Arizona Theatre Company GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2026/2027 SEASON

ATC CASTING CALL/GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2026/2027 SEASON 

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Arizona Theatre Company.  We're looking forward to learning more about you!

We will be holding in-person auditions for actors 18 years old and older.  An accompanist will be provided.

Tempe/Phoenix

April 17, 2026 | 2 PM – 10:30 PM
April 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 7 PM
Tempe Center for the Arts, Carter Lounge, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

Tucson

April 25, 2026 | 10 PM – 6:30 PM
Temple of Music and Art, Rehearsal Hall, 330 S. Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 

About Us

Arizona Theatre Company is a LORT B Theatre that operates in two cities: Tucson and Tempe/Phoenix. Each show in our season rehearses and begins performances at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson (for 7 weeks) and then transfers to Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe/Phoenix to continue its run (for 3 weeks). Contracts are generally 10 weeks long.

Schedules

Please note the following about ATC schedule: 

• Normal rehearsal schedule is Tuesday to Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.    
• Tech rehearsal days are 10 hours long. 
• We have matinee performances during the week and on weekends. 

Statement from Union

Arizona Theatre Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Actors Equity Association's (AEA) contracts prohibit discrimination. AEA is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, AEA encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit. 

Contract

AEA – LORT B (Protected Theatre Status) – $1,135/week.

Personnel Viewing

Matt August, Kasser Family Artistic Director 

Submission Instructions

• If auditioning for Little Shop of Horrors, please prepare one 2-minute monologue and a brief cut no longer than 1 minute. 
• If auditioning for a play, please prepare two contrasting 2-minute monologues.  
• The complete presentation should be no longer than 5 minutes in length.  
• Please fill out the form below that corresponds with the city in which you will be auditioning. Once it is complete and submitted you will be directed to a page where you can sign up for an audition time.

Signup here: https://atc.org/auditions-submissions/2026-2027-season-auditions/

Stage Managers can email their resumes here. 

We are NOT accepting video auditions at this time.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SHOWS AND DATES

 

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Old Pueblo Playwrights New Play Festival

 

From: Adrian Cory < adriancory1@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 6:40 AM
Subject: OPP New Play Festival

 

 

As one of America's longest-running dramatist groups, Old Pueblo Playwrights presents staged readings of eight original works — each performed just once, script in hand, on a simple set with full lights and sound. Post-performance talkbacks invite the audience into the creative process.

"Like Hamlet, we believe the play's the thing. Each play is performed just once… talkbacks allow the audience to participate in improving our plays."

— John Vornholt, 2026 Festival Coordinator

 

FULL SCHEDULE

The 2026 Festival Program

 

THURSDAY April 2 7 PM

"HOA Blues" Debra Vassallo  ·  Dir. Dennis O'Dell The HOA fund is down to $77.13; streets are filled with potholes, the liability insurance is set to expire, and a hedge fund plans to tear down homes and build high-rises. What's the Sparkling Springs board to do?

 

FRIDAY April 3 7 PM

"AI AI O" Mel Hector, MD  ·  Dir. Zach Wetzel Whose intelligence is more "artificial"? How does AI impact ethical choices? Are meaningful safeguards even possible?

 

SATURDAY April 4 2 PM

SATURDAY SHORTS MATINÉE — FOUR PLAYS "Clutch" Liisa Rose  ·  Dir. David Sewell Gunshots, watermelon, a Mallard duck. A pair of siblings deal with their shared childhood trauma in very different ways. "What a Trip" Leslie Powell  ·  Dir. Dave Sewell Two sisters tangle with a federal agent and learn to see each other as never before. Comedy ensues. "Change" Leslie Powell  ·  Dir. Pat Timm In a world of "haves" and "have-nots," three characters trapped underground learn the dangers of disconnection from basic humanity. "Moving Day" Kristen Kallen-Keck  ·  Dir. Drew Kallen-Keck A missing cat might just derail a couple's big, exciting move.

 

SATURDAY April 4 7 PM

"The Chemo Lounge" John Vornholt  ·  Dir. Stan Sutherland Whoever we may be on the outside, we share our demons, fears, and decisions here as we fight to survive. The infusion center of a cancer clinic — where equals meet in the most human of struggles.

 

SUNDAY April 5 7 PM

"Don't Feed the Troll" Adrian Cory  ·  Dir. Adrian Cory When an op-ed columnist's world is ripped apart, she seeks to take down the online troll causing her despair. Strong language, depictions of violence, and sexual content. Previously debuted at Tucson Fringe.

 

 

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Plan Your Visit

 

VENUE Invisible Theatre 1400 N. First Avenue @ Drachman Tucson, Arizona 85719   Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms.	ADMISSION Pay What You Will No reserved seats. Pay at the door via cash, check, or Venmo. No credit cards.   Free bottled water. Donations welcome.
CONTACT John Vornholt, Festival Coordinator 520-548-3484  ·  johnvorn@aol.com   Adrian Cory, Communications 206-851-2818 adriancory1@gmail.com	ABOUT OPP Old Pueblo Playwrights 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspiring writers for over four decades.   Table-reads every Monday at 7 PM. Donate via Venmo or PO Box 775, Tucson AZ 85702.

 

 

 

Special thanks to the Arizona Commission on the Arts for their ongoing support.

 

 

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Recent announcements: http://tucsonstage.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Unscrewed Theater: Feeling Lucky? Join Us for Improv Magic!

 

From: Unscrewed Theater < unscrewedtheater@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 8:31 AM
Subject: Feeling Lucky? Join Us for Improv Magic!

 

 

 

 

 

May the luck of the Irish be on ye lads & lassies

 

You'll be so lucky if you can join us this weekend! We are introducing a new JAM on Sunday, March 22nd, from 3-5 pm called The Sandbox. Everyone is invited on stage to show us their talents. We can't wait to see what this jam presents. Sign up now online.

Plus, did someone say your dog was ugly, or did someone borrow your special serving bowl and hasn't returned it? Whatever petty grievance you might have, we want to bring it to our judge in our special show, Petty Court. Even if you can't come, send us your grievance online and see if we act it out accurately (doubtful!)

Remember, you can always watch our shows from the comfort of your home. See the ticket page for the show you want to see, and get the Zoom link.

See you soon!

 

 

 

SHOWS THIS WEEKEND

 

 

 

Our House Team
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed
Friday, 7:30 pm

 

 

Tickets

 

 

The Backyard
Sign up your team online
Saturday, 9pm

 

 

Sign Up & Donate

 

 

 

Family Hour Featuring
Comic Chaos
Saturday, 6 pm

 

 

Tickets

 

 

The Sandbox
Sign up online or just come!
SUNDAY 3 PM

 

 

More Info

 

 

 

Our House Team
Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed
Saturday, 7:30 pm

 

 

Tickets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMING SOON!

 

 

 

PETTY COURT 
MARCH 28th

Submit YOUR dispute (ANONYMOUSLY), and you might see it inspiring the improv! You don't need to use real names (please don't!), but we do ask that it be a real situation, no matter how petty.

 

 

Send us your dispute here

 

Unscrewed Theater

4500 E Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ 85712

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Tucson Improv Movement Upcoming Shows and Classes

 

From: Tucson Improv Movement <justin@tucsonimprov.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:04 AM
Subject: 🛎️Yes and News - 3/19/26

 

 

One of my favorite things about comedy is that it's something anyone can try. You don't need years of experience, a background in theater, or even think of yourself as "the funny one." Sometimes all it takes is showing up and giving it a shot. So I totally recommend you jump into one of our upcoming Improv 101 and Stand Up 101 classes.

Stand Up 101 class starts Sunday, March 22nd, with Rory Monserat, and it's perfect for anyone who has ever thought, "I've got a story that could work on stage." The class walks you through the nuts and bolts of how jokes work, and helps you build the confidence to perform.  Then on Tuesday, March 24, Jess Hill kicks off our next Improv 101 class. Improv is all about collaboration, creativity, and learning to say "yes, and." It's one of the most fun ways I know to get out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and laugh a lot along the way.  If you've ever thought about trying comedy, these classes are the perfect place to start.

Improv Madness is in full swing, two teams have already punched their ticket to the championship: Beards and Beanies & Near Far Wherever Noir! The competition heats up this week as another round of hopefuls compete on Saturday night at 8:30 pm, where we will solidify our final four. On March 22nd-24th, you can vote one Wild Card Team into the finals. Then they all go head-to-head for the comedy crown and eternal Improv Madness glory on March 28th! 

This week's teams are:

• "ShE" – Colleen Bell & Sandy Handly
• Heroes For Babies – Lindsay McEldowney & David Flax
• legal torts – Zaq Race & Amanda Tennyson
• Mean Mommy – Sean Bottai & Ann Lyons
• Worst Case Scenario – Czarina Nafarrate & Ash Trudinger-Smith

And finally, mark your calendars because Improvathon returns this May. 24+ nonstop hours of comedy on our very own stage. We'll have more details soon, but trust me, you won't want to miss it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Shows

 

 

Friday Night

6:30 pm - Improv Jam
7:30 pm - The Soapbox w/Taylor Edwards
8:30 pm - Femme Drop
 

Saturday Night

6:30 pm - Improv Happy Hour
7:30 pm - The Game Show Show
8:30 pm - Improv Madness
 

Sunday Matinee

2:00 pm - No Show

 

 

 

 

Secure Your Seats at This Weekend's Shows!

 

 

 

Upcoming Classes

 

 

 

 

Improv Comedy 

101 - Tuesday, March 24th with Jessica Hill

Stand Up Comedy 

101 - Sunday, March 22nd with Rory Monserat

Sketch Comedy 

Coming Soon

 

 

 

 

Register for Class Now

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come try out improv in a fun safe environment at the Jam Friday at 6:30pm!  Then stay for the Soapbox for just $5!

 

 

 

 

 

Tucson Improv Movement

414 E 9th Street

Tucson, AZ 85705

 

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RED HERRING PUPPETS: Family Puppet Show / Adult Master Class

From: Lisa <lisa@redherringpuppets.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 9:58 AM
Subject: Family Puppet Show / Adult MasterClass

 

RED HERRING PUPPETS

presents

Aesop's Fables

A FAMILY PUPPET SHOW FOR ALL AGES

Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre  •  Sunday, March 22, 2026  •  2:00 PM

Suggested Ticket: $10

The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre

 

 

ADULT MASTERCLASS

Puppets on Camera

Taught by Lisa Sturz, Emmy Award-Winning Artistic Director, Red Herring Puppets

With decades of experience performing puppets on camera and training performers to succeed in recorded media.

 

 

PART ONE   —   Sunday, April 12, 2026   |   1:00–4:00 PM

Participants use a video monitor to practice finding the center of frame, proper lip sync, eye focus, and consistent height. Work with breath, posture, hand movements, and vocal characterization to convey emotion.

PART TWO   —   Sunday, April 19, 2026   |   1:00–4:00 PM

Refine skills from Part One, add scene work, group improvisations, and choreograph a musical number.

Note: Part One (or equivalent experience) is a prerequisite for Part Two.

 

 

Selected Film & Television Credits

Elmo in Grouchland • Muppets from Space • Howard the Duck • The Flintstones • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III • RoboCop 2 • Gremlins 2 • Batman Returns • Murphy Brown • PuzzlePlace

 

 

REGISTRATION & COST

$150 per session  •  $250 for both sessions

Register at Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre

https://www.scoundrelandscamp.org/puppets-on-camera-26

lisa@redherringpuppets.com

 

Red Herring Puppets  •  4500 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705  •  redherringpuppets.com

 

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Recent announcements: http://tucsonstage.blogspot.com/

 

 

Saguaro City Music Theatre, THE ADDAMS FAMILY...Auditions

 

From: Saguaro City Music Theatre <casting@saguarocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2026 8:03 PM
Subject: THE ADDAMS FAMILY...Auditions Coming Soon!!!

 

 

AUDITIONS COMING UP APRIL 1st & 4th!!

 

 

 

 

 

AUDITION NOTICE!

FOR

SAGUARO CITY MUSIC THEATRE'S 

SUMMER PRODUCTION 

OF

THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Young@Part)

AUDITION DATES/TIMES

FOR ADULTS: 

Wednesday, April 1st 7:45pm-10:00pm

&

Saturday, April 4th 1:30pm-5:30pm

 

ALL ADULT AUDITIONEES FOR THIS PRODUCTION MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE. If you are under 18, you must be registered for STUDIO ARTS PRESENTS! Summer Camp to be cast in this production. For more information click HERE.

All adult actors in this production will also be required to be Teaching Artists for our young performers. Applicants should genuinely enjoy working with children, as mentoring and supporting young performers is a central part of this program.

 

AUDITION LOCATION

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST CAMPUS

Center for the Arts

Black Box Theatre

(2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709)

 

COMMITMENT DATES/TIMES

Teaching Artist/Camp Orientation:

Friday May 29th, 5:30-7pm

 

Camp/Performance Call Times:

Saturday June 6th, 8:30am-3:30pm

Mon-Fri June 8th-25th, 8:30am-3:30pm

Fri June 26th, 8:30am-5:00pm

Sat June 27th, 10:30am-5pm

Sun June 28th, 10:30am-5pm

 

Performance Dates/Times:

Friday June 26th, 3pm

Saturday June 27th, 11am & 3pm

Sunday June 28th, 11am & 3pm

Please visit saguarocity.org/auditions for audition materials and to sign-up for your audition slot!

***If you are unable to attend this audition but would like to be considered, please email a video submission to casting@saguarocity.org by Thursday, April 1st, 2026. 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! 

 

 

Questions? Email or call us directly.

 

 

casting@saguarocity.org

520-809-5729

 

 

Saguaro City Music Theatre

 

 

10240 N. Valle Del Oro Dr, Tucson
United States of America

 

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SPOTLIGHT STUDIOS AUDITION for SHREK THE MUSICAL

 

SPOTLIGHT STUDIOS — TUCSON, ARIZONA

AUDITION NOTICE

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Theatre for Young Audiences Version

 

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Spotlight Studios is now accepting auditions for its upcoming production of Shrek The Musical (TYA Version), presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Stieg, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

WHO SHOULD AUDITION

This production is open to middle school, high school, and adult performers (18 and older).

AUDITION DATES & DEADLINES

Milestone	Date & Time
Video Audition Submissions Due	April 1, 2026
Dance Call	April 4, 2026 — 2:00–4:00 PM
Callbacks	April 4, 2026 — 5:00–8:00 PM

HOW TO AUDITION

Submit your video audition online by April 1, 2026. Use the QR code or visit the link below for full audition requirements and to complete the audition form:

www.spotlightstudiosaz.com  

Questions? Contact: info@spotlightstudiosaz.com

Shrek The Musical-TYA Version is presented and licensed through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

 

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