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Famed actor and director Marsha Mason returns to Tucson.

AZPM | By Mark McLemore
Published March 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM MST
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Marsha Mason in rehearsals for ATC’s “The Roommate."
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Director Marsha Mason in rehearsals for ATC’s “The Roommate."
Famed actor and director Marsha Mason returns to Tucson.

Featured on the March 12th, 2026 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:

  • Famed actor Marsha Mason returns to Tucson to direct “The Roommate” for the Arizona Theatre Company.
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Angela Pierce and Sara Gettelfinger in rehearsals for ATC’s “The Roommate."
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The Cast and Creative Team of “The Roommate."
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"The Roommate" is Arizona Theatre Company's new production directed by Marsha Mason.

At the end of the interview Jackson shares an account being an eye-witness to the shooting that wounded Gabrielle Giffords and killed six people in 2011, contest which may not be suitable for all listeners.

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Jacquelyn Jackson posing in her rogue vest.
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Book cover of "The Female Rouge: A Memoir of Living Fiercely" by Jacquelyn Jackson.
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Jacquelyn Jackson enjoying nature.
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Jacquelyn Jackson practicing yoga in the Goddess pose with Lion's breath while outside.

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Janelle Molony at a book signing for her book "Birds Gone Wild."
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Janelle Molony will be signing books at the Chandler Ostrich Festival in March.
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Ostrich head close-up.

Webpage by Sarah Arellano.

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Mark McLemore
Mark McLemore is the host of Arizona Spotlight on NPR 89.1, a weekly radio show with a very wide beat.
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