Welcome

When you look at our School's website you may notice something you won't see virtually anywhere else in North America. Unlike almost every other program, we unite theatre, film, and television in one School. Your ability to work in all three areas reflects the professional world and the exciting new careers that await you when you graduate. They aren’t separate in the world of work, and they aren’t separate in your experience in the School of Theatre, Film & Television.

 

Our extraordinary faculty offers comprehensive training in the art and business of storytelling. Whether that story is told on stage, on screens, or in the emerging world of media and entertainment, you will be given the education, training, and hands-on experience to become artistic makers and leaders for the future.

 

Part of our commitment to prepare you for your future career is our extensive internship program. These opportunities, often provided by notable TFTV alumni working in almost every sector of the entertainment industry, allow you to engage the professional area of your choice and learn from experienced practitioners by working alongside them.

 

Welcome to one of America’s most exciting arts environments. We're proud to be ranked the No. 2 public school in the United States, and the only National Top 10 school located outside of Los Angles, Boston and New York (The Wrap College Issue, 2024). Come join us in the stunning desert southwest and take your place with talented colleagues who share your passion for the study, the business, and the art of storytelling. Explore the rich emotional possibilities offered only through live performance and the immersive cinematic and media experience we offer you in the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film, & Television.

 

Brant Pope
Interim Director

Events

Performance Season

Vanities: The Musical Venue: Marroney Theatre September 28, 2025 to October 12, 2025

Screening Events

What’s Up, Docs? Venue: Marroney Theatre December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm

Workshop Productions

The Climate Project Venue: Tornabene Theatre September 25, 2025 to September 28, 2025

News

TFTV Achieves Clean Sweep at 2025 NATAS Student Production Awards

The School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) at the University of Arizona is celebrating an extraordinary achievement: a clean sweep at the 2025 NATAS Student Production Awards,… More

Broadway Dreams Realized: TFTV Alum Ethan Kirschbaum (‘16) Steps into Iconic Role in ‘Wicked’

From being captivated by Wicked as a child in the audience to taking center stage in the role of Fiyero in this year’s national tour, alum Ethan Kirschbaum… More

Bennett Curran (’26) awarded the ‘Expanding Horizons Arts & Environment Fund’ scholarship

TFTV senior Bennett Curran (’26) was awarded the ‘Expanding Horizons Arts & Environment Fund’ scholarship by the College of Fine Arts. The fund supports student-driven interdisciplinary arts projects… More

Featured Faculty & Staff

Erin Roberts Assistant Professor of Practice

Erin Roberts: is an actor, director, improvisor, and teacher and is very excited to join the LSP Faculty at the University of Arizona this fall. Formerly a professor… More

Kevin Black Professor of Practice

Kevin Black is a Professor of Practice in Acting, teaching Acting l and ll, Introduction to Voice and Movement, and Screen Acting. He is a professional actor with… More

Nicole Koschmann Asst. Professor of Practice

Nicole (Nicky) Koschmann is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Theatre, Film, & Television, where she also directs the Arizona Online Film & Television Bachelor… More

Student Work

UA FTV Fiction Films

Our students' films have gained recognition at the world's top films festivals, including the Berlin Intl. Film Festival and Sundance, and feature stellar performances from rising stars in the Theatre programs. BA and BFA students in the film program work collaboratively on films, with BA students applying skills learned in producing and studies courses to lead projects in the producer role. Magic Hour and I Dream in Widescreen are the popular showcases for fiction produced in the program. More

Design Tech Showcase Reveals Secrets

Every year, the school brings agents, professional designers and production specialists to campus to view the work of our actors and design and technology students. The annual Showcase of Talent offers our students a valuable next step into the business and direct access to industry professionals. More

UA FTV Documentaries

Our production students gain experience in documentary, and are taught by working filmmakers whose films can be seen on HBO, Netflix, and PBS. The documentary work is original and eclectic, and reflects the rich culture of Tucson. Student work is regularly showcased at What’s up, Docs at The Loft Cinema and at I Dream in Widescreen, the gala event of BFA senior thesis films that regularly draws crowds of over 1000 to the historic Fox Tucson Theatre. More

Take a virtual tour of the University of Arizona

Take a quick virtual tour of the Fine Arts District and the rest of the UA Campus, click here.

Alumni Spotlight

Fly Jamerson (’19) wins California theatre award for original work ‘Frozen Fluid: An Antarctic Gender Non-Conforming Creation Myth’

Back in 2017, Fly Jamerson (pictured left) was undertaking their MFA in Theatre Arts (Generative Dramaturgy) at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. Among… More

Mikaela Shwer (’04) debuts her award-winning documentary at the 33rd Arizona International Film Festival

The 33rd edition of the Arizona International Film Festival opens this week. The state’s longest-running festival will present 107 films from 21 countries and feature multiple faculty and alumni filmmakers from… More

TFTV Alum Diana Cadena wins Regional Emmy® for her work on AZPM documentary ‘John is Colorblind’

School of Theatre, Film & Television alum Diana Cadena (BA Film & Television, ’21) has won a Regional Emmy® for her work on the Arizona Public Media documentary… More