Theater Schools
". . . I have always depended on the kindness of strangers."--A Streetcar Named Desire
Other Theater-Related Sites
- American Assocation of Community TheatreA national organization for community-based nonprofit theatre companies.
- American Variety Stage - Library of CongressSelected historical materials from the Library of Congress.
- Dramatists Play Service, Inc.One of the premier play-licensing agencies in the English-speaking theatre.
- Kennedy Center American College Theater FestivalNational theater program involving students from colleges and universities nationwide which has served as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theater in the United States.
- URTA-University/Resident Theatre AssociationAdvances theatre by connecting educational theatre programs with professional theatre and performing arts industries, promoting professional practices and artistic excellence in higher education, and assisting students with their transition into the profession.
- Musical America"More than 14,000 performing arts organizations and 24,000 musicians and professionals in more than 95 countries actively engage with Musical America’s news, information and data . . . "
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.
Achievement in Live Theater
- Laurence Olivier AwardsBritish equivalent of Tony Awards
- Tony AwardsAwards for the American Broadway theatre
Academy Awards Library
Museum of Performance & Design
"The Museum of Performance & Design is the first museum in the country dedicated exclusively to the performing arts and theatrical design . . . . Several digitized collections from MPD PAL are accessible online."
Internet Databases
- Lost Plays Database"Wiki-style forum for scholars to share information about lost plays in England, 1570-1642"
- PlayShakespeare.comThe Ultimate Free Shakespearean Resource
- The Internet Broadway DatabaseThe official source for Broadway information, statistics, dates, cast, crew and creative staff credits, roles and related facts.