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When you look at our School's website you hopefully will notice something you will not 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 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. Come join us 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 School of Theatre, Film, & Television.

 

Brant Pope
Interim Director

National Association of Schools of Theatre URTA

Acting & Musical Theatre

Events

Repertory Theatre

Bright Star Venue: Marroney Theatre October 13, 2024 at 1:30pm

Screening Events

Cast + Crew Mixer Venue: Tornabene Theatre September 13, 2024 at 12:45pm

Next Performance Collective

New Directions Festival Venue: Tornabene Theatre April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm

Design & Technical Production

News

TFTV now offering free and discounted student tickets to 2024/25 theatre productions

The School of Theatre, Film & Television is excited to share that this season, college and high school students are eligible to attend many TFTV theatre productions for free or at a… More

‘Bright Star’ opens TFTV’s 2024/25 theatre season

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s award-winning musical comes to the Marroney Theatre TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) is excited to announce… More

Films by School of Theatre, Film & Television students achieve multiple NATAS Student Production Award nominations

Four senior thesis films and seven students from the School of Theatre, Film & Television have been nominated for the 2024 Rocky Mountain Southwest chapter of the National Academy of… 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

Anna Cooper Assistant Professor

Anna Cooper’s research interests include classical and contemporary Hollywood, transnational and postcolonial cinemas, representations of gender, space/place/mobilities in film, and feminist film and media studies. Her forthcoming monograph,… 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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Alum Vinney Pugliese (BFA MT, ‘22) co-stars in ALIEN RUBICON, the ‘mockbuster’ released last week on the heels of the blockbuster franchise film, ALIEN: ROMULUS. Produced by The Asylum (known for SHARKNADO, Z NATION, and more), the film tracks an alien spacecraft that lands near New York and destroys everything as it heads toward Washington D.C. Scientists and the military must stop it before it’s too late! ALIEN RUBICON is available to stream now on Apple TV+, Hoopla, YouTube, and additional platforms.

“I was so excited to finally be in a feature film that you could watch on Apple TV, Prime, etc,” said Vinney. “I started to freak out about how many lines I would have to memorize though. The script was going through a lot of changes every week, and I never knew what was going to get cut or added. Then I realized I’d been memorizing on the fly for years. Hundreds of auditions in the two years I’d been in LA, the shows, songs and scenes I was doing every week at the U of A, and even in high school I don’t think I went too long without ever being in a show. I think more than anything I’ve learned to adapt. Now I’m looking forward to whatever my next opportunity might be, and I’m hoping I can continue to work with so many amazing people and make a great career out of this.”

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Alum Vinney Pugliese (BFA MT, ‘22) co-stars in ALIEN RUBICON, the ‘mockbuster’ released last week on the heels of the blockbuster franchise film, ALIEN: ROMULUS. Produced by The Asylum (known for SHARKNADO, Z NATION, and more), the film tracks an alien spacecraft that lands near New York and destroys everything as it heads toward Washington D.C. Scientists and the military must stop it before it’s too late! ALIEN RUBICON is available to stream now on Apple TV+, Hoopla, YouTube, and additional platforms. “I was so excited to finally be in a feature film that you could watch on Apple TV, Prime, etc,” said Vinney. “I started to freak out about how many lines I would have to memorize though. The script was going through a lot of changes every week, and I never knew what was going to get cut or added. Then I realized I’d been memorizing on the fly for years. Hundreds of auditions in the two years I’d been in LA, the shows, songs and scenes I was doing every week at the U of A, and even in high school I don’t think I went too long without ever being in a show. I think more than anything I’ve learned to adapt. Now I’m looking forward to whatever my next opportunity might be, and I’m hoping I can continue to work with so many amazing people and make a great career out of this.” Congratulations, Vinney! Bear Down!Image attachment
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Associate Professor Christie Kerr, the new Artistic Director of the Arizona Repertory Theatre and head of Acting/Musical Theatre, gives us a preview of TFTV's exciting 2024/25 season.

“We look forward to welcoming audiences to the beautifully renovated Marroney Theatre to experience the master works 'Uncle Vanya' and 'Little Women,' the thrilling, new play 'John Proctor is the Villain,' and a sweeping tale of love and redemption in 'Bright Star,' the musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell,” said Kerr.

This season, all college and high school students are eligible to attend many TFTV theatre productions for free or at a discount! More information:https://azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

Find out more and reserve your seats now at theatre.arizona.edu

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✨ 2024/25 Theatre Season Announcement ✨

We’re excited to announce our 2024/25 theatre season, featuring a selection of award-winning musicals and plays and musicals spanning the late 19th century through to the modern day. The season showcases the school’s rising stars in acting, design and technical production. Join us!
 
“We look forward to welcoming audiences to the beautifully renovated Marroney Theatre to experience the master works Uncle Vanya and Little Women, the thrilling new play John Proctor is the Villain, and a sweeping tale of love and redemption in Bright Star, the musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell,” said Assoc. Prof. Christie Kerr, the School’s new Head of Acting/Musical Theatre and new Arizona Repertory Theatre Artistic Director.

Subscription packages are now on sale in-person at the Arizona Arts Box Office, and by mail, phone, or online (link in bio). The physical mailers will hit mailboxes next week. More information on each of the productions can be found at theatre.arizona.edu

Individual tickets for all shows in the subscription season as well as for the New Directions Festival will be available from September 3.

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✨ 2024/25 Theatre Season Announcement ✨ We’re excited to announce our 2024/25 theatre season, featuring a selection of award-winning musicals and plays and musicals spanning the late 19th century through to the modern day. The season showcases the school’s rising stars in acting, design and technical production. Join us!   “We look forward to welcoming audiences to the beautifully renovated Marroney Theatre to experience the master works Uncle Vanya and Little Women, the thrilling new play John Proctor is the Villain, and a sweeping tale of love and redemption in Bright Star, the musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell,” said Assoc. Prof. Christie Kerr, the School’s new Head of Acting/Musical Theatre and new Arizona Repertory Theatre Artistic Director. Subscription packages are now on sale in-person at the Arizona Arts Box Office, and by mail, phone, or online (link in bio). The physical mailers will hit mailboxes next week. More information on each of the productions can be found at theatre.arizona.edu Individual tickets for all shows in the subscription season as well as for the New Directions Festival will be available from September 3. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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