About

We are so excited to watch so many alums doing incredible things in their chosen industry….. here’s just a few ….
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EMAIL MOEDIAS@GREASEPAINT.ORG
Casey Likes Broadway premiere! Leading the cast of Almost Famous on Broadway!  And immediately following the closing of Almost Famous, he took on the iconic role of Marty McFly in the Broadway cast of Back To The Future!  You can see him now there!
Casey also has two films, Spinning Gold and Dark Harvest! Watch this space for more info!
Ethan Drew, pictured here with Christopher Lloyd, on the set of film to be released this fall, Camp Hideout!  CAMP HIDEOUT OPENS SEPTEMBER 15TH AT THEATRES NEAR YOU!!
 
Sam Primack takes the lead on Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen!
They saved the best for last as SAM was the final Evan for the Broadway run!

Johnna Dias-Watson was Divina in the Netflix series, Wednesday, with Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta Jones and Gwendolyn Christie!

 

Also featured in A Pinch of Portugal for the Hallmark Channel and produced her self written play, Hot As Hell at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August!

 

Betty Weinberger, Associate Choreographer for Six The Musical (Tour)!

Jameelah Lee featured in Me Time on Netflix, movie starring Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg!

Courtney Echols, in An American in Paris in NY at The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village!

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AS WE BEGIN A NEW SEASON, WE WANT TO AGAIN SAY THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED THE ARTS THROUGHOUT THIS PANDEMIC

 


Our Mission

Serving Scottsdale and surrounding communities, Greasepaint Youtheatre programming is designed to develop the life skills and aesthetic knowledge that Youth will carry with them both as Artists and Audiences of Tomorrow.  Our mission is to provide unique and compelling theatre experiences that educate and challenge young people to stretch the boundaries of imagination and awareness and achieve a positive sense of self. In addition, we consider the nurturing of professional talent in the Valley to be core to our work, providing employment opportunities to more than 50 local artists each season, with an emphasis on hiring alumni of our programs.

Our Philosophy

Greasepaint Youtheatre’s philosophy is to provide child-centered programming, founded in arts curriculum and national standards for the performing arts. This professionally-designed programming, taught by expert teaching artists, creates an environment which provides a safe and open forum for each student interested in experiencing the Arts to personally explore new and exciting forms, while at the same time, building life skills they will display in the community.

Our Programs

Each program will have a purpose, a focus, and serve the community as a whole, while also providing Greasepaint with a population of eager and talented student-performers who will demonstrate those skills by helping create a piece of live theatre.

Our Staff

Executive & Artistic Director:

Maureen Dias-Watson

7020 E. 2nd Street,

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(480) 949-7529

Board of Directors:

Lance Ross, President

Kristin Stewart, Vice President

Lori Mann Treasurer

Dr. Anne Marie Cosijns, Secretary of the Board

Steve Gleave

Lisa Christian

Karina Bland

Maureen Dias-Watson

In Memory of our supporters, friends and fellow board members:

Doug Durant

Daniel Schay

David Strang

Barry Smith

Kurt Bloeser

Keli Luther

Zachary Guerrero