Arizona Theatre Company
Spacious, informal theater showcasing both local and professional acting talent in plays and musical performances.
About Arizona Theatre Company
Arizona Theatre Company is a Tucson based nonprofit theater presenting plays and musical performances for audiences in Tucson and across Arizona. The company brings together local and professional acting talent, creating productions that are shared with audiences statewide. Its work includes a full season of live theater, special programming, education initiatives, and community partnerships.
Founded in 1967, Arizona Theatre Company has built a nearly 60 year history that includes more than 350 productions for audiences in Tucson and Phoenix. The company describes itself as the only League of Resident Theatres member in the nation that produces full seasons in two cities. Every show is created in Arizona before being presented at venues in Tucson and Tempe, making the organization a statewide theater company as well as a Tucson cultural institution.
In Tucson, performances take place at the Temple of Music and Art, the company's historic downtown home. The venue provides a setting for ATC's mainstage productions as well as the ATC Cinema Series, which presents high definition screenings of acclaimed plays and musicals from London stages and beyond. The company also offers subscriptions, flex passes, individual show tickets, and special events connected to its season programming.
Arizona Theatre Company's programming includes established plays, musicals, and new work. The company has presented world premieres, including "Dreamers of the Day" during its 20th anniversary season in 1987 and 1988, and has announced another world premiere, "Killing Kit, A Shakespeare Murder Mystery," for its 2026 and 2027 season. Its artistic work also includes support for playwrights. Elaine Romero, identified by ATC as its Playwright in Residence, was named to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation's 101st Class of Fellows in drama and performance art.
The company's community work extends beyond performances. Arizona Theatre Company connects with communities through partnerships, outreach, Community Night, Pride Night, and other special offers. Its education programs are designed to help educate Arizonans about theater while giving students opportunities to see and participate in the theater experience. The organization also relies on donors, sponsors, volunteers, and institutional and corporate support as a nonprofit.
For Tucson visitors, the Temple of Music and Art is the company's primary local setting, while ATC's productions also travel to the Tempe Center for the Arts. Audiences can begin by exploring the upcoming season, past productions, subscriptions, cinema screenings, and community programs through Arizona Theatre Company. Its season announcement describes the 2026 and 2027 offerings as including spectacle, laughter, inspirational storytelling, and a world premiere, continuing the company's long-running role in bringing live theater to southern Arizona and audiences throughout the state.