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Thursday 15-May
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (School Show)

  • Friday 16-May
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (School Show)
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (Public Show)

  • Saturday 17-May
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (Public Show)
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (Public Show)

  • Sunday 18-May
  • Hansel & Gretel the Musical (Public Show)

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    TBA's '07-'08 Season of Plays

    Illusions IV: Under the Big Top
    ~ Sept. 28-30

    Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    ~ Oct. 26-31

    That Christmasy Feeling: A Holiday Musical Review
    ~ Dec 14-16

    America Tales: Songs & Stories of America
    ~ Feb 15-17 & 22-24

    The Count of Monte Cristo
    ~ Mar 21-23 & 28-30

    Hansel and Gretel, a new musical
    ~ May 9-11 & 16-18

    Performance Times:
    Fri & Sat at 7pm
    Sat & Sun at 3pm.
    Special Halloween Performance 7pm and 10pm

    Performance Location:
    APU's Grant Hall
    E.R. Brown Auditorium

    For school shows, email
    play@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
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     Hansel & Gretel the Musical! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Monday, March 24 2008 @ 02:16 PM AKDT
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    Join us for this original musical adaptation of The Brothers Grimm magical fairytale!


    Nibble, Nibble little mouse, who is nibbling at my house? Why it's HANSEL & GRETEL! Join this brother and sister as they set off on a magical journey through an enchanted forest where they learn to rely on each other as they encounter a hungry and sinister witch. This original adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic fairytale is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Hansel & Gretel is adapted by P. Shane Mitchell & Dennis Cleary, the team that brought you that rollicking hit Rocking Red Riding Hood.


    Hansel & Gretel the Musical


    May 9 - 18
    Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm
    Saturdays & Sundays at 3pm
    APU's Grant Hall




    Featuring Ryan Toney and Olivia Route as Hansel and Gretel and Erin Dagon Mitchell as The Witch.


    School Matinees also available
    Email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-7529 for reservations and information

    Enhance the Experience!

    The Study Guide for
    Hansel & Gretel
    is Now Available!

    Make your field trip even more exciting in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for Hansel & Gretel. Download the guide and check out all the great information and activities! If you have not registered for Hansel & Gretel, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.

    Click here to download our Study Guide!

    Thanks for learning with your pals at TBA Theatre!




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     CAST LIST FOR THE END!! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Tuesday, April 29 2008 @ 09:48 AM AKDT
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    TBA NewsCast List for The End: A One Act Showcase of Earth, Heaven & Hell

    Wow! What a great audition. Many thanks to all who auditioned. This was a highly competitive audition and you were all fantastic. It is so great to know Anchorage has so many talented people.

    For those cast please email play@tbatheatre.org to accept your role.

    Please click Read more to see the cast !



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    Most Recent Post: 04/29 10:24AM by Moogan

     2008 Summer Academy!!! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Sunday, April 13 2008 @ 08:38 PM AKDT
    Contributed by: Erin
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    TBA NewsThe Summer 2008 Performing Arts Academy

    Simply The Best!

    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!

    Comedy Improv!: June 23 - 27 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $135
    A one week intensive in comedy improvisational performance at the TBA Studio. Comic Maestro Wayne Mitchell and guest artists will lead students in techniques made popular on such shows as Whose Line is it Anyway? Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills at the Friday Night Showcase on June 27.

    Advanced Academy: July 1 - 26 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
    For the experienced and serious teen actor. 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's newly renovated Grant Hall. Prerequisites must be met - email play@tbatheatre.org for more information.

    Actors Academy: July 8 - August 3 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
    A comprehensive program designed to help young people ages 8-18 develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Academy members 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's newly renovated Grant Hall.

    Tech Academy: July 1 - August 3 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
    Train alongside working theatrical professionals! Learn to design, build, paint and the basics of scene shop safety. Academy technicians will have the opportunity to put their skills to work in fully staged public performances at APU's newly renovated Grant Hall.

    Musical Theatre Magic!: Aug 4 - 8 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $135
    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! Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills at the Friday Night Showcase on August 8.

    Junior Academy-Storybook Theatre: July 8 - August 3 * T/W/R * 4:00-5:15 * $90
    Innovative programming for our budding young artists aged 5 - 7. Students will learn the basics of theatre and creative play in a non-threatening environment developed by our elementary education and theatre professionals. The session will end with a short parent presentation on Saturday August 2 at APU.

    SPACE IS LIMITED - SIGN UP NOW!



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     IMPROVAGANZA 6! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Thursday, April 03 2008 @ 03:06 PM AKDT
    Contributed by: Erin
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    Hey, You with the Face!
    Improvaganza is back!
    Friday, April 4th 7pm
    Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library

    Tickets are only $5 and available at the door

    Join TBA for a night of hilarity as local high school improv teams compete for the coveted Golden Chicken of Comedy!
    For more information email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.




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     Announcing the Cast for Hansel & Gretel! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Monday, March 31 2008 @ 10:10 PM AKDT
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    The Cast List for Hansel & Gretel the Musical



    Thank you everyone who auditioned. We hope that you will continue to audition with us in the future and will join us for other upcoming events!




    To those cast:
    The first rehearsal will be Monday, April 7th at 6pm at the TBA Studio. Please call 677-7529 or email play@tbatheatre.org if you are unable to attend.


    Please click read more to see the cast list.



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     Romance, Adventure, & Revenge in TBA's The Count of Monte Cristo Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Thursday, March 06 2008 @ 11:07 PM AKST
    Contributed by: Moogan
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    Don't miss the greatest adventure to hit the stage this year, as TBA Theatre presents




    Alexander Dumas classic story of love, betrayal, revenge and retribution is brought to life in an exciting new stage adaptation. Edmond Dantes (portrayed by Billy Worthy, pictured left), wrongfully imprisoned for 18 years, escapes to seek his revenge on those that wronged him in a story with buried treasure, cut throat villains, dashing heroes and swashbuckling adventure.

    The Count of Monte Cristo


    Adapted for the stage by award winning playwright P. Shane Mitchell

    March 20 - 30
    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
    The Count of Monte Cristo
    is Now Available!

    Make your field trip even more exciting in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for The Count of Monte Cristo. Download the guide and check out all the great information and activities! If you have not registered for The Count of Monte Cristo, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.

    Click here to download our Study Guide!

    Check back soon for the free "Build Your Own Chateau D'if" Kit!
    Thanks for learning with your pals at TBA Theatre!


    To see another picture from The Count of Monte Cristo click the "read more" link below.



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     America Tales Study Guide! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Thursday, February 07 2008 @ 09:32 AM AKST
    Contributed by: Moogan
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    The Study Guide for
    America Tales: Songs & Stories of the USA
    is Now Available!

    Make your field trip even more exciting in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for America Tales. Download the guide and check out all the great information and activities!
    If you have not registered for America Tales, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.


    Click here to download our Study Guide!

    Thanks for learning with your pals at TBA Theatre!



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     An Adventure Like Nothing On Earth! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Tuesday, January 15 2008 @ 03:23 PM AKST
    Contributed by: Erin
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    TBA News SPACE CADETS!

    Join TBA Theatre and the students of the Polaris K-12 School Physical Comedy Theatre Intensive as the Space Cadets take to the skies to battle the evil Zenob Omega, intergalactic space pirate!




    This spaced-out comedy adventure is the result of a two week theatre intensive where students spend each school day in study of physical comedy theatre and the New Vaudeville style. With wacky antics, crazy costumes and a fun-filled soundtrack, this production is sure to delight the young and young at heart.




    APU Grant Hall
    Friday January 18 at 7pm
    Saturday January 19 at 2pm & 7pm
    Tickets $5 at the door



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     Alaska Overnighters 13 Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Wednesday, January 02 2008 @ 10:47 AM AKST
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    TBA NewsTime is running out... as TBA Theatre & Three Wise Moose present

    Alaska Overnighters 13

    Critically acclaimed as Alaska's best theatre experience, Alaska Overnighters is theatre conceived, written, rehearsed and fully produced in the space of 24 hours. Join some of Alaska's best writers, directors and actors for new and original works every night. Overnighters plays have gone on to honors at the Last Frontier Theatre Conference and the Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City. Don't miss your chance to be the first to see what could be the next big thing!

    January 5 - 6
    Saturday and Sunday at 8pm
    APU's Grant Hall
    Four new plays each night!

    Tickets: $10 at the door


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

    Check out photos from the previous overnighters!

    Read More to see the list of people involved each day!



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     A Holiday Open House & Studio Anniversary! Email Article To a Friend View Printable Version 
    Wednesday, December 19 2007 @ 10:37 AM AKST
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    You are cordially invited to celebrate the season with all your pals at TBA!

    Holiday Open House
    & Studio Anniversary

    Join us for story & song with food & festivity! Come for a little while or stay the whole time. Everyone is welcome!

    December 21
    6pm - 9pm
    TBA Studio (pictured)




    If you're interested in getting TBA a Christmas present, please check out our wish list or click the "make a donation" button in the upper left corner of this page.

    Thank you!



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