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SUMMARY:Film Screening: 1776
DESCRIPTION:FILM\n1776\nFriday\, July 4th\, 7:30pm\npart of First Fridays at Kayenta\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nA lively and witty musical that brings to life the dramatic debates of the Second Continental Congress as America’s founding fathers struggle to declare independence. With humor\, heart\, and history\, 1776 captures the spirit and tension of a nation on the brink of revolution. \nRuntime: 2hr 21m \nTICKETS
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/film-screening-1776/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: CLUE
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nCLUE\nFriday\, July 11\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThe whodunit board game comes to life as guests are invited to a swanky mansion to learn who is blackmailing them.\nRun Time: 94 minutes \n  \nCINESIZZLE: Hot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS $50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-clue/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: The Candidate
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nThe Candidate\nSaturday\, July 12\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\n  \nRobert Redford stars as an idealistic lawyer reluctantly running for U.S. Senate. As his campaign gains traction\, he’s forced to confront the compromises of politics. A sharp satire\, The Candidate explores the cost of authenticity and the hollowness behind media-driven electoral success. \nRun Time: 109 minutes \n  \nHot Days. Cool Films. \nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS\n$50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-the-candidate/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: The Mostly Serious History of Wine
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nThe Mostly Serious History of Wine\nSunday\, July 13\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis witty documentary blends comedy with historical insight\, tracing wine’s evolution from ancient rituals to modern tasting rooms. With playful narration and unexpected facts\, it explores how wine shaped culture\, religion\, and trade—offering a mostly accurate\, always entertaining\, tour through the global history of vino.\nRun Time: 65 minutes \n$10 TICKETS $50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-the-mostly-serious-history-of-wine/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Driveways
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nDriveways\nFriday\, July 18\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn this quietly powerful drama\, a young boy and his single mother forge an unexpected connection with their elderly neighbor. Directed by Andrew Ahn\, Driveways is a tender meditation on loneliness\, intergenerational friendship\, and finding family in unlikely places. \nRun Time: 85 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board.\nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS$50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-driveways/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Pan's Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nPan’s Labyrinth\nSaturday\, July 19\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nSet in post–Civil War Spain\, Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy follows young Ofelia as she escapes into a haunting mythological world. Blending harsh reality with magical realism\, Pan’s Labyrinth is a visually stunning tale of resistance\, innocence\, and the enduring power of imagination. \nRun Time: 112 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board.\nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS$50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-pans-labyrinth/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Cinema Paradiso
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nCinema Paradiso\nSunday\, July 20\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nA nostalgic love letter to cinema\, this Italian classic follows a boy’s lifelong bond with a small-town movie projectionist. Through laughter and tears\, Cinema Paradiso celebrates the magic of film\, the pain of growing up\, and the bittersweet beauty of memory.\nRun Time: 123 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \n$10 TICKETS$50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-cinema-paradiso/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Dave Made a Maze
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nDave Made a Maze\nFriday\, July 25\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn artist named Dave builds a maze in his apartment\, and he is soon trapped within when it becomes a larger-than-life labyrinth. His friends set out to save him\, but their rescue mission is jeopardized by the fantastical creatures that lurk in his lair.\nRun Time: 80 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \n  \n$10 TICKETS $50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-dave-made-a-maze/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Kinky Boots
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nKinky Boots\nSaturday\, July 26\, 7:30pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAfter inheriting his family’s failing shoe factory\, Charlie finds salvation in an unlikely partnership with drag queen Lola. Based on a true story\, Kinky Boots is a heartwarming comedy about stepping out of your comfort zone—and into a fabulous pair of heels.\nRun Time: 105 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS $50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-kinky-boots/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:CineSizzle: Forks Over Knives
DESCRIPTION:CINESIZZLE\nForks Over Knives\nSunday\, July 27\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis compelling documentary advocates for a whole-food\, plant-based diet to combat chronic illness. Featuring expert interviews\, real-life case studies\, and striking health statistics\, Forks Over Knives challenges viewers to rethink food’s role in preventing disease and promoting long-term wellness.\nRun Time: 90 minutes \nHot Days. Cool Films.\nThis July\, escape the brutal heat and dive into a different kind of desert experience with CineSizzle!—a film series where the only thing sizzling is the lineup. From air-conditioned afternoon escapes to breezy sunset screenings\, we’re bringing you a handpicked mix of fun\, quirky\, and unforgettable films\, curated by our staff and board. \nExpect the unexpected—from cult classics to indie gems and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to cool off or just enjoy something different\, CineSizzle! delivers cinematic joy in the heart of the desert. \n$10 TICKETS $50 Cinesizzle Package
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/cinesizzle-forks-over-knives/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Cinesizzle
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SUMMARY:FIRST FRIDAY AT KAYENTA
DESCRIPTION:every First Friday / 5:00pm-8:00pm\nFREE to attend!\nKayenta Art Village\nWe’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta\, happening on the first Friday of every month\, all year long! Enjoy live music\, food trucks\, and a pop-up boutique market in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:00pm\, with film screenings in the theater\, and good vibes all around. \n Photo courtesy of Donna Conversano / www.conversanophoto.com\n\n\nFriday August 1 Lineup:\n \nSummer Shorts with FMASU\nKayenta’s First Friday and The Film and Media Alliance of Southern Utah team up to present a handful of short films curated by FMASU\, the nonprofit behind Desertscape International\, HorrorFest International\, and the Guerilla Filmmaking Challenge. \n5PM-8PM \nFree\n“ASTROVAN” (16 min.)\, directed by Matt Heder\n“BOTTLE GEORGE” (13 min.)\, directed by Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi\n“DEATH AND COOKIES” (9 min.)\, directed by Aaron Stephen Tharp\n“MARGARET THE BRAVE” (27 min.)\, directed by Danny Chandia\n“TIGER” (13 min.)\, directed by Loren Wateres \n\n\n\nLive Music in the Courtyard // Mark Boggs\n5:30PM-7:30PM \nFree\n\n\n \nKayenta Art Village Spotlight: Rusted Cactus\n4:00PM-8:00PM \nDesert Charm\, Inspired Cuisine\nThe menu at The Rusted Cactus provides unique dishes that capture the flavor of the season. Within the walls\, the Lewis and MacKay families hope to create a dining experience with shared plates that will cultivate a love of food\, friendship and new flavors. \nLEARN MORE \n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/first-friday-at-kayenta/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Spoiled
DESCRIPTION:Spoiled\nby Ken Narasaki (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 15\, 7:30p\nSaturday\, August 16\, 3:00p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn honest family drama about a tense Nisei (second generation Japanese American) mother and the adult children she’s emotionally scarred. As buried trauma\, cultural guilt\, and generational wounds erupt\, the siblings must confront whether survival means staying — or finally walking away. \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-spoiled/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Spoiled
DESCRIPTION:Spoiled\nby Ken Narasaki (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 15\, 7:30p\nSaturday\, August 16\, 3:00p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn honest family drama about a tense Nisei (second generation Japanese American) mother and the adult children she’s emotionally scarred. As buried trauma\, cultural guilt\, and generational wounds erupt\, the siblings must confront whether survival means staying — or finally walking away. \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-spoiled-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Spoiled
DESCRIPTION:Spoiled\nby Ken Narasaki (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 15\, 7:30p\nSaturday\, August 16\, 3:00p\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nAn honest family drama about a tense Nisei (second generation Japanese American) mother and the adult children she’s emotionally scarred. As buried trauma\, cultural guilt\, and generational wounds erupt\, the siblings must confront whether survival means staying — or finally walking away. \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-spoiled/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Anne’s father Elliot and sister Elizabeth\, former television stars\, have spent the last of the family’s fortune on their latest round of cosmetic surgeries. Anne tries to keep the family afloat by renting out their house and working as the in-house chef. One of the houseguests turns out to be the love of Anne’s life: Celia Wentworth. Unfortunately\, it appears that Celia has never forgiven Anne for not having the courage to openly pursue their relationship twenty years ago. \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Nearly 20 years ago\, Anne was persuaded to give up the love of her life. When Celia Wentworth suddenly walks into her house\, will she be able to forgive Anne? Will Anne have the courage\, this time\, to stand up for what she wants? Will Anne’s family\, full of faded television stars\, ever tolerate a transition to moderately-priced moisturizers and out-of-season Birkin bags? \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250817T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250817T170000
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Persuasion\, a modern romance
DESCRIPTION:Persuasion\, a modern romance\nby Lisa Quoresimo (Cedar City\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 16\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 17\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nLos Angeles\, 2014. Anne’s father Elliot and sister Elizabeth\, former television stars\, have spent the last of the family’s fortune on their latest round of cosmetic surgeries. Anne tries to keep the family afloat by renting out their house and working as the in-house chef. One of the houseguests turns out to be the love of Anne’s life: Celia Wentworth. Unfortunately\, it appears that Celia has never forgiven Anne for not having the courage to openly pursue their relationship twenty years ago. \n  \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-persuasion-a-modern-romance-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022920
CREATED:20250806T011714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T012137Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Voice & Speech for the Actor
DESCRIPTION:Want to be heard with clarity and confidence\, and vocally transform into your character? Join LA-based performer and teaching artist Paul Turbiak for a Voice & Speech Workshop designed to meet you where you are. You’ll build awareness\, tools\, and a reliable framework for freeing your natural voice\, being fully heard and understood\, and making bold\, character-driven vocal choices. Come ready to move in comfortable clothes\, and bring a short\, memorized piece – a monologue\, poem\, or song – that makes you feel something when you speak it. \nREGISTER \n\n\nAs part of the Kayenta New Play Lab’s mission to support generative artists and develop new theatrical work\, we’re excited to offer two exclusive workshop sessions designed specifically for actors. These Monday evening workshops are led by visiting theater professionals from outside the region—each bringing unique expertise in performance\, process\, and the development of new work. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or an actor looking to deepen your craft\, these sessions are an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with the creative process at the heart of new play development. \n\nMeet Your Instructor: Paul Turbiak\nPaul Turbiak has appeared onstage all over Los Angeles and beyond. Recent theater highlights include Pascal in Pascal and Julien (2025 Stage Raw Award)\, Lee in True West (Center for the Arts at Kayenta)\, and Ariel in The Tempest (Independent Shakespeare Company). He has appeared onstage at The Geffen Playhouse\, LATC\, Pasadena Playhouse\, Garry Marshall Theatre\, Independent Shakespeare Company\, 24th Street Theatre\, the Bootleg\, Rogue Artists Ensemble\, Colony Theatre\, Actors Co-op\, Not Man Apart\, A Noise Within\, Sacred Fools\, North Coast Repertory Theatre\, East West Players\, The Speakeasy Society\, Son of Semele\, Theatre of NOTE\, the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum\, and REDCAT. Paul has picked up a number of film and commercial credits along the way\, and his voiceover work can be heard in over 30 feature films. BA in Theater—Gordon College\, MFA in Acting—CalArts. paulturbiak.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/workshop-voice-speech-for-the-actor/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022920
CREATED:20250708T181232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T181232Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Central Standard Time
DESCRIPTION:Central Standard Time\nby Maddox Pennington (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 22\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 23\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCentral Standard Time is a stand-alone installment in a trilogy of plays. It follows Jay\, a thirty-something nonbinary/trans person\, home to his family hometown in rural Oklahoma\, where he intends to take over a family business that has been left to him and try to make a life among his Native family. \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-central-standard-time/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022920
CREATED:20250708T181232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T181232Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Central Standard Time
DESCRIPTION:Central Standard Time\nby Maddox Pennington (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 22\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 23\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nCentral Standard Time is a stand-alone installment in a trilogy of plays. It follows Jay\, a thirty-something nonbinary/trans person\, home to his family hometown in rural Oklahoma\, where he intends to take over a family business that has been left to him and try to make a life among his Native family. \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-central-standard-time/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022920
CREATED:20250708T233403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T233403Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher\nby Debora Threedy (Dammeron Valley\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 23\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 24\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis play is based on the life of Juanita Brooks\, particularly the years from 1918 to 1951. The central mystery of her life is this: She was a seemingly ordinary Mormon housewife. Widowed as a young mother\, married a second time to a man 17 years her senior\, she had five children of her own and helped raise her husband’s four sons. She held positions of authority in her Church. She worked at a job for almost her entire life. How did such a woman come to publish the first accurate account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre\, the full story of which had been actively suppressed by the LDS Church for nearly a hundred years? Where did she get the courage to tell the truth despite the opposition of her community and even family? \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-mountain-meadows-and-the-little-schoolteacher/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022920
CREATED:20250708T233403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T233403Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher
DESCRIPTION:Mountain Meadows And The Little Schoolteacher\nby Debora Threedy (Dammeron Valley\, UT)\nSaturday\, August 23\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 24\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nThis play is based on the life of Juanita Brooks\, particularly the years from 1918 to 1951. The central mystery of her life is this: She was a seemingly ordinary Mormon housewife. Widowed as a young mother\, married a second time to a man 17 years her senior\, she had five children of her own and helped raise her husband’s four sons. She held positions of authority in her Church. She worked at a job for almost her entire life. How did such a woman come to publish the first accurate account of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre\, the full story of which had been actively suppressed by the LDS Church for nearly a hundred years? Where did she get the courage to tell the truth despite the opposition of her community and even family? \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-mountain-meadows-and-the-little-schoolteacher/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250825T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250806T012021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T193028Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: The Responsive Body
DESCRIPTION:This workshop invites actors to engage the body as a sensitive\, powerful instrument for stage performance. Through a blend of physical awareness\, movement exploration\, and ensemble-based exercises\, participants will cultivate a deeper connection between body\, breath\, and impulse. The session will emphasize presence\, responsiveness\, and the actor’s ability to listen and adapt in real time. Whether you’re preparing for a demanding role or simply seeking to unlock new dimensions of your physical expression\, this workshop offers tools to expand your range and heighten your awareness. Come ready to move\, take creative risks\, and rediscover the body as a vital source of imagination and play. \n  \n\n\nAs part of the Kayenta New Play Lab’s mission to support generative artists and develop new theatrical work\, we’re excited to offer two exclusive workshop sessions designed specifically for actors. These Monday evening workshops are led by visiting theater professionals from outside the region—each bringing unique expertise in performance\, process\, and the development of new work. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or an actor looking to deepen your craft\, these sessions are an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with the creative process at the heart of new play development. \n\n  \nMeet Your Instructor: Sadie Kuwano\nSadie Kuwano is a Los Angeles and NYC-based actor and teaching artist\, originally from Studio City\, CA. On screen\, she’s a series regular on In the Vault (seasons 1 and 2\, Crackle) and has appeared in 9-1-1 (ABC)\, I Think You Should Leave (Netflix)\, Criminal Minds (CBS)\, Fresh Off the Boat (ABC) and Good Trouble (Freeform). Selected theatre includes Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Center for the Arts at Kayenta)\, PunkPlay (Circle X Theatre)\, Round Yon Virgin (IRT Theater)\, The Cerealist Bowl (AEG Presents: Phish)\, Mama Mama (Coin & Ghost)\, and Ubu Roi (Stairwell Theater NYC). Education: CalArts BFA\, LACHSA @sadieontheinternet
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/workshop-the-responsive-body/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250825T185959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T161947Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS \n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250710T171425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212303Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS \n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250825T190034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212213Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: The Secret History of the Mahulley Monster
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nThe Secret History of the Mahulley Monster (Or The Cryptid Play)\nby Chelsea Sutton (Los Angeles\, CA)\nFriday\, August 29\, 7:30pm\nSaturday\, August 30\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nWhen Dr. Kam Vandermeer visits the Midland Paranormal Convention to present her research on the mysterious Mahulley Monster\, C-List paranormal TV personality Peter McGillis seems determined to poke holes in her story. But as they delve deeper into Kam’s evidence\, their bickering only unearths something stranger than either one of them can explain. \n \nTICKETS \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate.
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-the-secret-history-of-the-mahulley-monster-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250825T185644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T162327Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS \n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-2/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts at Kayenta":MAILTO:boxoffice@kayentaarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250831T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T022921
CREATED:20250712T004208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T212600Z
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS \n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB: Vampire Panic!
DESCRIPTION:KAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nVampire Panic!\nby Kate Mickere (Los Angeles\, CA)\nSaturday\, August 30\, 7:30pm\nSunday\, August 31\, 3:00pm\nThe Lorraine Boccardo Theater\nIn 1890s New England\, during a deadly wave of consumption\, Lucy returns home to care for her orphaned niece\, Faith\, just as rumors of vampires begin to take hold. While Lucy turns to science for answers\, young Faith is drawn to a preacher who believes the disease is part of a supernatural threat. As fear and folklore spread through the town\, the line between illness and myth becomes harder to define. \n \nTICKETS \n \n  \nKAYENTA NEW PLAY LAB\nNow in its third year\, the Kayenta New Play Lab is where bold new voices in American theater come to life. Over three exhilarating weeks\, six visionary playwrights—chosen by a panel of esteemed local and national theatermakers—dive into an intensive creative residency\, shaping fresh\, original works for the stage. \nAudiences are invited to witness the magic unfold through staged readings of these brand-new plays—raw\, real\, and alive with possibility. Stay after each reading for an engaging dialogue with the artists\, where your feedback helps shape the evolution of each piece. \nWhether you’re a dedicated theatergoer\, a curious creative\, or someone who simply loves the thrill of live performance\, the New Play Lab is your front-row seat to the next wave of theatrical storytelling. Come be part of the process. Come be inspired. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Kayenta New Play Lab is generously sponsored by Douglas Caputo and Desert Dweller Real Estate. \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/kayenta-new-play-lab-vampire-panic-3/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at Kayenta
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY\nFirst Fridays at Kayenta\nevery First Friday / 5:00pm-8:00pm\nFREE to attend!\nKayenta Art Village\nWe’re thrilled to introduce First Fridays at Kayenta\, happening on the first Friday of every month\, all year long! Enjoy live music\, food trucks\, and a pop-up boutique market in the Kayenta Art Village beginning at 5:00pm\, with film screenings in the theater\, and good vibes all around. \nTo view the current lineup\, click HERE. \n Photo courtesy of Donna Conversano / www.conversanophoto.com
URL:https://kayentaarts.org/event/first-fridays-at-kayenta-8/
LOCATION:Center for the Arts at Kayenta
CATEGORIES:Community,First Fridays
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