"Meet the Director" - Ray DeMattis, Grease

  • July 13, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Lobby - Arts Express Theatre

    5870 E Broadway Blvd #214
    Tucson, Arizona 85711
Ticket Price $11.65 This event is now over
Description

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation with Ray DeMattis, offering insights into the performance of GREASE at Arts Express Theatre from a director’s perspective. Ray, who made his Broadway debut as “Roger” in the original cast of GREASE, will share captivating stories that capture his hands-on experiences within the theatrical world. Discover how he managed to bring GREASE from Broadway in New York to Tucson, Arizona, and have your questions answered firsthand.

Ray’s extensive career includes performances and directing at regional and stock theaters across the U.S., as well as appearances in Off Broadway productions. He has directed two national tours of GREASE featuring notable performers such as Frankie Avalon, Bowser from ShaNaNa, and Charo. His other Broadway credits include CITY OF ANGELS and the revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Ray has performed for U.S. Presidents on four occasions, toured in Central America and Mexico for the United States State Department, and appeared at prestigious events like The Edinburgh Theater Festival and The I LOVE NEW YORK Celebration in Amsterdam.

Date & Time

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Venue Details

Lobby - Arts Express Theatre

5870 E Broadway Blvd #214
Tucson, Arizona 85711 Lobby - Arts Express Theatre
Arts Express Theatre

Capturing the Extraordinary through Musical Theatre Productions & Performing Arts Education

With over 40 years of service in Southern Arizona, Arts Express Theatre is dedicated to building a better community through the arts!  Through arts education and musical theatre, programming is provided for people of all ages!

The mission of Arts Express Theatre is to build character, strengthen community and celebrate culture through the power of the performing arts.

The vision of Arts Express Theatre is to be the Southern Arizona leader in musical theatre and arts education thru the provision of excellent programs that provide opportunities for students, cast/crew members and audiences to learn and experience the power of the arts.

 


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