VIEW LARGER Art inspired by "The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton", written by Charles Dickens in 1836.
December 21, 2023
Featured on the November 23rd, 2023 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:
- This year marks the tenth anniversary of former University of Arizona Track and Field student-athlete, Lezo Urreiztieta’s passing. Since then, his loved ones gather for an annual camping trip to commemorate his memory. This week, Katya Mendoza spoke with those closest to Urreiztieta, to talk about the hurdler’s passion for life and how they "Live Like Lezo". This story is in progress as a future episode of Arizona Illustrated.
Lezo Urreiztieta.Courtesy, Arizona Athletics
VIEW LARGER UA track athlete and hurdler, Lezo Urreiztieta preparing to race. In 2012, Urreiztieta clocked a personal-best time of 14:62 in the 110 meter hurdle event at the Pac-12 Championships, taking ninth place in the preliminary round. Courtesy, Arizona Athletics
VIEW LARGER From left to right: Gaizka, Melissa, Izaro and Lezo Urreizteita. Courtesy, Urreiztieta Family
VIEW LARGER Lezo and Gaizka Urreiztieta. The two brothers attended Canyon Del Oro High School. Courtesy, Urreiztieta Family
VIEW LARGER Family and friends gather to commemorate the passing of Lezo Urreiztieta outside of Catalina State Park on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Katya Mendoza, AZPM News
- Tucson natives Emma and Martha Petersen are a mother and daughter duo that share a unique bond over music. Hannah Cree sat down with them to talk about Emma’s return to the desert this Christmas, and their love of opera’s unique and passionate way of storytelling.
VIEW LARGER Opera singer Emma Petersen. Emma Petersen
- And, listen to an obscure work by Charles Dickens that first appeared as part of Charles Dickens’ “Pickwick Papers” in 1836, seven years before “A Christmas Carol”. The Rogue Theater's Rogue Radio troupe presents a radio drama adaptation of “The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton”, a holiday story with a frightening twist!
Rogue Theater has been presenting rich theatrical experiences on stage (and radio) in Tucson for more than 19 years.
The Rogue Radio cast (in order of appearance):
Joseph McGrath
Carley Elizabeth Preston
Ryan Parker Knox
Hunter Hnat
Original music composed and performed by Russell Ronnebaum
Adapted for radio by Cynthia Meier
Directed by Christopher Johnson
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