Welcome

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

Events

Repertory Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing Venue: Marroney Theatre April 14, 2024 at 1:30pm

Screening Events

I Dream in Widescreen 2024 Venue: Fox Tucson Theatre May 4, 2024 at 7:00pm

Next Performance Collective

No events currently scheduled.

News

Zero Gravity Management signs TFTV Film Student Tatum Sailors (BFA, ’24)

The film and television production and management company Zero Gravity Management have signed Tatum Sailors (BFA Film & Television ’24) with manager Matt DiPaolo. This marks the first… More

Post renovation, the Marroney Theatre offers more than ever

Last week AZPM’s Mark McLemore took a backstage tour of the newly renovated Marroney Theatre with Assoc. Prof. Jacob Bricca, ACE and Asst. Prof Matt Marcus for a… More

Ivy Wahome (MFA, ’24) takes parts in simulated moon mission Imagination 1

In March, School of Theatre, Film & Television MFA Candidate Ivy Wahome joined a group of artists in a six-day simulated moon mission named Imagination 1 at the Space Analog for the… More

Featured Faculty

David Yarnelle Assistant Professor of Practice

David Yarnelle, Theatre Studies, has been a member of The School of Theatre, Film and Television faculty for nearly twenty years teaching theatre arts courses to students across… More

Yuri Makino Associate Professor, Associate Director of School of Theatre, Film and Television

In 1998, Yuri Makino joined the School of Media Arts, now the School of Theater, Film and Television, where she teaches film production and screenwriting. She is the… More

Christie Kerr Assistant Professor

Christie Kerr is an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in her fourth year at UA.  Prior to this, she lived in Chicago, IL where she was an Adjunct… 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.

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COMING SOON ⏳✨
The 2024 BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Showcase!

Our senior BFA Acting & Musical Theatre students spent a weekend in January filming scenes and musical performances in the Tornabene Theatre for this year’s showcase. Later this spring, the resulting digital showcase will be shared online, connecting our talented seniors with thousands of agents, casting directors, and other industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada. It will also be available to view publicly online.

We can’t wait to share the talents of this year’s seniors with the world. More information on Showcase will be released later this spring. Stay tuned!

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COMING SOON ⏳✨ 
The 2024 BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Showcase!

Our senior BFA Acting & Musical Theatre students spent a weekend in January filming scenes and musical performances in the Tornabene Theatre for this year’s showcase. Later this spring, the resulting digital showcase will be shared online, connecting our talented seniors with thousands of agents, casting directors, and other industry professionals across the U.S. and Canada. It will also be available to view publicly online.

We can’t wait to share the talents of this year’s seniors with the world. More information on Showcase will be released later this spring. Stay tuned!

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A wonderful class of talented artists.

👏👏❤️😍🥰😘

Looking good you all. Sending big warm wishes

Looking good you all. Sending big warm wishes

IDIWS Sneak Peek: FISH by Harrison Cable. A young fisherman wandering along a lonely desert creek comes across a mysterious man and discovers the troubling circumstances that brought him there.

“When I started the project I knew that I wanted the shooting location to be more than just a background. I wanted to create a film with a compelling story, obscure characters, and beautiful visuals of nature where the setting is like a character of its own. I have always had a strong connection to the nature of southern Arizona, and Sonoita Creek in Patagonia was the perfect place for me to tell this story,” says director Harrison Cable.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: FISH by Harrison Cable. A young fisherman wandering along a lonely desert creek comes across a mysterious man and discovers the troubling circumstances that brought him there.

“When I started the project I knew that I wanted the shooting location to be more than just a background. I wanted to create a film with a compelling story, obscure characters, and beautiful visuals of nature where the setting is like a character of its own. I have always had a strong connection to the nature of southern Arizona, and Sonoita Creek in Patagonia was the perfect place for me to tell this story,” says director Harrison Cable.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!Image attachment

IDIWS Sneak Peek: THE LAST CRAWL by Kaleb Monsoon Beard. Two friends must complete wacky tasks at different bars to find their unpredictable buddy before he misses the job interview of a lifetime.

“I really look up to great comedians comedy writers like Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and I love everything Donald Glover has created. Their ability to bring comedy to real life situations, while also forming strong bonds, and good dramatic moments really stand out to me. This film was definitely a product of watching Seth Rogen films on repeat and trying to access the special comedic dynamic they capture in those films,” says writer/director Kaleb Beard.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!
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IDIWS Sneak Peek: THE LAST CRAWL by Kaleb Monsoon Beard. Two friends must complete wacky tasks at different bars to find their unpredictable buddy before he misses the job interview of a lifetime.

“I really look up to great comedians comedy writers like Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and I love everything Donald Glover has created. Their ability to bring comedy to real life situations, while also forming strong bonds, and good dramatic moments really stand out to me. This film was definitely a product of watching Seth Rogen films on repeat and trying to access the special comedic dynamic they capture in those films,” says writer/director Kaleb Beard.

Premiering at I Dream in Widescreen 2024! More info and tickets at idiw.tftv.arizona.edu.

$5 | May 4 at 7pm | Fox Tucson Theatre
Doors open at 6pm. Arrive early to ensure your seat!Image attachment

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