Know a Theatre: Childsplay of Tempe, Arizona
The Southwest’s TYA mainstay has been stirring kids’ imaginations, and taking their shows on the road in their region and nationally, for nearly 5 decades.
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The Southwest’s TYA mainstay has been stirring kids’ imaginations, and taking their shows on the road in their region and nationally, for nearly 5 decades.
One of the nation’s most influential musical theatre institutions, now in its 46th year, is on the opposite coast from Broadway.
There are no B-sides for this theatre as it looks to produce fearless, adventurous work in the ATL.
Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.
Known for their artist’s residency, this company offers community-focused work, including performances on the White River in Indianapolis.
Known for its emphasis on education and artistic exploration, this longstanding cultural institution now programs 4 stages in 2 locations.
A small, sturdy theatre with a focus on new work, PURE’s ace in the hole is its adventurous audience, who’ve followed them to various venues over the years.
How a 68-seat cultural gem on the Jersey shore has stood the test of time for the sake of new plays.
Its fresh contemporary takes on Shakespeare, the Greeks, and others have become a staple of NYC’s summer season, but the company has bigger plans.
This small storefront theatre in a walkable cultural district puts its focus on new work and on its neighborhood.