Tucson Senior Community Public Production “Hacienda!”

Tucson Senior Community Public Production “Hacienda!,” a parody of the musical Oklahoma! with proceeds to benefit Watermark for Kids. Seniors Take Center Stage in Musical Parody “Hacienda!” This Sunday, August 4, 2pm at Arts Express in Park Place Mall
Tickets: $12

Residents of The Hacienda at the Canyon retirement community are set to dazzle public audiences with their annual Summer Stock production. This year’s show, “Hacienda!”, is a hilarious parody of the classic musical “Oklahoma!”. Now in its fourth year, the Summer Stock production has become a beloved tradition at The Hacienda at the Canyon. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Watermark For Kids, a non-profit organization that financially assists children ages 6 to 22 so that they may have access to education, sports, fine arts, as well as health and well-being services.

“This event is the biggest of the year for our community,” says Sam Mulder, Creative Aging Specialist at The Hacienda at the Canyon. “We’re expecting a sold-out crowd.”

Cast member and The Hacienda at the Canyon resident Suzette Davis has been in the Summer Stock cast each year since it began. She’s played the Baroness in the “Sound of Music,” Lt. Brannigan in “Guys and Dolls”, and Valerie Fontaine in “Pomade,” a parody of “Grease.” She shared her enthusiasm for the annual Summer Stock productions “It’s the fun that keeps me coming back to the stage year after year,” she said. “It’s getting to know neighbors better and building that camaraderie. It enhances the community for all residents.”Beyond entertainment, these performances serve a vital purpose. Research published by the National Institutes of Health shows a strong association between arts engagement and the reduction of cognitive decline in seniors. These studies also indicate an overall improvement in quality of life for seniors who engage in the arts. (Link to journal article.) Don’t miss this unique blend of creativity, humor, and community spirit. Join us for an afternoon of laughter and song as the Hacienda’s talented seniors bring the show “Hacienda!” to life. Public Showtime and location: This Sunday, August 4 at 2pm at Arts Express in Park Place Mall.

To purchase tickets, visit: https://haciendaatthecanyon.thundertix.com/events/233078

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