A High IT Celebration in Honor of Susan “Suz” Claassen
Tucson, AZ (October 16, 2024) –In conjunction with the 53rd season launch, Invisible Theatre will host a special HIGH-ITea event on October 20, 2024, to honor outgoing Managing Artistic Director Susan Claassen for her extraordinary contributions over the past decades. Susan “Suz” Claassen has been a cornerstone of Invisible Theatre, guiding it with remarkable dedication and creativity.
The event will take place on Sunday, October 20th, at the JCC Ballroom from 3:30 to 6:30 pm and feature two courses, Savory and sweet small bites, and tributes and performances by Tucson’s top talents in celebration of her remarkable career. They will include Armen Dirtadian, Jeff Haskell, Daniel “Sly” Slipetsky, Khris Dodge, Pete Swan, Scott Black, Betsy Kruse Craig, Stuart Moulton, Charlie Hall, Katherine Byrnes, Crystal Stark, Joe Bourne, Heather Hardy, Ann Talman and Amanda McBroom.
NEWS ON SUZ
Suz announced her “evolution” this summer after 50 years as The Invisible Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director, she’s been busier than ever. She directed IT’s closing production THRILLER OF THE YEAR. In March, Suz received an Arizona Legislative Proclamation and, in May, was the recipient of The Women’s Foundation of Arizona “Daring Generations” Award. She appeared as Guest Conductor of the amazing Tucson Pops thanks to Maestro Khris Dodge and Katherine Byrnes who performed as she directed “No Business like Show Business.” In June, Suz took her award-winning production A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s Edith Head retrospective exhibit. In August she directed an acclaimed staged reading production of Kathleen Clark’s SOUTHERN COMFORTS in La Jolla California. This is just the beginning of her evolution, and she’s just getting started!
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual tickets for High IT are $150. VIP tables are available for $2000 and Star tables for $4000. A portion of the proceeds is tax-deductible, and a portion goes to Invisible Theatre. Celebration tickets and tickets for the 53rd season of shows at Invisible Theatre can be purchased at http://www.invisibletheatre.com or by calling the box office at (520) 882-9721.
ABOUT THE INVISIBLE THEATRE:
The Invisible Theatre (IT) of Tucson, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, is dedicated to producing quality theatre and arts education experiences for all facets of the community in an intimate setting that showcases local professional talent and guest artists. Started in 1971 as an arena for local playwrights, the theatre has expanded its programs to include adaptations of classics and recent Off-Broadway plays and musicals while continuing to encourage new playwrights through full productions and stage readings. Our award-winning arts education program for special needs children focuses on ability rather than dwelling on disability. Our commitment to artistic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and quality has made the Invisible Theatre a very visible force in the local, national, and international arts scene. The Invisible Theatre is located at 1400 N. First Avenue (at Drachman), Tucson, AZ 85719.
For additional information, visit invisibletheatre.com or call (520) 884-0672. Box Office: (520) 882-9721. Tickets are also available 24/7 through AudienceView at www.invisibletheatre.com.Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.