Welcome to the Mingus Performing Arts Department!
We are committed to bringing live theatre and music to the Verde Valley and beyond. Our varied selections and venues provide insight to people from all beliefs and walks of life. We create a positive performance opportunity for high school students to thrive and prepare for a career in the performing arts.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
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Set in Regency-era England, Pride and Prejudice follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates issues of love, class, family, and reputation—particularly in her complicated relationship with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. This engaging adaptation highlights Austen’s humor and emotional depth while offering audiences a richly theatrical experience.
SAVE 20% This Holiday Season with Code Word "Darcy". Code is good Now Through New Years Day at 8am. We can wait to have our audience enjoy this beloved Classic on our stage. |
ATORT AWARDS
2025 - Best Live Theatre in the Valley - Readers of Verde Independent
2025 - Best of the Best - Live Theatre Performance - Readers of Kudos/Verde Independent
- HSMTA - ASU Gammage Leadership Award - Mekenzie Combs
Best Lead Female - Mekenzie Combs - Jimmy Awards Nominee 2025
2024 - Best Live Theatre in the Valley - Kudos Award
2024 - HSMTA - Best Hair and Make-up: Jade Burris-Passmore - Rock of Ages
2023 – AZ Thespians – Theatre Teacher of the Year – James Ball
2023 – HSMTA – Marry Poppins – Best Supporting Actor, Riley Rathsman
Best Hair and Make-up: Mia Martinez & Melissa Perez,
Best Costumes: Addi Hughes and Team
2022 - HSMTA - Best Hair and Make-up for "Big Fish",
Runner-up Best Lead Male: Jarrett Moncibaez
2021 - AZ Thespians - Best Musical - "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee",
Theatre Teacher of the Year: Jeff Neugebauer
2019 - HSMTA - Best Musical "Newsies", Best Dancer: Preston Chalmers, Best
Supporting Actor: Preston Chalmers, Best Set/Props: Shenoah Williams,
Best Hair & Make-up: Natalee Powell , Best Sound Design: Alex Goltz
2018 - HSMTA - Best Sound Design: Alex Goltz
2016 - AZ Thespians - Best Musical - "Peter and the Starcatcher"
2016 - HSMTA - Best Sound Design: Paul Amato
2015 - HSMTA - Best Lead Female: Gloria Alcala, Best Dancer: Alyssa Ebel,
Honorable Mention: Peyton Drake, Best Sound Design: Paul Amato,
Best Hair and Make-up: Mariah Jones,
ASU Gammage Leadership Award: Dylan Capello
2014 - AZ Thespians - Best Play - "Much Ado About Nothing",
Theatre Teacher of the year: James Ball
2014- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, Runner up: James Ball
2011 - Kudos, "Best Live Theatre in the Valley"
HSMTA - ASU Gammage High School Music Theatre Awards
AZ Thespians - Awards from the State Educational Theatre Society
2025 - Best of the Best - Live Theatre Performance - Readers of Kudos/Verde Independent
- HSMTA - ASU Gammage Leadership Award - Mekenzie Combs
Best Lead Female - Mekenzie Combs - Jimmy Awards Nominee 2025
2024 - Best Live Theatre in the Valley - Kudos Award
2024 - HSMTA - Best Hair and Make-up: Jade Burris-Passmore - Rock of Ages
2023 – AZ Thespians – Theatre Teacher of the Year – James Ball
2023 – HSMTA – Marry Poppins – Best Supporting Actor, Riley Rathsman
Best Hair and Make-up: Mia Martinez & Melissa Perez,
Best Costumes: Addi Hughes and Team
2022 - HSMTA - Best Hair and Make-up for "Big Fish",
Runner-up Best Lead Male: Jarrett Moncibaez
2021 - AZ Thespians - Best Musical - "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee",
Theatre Teacher of the Year: Jeff Neugebauer
2019 - HSMTA - Best Musical "Newsies", Best Dancer: Preston Chalmers, Best
Supporting Actor: Preston Chalmers, Best Set/Props: Shenoah Williams,
Best Hair & Make-up: Natalee Powell , Best Sound Design: Alex Goltz
2018 - HSMTA - Best Sound Design: Alex Goltz
2016 - AZ Thespians - Best Musical - "Peter and the Starcatcher"
2016 - HSMTA - Best Sound Design: Paul Amato
2015 - HSMTA - Best Lead Female: Gloria Alcala, Best Dancer: Alyssa Ebel,
Honorable Mention: Peyton Drake, Best Sound Design: Paul Amato,
Best Hair and Make-up: Mariah Jones,
ASU Gammage Leadership Award: Dylan Capello
2014 - AZ Thespians - Best Play - "Much Ado About Nothing",
Theatre Teacher of the year: James Ball
2014- Yavapai County Teacher of the Year, Runner up: James Ball
2011 - Kudos, "Best Live Theatre in the Valley"
HSMTA - ASU Gammage High School Music Theatre Awards
AZ Thespians - Awards from the State Educational Theatre Society
Mingus Union High School
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We are the performing arts department from Mingus Union High School District #4. Located in Cottonwood, Arizona, we serve over 1,250 students and offer a variety of academic classes, technical classes, and performing and visual arts classes. For more information on the school, please follow the link below to the school's homepage.
www.mingusunion.com |
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