PRESS RELEASE

[Sun City West, Arizona] -- In the last two weeks, unforeseen circumstances have surfaced regarding the club’s IRS tax-exempt status. Due to an internal paperwork issue within the IRS, the club's exemption has been inadvertently canceled. The board has carefully reviewed the situation and, in consultation with our CPA, has determined that this is not due to any fault or oversight on the part of the volunteer board members.

While it is incredibly frustrating that this error by the government has impacted our 2024-2025 Theatre West season, we are committed to moving forward with resolve. The board, along with the CPA, are actively engaging with the IRS to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we are committed to complying with all relevant IRS regulations and Recreation Center policies as we navigate this process.
 

Given the current circumstances, the board has decided the prudent course of action is to refund all subscriptions and tickets for the upcoming season’s shows. The first two plays will now be transitioned to charity events, ensuring that we continue to serve our community while we work toward restoring our tax-exempt status.
 

For ticket holders and those with subscriptions:
   Credit card payments will be refunded directly to your card.
   Check or cash payments will be refunded by the club treasurer.

But the show will go on.
We hope you'll come and enjoy our wonderful casts and crew’s quality productions. There will be open seating but in addition the board voted unanimously to honor refunded reserve seating.  Any further updates will be available to the public at https://theatrewestscw.com/shows as soon as possible. 

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"Agatha Christie's: The Unexpected Guest"

• Run: Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 @ 7pm.  Oct 13, 20, 24, 27 @ 2pm.

• Doors: Open 1 hour before show time. 

• Plot: When a stranger runs his car into a ditch in dense fog in South Wales and makes his way to an isolated house, he discovers a woman standing over the dead body of her wheelchair-bound husband, gun in her hand. She admits to murder, and the unexpected guest offers to help her concoct a cover story. But is it possible that Laura Warwick did not commit the murder after all? If so, who is she shielding? The house seems full of possible suspects.

 

We are excited to present The Unexpected Guest as a charitable event to support the following organizations:

• SCW Community Fund

• Sun City West Posse

• Meals on Wheels

• Sun City West Prides

 

How You Can Help:
Cash donations will be graciously accepted at the door and will be directly presented to the above charities.

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Important Donation Information:
If you prefer to write a check, please make it payable directly to the charity of your choice, NOT to Theatre West.

Theatre West Club members have voted to determine how the donations will be allocated to each of these worthy organizations.

 

"It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Show"

• Run: Nov 29, 30 at 7PM & Dec 1 at 2pm. 

• Doors: Open 1 hour before show time. 

• Plot: An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

 

Presented as a charitable event for the Valley View Community Food Bank. Cash-only donations will be accepted at the door and presented to the Food Bank.

Remaining Season
We regret to inform you that the previously planned Main Stage performances of Rumors and The Follies in Concert will no longer be presented. However, we are pleased to continue with our monthly Tuesday Programs. The board, along with our dedicated members and volunteers, is currently exploring other exciting possibilities, such as workshops and special events, to keep the spirit of live theatre alive in our community. We appreciate your continued support and understanding.

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Please join us for the October and November performances in support of very worthy community causes. For more information, please visit https://theatrewestscw.com.

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Thank you for your patience and continued support.
 

On behalf of the volunteer board, our members, cast, and crew, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your understanding as we work through this issue. We are deeply grateful for the role you play in supporting the arts and, more specifically, our theatre community.

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As we resolve this matter with the IRS, we remain optimistic about the future and are committed to bringing exciting, high-quality productions to our audience for many seasons to come.

Theatre West is truly thankful for the support and trust we receive from our community.

Long live, live theatre!

-Don Hehman,
President

Theatre West Club of Sun City West