YabYum Music + Arts

August 2019

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‘Unmentionables’ Takes Cross-Country Trek to Space 55

August 31, 2019 Arts & Culture Featured Articles Rebecca Rudnyk

by Rebecca Rudnyk

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Unmentionables is a new work written by Molly Greville and developed at Boston University in collaboration with Kirsten Greenidge, the award winning playwright of Milk Like Sugar. It premiered in 2018 at the Boston Fringe Fest, and was recently brought to Arizona, thanks to a collaboration with Space 55 in Phoenix. The production team is comprised of recent Boston University BFA graduates, almost all female, and all incredibly talented. Annie Brennan Coursey directs, and Sophie Gore is both Stage Manager and Intimacy Director…

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On the Road with Treasure Mammal

August 29, 2019 Featured Articles

by Carly Schorman

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I have to admit that going on tour with Treasure Mammal might be on my secret bucket list. And, given their revolving cast of players and dancers, I might actually have a shot at making this dream a reality someday. This summer, the ragtag band packed up and hit the road for a nine city tour in just 11 days. We caught up with Abe Gil after Treasure Mammal returned to home turf to talk T-Mammal, tour van tunes, and more…

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Radio Phoenix Broadcast of The YabYum Hour: Hesperus

August 24, 2019 Anna Katen Bonnie Anderson Featured Articles Garrett Bowers Radio Phoenix

Hosts Bonnie, Anna, and Garrett had guests Daniel Suber, Jessica Dzielinski, and Manolo Lago of Hesperus in the Radio Phoenix studios on this edition of The YabYum Hour. Check out this interview to hear more about their latest album Offal A La Carte; find out about some the other art the band members make including zines, glitch photography, and painting; plus hear some rad experimental/underground tracks brought in by the band…

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Valley Youth Theatre Brings Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda’ to Life

August 22, 2019 Arts & Culture Featured Articles Rebecca Rudnyk

by Rebecca Rudnyk

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Matilda is a musical based on the beloved children’s novel written by Rold Dahl, the author of other acclaimed classics including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach.” The show premiered in London in 2011 before moving to Broadway. It was nominated for a multitude of Tony Awards in the 2013 season, winning Best Book, Best Scenic Design, and Best Lighting Design…

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