Local Theaters
- Arizona Rose TheatreCreated to be a company that would be a training ground for new talent as well as an outlet to create and produce new, original works and nurture theater in our community.
- Arizona Theatre CompanyThe State theatre
- Arts ExpressWith over 30 years of service in Southern Arizona, Arts Express is dedicated to building a better community through arts education and musical theatre, programming.
- Borderlands Theater"Borderlands Theater is a professional theater company recognized nationally and internationally for the development and production of theater and educational program that reflects the diversity of the voices of the Southwest border region."
- The Fault Line PlayersThe Fault Line Players have been in the arts & entertainment field since 1984, producing 100s of original works. Also an accomplished comedy troupe.
- Gaslight TheatreFamily-friendly melodrama and musical treats.
- Invisible Theatre"The Invisible Theatre (IT) of Tucson . . . is dedicated to producing quality theatre and arts education experiences for all facets of the community in an intimate setting that showcases local professional talent and guest artists."
- L.U.N.A. Theatre/Differently Abled EntertainmentL.U.N.A.(Love, Understanding, Nurturing, and Awareness) is a community organization dedicated to helping marginalized causes raise money and awareness, while reaching the public through artistic performances.
- Live Theatre WorkshopPerformance and education to entertain, enlighten and uplift the community and to develop theatrical talent.
- PlaybillThe online site of Playbill magazine connects theatre professionals working in America, and internationally, using the vast linkage of its 'Theatre Central' directory.
- Rogue Theatre"Our mission is to create the highest quality theatre possible, challenging, stretching, and invigorating our community."
- Saguaro City Music TheatreWe are a professional theatre company created to celebrate the classic American art form of musical theatre, bringing top-tier professional productions to the people of Tucson as well as offering inclusive arts access to the entire community.
- The Scoundrel and Scamp TheatreThe Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre is an award-winning Tucson-based professional theater company dedicated to sharing diverse stories about and by underrepresented voices as well as creating immersive, imaginative experiences for audiences of all ages.
- Stage Foundation Community TheatreStage Foundation Community Theater is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit semi-professional theater specializing in original works and classic favorites!
- Streetlamp ProductionsA creative arts hub in Tucson. Includes Radio Revival Theater.
- Tucson Theatre Announcements ListA monitored e-mail list of notices from local theatre companies, filmmakers and others, including auditions, casting calls, openings and other announcements.
- Winding Road Theater EnsembleTheir mission is to tell dynamic, theatrical stories that illuminate the human condition and celebrate the theater’s power to entertain us, to move us, and to bring us joy, with a special commitment to developing new work by American playwrights.
Backstage.com
Backstage.com is a website offering career advice and casting information. If you subscribe, here's what you get:
- A personal profile
- Access to their resources
- Advice on everything from headshots, auditioning tips, information on college programs
- More access to casting agents who can put you to work
- Membership from $11 to $20 a month, depending on the type of subscription you choose.
Other Theater Information
- Actors' EquityThe labor union that represents Actors and Stage Managers in the U. S.
- URTAUniversity Resident Theatre Association
- SAG-AFTRAScreen Actors' Guild and American Federation of Television Arts and Sciences represents actors, announcers, broadcasters journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals.
- Hollywood Reporter - Top 25 Drama SchoolsTHR polled theater insiders and top casting directors to find the best training grounds for aspiring actors.
Plays for Purchase
If possible you should read the entire play before the audition. The links below are sources for obtaining plays and
anthologies (new and used). Many plays are in the public domain and no longer protected by copyright. Some may be available on the Internet.
- Amazon.comNeed I say more?
- Antigone Books"Located in Tucson's unique Fourth Avenue shopping district, Antigone Books is a zany bookstore with a feminist slant."
- Bookmans Entertainment ExchangeBookmans sells used "books, music, movies, video games and systems, magazines, comics, electronics, tchotchkes, and musical instruments, and more." There are many convenient locations around Arizona.
- Dramatists Play ServicePublishes of acting editions of plays and provides leasing rights to these works.
- Samuel FrenchPublishes of acting editions of plays and provides leasing rights to these works.