Arizona Theatre Company

Our mission is to create world-class theatre about what it means to be alive today - inspiring curiosity and creativity, sparking empathy and joy - bringing all Arizonans together.

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) puts the artists and audience at the heart of all we do. ATC's performances bring people together on our stages to experience essential stories, from reimagined classics to contemporary plays, original works, and innovative musicals, fostering continued conversation beyond the theatre walls.

Founded in 1966 in Tucson, AZ, ATC celebrates over 55 seasons of world-class professional theatre, currently led by Executive Director Geri Wright and the Kasser Family Artistic Director Matt August. ATC operates in two major Arizona cities, unlike any other professional theatre in the country. ATC collaborates with world-class artists to create productions and programs about what it means to be alive today, inspiring curiosity and sparking joy, bringing all Arizonans together.

As the state's major professional not-for-profit theatre, Arizona Theatre Company is the largest and most established organization of its kind in the Southwest, committed to staging world-class productions for Arizona audiences. Arizona Theatre Company enjoys a loyal and ever-expanding base of patrons and donors throughout the state and has been designated as the official State Theatre of Arizona since 1978.

Highly regarded for the quality and scope of its productions, Arizona Theatre Company has earned a well-deserved acknowledgment and reputation among regional theatres in the United States. It serves as a national and regional model for its success in being the only regional theatre in the country to operate in two cities-performing at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson and Tempe Center for the Arts in Phoenix.

Arizona Theatre Company has developed an impressive national reputation and now attracts some of the country's most respected and talented theatre professionals as well as drawing international artists to Arizona. From Seattle to Atlanta, from Los Angeles to Broadway, Arizona Theatre Company is making its mark on American theatre.

Arizona Theatre Company plays a vital role in the state's economic development, growth, and vitality. The company's programs provide a forum for promoting and respecting global cultural diversity, inspiring innovation and creative thinking, and assisting in the resolution of societal conflicts through education and outreach.

Testimonials

"The Guthrie; the Steppenwolf...may have longer histories...but ATC has an incredible footprint in Arizona." - R. Eiff

"I retired here from Chicago, and Chicago theater is believed to be the best regional theater in the country. But when I came to the Phoenix area 12 years ago and began attending ATC performances, I think that ATC is absolutely outstanding! ATC can hold its own with the best from the Windy City. Thank you for your wonderful productions, and long may they continue!" - J. Libby

"I enjoy theater and I'm glad I've found ATC!" - S. Zapp

"The Learning Curve values Arizona Theatre Company. Our community benefits tremendously from the richness of each ATC season and from the important arts education programs that create the next generation of actors, audiences and thoughtful, informed citizens." - Susan Dick, Founder/Director of The Learning Curve

"We moved to Scottsdale in 1976 and started attending ATC performances in Tucson then became subscribers in Phoenix in the 80's. The quality of ATC productions is exceptional and keeps us coming back year after year. One of the best was Man of La Mancha. We attend the theatre in NYC and London and to us, the experience offered by ATC performances is comparable. Scenery, lighting, costumes and overall productions are always excellent and very professional. The casts are likewise. Thank you for maintaining this incredible Phoenix cultural institution." - L. Lagarde

"ATC is a force of art and story in Phoenix and Tucson. We're so fortunate to have this GREAT theatre company right here in the valley that is bringing the transformative power of live theatre to our community." - B. Face

"Arizona Theatre Company is one of the best high-quality theater productions in Arizona. Excellent performances of an outstanding selection attract audiences of all ages. They are not afraid to confront issues of society in order to broaden the minds of theatergoers, and they engage in an eclectic variety of selected plays to appeal to the populace in general. Keep up the good work!" -J. Bobar