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.
Category Archives: Know a Theatre
An occasional survey of TCG member theatres. To see a map and list of who we’ve covered with this feature, click on the map below:
Know a Theatre: 5th Avenue Theatre of Seattle
One of the nation’s most influential musical theatre institutions, now in its 46th year, is on the opposite coast from Broadway.
Know a Theatre: Actor’s Express of Atlanta
There are no B-sides for this theatre as it looks to produce fearless, adventurous work in the ATL.
Know a Theatre: People’s Light of Malvern, Pa.
Now in its 50th year, this Pennsylvania theatre has strong local roots as well as a national profile.
Know a Theatre: Indy Convergence
Known for their artist’s residency, this company offers community-focused work, including performances on the White River in Indianapolis.
Know a Theatre: Berkshire Theatre Group
Known for its emphasis on education and artistic exploration, this longstanding cultural institution now programs 4 stages in 2 locations.
Know a Theatre: PURE Theatre of Charleston, S.C.
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.
The Little Theatre That Could, and Still Does
How a 68-seat cultural gem on the Jersey shore has stood the test of time for the sake of new plays.
Know a Theatre: Classical Theatre of Harlem
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.
Know a Theatre: Amphibian Stage of Fort Worth, Texas
This small storefront theatre in a walkable cultural district puts its focus on new work and on its neighborhood.
