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Theater Works

Offering theatrical performances and educational opportunities for participants of all ages. Theater Works creates theater that inspires, enriches, and enlightens the lives of practitioner and patron, infusing an enduring understanding and appreciation of the art form. Theater Works will foster an environment in the Northwest Valley where all citizens see the arts as integral to the community, their children and their lives.

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  Theater Works

  8355 West Peoria Avenue
  Peoria, 85380

  Phone: (623)815-1791

  Fax: (623)815-9043

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• Locations

  West Valley

• Current Events

  08/29/08- 09/21/08

  Oklahoma Peoria Center for the Performing Arts

• Upcoming Events

  10/10/08- 10/26/08	Night of the Living Dead Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  11/07/08- 11/23/08	Wizard of Oz Peoria Center for the Performing Arts

• Member Reviews

  • Event Name: Park Your Car in Harvard Yard
    "Park your car in Peoria"
    Review posted by: BJC from Sun City West, AZ, Jul 22, 2008
    

    If you are looking for an exceptional performance and exceptional price, I encourage you to see one of the last performances of Park Your Car in the Harvard Yard. I don't know why there are so many... Expand

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    If you are looking for an exceptional performance and exceptional price, I encourage you to see one of the last performances of Park Your Car in the Harvard Yard. I don't know why there are so many seats available for this exceptionally fine play. Do your self a favor and Park your car in the Peoria Performing Arts Center this week. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Peter Pan
    "Peter Pan is worth the time!"
    Review posted by: Kim M. from Glendale, AZ, May 09, 2008
    

    A fantastic set, clever dialogue, and whole lot of talented, great kids make this an evening you will enjoy. We were pleasantly surprised!

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    A fantastic set, clever dialogue, and whole lot of talented, great kids make this an evening you will enjoy. We were pleasantly surprised!

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  • Event Name: Assassins
    "Sondheim is so hard"
    Review posted by: Robert from Phoenix, AZ, Apr 10, 2008
    

    Although I enjoyed this performance overall, the orchestra was so bad I thought I was listening to a high school musical. The actors did their very best trying to deal with it, but some of the less... Expand

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    Although I enjoyed this performance overall, the orchestra was so bad I thought I was listening to a high school musical. The actors did their very best trying to deal with it, but some of the less professional actors really struggled. However, the direction was very creative and stage pictures were wonderful. Stand out performances by Rob and George. If you have not seen this interesting and chilling piece of modern 'Americana' you really must. This might not be the most polished production, but it certainly makes you come face to face with the twisted interpretation of the American dream. Collapse

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  • Event Name: An Inspector Calls
    "Diamond in the Desert"
    Review posted by: Tempe from Tempe , AZ, Mar 22, 2008
    

    First time to this theatre and what an experience it was. A truly professional theatre experience from acting to set design, costumes and lighting and sound design and direction. On same level as ATC... Expand

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    First time to this theatre and what an experience it was. A truly professional theatre experience from acting to set design, costumes and lighting and sound design and direction. On same level as ATC works I have seen. I will be going back to this theatre to see upcoming productions. I feel as if I have discovered a gem.Hope others venture here so see theatre as it is meant to be. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Bridge to Terabithia
    "Charm and Fun are brought to life in 'Terabithia'"
    Review posted by: Fantasia Scott from Peoria, AZ, Mar 21, 2008
    

    The Theater Works Theater has produced a wonderful and charming production filled with charm and great fun. The audience was deifinetly enjoying the magic that was brought to life on the stage by the... Expand

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    The Theater Works Theater has produced a wonderful and charming production filled with charm and great fun. The audience was deifinetly enjoying the magic that was brought to life on the stage by the talented actors. This is the most beloved and charming production I have seen in years, and I know that every family out there will adore its Grand Performances. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Bridge to Terabithia
    "'Terabithia' doesn't hold up a Friendship, but an audience."
    Review posted by: Ian Eller from Mesa, AZ, Mar 21, 2008
    

    In Theater Works 'Bridge to Terabithia', a friendship unlocks a magical world. Finding the Friend ship adventuring, the audience seems snoozing with their brains tumbling behind in the story. The... Expand

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    In Theater Works 'Bridge to Terabithia', a friendship unlocks a magical world. Finding the Friend ship adventuring, the audience seems snoozing with their brains tumbling behind in the story. The friendship is magical, but a little too worthless to keep a live audience awake and enjoying a Live Production. Collapse

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  • Event Name: An Inspector Calls
    "highs and lows"
    Review posted by: Carol from Mesa, AZ, Mar 11, 2008
    

    This was my first time to see a show at Peoria and I was sad to see so few people in the audience. BUT, this is a good show, with sparks of brilliance. Wonderful set design and costumes and some... Expand

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    This was my first time to see a show at Peoria and I was sad to see so few people in the audience. BUT, this is a good show, with sparks of brilliance. Wonderful set design and costumes and some excellent performances; and some not so good. The script is very wordy and at times some of the actors struggled with the lines. Still all in all a nice afternoon of theater. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Extremities
    "Black Box is PERFECT for this show"
    Review posted by: Paul Wilson from Phoenix, AZ, Feb 29, 2008
    

    Marjorie was FABULOUS and so totally convincing as a character it blew me away. I REALLY felt like I was INTRUDING (before the Bad Guy comes) and I liked that reality. Actually a LOT of times I felt I... Expand

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    Marjorie was FABULOUS and so totally convincing as a character it blew me away. I REALLY felt like I was INTRUDING (before the Bad Guy comes) and I liked that reality. Actually a LOT of times I felt I was intruding, not just the beginning, but you WANT to WATCH. Like peeking through a hole and "not getting involved" kind of watching. None of it seems stiff, rehearsed to death, etc., it looks absolutely spontaneous and DANGEROUS!I LOVED THE SCENE with the Liquor applied to the wasp-sting. I guess because I was sitting RIGHT THERE and it was SO REAL, Patti was excellent as well, and I liked their interactions. I saw two ladies crying after the show, it also makes me wonder what a real assault-victim thinks SEEING this - I wonder if they feel vindicated, cheated, angry all over again - it is just fascinating. I really did have to calm down afterwards.So I HOPE a lot of people come and see this, the Black Box is PERFECT for this show! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Extremities
    "Wow-Amazing Performance!"
    Review posted by: Susan Brown from Scottsdale, Feb 29, 2008
    

    I had always heard of this show but had never seen it so I'm glad I got the opportunity. I have never been to such an intense, rivoting, amazing, and highly disturbing play before. I want to say I... Expand

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    I had always heard of this show but had never seen it so I'm glad I got the opportunity. I have never been to such an intense, rivoting, amazing, and highly disturbing play before. I want to say I loved it, but I don't quite know what words to say because I'm used to saying I loved a show when it's a heart-warming or upbeat kind of show. This one, well, all I can say is I thoroughly enjoyed it because it was an amazing production with outstanding performances. I had to close my eyes a few times during that opening scene - I couldn't take it. But when the show was over, I was surprised to see it was almost 10:30. I was never bored, that's for sure. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Extremities
    "Extreme Preposterous!"
    Review posted by: Allen from Glendale, Feb 23, 2008
    

    The heart of this 1982 drama is the male lead. He makes the rapist into an experienced lawyer. While the female lead is honest, most of her performance comes across as pathetic; the heroic element is... Expand

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    The heart of this 1982 drama is the male lead. He makes the rapist into an experienced lawyer. While the female lead is honest, most of her performance comes across as pathetic; the heroic element is lost in this production. Filled with more crying than fear she conspires with her roommates, well played, yet with little direction to do much but change spots on stage, into taking the law into their own hands. Even though the script hits at Marjorie's consuming rage this actress plays victim more than vengeance. The casting of Cambanes & Bragg helps move the Law & Order rerun. They bring the women to life, but in the end, rather than having three women, prepresenting three different feminist points of view (logic, anger, fear) we end up rehashing preposterous myths that women invite attacks. The three actresses try to supply believable people to replace Mr. Mastrosimone's thin characters, yet they fail due to poor direction. Collapse

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• Past Events

  07/11/08- 07/27/08	What About LUV? Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  07/10/08- 07/27/08	Park Your Car in Harvard Yard Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  05/03/08- 05/03/05	Fairies and Pirates Party Fun(d)raiser Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  05/02/08- 05/25/08	Peter Pan Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  04/18/08- 05/04/08	John & Jen Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  04/04/08- 04/19/08	Assassins Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  03/21/08- 04/06/08	Bridge to Terabithia Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  03/07/08- 03/22/08	An Inspector Calls Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  02/22/08- 03/09/08	Extremities Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  02/08/08- 02/23/08	The Underpants Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  01/25/08- 01/27/08	Sweetest of Nights Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  01/11/08- 01/26/08	The Importance of Being Earnest Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  01/11/08- 01/20/08	Life As Joby Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  12/07/07- 12/22/07	The Christmas Schooner Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  11/30/07- 12/16/07	A Charlie Brown Christmas Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  11/10/07	Northwest Dance Festival Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  11/02/07- 11/18/07	The Dining Room Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  10/12/07- 10/28/07	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  10/05/07- 10/27/07	Dracula Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  09/14/07- 09/30/07	Wit Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  08/31/07- 09/22/07	West Side Story Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  08/10/07- 08/26/07	Marat-Sade Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  07/28/07	Jazz Summer Saturday Series - Delphine Cortez *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  07/21/07	Jazz Summer Saturday Series - Joe Bourne Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  07/12/07- 07/22/07	The Nerd Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  06/15/07- 07/01/07	Speed the Plow Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  05/11/07- 05/27/07	Miracle Worker Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  05/04/07- 05/20/07	Beyond Therapy Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  04/16/07	Life As Joby Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  04/13/07- 04/29/07	Working Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  03/16/07- 04/01/07	The Enchanted Cottage Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  03/10/07- 03/11/07	Lessons In Love Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  02/10/07- 02/11/07	Tea For Three Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
  12/08/06- 12/22/06	The Christmas Schooner *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  11/03/06- 11/19/06	LUV *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  10/06/06- 10/22/06	Yours, Anne *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  09/08/06- 09/24/06	Lend Me A Tenor *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  08/04/06- 08/20/06	I Do! I Do! *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  07/14/06- 07/23/06	Alice in Wonderland *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  05/11/06- 05/21/06	The All Night Strut *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  04/14/06- 04/30/06	The Apple Tree *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  03/10/06- 03/26/06	Deathtrap *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  02/10/06- 02/26/06	Little Mary Sunshine *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  02/04/06	Lord Byron, His Life & Loves *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  02/03/06	An Evening of Fun and Music *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  01/13/06- 01/29/06	Underneath the Lintel *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  12/02/05- 12/18/05	The Christmas Schooner *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  10/21/05- 11/06/05	I Hate Hamlet *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  09/16/05- 10/02/05	The All Night Strut *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  07/28/05- 07/30/05	Rocket City- A Musical Revue *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  04/08/05- 04/24/05	Fiddler on the Roof *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  03/11/05- 03/27/05	Arsenic & Old Lace *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  02/04/05- 02/20/05	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  01/07/05- 01/23/05	Barefoot in the Park *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  12/15/04	Holiday All Stars Concert *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  11/05/04- 11/21/04	Company *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  10/15/04- 10/31/04	Forever Plaid *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  10/07/04- 10/09/04	Laundry & Bourbon and Lone Star La Sala Ballroom - ASU West Campus
  09/17/04- 10/03/04	Laundry & Bourbon/Lone Star *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works
  08/13/04- 08/29/04	Footloose *CLOSED*Peoria Theater Works