About Us

OUR MISSION:

“To showcase the extraordinary abilities of our peers and neighbors, uniting the community for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and shared appreciation for local talent.”

Southern Arizona Showcase (SAZS) presents talent from around our region. Talent is selected by audition, either live or video recorded.  All ages and all performance arts are invited to perform including:

  • Musical performances / vocal & instrumental
  • Dramatic & comedic presentations
  • Poetry / storytelling
  • Dancers / solo & group
  • Improv
  • Magicians
  • And much more!

SAZS supports arts education in Southern Arizona, with emphasis on local school districts.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Regina Ford (Chair / Artistic Director): retired newspaper reporter, director, actor
  • Donna Dailey (Vice Chair / Production Manager): writer, photographer, musician (Meraki duo)
  • Bill Foraker (Treasurer / Statutory Agent): drummer (Trouble Brewin’) singer, actor, stage hand, pilot
  • Ellen March (Secretary): longtime community volunteer, music lover
  • Lance Swaim: get’er done officer, musician (Ebb and Flow duo)
  • Rada Neal: pianist, composer, arranger, Indiana University School of Music grad
  • Michael Cory: singer, music lover, volunteer