Johnna Dias-Watson is Divina I the upcoming Netflix series, Wednesday, with Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta Jones and Gwendolyn Christie!
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
Maureen Dias-Watson
Advisory Board:
Martha Wasserman
Christine & Luis Gonzalez
Dr. Henri Sanel
Parent Board 2019-20:
Erik & Kelli Luther
Jennifer Parker
Adam & Stacey Feldman
Tina Curran
Joe & Teresa Swingler
Jay & Traci Danek
Alum Board 2019-20:
Savannah Thompson
Breagh Watson
Hale Stewart
In Memory of our supporters, friends and fellow board members:
Doug Durant
Daniel Schay
David Strang
Barry Smith
Kurt Bloeser
Keli Luther
Zachary Guerrero