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{{Short description|Theater company in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona}}
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[[File:Arizona Theatre Company Logo.jpg|thumb|Official logo for Arizona Theatre Company between 2012 and 2015.]]
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[[File:Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, AZ.jpg|thumb|Temple of Music and Art, Arizona Theatre Company's home in Tucson, Arizona]]


The '''Arizona Theatre Company''' is an American nonprofit regional theater company operating in [[Phoenix, Arizona]].
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'''Arizona Theatre Company''' is a non-profit, professional regional theatre company operating in both [[Tucson, Arizona|Tucson]] and [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. It performs a season of six productions at two theatres—the only [[League of Resident Theatres]] member to do so—at the [[Temple of Music and Art]] in Tucson and the [[Herberger Theater Center]] in Phoenix. https://smoothsell.com.ng/


==History==
==History==
Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) was founded by Sandy Rosenthal in 1967 as the Arizona Civic Theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arizonatheatre.org/inside-atc/about-atc/atc-history |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-03-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402233729/http://www.arizonatheatre.org/inside-atc/about-atc/atc-history |archivedate=2015-04-02 }}</ref> It originally performed in the basement of the old [[Santa Rita Hotel]] in Tucson. In 1972, the company achieved full professional status and became a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).
The Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) was founded by Sandy Rosenthal in 1966 as the Arizona Civic Theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arizonatheatre.org/inside-atc/about-atc/atc-history |title=ATC History / Arizona Theatre Company |accessdate=March 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402233729/http://www.arizonatheatre.org/inside-atc/about-atc/atc-history |archivedate=April 2, 2015 }}</ref> It originally performed in the basement of the old [[Santa Rita Hotel]] in Tucson. In 1972, the company achieved full professional status and became a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}

The Arizona Civic Theatre began presenting a portion of its season in Phoenix in 1978, and a year later, the name was changed to Arizona Theatre Company.

In May 2019 Sean Daniels became the Artistic Director of the company.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Editors |first1=American Theatre |title=Arizona Theatre Company Names Sean Daniels Artistic Director |url=https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/07/arizona-theatre-company-names-sean-daniels-artistic-director/ |website=AMERICAN THEATRE |publisher=Theater Communications Group |access-date=27 April 2021 |date=7 March 2019}}</ref>

==Today==
[[File:Herberger Theater Center-2.jpg|thumb|Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix home of the ATC]]
[[File:Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, AZ.jpg|thumb|Temple of Music and Art in Tucson, AZ]]
ATC has been performing full seasons in both Tucson and Phoenix since 1983. It has produced more than 280 plays in its decades-long history, with an emphasis on producing varied seasons including European and American classics, musicals, and world- and Arizona-premiere productions.


The company began presenting a portion of its season in Phoenix in 1978, and a year later, its name was changed to Arizona Theatre Company.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
Arizona Theatre Company is actively involved in numerous educational and community engagement programs in its various communities in an effort to increase public awareness of ATC and cultivate current and future audience interest and support.


[[File:ATC at TCA.jpg|thumb|Tempe Center for the Arts, Arizona Theatre Company's home in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area]]
==Learning & community engagement==
Arizona Theatre Company offers both adult and student learning opportunities statewide.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.arizonatheatre.org/education/overview-of-programs/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-03-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629051749/http://www.arizonatheatre.org/education/overview-of-programs/ |archive-date=2014-06-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Through school and summer programs, ATC focuses on teaching Arizona’s youth about literacy, cultural development, performing arts, specialty techniques used on stage, and dramatic literature.


ATC has been performing full seasons in both Tucson and Phoenix since 1983.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
Student programs include the Artist-in-Residence Program, Professional Internships, the Student Matinee Series, ATCteen and [[Summer On Stage]].


In May 2019, Sean Daniels became the company's artistic director.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arizona Theatre Company Names Sean Daniels Artistic Director |url=https://www.americantheatre.org/2019/03/07/arizona-theatre-company-names-sean-daniels-artistic-director/ |website=American Theatre |publisher=Theater Communications Group |access-date=April 27, 2021 |date=March 7, 2019}}</ref>
Public programs include downloadable play guides, pre-show lectures, and post-show discussions.


==References==
==References==
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* http://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Arizona-Theatre-Company/
* http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/arts/aztheatre.html
* http://www.americantheatre.org/2015/02/13/arizona-theatre-company-announces-2015-16-season/
*https://www.americantheatre.org/2021/05/21/arizona-theatre-company-announces-2021-22-season/


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|atc.org}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060104150654/http://www.aztheatreco.org/index.html?topbar.html&0 Official website]


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Arizona Theatre Company official logo
Temple of Music and Art, Arizona Theatre Company's home in Tucson, Arizona

The Arizona Theatre Company is an American nonprofit regional theater company operating in Phoenix, Arizona.

History

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The Arizona Theatre Company (ATC) was founded by Sandy Rosenthal in 1966 as the Arizona Civic Theatre.[1] It originally performed in the basement of the old Santa Rita Hotel in Tucson. In 1972, the company achieved full professional status and became a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT).[citation needed]

The company began presenting a portion of its season in Phoenix in 1978, and a year later, its name was changed to Arizona Theatre Company.[citation needed]

Tempe Center for the Arts, Arizona Theatre Company's home in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area

ATC has been performing full seasons in both Tucson and Phoenix since 1983.[citation needed]

In May 2019, Sean Daniels became the company's artistic director.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "ATC History / Arizona Theatre Company". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "Arizona Theatre Company Names Sean Daniels Artistic Director". American Theatre. Theater Communications Group. March 7, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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