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Are you an Olive, or a Florence?

Your room says a lot about you.

Is it organized, spotless and everything in its place? Or is it more “I know exactly where everything is… probably”?

When it comes to The Odd Couple: Female Version, Olive and Florence definitely fall on opposite ends of the spectrum - but whatever side of that spectru you may fall on, you're welcome at Oro Valley Theatre Company's first show of the season - The Odd Couple Female Version.

Get your tickets for opening night now!
https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/

THE FINAL SHOW IS HERE! 🎭

The Oro Valley Theatre Company is celebrating 10 years of bringing live theatre to our community, and now the final piece of our 2026–2027 season has been revealed!

We’re thrilled to announce that our 10th Anniversary Season will conclude with…

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
April 1–4, 2027

A luxury train. A dead man. A passenger list full of secrets.

When a murder brings the Orient Express to a snowy halt, Hercule Poirot must untangle a web of deception where everyone has something to hide. Agatha Christie’s legendary mystery, brilliantly adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, brings suspense, wit and theatrical thrills to our anniversary season.

And that completes the lineup!

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)
November 12–15, 2026

ON GOLDEN POND
February 18–21, 2027

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
April 1–4, 2027

Three unforgettable stories. Three very different theatrical experiences. One very special 10th Anniversary Season.

We’re continuing our cast reveals for Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version), and today we’re introducing two more members of our fabulous cast!

Constantino Nuzzo as Manolo Costazuela

Constantino is thrilled to return for another OVTC production! Audiences may recognize him from his recent OVTC roles as Professor Plum in Clue: On Stage, Paravicini in The Mousetrap, and Sheriff Thomas in The Rainmaker. He has also performed with Borderland Theater as The Mountain and The Priest in Blame of Thrones.

We’re delighted to have Constantino back on the OVTC stage! 👏

Karen Alexander as Renee

Karen is back—and this time marks her 12th OVTC production since moving to the area in 2018! Her favorite acting roles over the years include Clairee in Steel Magnolias, Penelope in You Can’t Take It With You, Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap, The Dowager Countess in Too Many Daughters, and a Clown in 39 Steps.

Karen is excited to join this incredibly talented cast and bring Neil Simon’s brilliant wit to our community. We’re so happy to have her back!

Opening night is November 12, make sure to get your tickets today!
https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/

CAST REVEAL!

We’re thrilled to introduce two more members of our cast for THE ODD COUPLE: FEMALE VERSION!

ROBIN BOUSEL as MICKEY

A familiar and much-loved presence in Tucson theatre, Robin Bousel brings more than three decades of experience as a performer, director, educator, and arts leader to the role of Mickey. Her recent work includes Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Macbeth, The Miss Firecracker Contest, and People, Places & Things. Robin also recently directed Falsettos and serves as Artistic Director of Winding Road Theatre.

With a deep commitment to both performance and arts education, Robin is a wonderful addition to this production, and we’re excited to have her bringing Mickey to life!

SARAH MERRY as VERA

Sarah Merry joins us as Vera, bringing her experience as an educator and academic advisor, as well as her continued work toward her MFA. Her favorite roles include Roz in Moon Over Buffalo, the Little Green Girl in Pillowman, and Melanie in Shady Meadows.

Sarah is excited to be part of The Odd Couple and grateful to everyone who supports the local theatre community. We’re grateful to have her with us!

Grab your tickets for opening night on our website today! https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/

🏠 ROOMMATE WANTED 🏠

Olive is looking for a roommate. The question is: would you survive the arrangement?

Think you could handle:
A little—or a LOT—of mess?
Unexpected phone calls?
Friends dropping by?
Sharing your space with someone who has a very different idea of “clean”?
A roommate who might test your patience?

Find out when you join us for The Odd Couple (Female Version)—a hilarious comedy about friendship, clashing personalities, and the joys (and challenges) of living together.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!
https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/

We’re thrilled to announce that Oro Valley Theatre Company has been awarded a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona!

This funding will help support Oro Valley Theatre Company, allowing us to continue doing what we love most: bringing live theatre, laughter, and meaningful stories to our community.

For us, theatre is more than putting on a show. It’s about creating opportunities for local artists, bringing people together, and making sure our community has a place to experience the magic of live performance.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Arizona Commission on the Arts for investing in arts organizations like ours—and grateful to you, our audiences, volunteers, performers, donors, and supporters, who make everything we do possible.

CAST PHOTO REVEAL!

Meet the women at the center of all the chaos, comedy, and questionable decision-making in The Odd Couple (Female Version)!

Gail Griffith as Olive Madison
A longtime theatre and English teacher who has been acting since high school, Gail recently made Tucson her home—and we’re thrilled she’s joining the OVTC family! With a BFA in acting and an MEd from Ohio University, Gail brings plenty of stage experience to the role of Olive.

Sasha Case as Florence Unger
Talk about a reunion! Sasha is returning to the role of Florence Unger 10 years after first playing her in an OVTC production. Over the past decade, she’s worn just about every hat imaginable with the company—actor, producer, assistant director, and last season as the director of another Neil Simon comedy, Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Now she’s back where it all began, stepping into Florence’s shoes once again.

Join us as we continue introducing the fabulous cast bringing Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy to life!

🎟️ Get your tickets now at:
www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com

Looking for a great play to see with the family?

Ernest Thompson’s beloved On Golden Pond is funny, heartfelt, and full of the kind of family moments that feel a little too familiar.

Come with your family. You may still drive each other crazy by the time the curtain falls—but you just might leave feeling a little more connected, too.

Tickets are on sale now! Grab yours and make plans for a memorable night at the theater. https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/tickets

The Oro Valley Theatre Company is celebrating 10 years of bringing unforgettable stories to the stage, and our 2026/2027 season is already off to a great start!

And there’s still plenty of great theatre ahead! Tickets are now available for our first two productions, so don’t miss your chance to join us for Neil Simon’s hilarious The Odd Couple (Female Version) and the heartfelt classic On Golden Pond.

Grab your tickets today! https://www.orovalleytheatrecompany.com/tickets

Happy 4th of July from OVTC!