Like Heaven – School of Theatre, Film & Television

April dreams of singing the blues, but life and love are in the way. Her little sister can’t let her go and her friend Trudy worries about her eternal soul. Enter a mysterious stranger who unwittingly provides a path to escape. Filled with heart and humor, Like Heaven is a new comedy by award-winning playwright and University of Arizona Professor Elaine Romero. A former William Inge Playwright-in-Residence, Romero’s plays have been presented at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, the Goodman Theatre, and theatres around the country. Fortunately for us in Like Heaven, the four women from Independence, Kansas prove, once and for all, that there is no place like home.

By Elaine Romero

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SHOWTIMES

Day	Date	Time	Notes
Sunday	September 16, 2018	1:30 pm	Preview
Monday	September 17, 2018	7:30 pm	Preview
Wednesday	September 19, 2018	7:30 pm
Thursday	September 20, 2018	7:30 pm
Friday	September 21, 2018	7:30 pm
Saturday	September 22, 2018	7:30 pm
Sunday	September 23, 2018	Discussion: 12:45 pm Show: 1:30 pm	Pre-Show Discussion
Thursday	September 27, 2018	7:30 pm
Friday	September 28, 2018	7:30 pm
Saturday	September 29, 2018	1:30 pm
Saturday	September 29, 2018	7:30 pm
Sunday	September 30, 2018	1:30 pm
Friday	October 5, 2018	7:30 pm	Post-Show Discussion
Saturday	October 6, 2018	7:30 pm
Sunday	October 7, 2018	1:30 pm

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OPENING NIGHT ✨

Tonight we open Chekhov’s brilliant, tragic, and prescient play, UNCLE VANYA.

“Despite debuting 125 years ago, Anton Chekhov’s drama of claustrophobia, resentment and despair feels perfectly suited to present day America.’” — The New York Times, March 2024.

‘Uncle Vanya’ will have performances from Nov. 21 - Dec. 8, with preview performances on Nov. 17 and 20 in the Marroney Theatre. Visit theatre.arizona.edu for tickets.

FREE TICKETS to this production are available for all college and high school students. For details, visit azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

Photos by Julius Schlosburg (@catsphotoshoot).

Scenic Design by Irene Nguyen. Costume Design by Richard Tuckett. Lighting Design by Keelin Connolly. Sound Design by Ellen Sipos. Technical Direction by Daniel Staggs. Stage Managed by Elizabeth Gardner and Bree Urspringer Production Stage Manager Kathryn Kulaga. Intimacy Choreography by Christie Kerr. Fight Direction by Brent Gibbs. Directed by Kevin Black. ... See MoreSee Less

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TFTV alum and rising filmmaker Diana Cadena (BA, ’21) has won a Regional Emmy® for her work on the Arizona Public Media documentary JOHN IS COLORBLIND! She also earned a nomination for a second Emmy® for NAVAJO WEAVERS.

JOHN IS COLORBLIND follows five individuals using corrective glasses that allow them to see colors that they never detected before. Cadena was a videographer on the film alongside Bob Lindberg and Eryka Dellenbach. The film was produced by Cáit NíSíomón, edited by Danny Sax, with graphics from John DeSoto.

“This is only the start of my career, and this Emmy is a reminder that there is more work to be done,” Diana said.

“I am proud of the achievements I’ve had as a Latina woman in film and so very thankful to every kind soul who has helped me along the way.”

Congratulations and Bear Down, Diana!

Read more about Diana’s journey since graduation: tftv.arizona.edu/news/tftv-alum-diana-cadena-wins-regional-emmy-for-her-work-on-azpm-documentary-.... ... See MoreSee Less

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This weekend we begin previews for Anton Chekhov’s brilliant, tragic play, UNCLE VANYA. Examining the troubles of country life in Russia during the late 19th century, this deeply emotional drama resonates to this day.

‘Uncle Vanya’ will have performances from Nov. 21 - Dec. 8, with preview performances on Nov. 17 and 20 in the Marroney Theatre. Visit theatre.arizona.edu for tickets.

FREE TICKETS to this production are available for all college and high school students. For details, visit azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

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TFTV alumni Justin Martinez (BFA, ’04) and Ben Turner (BFA ’03) are the creative talents behind LIVE AND LET DIVE, a nail-biting segment of V/H/S BEYOND, the horror anthology that drew rave reviews at this year’s Fantastic Fest. V/H/S BEYOND is the latest installment of the storied V/H/S horror series, which launched in 2012 and has since attracted a worldwide fan base and features the work of top horror filmmakers. Watch V/H/S Beyond now on Shudder!

Described as “a rollercoaster ride of tension, revulsion, and unrelenting suspense that must be seen to be believed” (MovieFreak), LIVE AND LET DIVE tells the story of a birthday skydiving trip that goes horribly wrong. TFTV recently caught up with the filmmakers.

“I’m so grateful to our professors like Michael Mulcahy for exposing us to experimental films such as PRINT GENERATION, and Beverly Seckinger for showing us the deeply personal nature of documentary film,” reflected Ben. “My little ‘James Cameron or bust’ mind was expanded thanks to them ... While I value everything I learned at TFTV, I’d say the most important is the value of relationships. I feel so fortunate to have connected with such an exceptional group of people during my time at Arizona. Many of them continue to be dear friends, and in Justin’s case, an otherworldly creative collaborator.”

Read more about the trajectory of the film from conception to distribution and Justin and Ben’s connection to the V/H/S franchise: tftv.arizona.edu/news/tftv-alumni-filmmakers-justin-martinez-and-ben-turner-debut-latest-instalme... ... See MoreSee Less

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At the age of 10, when Justin (instagram: @justin_s_martinez) picked up our big, bulky VHS camera and created his 1st collaboration of comic and monster skit (overwriting 1 of my movies), he was destined to blossom into his dream of becoming a director. I’m very proud of my son, and the young man, dedicated husband, and loving father he has become.

University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television ranked No. 9 film school in the nation.

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TONIGHT

Join us for LONG-TERM DELIGHT ✨

Devised by an ensemble of seven young artists, LONG-TERM DELIGHT is an unexpected mashup of love and questioning inspired by Charles Mee’s FALLING AND LOVING.

Long-Term Delight will have performances from Nov. 7 - 10 in the Tornabene Theatre. Visit tickets.arizona.edu for tickets.

FREE TICKETS to the production are available for all college and high school students. For details, visit azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

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