As any good actor will tell you, behind every good performance there is an army of people making it all possible and Tuacahn is no exception. From designers to technicians, choreographers to the box office staff, none of the magic would be possible without each of these players taking part. Included in that list of vital participants there is a …
When actors and crew from around the nation come to work at Tuacahn during the Broadway season, they’re almost invariably amazed at the prospect of working in such a magnificent setting. Now, they get to live surrounded by the same beautiful views. “Living so close just makes life a lot easier for everyone.” Thanks to the completion of Canyon Suites …
It’s one of the few things that can truly change a person’s appearance in a matter of minutes. But when you see it on stage, you might not realize it’s there. Wig Master Cheyenne Holbert gives all the hairy details behind the hundreds of wigs at Tuacahn in this month’s Backstage Notes spotlight. “…a multitude of wigs to tell the …
If there’s one thing that is sure to elicit an audible gasp among Tuacahn audiences, it’s when a live animal makes its way on stage. Camels, sheep, goats, horses, even a peacock — animals bring an added layer to the visual spectacle of so many of Tuacahn’s productions; just another of the things that makes this outdoor venue so unique. …
Move “Visit Saturday Market” to the Top of Your To-Do List Have you visited Tuacahn’s Saturday Market? It’s the thing you’ll want to tell your friends about and visit again and again because you’ll find new treasures that weren’t there the week before! It’s safe to say that visiting the Saturday Market is essentially a social influencer’s dream — complete …
The Count of Monte Cristo The Count of Monte Cristo is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas completed in 1844. Falsely accused of colluding with the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte in 19th century France, newlywed seaman Edmond Dantès suddenly finds himself thrown into a Mediterranean island prison without a trial. At the brink of despair after many hopeless …
Lining our Greenroom walls are photo collages, packed with memories from each season, starting all the way back from 1996!
For teenagers Sloane Griffith, Adrienne Morrow and Brady Davis, their summer plans — and their lives — were changed in an instant when their dreams to perform as part of the cast of School of Rock the Musical at Tuacahn were answered with four simple words: You’re in the band! “It’s awesome!” says Griffith, a 15-year-old bass player from St. …
Annie and Sandy Forever We all need a best friend and Lydia Ricks (Annie) found hers on stage this summer at Tuacahn. The Ricks family adopted Quincey (Sandy) when Annie closed in July and they couldn’t be more excited. They went from spending days on the stage to now spending them in the backyard.
Have you ever wondered how the actors get from one side of the stage to the other without being seen? Since many of the shows at Tuacahn use the land behind the stage as part of the set, a tunnel system was created below the stage for actors to get where they need to be. The tunnel spans the entire …
