Fountain Hills Theater

Fountain Hills Theater inspires, entertains and challenges diverse audiences with innovative and award-winning adult and youth productions ranging from classics to new works. We train and support our youth as the next generation of performing artists and celebrate the essential power of the performing arts.

Fountain Hills Theater (FHT) has been entertaining and enlightening audiences for over 35 years. Each season we present up to 15 shows including musicals, comedies and dramas on both our adult and youth stages. The recipient of over 160 ariZoni Awards and over 40 National Youth Arts Awards, FHT is a cultural mainstay in Fountain Hills and the East Valley. With 6 core staff and numerous volunteers, Fountain Hills Theater entertains and challenges over 15,000 audience members each season, performing over 15 productions and offering education through camps and workshops.

Our highly regarded Youth Performing Arts Program includes 4-5 productions annually, performing arts workshops, educational classes, school tours and community outreach.
One of the highlights of the youth season includes our annual YABOY production (Youth Actors Benefiting Other Youth). YABOY shows address social issues facing young people today. With a preventative focus, YABOY productions have spotlighted issues such as teen depression/suicide, bullying, drug use, date rape/teen pregnancy, the challenges of the blind and handicapped, and literacy. As part of the program, YABOY students visit and interact with valley organizations that serve youth and donate a portion of the production's ticket sales to a non-profit focusing on that year's issue.

Testimonials

"I was in 13 youth theater productions with Mr. Ross Collins and loved it! I learned so much. It was an excellent experience for me." Nick G.

"I've been in 11 (youth) productions at the Fountain Hills Theater and feel each one has benefited me in several ways...experience, knowledge, self-confidence, responsibility...I feel the theater has taught me that appreciation, even for simple things, is necessary...and it has taught me to always try my hardest in all things." Denise K.

"I didn't even know what live theater was until FHT got me into acting. The adults teach you tricks of the trade...I'm really proud of myself, and my teachers comment on how it has helped me get better grades." Scott D.

"While my daughter is very intelligent, she has challenges with social interactions. Participating [in Fountain Hills Theater's Youth Performing Arts Program] has helped her build her self-confidence. She enjoys the theater, has more self-discipline and is more comfortable in social situations." (This parent asked us not to use her name.)

"I have learned to work alongside people of all ages and backgrounds...Trust me, many a fear has been conquered by stepping onto a stage." Jimmy F.