HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS • MONTE AWARDS 2019-20
Arts Express is the producing partner with Broadway in Tucson for The Monte Awards, the Southern Arizona division of The National High School Musical Theater Awards, a national celebration of outstanding achievement in high school musical theater that recognizes student artistry in vocal, dance and acting performance, and honors teachers and their schools’ commitment to performing arts education.
Research proves that arts education enhances student achievement, increases self-esteem and actively engages students; connecting them with school, their community and life. The arts keep kids in school, improve standardized test scores and provide a strong link for pursuit of a college degree.
As high schools register their musicals for the Monte Awards, we will post it here along with ticket information. By becoming a patron of high school musical theatre, you're helping to build a better community through the arts!
Please join us in supporting the performing arts in our area high schools!
ARTS EXPRESS SEASON 2020
The Monte Awards - May 10th
Let Freedom Sing - July 4th
West Side Story - July 11th – 12th
Sweeney Todd - Oct 16th – 25th
Christmas Carol - Dec 4th – 13th
Upcoming Shows
Casa Grande High School - Matilda
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Thursday, 3/26/20 at 7:00 pm; Friday, 3/27/20 at 7:00 pm; Saturday 3/28/20 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm
Location: 2730 N Trekell Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/CasaDrama/
Tanque Verde High School - Little Shop of Horrors
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Thursday, 3/12/20 at 6:30 pm; Friday, 3/13/20 at 6:30 pm; Saturday 3/14/20 at 6:30 pm
Location: 4201 N. Melpomene Way, Tucson, AZ 85749
Salpointe Catholic School – Addams Family
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Friday, 3/20/20 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, 3/21/20 at 7:00 pm; Friday, 3/27/20 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, 3/28/20 at 7:00 pm
Location: 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson AZ 85719
The Gregory School – Matilda
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: April 2 at 7:00 pm, April 3 at 7:00 pm, & April 4 at 3:00 pm
Location: The Gregory School, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712
More Info: https://www.gregoryschool.org/academics/academics-overview/fine-arts
Cienega High School - Bye, Bye Birdie
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Friday, 4/3/20 at 7:00; & Saturday, 4/4/20 at 7:00
Location: 12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail AZ 85641
Palo Verde High Magnet School - The Little Mermaid
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: April 3 & 4 at 7:00 pm, and April 4 at 2:00 pm
Location: Palo Verde High School, 1302 S Avenida Vega, 85710
Walden Grove High School - Beauty and the Beast
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Friday, 4/3/20 at 6:00 pm; Saturday, 4/4/20 at 6:00 pm
Location: 15510 S Sahuarita Park Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Mountain View High School - Freaky Friday
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Thursday, 4/2/20 at 7:00; Friday, 4/3/20 at 7:00; & Saturday, 4/4/20 at 1:00 & 7:00
Location: 3901 WEST LINDA VISTA BLVD, Tucson, AZ, 85742
Ironwood Ridge High School - Ordinary Days
*Date pending due to COVID-19 School Closures*
Dates: Friday, 4/3/20 at 7:00; & Saturday, 4/4/20 at 12:00
Location: 2475 West Naranja Drive Tucson Arizona 85742
Past Shows
Vista Grande High School - Little Shop of Horrors
Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 11 at 6:30 pm & Oct. 5, 12 at 2:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Location: Vista Grande Auditorium, 1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande
School Tickets: $5
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/VGTheatreCo/
Other Press: Click Here for Articles
The Gregory School - Working
Dates: Oct. 24 at 7:00 pm & Oct. 25 at 7:00 pm
Location: The Gregory School, 3231 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 (Donald R. Nickerson Performing Arts Center)
School Tickets: $6/person in Advance and $8/person at the Door
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1448987388589336/
Ironwood Ridge High School - Curtains
Dates: Nov. 7 - 9 at 7:00 pm & Nov. 9 at 12:00 pm
Location: Ironwood Ridge High School Auditorium, 2475 W. Naranja Dr., Tucson, AZ 85742
School Tickets: $8 Students • $10 General Admission • $12 Premium Seating
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodridgetheatre/ and https://irhstheatre.com/
Canyon del Oro High School - Chicago
Dates: Nov. 14-15 at 7:00 pm and Nov. 16 at 2:00 pm
Location: Canyon del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
School Tickets: $15/person
More Info: Call (520) 696-5692 or email rcannon@amphi.com
Desert Christian High School - White Christmas
Dates: Nov. 21 - 23 at 7:00 pm & Nov. 24 at 2:00 pm
Location: Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Procenium Theatre, West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Road Tucson, AZ 85709
More Info: https://www.desertchristian.org/
Additional Media: The Morning Blend
Rincon University High School – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm & Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2:00 pm
Location: Rincon University High School, 421 N Arcadia Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711
BASIS Tucson North – Heathers the Musical
Dates: December 6-8
Location: BASIS Tucson North, 5740 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
Empire High School – The Drowsy Chaperone
Dates: Thursday, 3/05/20 at 7:00 pm; Friday, 3/06/20 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, 3/07/20 at 7:00 pm
Location: 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85747
Sabino High School – Chicago High School Edition
Dates: Tuesday, 3/10/20 at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, 3/11/20 at 10:00 an & 7:00 pm; Thursday, 3/12/20 at 7:00 pm
Location: 5000 N Bowes Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749