Page 11 - YC360 Spring 2021 Edition

“LEND US YOUR EARS!”
YC Radio Players Rekindle Radio’s Golden Age
Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear!
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center – ever-mindful of its mission to entertain our pandemically restricted community – has revived the Golden Days of Radio.
The YC Radio Players, a company of Arizona performers, have recorded classic radio tales to stream over the YCPAC website.
The idea came from YCPAC Managing Director Helen Stephenson, “Like so many of us, I’ve been sitting in a whole lot of
Zoom meetings.” She said. “I thought what if we could merge Zoom and radio plays?”
The stories, recorded on Zoom then mixed for presentation, hearken back to an era of storytelling, when kids and parents would gather ‘round the radio for tales long on plot and suspense, and vivid with imagery that played out in the listeners’ minds.
YC Radio Players premiered February 5, with an adaptation of Edith Wharton’s ghost story The Looking Glass.
YC Radio Players will conclude their season with Alice in Covidland, (May 7-9 and 21- 23); Ozma of Oz (June 4-5 and 18-20) and Aladdin (July 2-4 and 16-18). Streaming begins at 5:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month, through the following Sunday.
The radio plays are free of charge, but listeners are strongly encouraged to use the adjacent “Donate” button. The link is available at: www.ycpac.com.
CUES DIGITAL STREAMING SERIES
Brings Theatre to District Schools
Pandemic restrictions have cancelled many experiences that make a school year special. But students can still enjoy a field trip online.
This year, Yavapai College Performing Arts Center’s Curtain Up Education Series (CUES) has been streaming great Theatre for Youth plays to local students, free-of-charge.
“I am thrilled we can offer this program to Yavapai County public school district audiences.” School Matinee Coordinator Ryan Gastonguay said.
The CUES Digital Streaming Series let schools select from a season of filmed, hour- long plays and musicals. Made possible by a generous grant from the Forest Fees Management Association, CUES features professional companies from Texas, Britain and Australia.
Two final shows remain: Finding North tells a powerful true story of the Underground Railroad, Apr. 18 - May 1; and Emil & The Detectives uses bravery and teamwork to crack a baffling caper, May 2-18.
The series is available to county public school districts only. Each booking includes two-week, unlimited access to a password- protected link on Vimeo.
Previews for each show and registration information are available at: www.ycpac. com/online/article/cues2021.
YCPAC Launches Five-Show “Concerts on the Green”
Great music – OUTSIDE! – on the lawn at Prescott Valley’s Civic Center Amphitheater
YAVAPAI COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS
Sunday, May 9
Jazz bands (2 p.m.); Choral music (4 p.m.) Symphonic bands (6 p.m.)
Free admission, donations encouraged.
ABBAFAB
Sunday, May 23
Party like its 1979 with “the world’s #1 ABBA Tribute Band.” 7 p.m. Tickets: $15; children 9-17: $5; kids 8 & under are free.
DECEMBER ’63
Sunday, June 6
Journey back with this Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons tribute band. 7 p.m. Tickets: $15; children 9-17: $5; kids 8 & under are free.
BRIAN CHARTRAND QUARTET
Sunday, June 27
Great songs, old and new, from this soulful folk/rock ensemble. Tickets: $15; children 9-17: $5; kids 8 & under are free.
PRESCOTT POPS
“AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION”
Saturday, July 3
Patriotic music and tunes from Broadway & Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20; children 9-17: $5; kids 8 & under are free.
For tickets and more information, (928) 776.2000 or www.ycpac.com
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