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Cheyenne Jackson’s IMDB reads like a roadmap of hard work, consistency, persistence, and success! He’s been in SO many TV shows and Broadway productions – as well as long films. Think American Horror Story, Glee, Call Me Kat, 30 Rock, and so many more TV shows. Then turn to Oh Mary!, All Shook Up, Alter Boyz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Xanadu, and on and on when you think of Broadway. He’s currently on leg three of his one-man Mid Life Torso Tour. So it was a big swing when he came to Scottsdale and we slid into his…

At Greasepaint Youth Theatre, we talk a lot about what happens on stage – the confidence, the courage, the connection. But just as important is what happens beyond it. That’s where community comes in. Thank you so much! My son was so excited for his first show and can’t wait to be on stage. Ashley, U.S. Coast Guard (Veteran) 2004 – 2006 Through our partnership with Vet Tix, we’re honored to extend the magic of live theatre to the men and women who have served our country. Vet Tix provides free and discounted event tickets to veterans, active-duty military, and…

Greasepaint Youth Theatre isn’t just something that happens on our stage — we show up across our community. April 18 we’ll be at YMCA Healthy Kids Day at the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley YMCA, with Greasepaint actor Eleanora volunteering alongside us (you may have just seen her light up the stage in Madagascar Jr.). Healthy Kids Day is a FREE nationwide event – and it’s all about helping kids and families build healthy habits, stay active, and have fun together. Then on April 19, Greasepaint performers will band together as one of 10 local theatre companies and take the stage at Pack…

From the Stagebrush Stage to Network TV We love seeing our alumni out in the wild… and this one is pretty exciting. Greasepaint alum Hale Stewart is heading to your screen in an upcoming episode of Chicago Fire — and yes, we’ll all be tuning in. Catch him in Season 14, Episode 20, airing April 29 on NBC and streaming on Peacock. From Greasepaint rehearsals to stepping onto a national set, Hale is a reminder of exactly what this community is all about — building confidence, craft, and courage that carries far beyond our stage. We couldn’t be more proud.…

There are nights when everything just clicks – and our Hats Off to Greasepaint Gala was absolutely one of them. Grab your photos here Grab your videos here To everyone who showed up, showed out, and quite literally topped it off with incredible hats… thank you. But more than the fun (and yes, there was a lot of it), this night was about something deeper. It was a celebration of our young performers – their courage, their growth, their willingness to step into the spotlight and discover who they are becoming. And it was a celebration of the families behind…

The first time Kasey brought her daughter Eloise, who’s 6 and has autism, to see a live show, it didn’t go as planned. During her sister Willow’s school production of Aladdin Jr., Eloise struggled to sit still in the dark, quiet auditorium. When Eloise spotted her sister onstage, she ducked her mom’s arms and bolted, nearly climbing up on the stage before Kasey caught her. Maybe for a kid like Eloise, theatre was too dark, too loud and the expectations that you stay seated and keep quiet too much. But then Kasey discovered the sensory-friendly performances offered at Greasepaint Youth…

Get ready for a memorable evening celebrating the pure magic of Greasepaint Youth Theatre – past, present, and what’s still to come. From show-stopping performances featuring our graduating seniors and young emerging actors to lively games, auctions, and a time-honored community celebration, this is one night you won’t want to miss.   2026 Greasepaint Gala Saturday, March 28 6:00–9:30 PM Dinner and Games: Scottsdale Artists’ School The Show: Stagebrush Theatre   Attire You guessed it. With a theme like Hats Off to Greasepaint… we’ve got expectations! Your hat sets the tone – so have fun with it. Go bold, classy,…

In theatre, the spotlight is easy to see. It’s the moment the lights rise. The music swells. A young performer steps forward with confidence and joy and gives everything they have to the stage. The audience applauds the actors – and they absolutely should! But just a few feet away, often standing quietly in the wings, is another group of people who deserve recognition too. The parents.     The ones who sit patiently through rehearsals in cars and the lobby. The ones who juggle schedules, carpools, homework, and dinner between call times. The ones who help memorize lines in the…

  We often look around the theatre world, the film world, and even Instagram… and suddenly realize our people are everywhere. Parents…make sure your kids see these inspirational tales of Greasepaint alumni out in the world!     Betty Weinberger Choreographing in New York Greasepaint alum Betty Weinberger is currently serving as Associate Choreographer for The Count of Monte Cristo in New York City. The Big Apple. Betty has always had an incredible creative drive, and seeing her working on choreography for a major production in the heart of the theatre world is one of those moments where we all…

DON’T MISS Olivia’s benefit Cabaret details in this post. Imagine if every person who loves Stagebrush Theatre – every young actor, parent, alum, volunteer, and audience member – had their own little fundraising superpower. That’s essentially what peer-to-peer fundraising is. Instead of one organization asking for support, individual people invite their own friends, family, and networks to be part of the mission. It turns a single fundraising voice into dozens – or even hundreds – of voices sharing the story of why something matters. And when it works well? It’s powerful. Because people don’t just give to organizations. They give…