In alignment with the University of Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 situation, the administrative offices of the School of Theatre, Film & Television remain temporarily closed to the public. However, we may be reached during regular business hours at Theatre 520.621.7008 / Film 520.621.9303 or .

As we continue to navigate this unprecedented year, we want to make sure that you - our TFTV and Arizona Repertory Theatre audiences - stay informed. Visit our FAQs relating to our 2020/21 season.

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Welcome

Welcome to The School of Theatre, Film & Television! Our programs nurture and develop outstanding artists and scholars by providing rigorous training and mentoring by internationally recognized faculty, excellent internship opportunities, industry-standard resources, and hands-on production experience.

 

We offer comprehensive training in the art and business of storytelling, as expressed through the rich emotional experiences only offered through live theatre and the immersive cinematic experience, which prepares students to succeed in a wide range of careers—in the industry, the arts, and higher education.

 

Our alumni go on to enjoy a wide range of careers — including acting, directing, producing, dramaturgy, play and screenwriting, theatrical/entertainment designing and technical production, editing, cinematography, and in arts non-profits and higher education.

 

Our Theatre Arts program was ranked 33 out of 306 nationwide by College Factual, and Film & Television was ranked #20 among U.S. film schools by The Wrap’s “Top 50 Film Schools,” making UA one of the top places to study theatre and film.

 

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, our degrees offer strong theoretical foundations and rigorous conservatory-style training by a faculty of working professionals. As a member of the University/Resident Theater Association (U/RTA), we provide excellent professional theatre training in stage design and production for graduate students.

 

We hope you will join us!

 

Andrew Belser

Director

National Association of Schools of Theatre URTA

Acting & Musical Theatre

Events

Repertory Theatre

Arizona Repertory Theatre presents “Still Standing” Venue: Virtual April 9, 2021 at 7:30pmApril 10, 2021 at 7:30pm

Screening Events

No events currently scheduled.

Theatre Studies Performance Showcase

From the Fishbowl Venue: Virtually through The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre April 1, 2021 to April 18, 2021

Design & Technical Production

News

Lighting Designer Forrest Tallbull at the lighting control console during "From the Fishbowl" The Theatre Times talks with “From the Fishbowl” creatives Forrest Tallbull and Wolfe Bowart about devising theatre in a world interrupted

In a first-time collaboration, The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television and The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre are co-presenting From the Fishbowl, a new fantastical… More

“Missing in Brooks County” wins Best Documentary Feature at Thin Line Fest

Missing in Brooks County continues to earn accolades at film festivals across the country. This week, the film was awarded Best Documentary Feature and a $15,000 credit with Panavision at the Thin Line… More

“Unholy ‘Mole,” directed by David Bornstein (’13), officially selected to screen at Seattle International Film Festival

Unholy ‘Mole, the latest short film by School of Theatre, Film & Television alum David Bornstein (BA ’13) has been selected to screen at the Academy Award qualifying Seattle International… More

Film & Television Producing & Studies

Featured Faculty

Greg Pierotti Assistant Professor

Greg Pierotti is an Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy and Theatrical Devising at the University of Arizona. He was recently awarded a George H. Davis Fellowship in support of… More

Jacob Bricca Associate Professor

Jacob Bricca, ACE is an award-winning film editor and director whose work has been screened theatrically across the globe. Among the dozen feature films he has edited are the… 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

Film & Television Production

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

Theatre Studies

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Graduate Programs

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It's here! Watch the Awards Ceremony for the 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium hosted by Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Cooper (pictured) and Assistant Professor Greg Pierotti! Catch the ceremony here on our page or at the URS website!

We are so proud of all of the participants for this years symposium, and congratulations to all of the prize winners!

Thank you all for tuning in with us, and remember, all of the presentations are available to view at urs.tftv.arizona.edu.

This years participants included:
Marin Almendarez, MJ Barbee, Ashley Renay Casarez, Courtney Cowles, Shaina Gilbert, Brennen Halsey, McKay Keith, Kirstyn Kubicki, Selena Kuikahi, Hannah Landreville Miller, James Palmer, J. Caleb Urrea, Cassidy Werkheiser, and Atlas Woods-Smith ... See MoreSee Less

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Its here! Watch the Awards Ceremony for the 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium hosted by Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Cooper (pictured) and Assistant Professor Greg Pierotti! Catch the ceremony here on our page or at the URS website! We are so proud of all of the participants for this years symposium, and congratulations to all of the prize winners! Thank you all for tuning in with us, and remember, all of the presentations are available to view at urs.tftv.arizona.edu. This years participants included: Marin Almendarez, MJ Barbee, Ashley Renay Casarez, Courtney Cowles, Shaina Gilbert, Brennen Halsey, McKay Keith, Kirstyn Kubicki, Selena Kuikahi, Hannah Landreville Miller, James Palmer, J. Caleb Urrea, Cassidy Werkheiser, and Atlas Woods-Smith
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When the world takes your smile, you put a new one on! Rachel Newcomb keeps a smile on her face and finds her groove in "From the Fishbowl."

From the Fishbowl, a co-presentation of the School of Theatre, Film & Television and The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, is streaming now! Watch from anywhere, any time through April 18. Tickets are $11 per device and can be purchased at:
am.ticketmaster.com/arizonaarts/fromthefishbowl#/

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When the world takes your smile, you put a new one on! Rachel Newcomb keeps a smile on her face and finds her groove in From the Fishbowl. From the Fishbowl, a co-presentation of the School of Theatre, Film & Television and The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, is streaming now! Watch from anywhere, any time through April 18. Tickets are $11 per device and can be purchased at: https://am.ticketmaster.com/arizonaarts/fromthefishbowl#/ Photo by Julius Schlosburg
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