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Desert Foothills Theater presents 101 Dalmatians Kids

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Desert Foothills Theater proudly presents    Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight family audiences. SHOW SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2PM AND 7PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER [...]

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DFT presents The Grown-Ups – CLOSING NIGHT!

Carefree Pavilion
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater is performing this one-of-a-kind play under the stars around a campfire at the SANDERSON LINCOLN PAVILION in Carefree. Written by playwrights in NYC about our GenZ population and their insatiable desire to change the world.  The last show in this limited engagement is TONIGHT, November 9th at 6PM. About the Show The Grown-Ups explores the traditions that change us, what it takes for us to [...]

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OH What Fun! A Family Holiday Festival

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Bring the entire family and celebrate the holidays with DFT!  Live Holiday Performances, Family Photo Opp, Snacks, Hot Chocolate Bar, Make & Take Crafts, Games, Raffles and more! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS  

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OH What Fun! After Dark: A Holiday Cabaret

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Join DFT for some grown-up fun and cocktails with a Holiday Twist! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS  

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Desert Playlights Live Reading of “As Long as You are Happy”

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

  As Long as You're Happy is the story of a woman who faces down her turbulent past and discovers what it means to be truly happy. Join us this Sunday at 2pm at the Holland Center. This event is presented by DESERT PLAYLIGHTS, a new program from Desert Foothills Theater. Staged readings provide the local community with a unique opportunity to encourage new work, give valuable feedback and connect with [...]

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DFT Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

DFT is setting the stage for some summertime fun for kids ages 4-17! DFT's summer camp at the Holland Center was created to provide a special, unique and accessible educational experience based on theatre and performing arts. The program features age appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music and movement. Add to that, arts and crafts, a dance party and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make [...]

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CLOSING WEEKEND – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Grab a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y and welcome to Spelling Bee! This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself. Can you spell A-M-A-Z-I-N-G?  This [...]

Looking Back – A Special Performance Event

Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Desert Foothills Theater, in partnership with Desert Foothills Library, presents Looking Back- A new play by local playwright Andrea Markowitz. Inspired by a true story about 1950s Cave Creek ranchers who must choose between prosperity and paradise. 3 shows only at the Desert Foothills Library (not the Holland Center) November 17, 18 & 19 at 2pm visit www.dfla.org or call 480-488-2286 for more information Links to purchase tickets each night.... [...]

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Pajama Party for Kids – Parents Night Out!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Parents enjoy your night out while we throw a kids themed holiday pajama party! We invite kids ages 7-12 to join us for a night in with DFT on December 22 from 6p-9p! We will play games, sing karaoke, dance, and enjoy pizza and holiday treats while watching ELF! For more information, contact Makenzie with DFT at 480-488-1981 REGISTER HERE!

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Dinner & a Show! The Odd Couple VIP Night – SOLD OUT!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Saturday night just got Swanky! DFT is throwing a 60s-esque party and you're invited!  This special fundraising event for DFT starts with dinner, vintage cocktails, and a private performance of The Odd Couple. Rediscover the classic cuisine of the 1960s, elevated with a modern twist from the creative team at The Creek Patio Grill! Our planned retro cuisine will be sophisticated and delicious. Join us for a scrumptious soiree, grab a swizzle [...]

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Youth Theater 5-Day Camp // Ages 7-13 June

Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Theater Summer Camp - Ages 7-13 June 3-14 | June 17-21 | June 24-28 | @ Notre Dame Prep High School 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. each day Please register here Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, [...]

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Youth Theater 5-Day Camp // Ages 13-17 June

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Theater Summer Camp - Ages 13-17 June 10-14 | June 17-21 | @ The Holland Center 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. each day Please register here Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that [...]

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Youth Theater 5-Day Camp // Ages 4-6 June

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Theater Summer Camp - Ages 4-6 June 17-21 | June 24-28 | @ The Holland Center 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day Please register here Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that [...]

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Auditions for DFT Summer Teen Dream Project!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

MUSICAL THEATER CREATED BY TODAY'S TALENTED TEENS. DFT is looking to cast passionate teens who will come together to envision, create, and perform DFTs season opener! A directing team, musical director and choreographer stand ready to support and mentor the inspired work of a remarkable group of young artists. It's your turn to take ownership of a show and we'll provide the resources to make it a great success! Click [...]

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Shrek Youth Theater 5-Day Camp

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember! At our theater camps, [...]

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Wizard of Oz Youth Theater 5-Day Camp

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember! At our theater camps, kids develop... >> Creativity >> Reading comprehension >> Memory, focus, concentration >> Self esteem >> [...]

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Aladdin Youth Theater 5-Day Camp

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Our signature program Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember! At our theater camps, [...]

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Decendants Youth Theater 5-Day Camp

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

This is the last camp for summer!  DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember! At our theater camps, kids develop... >> Creativity >> Reading comprehension >> [...]

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13 the Musical – Now playing at the Holland Center through September 1st

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Creative Arts

A grown up musical about growing up! Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out! ​Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a [...]

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Finding Nemo – An Afterschool Musical Theater Program with DFT

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Creative Arts

This fall, swimming with sharks is a whale of a good time. DFTs afterschool "no cut" program transforms the lives of children, ages 7-13 through active participation in theatre arts combining a fun and creative atmosphere with professional standards. Children of all skill levels and backgrounds are challenged and supported while developing their mental, physical, emotional, social and creative potential through the joy and discipline of live theatre. CLICK HERE [...]

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A Christmas Cinderella – A Children’s Holiday Play Dec. 12-14

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo. A special holiday show for kids... and the rest of the family, too! Mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella gets help from her friends to attend the Prince's ball. Along the way, Santa lends his hand to bring more magic to Fairy Godmother's plan to give Cinderella the night of her dreams. In this holiday sing-a-long play, audiences will enjoy seeing familiar fairytale characters blend with holiday figures [...]

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DFT Improv Night – The Unscripted Project

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

With AUDIENCE SUGGESTIONS, improv players will create characters and sketches on the spot. No one – not even the performers - know what is going to happen next. Get ready for some adult madcap mayhem and hilarious onstage moments.  INTRODUCING OUR LOCAL CELEBRITY IMPROV PLAYERS! DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANY OF THEM? Brent Downs (Caring Corps) Cam Kuniej (Kiwanis Club of Carefree) Jen Miles (Tech 4 Life) Doc Langworthy (Foothills Foodbank) Madisyn [...]

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Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Feb 13-16

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

She's outspoken and loveable, fiesty and fun. Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. is for everyone! Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones Jr. will capture your heart - just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and Dear Edwina JR., comes Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. - a delightful adaptation [...]

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The TEA That Goes Wrong – Post-Show Event

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center 33606 N 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

See a show, stay for the tea. Just when you thought NOTHING MORE COULD GO WRONG, our version of High Tea came along! Keep the fun going after the March 15 2 PM performance of "The Play That Goes Wrong" and join us for delicious tea, delightful bites, and a few fun surprises provided by The English Rose Tea Room. This is a separate ticketed event -- proceeds benefitting our [...]

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“The Play That Goes Wrong” CLOSING WEEKEND

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center 33606 N 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave audiences aching with [...]

Featured You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown – May 9-11

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown – 2 Weekends!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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With charm, wit and heart, the live stage production of "You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown" explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This bright whirlwind of musical numbers and comedic bits, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, is the perfect way to rekindle your love for Snoopy, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Schroeder and of course, Charlie Brown! Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

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Teen Theater Camp – Ages 13-17

Notre Dame Prep High School 9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Get ready to sing this summer with DFTs A Cappella Camp! This new camp is open to teens age 13-17 with any level of experience. Our teaching artists will guide campers to discover new skills while creating close friendships working alongside peers from all over the valley. Participants will learn group work, proper vocal technique, and be inspired to expand their love of singing and music.

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Youth Theater Camp – Broadway Bound!

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Signature Program: Desert Foothills Theater

Sing. Act. Dance. Perform. Broadway Musical Favorites! Our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember!

Youth Page to Stage

Holland Community Center 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Youth

In these 90-minute classes, student writers, and those who show an interest in theatre arts from 4th–6th grade, will work together in small teams to create and later showcase on stage their original short plays. No acting or theatre experience necessary.

Get Tickets $79.00

34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-1090
info@hollandcenter.org

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