Author: mscerbo

Arizona dreamer’s life story inspires Phoenix Theatre musical

BY GRISELDA ZETINO KTAR PHOENIX — Tony Valdovinos’ dream of serving in the U.S. Marine Corps was crushed when he found out he was undocumented. “I believed in the Marine Corps for so many years,” he said. “I studied them. I truly honored them.” Now, his life story is being told in a musical called “¡Americano!”… READ MORE

THE FACES BEHIND THE PRODUCTION SHARE THEIR STORIES

By Staci Hauk Scottsdale Lifestyle Magazine Americano! is based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, a graduate of Camelback High School who was brought from Mexico by his parents at age two. This true story follows Tony who discovers his undocumented status when he tries to enlist in the Marines. With his lifelong dream of serving in… READ MORE

Army reservists from Mesa support El Paso children

By Mike Phillips East Valley Tribune Soldiers with a Mesa-based Army Reserve unit are on a year-long deployment, but it hasn’t stopped them from contributing to nearby civilian communities in need. While serving to support the Fort Bliss, Texas, Mobilization Brigade, members of the 653rd Regional Support Group are pitching in to assist the children… READ MORE

Play takes Scottsdale actor back to 9/11 horror

By Kristine Cannon, Scottsdale Progress Staff Writer Jan 28, 2020 Scottsdale native Lucas Coatney’s voice breaks over the phone as he recalls his Sept. 11, 2001 experience. “I am so sorry,” Coatney said. “I get so emotional because ‘Americano!’ has 9/11 in it and I was actually in New York. Reliving it in the show… READ MORE