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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n       \nPhotos by Jason K. Walz
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/stop-kiss-by-diana-son-5/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T025327Z
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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n       \nPhotos by Jason K. Walz
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/stop-kiss-by-diana-son-4/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251222T000211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T024857Z
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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel Mckenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/single-black-female-by-lisa-b-thompson-5/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251222T000040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T163609Z
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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel McKenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/single-black-female-by-lisa-b-thompson-4/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260312T193000
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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n       \nPhotos by Jason K. Walz
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/stop-kiss-by-diana-son-3/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251221T235735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T163621Z
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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel McKenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/single-black-female-by-lisa-b-thompson-3/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20260217T040019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T025226Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Sirens by Hannah Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s Sirens is a short and engaging cabaret-style one-woman show that explores women\, love\, music\, and death in Shakespeare’s plays\, and a recurring question: Why do Shakespeare’s women always sing\, suffer\, and then die? The performance will be followed by a talkback with the artists. \nWritten and Performed by Hannah Johnson\nAccompanied on guitar by Jacob Johnson\nStage Manager: Courtney Kenyon\nLighting Design: Justus Burkitt \nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \nPhoto by Christopher Deacon
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/shakespeares-sirens-by-hannah-johnson/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251221T235427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T163634Z
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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel McKenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/single-black-female-by-lisa-b-thompson-2/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251221T234635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T163701Z
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SUMMARY:Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Single Black Female is a two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women as they search for love\, clothes\, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. SBF 1\, an English literature professor\, and SBF 2\, a corporate lawyer\, keep each other balanced as they face their fears of rejection\, share hopes for romance\, and reminisce about black girlhood wounds. While embodying a variety of characters\, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating\, the lure of recreational shopping\, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering one’s self-esteem. After reviewing their escapades in past relationships and confessing their own mounting anxieties about commitment and the possibility of motherhood\, the pair realize their best chance at love may be found closer than they ever imagined. \nORIGINAL DIRECTOR: Bray Lawrence\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME ASSISTANCE: Mickey Courtney\nCAST: Cynnita Agent and Racquel McKenzie* \nContent Advisory: This play uses strong language and discusses sensitive adult topics including dating experiences and medical exams. \n*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association\, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. \nSINGLE BLACK FEMALE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com. This production originated at Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival in 2023. \nThis project is partially funded by the City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant \n  \nPhotos by Mark H. Thompson Jr.
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/single-black-female-by-lisa-b-thompson/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251124T031640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T165124Z
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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n      
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/stop-kiss-by-diana-son/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bridgeinit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/StopKiss_horiz.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20251124T033121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T025410Z
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SUMMARY:Stop Kiss by Diana Son
DESCRIPTION:Experience a story that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable. When Callie\, a New Yorker drifting through life\, meets Sara\, a spirited teacher new to the city\, an unexpected friendship blossoms into something deeper. But their first kiss triggers a violent attack that changes everything—forcing both women to confront love\, loss\, and what it means to be truly brave. \nTold with warmth\, wit\, and raw honesty\, Stop Kiss moves fluidly between moments of laughter and heartbreak\, showing how one instant can transform two lives forever. Hailed by Variety as “a poignant and funny play about the ways\, both sudden and slow\, that lives can change irrevocably\,” this production celebrates human resilience and the power of connection in the face of adversity. Stop Kiss is an emotional journey you won’t soon forget—poignant\, powerful\, and deeply human. \nContent Advisory: Stop Kiss explores themes of anti-LGBTQ+ violence. The play includes graphic description of a hate crime\, which is not depicted onstage; adult language and situations\, homophobia and homophobic slurs\, and sexism. \nDIRECTOR: Maren Maclean Mascarelli\nASST DIRECTOR: Jackie Horn\nCULTURAL CONSULTANT: Elaine “E.E.” Moe\nSTAGE MANAGER: Courtney Kenyon\nSCENIC DESIGN & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Cheryl Briley\nLIGHTING DESIGN: Justus Burkitt\nSOUND DESIGN: Clayton Caufman\nCOSTUME DESIGN: Mickey Courtney\nPROPS DESIGN: Dolores E. Mendoza\nCAST: Thommi A’mal\, Natalie Andrews\, Phillip Beaupre\, Mitchell Glass\, Kate Haas\, and Paul Perkins\, with UNDERSTUDY Erin Leigh Beale \nStop Kiss is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing\, LLC\,\nservicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com.\nThis production is partially funded by a City of Tempe – Community Arts Grant. \n       \nPhotos by Jason K. Walz
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/stop-kiss-by-diana-son-2/
LOCATION:Tempe Center for the Arts\, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ TCA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250829T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T154010Z
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SUMMARY:Little Women: The Broadway Musical
DESCRIPTION:Book by Allan Knee\, Music by Jason Howland\, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein\nBased on the novel by Louisa May Alcott \nA concert presentation of the Broadway musical\, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo\, Meg\, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication\, but the publishers are not interested – her friend\, Professor Bhaer\, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice\, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Produced nationally and internationally\, this musical adaptation of the timeless\, captivating story is filled with personal discovery\, heartache\, hope and everlasting love. \nDIRECTOR: Amanda Noel Trombley\nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Helen Kohler\nPERCUSSION: Rob Foley\nCOSTUMES: Courtney Koelbel\nCAST: Lauren Berman\, Dani Cleveland\, Jose Antonio Guevara\, Justin Hosten\, Leah Klein\,\nBritney Montgomery\, Mauricio Perusquia\, Seth Tucker\, Sarah Wiechman\, Katie Wright \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nThank you to Elizabeth Guzman and Arizona School for the Arts for percussion equipment \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \nThis project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.\nLittle Women is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).\nAll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/little-women-the-broadway-musical-2/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
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SUMMARY:Little Women: The Broadway Musical
DESCRIPTION:Book by Allan Knee\, Music by Jason Howland\, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein\nBased on the novel by Louisa May Alcott \nA concert presentation of the Broadway musical\, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo\, Meg\, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication\, but the publishers are not interested – her friend\, Professor Bhaer\, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice\, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Produced nationally and internationally\, this musical adaptation of the timeless\, captivating story is filled with personal discovery\, heartache\, hope and everlasting love. \nDIRECTOR: Amanda Noel Trombley\nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: Helen Kohler\nPERCUSSION: Rob Foley\nCOSTUMES: Courtney Koelbel\nCAST: Lauren Berman\, Dani Cleveland\, Jose Antonio Guevara\, Justin Hosten\, Leah Klein\,\nBritney Montgomery\, Mauricio Perusquia\, Seth Tucker\, Sarah Wiechman\, Katie Wright \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nThank you to Elizabeth Guzman and Arizona School for the Arts for percussion equipment \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \nThis project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.\nLittle Women is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).\nAll authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/little-women-the-broadway-musical/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250803T182423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190612Z
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SUMMARY:Oy to the World: A Hanukkah Musical Revue
DESCRIPTION:A joyful Hanukkah musical revue celebrating Jewish culture through song\, stories\, and humor! A festive\, cabaret-style concert packed with powerhouse vocals\, singalongs\, and winter favorites by Jewish composers. Created by local talents Rebecca and Josh Weinstein\, this spirited\, family-friendly show offers a vibrant alternative to the season’s usual holiday fare. \nOy to the World blends heartfelt Hanukkah songs (like Barenaked Ladies’ “Hanukkah Blessings” and Daveed Diggs’ “Puppy for Hanukkah”) with Broadway hits (“You Won’t Succeed on Broadway…” from Spamalot)\, joyful winter tunes by Jewish composers (“Let It Snow\,” “My Favorite Things”)\, and community engagement moments like audience trivia. \nAnd… you have a chance to perform! Before each musical cabaret\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served! Doors open at 6:45pm. \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**\n \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix\, and in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/oy-to-the-world-a-hanukkah-musical-revue/
LOCATION:Arizona
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250803T172117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T053021Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Musicals with Catherine & Seth
DESCRIPTION:Eight-time Broadway performaer Catherine Ricafort McCreary (Mamma Mia!\, Cinderella\, SpongeBob SquarePants) and award-winning local actor/director Seth Tucker present a fast-paced evening of musical theatre showstoppers. Bench the kick-off and join us for a melt-your-face-off\, one-night-only Broadway cabaret. Joined by powerhouse guest artists Šime Košta\, Natacha Bachour\, Scott McCreary\, Michelle Chin\, Max Nussbaum\, Dallyn Brunck\, and Super Smack\, plus music direction by Tyler Bartlett\, they cut to the heart of musicals like Wicked\, Falstettos\, Book of Mormon\, Chicago\, and more! It’s giving scene work\, it’s giving belting\, it’s giving full-out dance\, comedy\, and drama with surprises at every turn. \nAND… you have a chance to perform! Before each of our musical cabarets\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served. Doors open at 6:45pm. \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\n \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/monday-night-musicals/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250802T183451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190731Z
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SUMMARY:See Jane Run: An Indo Story
DESCRIPTION:This play is a universal story that confronts grief\, inspires hope\, and is steeped in love. It is an exhale after decades of silence. \nIndo refugee immigrants fleeing Indonesia after World War II suppressed their Indo identity because it was a source of danger and shame. Indos wanted their children to be spared the pain\, and encouraged\, cajoled\, and pressured them to assimilate to a new culture. Now Indos around the world are calling out to each other to tell their stories\, and reclaim their identity before the culture vanishes. For their ancestors and for future generations\, the rich legacy of Indo culture lives on in storytelling. \nThis play is one Indo’s story about love\, loss\, generational trauma\, racism\, forced displacement\, resilience\, and being happy. Jane’s dream is to tour her play in Indonesia\, the Netherlands\, and throughout the United States\, retracing her family’s Indo refugee odyssey in honor of her family and the global Indo community. \n“Dedicated to Mama whose magnificence was overshadowed by a world riddled with storms.“ \nIf See Jane Run comes to a theatre near you\, do not hesitate– go see it. Jane doesn’t just perform; she kills it. This is theatre at its most personal and potent\, and it’s not to be missed.  -Sankar Raman\, Founder of The Immigrant Story \nThere were moments I couldn’t breathe\, and other moments I couldn’t move. And by the end\, I couldn’t speak. I was so overcome by all that I had seen and heard! Thank you for sharing yourself with us in this very personal and profound way! -Leroy Bynum Jr.\, Dean of Portland State University School of the Arts \nA solo memoir play written and performed by Guest Artist Dr. Jane Vogel Mantiri\nCo-presented by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nCo-directed by Andres Alcala and Jane Vogel Mantiri\nSound and projection design by Andres Alcala\nGraphic design by Kaelan Strouse\nPhotography by Brooke Hoyer \nCONTENT NOTE:  This play references violence\, abuse\, and loss. Please prioritize your wellbeing as you attend See Jane Run.\n \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/see-jane-run-an-indo-story/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250804T194322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190750Z
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SUMMARY:Unstandard: Songs in the Key of She with Felicia Penza
DESCRIPTION:A genre-bending cabaret built from deep cuts\, unsung verses\, and the kind of songs you stumble on when your heart needs saving. Unstandard isn’t a tribute—it’s a mixtape of memory\, longing\, and reinvention\, told through the soulful edges of artists like Jill Scott\, Amy Winehouse\, Bonnie Raitt\, Bob Marley\, and Cécile McLorin Salvant. \nSinger Felicia Penza with Pianist Cory Dugar takes the audience through 10 musical movements—charting a course from infatuation to unraveling to epiphany—with storytelling\, humor\, and R&B/jazz-infused reinterpretation. From the B-sides of breakups to the grooves that kept her grounded\, she reclaims each track as a personal act of reflection\, healing\, and self-love. \nWhether you know the songs or not\, you’ll feel the through-line: \na woman unspooling her story—on her own terms\, in her own key. \nAnd… you have a chance to perform! Before each musical cabaret\, bring your sheet music to sing during the 7 p.m. preshow. Please come early and sign up – first come\, first served! Doors open at 6:45pm.\n \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr \n**Listed ticket prices include fees which are lower if purchased through the box office. Student / Senior / Artist / Educator rate $18-25 ONLY available through ASU Kerr box office\, 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480–596–2660. ALL PROGRAMMING SUBJECT TO CHANGE.** \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/unstandard-songs-in-the-key-of-she-with-felicia-penza/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250905T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250802T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190836Z
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SUMMARY:Season Kick-Off Singalong with Lincoln\, Amie & Brenda
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new theatre season with YOU at the center! Singers from the community are invited to participate with short solos and full group singalongs. Musical Collaborator extraordinaire Lincoln Wright will be at the historic Steinway piano\, leading the way\, alongside TBI’s leaders Amie Bjorklund & Brenda Foley as we toast the “new year” and raise the voices of our community. \nTo participate as a soloist\, bring sheet music – no longer than 2 minutes\, please. Sign up available at the door\, first come\, first served (we may run out of time). Be prepared to stay for the whole event as we will invite singers to the mic throughout the evening. \n**NOTE: Listed price includes fees; fees lower if purchased through box office** \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr in partnership with Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona. \n**This project is funded in part by a grant from Scottsdale Arts with funding provided by the City of Scottsdale.** \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/season-kick-off-singalong-with-lincoln-amie-brenda/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T053517
CREATED:20250802T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T031116Z
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SUMMARY:Rebels & Royals: A Shakespeare Event
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a raucous\, reverent\, and revelatory evening of Shakespeare! Join a stellar cast of performers from across Arizona—including professional actors and standout students from Arizona Actors Academy—for a one-night celebration of the Bard’s most beloved scenes\, sonnets\, snippets and surprises. From tragic heroes to mischievous lovers\, this is Shakespeare as it was meant to be: bold\, alive\, and deeply human. \nFeaturing: \n\n Professional actors from across the state\n Arizona Actors Academy’s most exciting emerging talent\n Passion\, poetry\, performance\, and spontaneous moments of magic\n\nAnd… you can participate! Starting at 7:00\, we will host a 30-minute open mic for the community. Bring your favorite bard (or other) snippets to share. NOTE: NO pianist available for this sharing. \nCo-produced by The Bridge Initiative and ASU Kerr\nCurated by The Bridge Initiative and Arizona Actors Academy \n**Ticket price includes fees. Fees lower if tickets are purchased directly through the box office. ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**
URL:https://bridgeinit.org/event/rebels-royals-a-shakespeare-event/
LOCATION:ASU Kerr\, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85253
CATEGORIES:Bridge @ ASU Kerr
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bridge Initiative":MAILTO:info@bridgeinit.org
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