -13 and approximately 16 roles available for teens and adults.
Monologues are welcome at auditions but not required.
Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition time.

There will be a callback audition on Friday, September 19 at 6pm.
The Callback List will be posted by midnight Thursday evening.

Performances are October 24 - November 1 at APU Grant Hall
Fri Oct 24 - 10am, Noon & 7pm
Sat Oct 25 - 3pm & 7pm
Sun Oct 26 - 3pm
Mon Oct 27 - 10am, Noon & 1:30pm
Thur Oct 30 - 7pm
Fri Oct 31 - 7pm & 10pm
Sat Nov 1 - 3pm & 7pm

Rehearsals will be Mon-Fri from 6-9pm with some Saturdays and Sundays. Tech/Dress rehearsals will be October 19 - 23, 5:30-10pm. Attendance is required at all Tech/Dress rehearsals. No absences will be acceptable.

If you have questions about auditions please email play@tbatheatre.org

TBA is making the State Fair even more fun-tastic!




Join us for Folk's Tales
At the Colony Church
Songs and stories from around the campfire!
Sept 5-7th
3:30 and 5:30 Sun-Mon
Command Performances Sat at 7:30


A toe tappin hand clappin family tradition at the Fair, with songs you cant help singin along to and good old fashioned story telling. Warning, you may have to take up knitting with all of the yarns they spin!

TBA is the Master of Ceremonies at some classic events including...

August 27th Scarecrow Contest 4:00 PM

August 28th Kids Day! 1-6:00 PM

August 29th Splatterhouse Paintball 11:00 AM

August 30th Ranchers Reserve Beef Throw Down 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM

August 31st- September 5th Kenai Racing Pigs 2:00 PM 4:30 PM 7:30 PM

September 2nd Alaska Grown Day 4-7:30 PM

September 3rd Senior Stand Up Comedy 4:00 PM

September 4th Wii Tournament 2:00-6:00 PM

September 5th State Fiddle Contest 11:00 AM

September 6th Homesteader Games 4-7:00 PM

Monday, September 7 - Parent/Child Look-a-like: 12pm-2pm

And lots, lots more! Look for your favorite TBA personality every day of the fair!

Hold on to the edge of your seat as TBA Theatre presents the show the ADN hails as "theatrical ice cream... fast-paced and funny..."

Murder, mad scientists and mayhem all play a part in in this campy send up of the B movies of the 1950's. Janice and Penny have a secret on this dark and stormy night. Add a psychotic killer, a UFO chasing mad scientist, a run a amok robot, a gun toting detective, a disembodied head, and a nosy neighbor who knows too much and you have a perfect experiment in side splitting satire! The laughs come non-stop in this wonderful original show that took the Last Frontier Theater Conference by storm.

The cast "...in possession of excellent comic timing..." includes critically acclaimed actors Eleanor Janecek Delaney, Lindsay Lamar, Todd Glidewell, Carl Bright, Leif Sawyer, Kristin Fernandez and special appearances by Erin Dagon Mitchell and Wayne Mitchell

July 5 - 27
Thursday - Saturday at 7pm & Sunday at 3pm
Cyrano's Off-Center Playhouse
Downtown on 4th & D Street

Tickets are available at www.centertix.net or by calling 263-ARTS.


For more information, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY

The above quotes come from the Anchorage Daily News review. Read on and see what all the hilarity is about!



Click read more to see photos from the show!