Lunch Time Theater

Welcome to HTC’s 2024-25 season of Lunch Time Theater at the KAX stage! We’re excited to present a dynamic lineup featuring Phoenix-based playwrights and performers John Abbott, Kate Kinhan, Kevvin Taylor, James and Julie Amparano Garcia, and T.A. Burrows. This season brings a vibrant selection of shows, including a holiday cabaret, a musical tribute to R&B hits of the 60s and 70s, stories of historic trailblazers, and enchanting campfire tales. Each performance underscores our commitment to providing engaging and diverse theatrical experiences designed to educate, inspire, and entertain audiences of all ages.

The 2024-25 Season includes:

• Kate at the KAX: A Holiday Cabaret | December 2-19, 2024
• Black Women Walking | February 3-13, 2025
• The Moment | March 10-20, 2025
• Gather-round the Campfire | April 28-May 8, 2025
• Solid Gold Soul | May 12-22, 2025

Whether this is your first visit or your twentieth, we’re committed to making every experience positive and memorable, thanks to our exceptional SHOWTIME customer service! We sincerely appreciate our amazing sponsors, staff, and volunteers for their crucial contributions to the success of Lunch Time Theater. Most importantly, thank you for choosing to spend your lunchtime with us—your support is vital to everything we do.

Enjoy the show!

Cescily Washington-Wiener, M.Ed.
Director of Community Engagement

Kate at the KAX
December 2-19, 2024
Join us for Kate at the Kax: A Holiday Cabaret, a charming performance in the Lunchtime Theater series at the Herberger! Immerse yourself in a festive array of holiday classics, sing-alongs, and captivating acts from surprise guests. This special event combines musical theater and opera for a heartwarming experience that will elevate your spirits. Ideal for a midday retreat, this show offers a magical journey through cherished seasonal tunes. Don’t miss out on this delightful celebration of music and holiday joy!
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Black Women Walking
February 3-13, 2025
Black Women Walking is an acclaimed and mesmerizing theatrical performance that blends monologues, movement, music, and multimedia to vividly portray the stories of brave Black heroines who reshaped American history. Showcasing an all-female cast, this powerful production is filled with emotional intensity, demonstrating that the true strength of women is recognized and celebrated in the present by reflecting on and honoring the past.
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The Moment
March 10-20, 2025
Nina Floyd and her children, Billy and Kelsey, lead a quiet life in the suburbs of D.C. Despite Nina’s bookkeeping role at the White House and her two-decade career in government, she has never been particularly interested in politics, unlike her mother, Shirley, who fondly reminisces about her days in the Black Power movement. Everything shifts on February 10, 2007, when a young, ambitious politician with “a funny name” announces his bid to become America’s first Black president. This is the story of how one family’s awakening unfolds and how a pivotal moment transforms their lives and history forever.
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Gather-round the Campfire
April 28-May 8, 2025
Storyteller John Abbott takes the Herberger Stage with his captivating one-act play, Gather-round The Campfire. Experience the thrill of traditional storytelling as Abbott presents a classic ghost story from the Old West alongside a mysterious legend set on the Caribbean Coast of Old Mexico.
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Solid Gold Soul
May 12-22, 2025
Solid Gold Soul is a musical celebration of an unforgettable era, showcasing two decades of iconic hits. This one-man show features award-winning entertainer T.A. Burrows, who brings his exceptional vocal skills to life with spot-on renditions of classics by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Al Green, and more. T.A. also keeps the audience engaged with fascinating facts and entertaining stories between the songs. With its legendary R&B tunes and timeless appeal, Solid Gold Soul is a performance that will deeply resonate with your soul.
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