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| - This theatre is a breath of fresh air in the Phoenix/East Valley community theatre scene. Tuscany Theatre is the home of Actor's Youth Theatre, Black Moustache Melodrama Company (BMMC), and the Tuscany Theatre (for adult actors). Their productions are imaginative, nuanced, and contain high quality in acting, singing, dancing, directing, sets, costumes, etc.
Full disclosure: one of my children acted in two plays here but is no longer involved - but I am! I am so impressed with their focus on DEVELOPMENT of the youth actors - not just putting on a great show regardless of the cost to the self-esteem of those involved. I have seen many young people gain confidence, presence, and leadership skills over their years associated with the theatre. A number of them have won scholarships to prestigious summer programs and colleges. This is an extracurricular activity that really prepares them for life! A true sign of the theatre's positive influence is that those who "age out" keep coming back to help backstage, direct, volunteer, or act in their adult-level company.
That would be the Tuscany Theatre company. Their first show was roll-on-the-floor hilarious and I can't wait for the next one! The BMMC has also staged excellent, old-timey, audience participation performances that you just can't find around here anywhere.
Bottom line: if you're looking for a safe, nurturing place for your child to attend workshops, take private voice, acting, or dance lessons, or act on stage, look into this theatre - You'll be glad you did!
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