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We produce theatre and theatre education in Tucson that entertains, educates, and enlightens children, adults, and families.

Live Theatre Workshop
3322 E Fort Lowell Rd
• Tucson, AZ 85716
Reservations: (520) 327-4242
• livetheatreworkshop@gmail.com

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LTW's Children's Theatre
THE FALL/WINTER 2021-22 SEASON

Live Theatre Workshop presents three plays in the Fall/Winter 2021-2022 season from local playwrights and musicians.

 

OSO FUERTE

Written, Directed, and Original Music by Michael Martinez

October 17 - November 21, 2021

Oso Fuerte has the strength to move rivers and mountains, but when he must decide between living in the world of shadows or the world of light, his strength may not be enough. The audience is invited to join Oso on an adventure as he struggles with La Bruja Quemada and finds silly new friends who teach him that strength of heart is the most powerful of all.

SHOW TIMES
Sundays at 1:00pm

TICKET PRICES
$10 for Children
$12 for Adults

Seating: Children’s Theatre

ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: A CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG

Written by Richard Gremel
With live accompaniment by Michael Martinez

December 10 - 19, 2021

Live Theatre Workshop's traditional holiday production is back and it's bigger and better than ever. The Christmas Cheer Squad is preparing for the Christmas Extravaganza, which helps to raise all the Christmas Cheer. But after most of the Cheer Squad gets sick from drinking bad egg nog, it is up to Snowflake, head of the cheer squad to get the band of misfit reindeer and elves to form the Cheer Squad before the Christmas Extravaganza begins. It's especially important this year because the Cheer Squad will be performing for famed Broadway producer J.P. Coalson. What they don't know is that J.P. Coalson is actually the head of the coal industry and would like nothing more than to have every child get coal in their stockings. Will the Cheer Squad be able to get ready for the Cheer Extravaganza? Will they be able to stop J.P. Coalson and his evil schemes? Come join in the fun and pandemonium while singing some of your favorite Christmas tunes and getting a visit from the big guy himself

SHOW TIMES
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm
Sundays at 3:00pm

TICKET PRICES
$10 for Children
$12 for Adults

Seating: Children’s Theatre

TAKE A HIKE

Written by Kyleigh Sacco
Music and lyrics by Andrew Miller

January 16 - February 20, 2022

Jamie is back home from college and only wants to do one thing - take a hike with her little brother Dylan. Together they go on a seemingly normal hike that leads them to embark on a journey through the Sonoran Desert in ways that they have never experienced before. Along the way they meet an unlikely friend group of a packrat, diamondback rattlesnake, and roadrunner that try to help them find their way back home. On their journey to find a way back to their moms, Dylan and Jamie strengthen their bond as siblings and begin to understand what it truly means to call a place home.

SHOW TIMES
Sundays at 1:00pm

TICKET PRICES
$10 for Children
$12 for Adults

Seating: Children’s Theatre

About LTW's Children's Theatre Series

Our Children's Theatre program deepens our connection to kids and families by offering interactive musical theatre performances at Live Theatre Workshop and in more than 15 schools across the city. These performances have become a tradition for Tucson families. Kids are introduced to and learn to love theatre through this program, and many continue on to take LTW classes and even advance to become performers in these shows themselves.

 

Children's Theatre Writers

Click on pictures to read biographies of some of the writers of LTW Family Series plays.

 

Stephen Frankenfield has been writing for LTW’s Family Series for more than six years. His 20+ plays had their debut in Tucson; favorites include “The Rootin’ Tootin’ Tale of Little Red Riding Boots” and “The Great Zantini and the Magic Thief”. He has five published plays with Heuer Publishing and Pioneer Drama Services, which have been performed across the United States, China, Canada, and South Africa. Stephen is the Assistant Director of Children’s Programming at Live Theatre Workshop, where many of his plays have been performed. He also has acted and director for LTW for more 15 years. He is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, where he studied for theatre and film. Steph has two amazing boys who also frequently perform on the LTW stage.
Stephen Frankenfield
Richard Gremel has been writing for the LTW Family Series for more than 12 years. He has written 30+ plays that have been performed in the Tucson area. His favorites include “Robin Hood and His Merry Men,” Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse,” “The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor,” and “RAPunzel: A Hip-Hop Musical.” Richard also performs and directs many of the shows on the LTW Family Series stage. He has nine published plays with Heuer and Brooklyn Publishing that have been produced in schools and theatre companies all over the United States, Canada, India, Australia, England, and Hong Kong. Richard is the acting and technical theatre teacher at Empire High School in Tucson, where his students have performed several of his original full-length productions
Richard Gremel
Kris Kissel is the theatre teacher at Sabino High School, where he also sponsors the Sabino Improv Club, serves as the Fine Arts Department Chair, is the AIA Theatre South Region Director, and is a member of the Arizona Thespians State Board. He is the author of four published plays, three of which premiered at Live Theatre Workshop. He holds a BFA in Theatre Education from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Theatrical Production & Design from Southern Oregon University. He has lived in Tucson for most of his life, and calls the city home with his wife and two boys. He loves working with Live Theatre Workshop, where he has taught, written, directed and acted.
Kris Kissel
Tyler West recently moved to New York City from Tucson. He does some work as a physical comedian and actor. His one-man solo physical comedy show "The Wait" has won several awards across the nation and internationally. Live Theatre Workshop will always have a special place in his heart, and it's his pleasure to continue writing and being a part of the Family Series.
Tyler West
Gretchen Wirges has been acting, directing and writing for Tucson stages for nearly 10 years. As a playwright, her works have been featured in local festivals and theaters, including the Old Pueblo Playwrights New Play Festival. Gretchen is also an accomplished improv teacher and performer. She spent four years on stage with Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed and now performs around the country with her long-form improv duo Ex-Boyfriend. She is the President of the Tucson Fringe Festival Board and writes for the feminist-oriented theater review site Taming of the Review.
Gretchen Wirges
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