MESA, Arizona -- August 22, 2016 -- Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts Department is proud to announce its 2016-17 mainstage season. Productions feature the design work of students, an innovative component demonstrating the college’s commitment to excellence in education, experiential learning and the development of professional-quality entertainment.
The season kicks off in October with “All in the Timing.” Written by David Ives and directed by MCC faculty Kevin Dressler. The performance will feature six diverse and equally hilarious one-act comedies that focus on language and wordplay, existentialist perspectives on life, and the complications encountered in human interaction. Note: Contains adult themes.
Evening Performances: Oct. 7, 8, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: Oct. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
“Good ‘N’ Plenty,” written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Ron May of the Stray Cat Theatre (Tempe), will run Dec. 2 through 10. The show focuses on a very hip new social studies teacher who returns to his high school. He diverges from the curriculum and introduces his students to the justice system using role play in a social experiment. The show includes hilarious, biting political satire, mixed with slapstick. The process devolves until almost everyone ends up in “jail.” Note: Contains adult language.
Evening Performances: Dec. 2, 3, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: Dec. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.
The final season selection is “Of Mice and Men.” Written by John Steinbeck, this classic American tragedy examines the strong bond between a pair of itinerant field workers during the Great Depression who pursue the lofty and unattainable American Dream of settling down on their own ranch. The relationship between slight, but smart George Milton and his giant, but childlike companion, Lennie Small, is tested to the breaking point when he develops an infatuation with the farm owner’s daughter-in-law, which ultimately leads to tragedy. Note: Contains adult language/themes.
Evening Performances: April 21, 22, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: April 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.
The MCC Theatre is located on MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa); use the Solar Way entrance off Dobson for easy access.
Reserve a seat by calling the MCC Box Office at 480-461-7171, online at mesacc.edu/arts or purchase a ticket at the door. Tickets: $12 general public, $9 for students, seniors and veterans.
Those who are interested in a glimpse behind the scenes during the development of the shows are encouraged to follow progress on social media: Facebook -- MCCTheatreandFilmArts, Twitter -- @MesaCCTheatre and Instagram Mesacctheatre.
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Media Contact:
Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892
Box Office & Tickets:
Marisa Estrada, Box Office Coordinator, marisa.estrada@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7172
Theatre News & Information:
Kevin Dressler, Director of Theatre Activities, kevin.dressler@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7538
About MCC Theatre & Film Arts Department
Theatrical education provides a valuable base from which to launch careers in film, television, stage, management, marketing, advertising, law, politics, theology, social work, and therapeutic fields, among others. The department provides its students with opportunities to work with industry professionals from across the country. Students have the opportunities to act, design, write, direct and crew a variety of productions. Please visit mesacc.edu/theatre to learn more.
About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and lifelong learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.