Student Programs
AMERICA PLAYS! Celebrating Great American Stories
A five-year community engagement initiative that celebrates the power great American stories have in our community. Events include reader’s theatre at libraries and bookstores, post-show discussions, pre-show lectures, and special events that relate to the subject matter of the AMERICA PLAYS! production. Students have the opportunity to explore the themes of the play in a variety of interesting and creative ways before seeing the show. All events are free and open to the public.
Open Doors
A venture to take high school students to a variety of professional performing arts events in Phoenix and Tucson. The students participate in an active discussion with project leaders and present a culminating project to demonstrate their understanding of theatre in their lives. The goal is to glean insights from the young people about what impact the arts has on their lives and to give these students a chance to experience new adventures.
Play Guides
An informative guide, available free of charge for all patrons. The guide covers topics relating to the play, the time period in which the play is set, and the process the play went through to reach production. As an added feature for educators bringing students to see ATC’s student matinees, this guide includes questions for post-show discussion as well as theatre and language-arts related lesson plans for each production.
Professional Internship Program
Provides individuals with the opportunity to work with and learn from professionals in the administration, artistic, or production departments at Arizona Theatre Company. Stipends are available to full-time interns.
Student Matinees
One of ATC’s educational offerings most favored by students and teachers. Student matinees for each ATC performance are scheduled at greatly subsidized ticket prices. Each one is followed by a post-performance discussion with cast members and ATC staff, providing students the opportunity to interact with key members of the production team. Free pre-or post-show school visits may also be available.
Summer on Stage
An intensive acting program for high school students that focuses on character development, voice for the actor, scene and monologue study, and movement and dance. Includes an intensive rehearsal process that leads to fully mounted productions performed at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson.
