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Organization
Actors Theatre
Actors Theatre was formed in 1986 by a group of Phoenix-based actors, directors and teachers who wished to see their home community become a place where excellent theatre could flourish and where professional theatre artists could live and work. Its original bylaws described a theatre company whose main ambition was to perform plays which would be emotionally stirring, intellectually significant and joyfully entertaining - dealing with subjects relevant to the modern world and peopled with characters whose goals and ambitions were both recognizable and relevant to their audience.
Actors Theatre presents passionate, thought-provoking theatre designed to add to the social dialogue of the community.
Our mission is to create professional theatre with a social conscience in an urban setting. The ideas and themes embedded in the work we produce are the framework for civic dialogue within our community. We have built a reputation as the company that takes the most risks and consistently delivers thought-provoking theatre; ensuring an ongoing connection between the plays and the people who attend our performances. Over the past 23 years the company has experienced tremendous growth and critical recognition, becoming one of Arizona's preeminent professional theatre companies. Actors Theatre performs exclusively at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. In 2000, the Arizona Theatre Alliance awarded Actors Theatre, the Producing Theatre Company of the Year, and in 2002, Business Volunteers for the Arts named Actors Theatre the Arts Organization of the Year.-
Contact Info
Actors Theatre
PO Box 1924
Phoenix, 85001Phone: (602)253-6701
Fax: (602)254-9577
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Locations
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Upcoming Events
09/12/08-
09/28/08Doubt, A Parable
Herberger Theater Center10/24/08-
11/09/08A View of the Harbor
Herberger Theater Center12/13/08-
12/24/08A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center01/16/09-
02/01/09Triple Espresso
Herberger Theater Center03/06/09-
03/22/09Rabbit Hole
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: The Pillowman
"This Is Great Theatre!"
Review posted by: Richard Trujillo from Phoenix, AZ, Apr 30, 2007
This gem from Actors Theatre is an incredibly well written, provocative, disturbing, sad, beautiful, hilarious piece of work. It is brilliantly directed and the show's cast defines great acting.... Expand
This gem from Actors Theatre is an incredibly well written, provocative, disturbing, sad, beautiful, hilarious piece of work. It is brilliantly directed and the show's cast defines great acting. It's the kind of work that warns "it's not for everyone", but it should be. This is exactly the kind of work that needs more visibility and support. It's the kind of work that separates AT from the other pro houses, and it is exactly the kind of work they do best! Collapse
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Why isn't this show sold out??"
Review posted by: Quinn from Phoenix, AZ, Feb 05, 2007
Wonderfully written and performed! This piece is thoughtful, poetic and UNIQUE! Phoenix needs more theater like this!
Wonderfully written and performed! This piece is thoughtful, poetic and UNIQUE! Phoenix needs more theater like this!
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Outstanding!"
Review posted by: Peggy & Nick Johnson from Anytown, AT 55555, Jan 31, 2007
We saw the Friday night 26th performance - Outstanding! Dwayne Hartford gave an amazing performance. It seems that our Arizona audiences rarely show great enthusiasm at the end of most performances --... Expand
We saw the Friday night 26th performance - Outstanding! Dwayne Hartford gave an amazing performance. It seems that our Arizona audiences rarely show great enthusiasm at the end of most performances -- even terrific ones like this production of Thom Pain. We were very impressed by this well done, thought provoking play. Collapse
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Event Name: Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
"Now, this is INTELLIGENT THEATER!"
Review posted by: Jim Colletti from Phoenix, Jan 30, 2007
Phoenix should be proud that it has Actors Theatre bringing this level of theater. A great script delivered by a great actor. For the intelligent audiences only. Thank you Matthew - your vision is... Expand
Phoenix should be proud that it has Actors Theatre bringing this level of theater. A great script delivered by a great actor. For the intelligent audiences only. Thank you Matthew - your vision is strong and should be experienced by all. Collapse
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Event Name: A Christmas Carol
"Great Performance"
Review posted by: Laura Marie Dorris from Phoenix, AZ, Dec 13, 2006
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this. Worth every dime. Thank you for a superb perfomance. The carols at the end were wonderful.
There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this. Worth every dime. Thank you for a superb perfomance. The carols at the end were wonderful.
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Event Name: The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow: An Instant Message with Excitable Music
"A Superb show with a great cast"
Review posted by: Kevin from Phoenix AZ, Oct 30, 2006
This show had it all: Drama, Comedy, Sci-fi...Singing? well no, there is no singing but there is a great cast dancing scene to the music of the Bay City Rollers "Saturday Night" not to be missed..... Expand
This show had it all: Drama, Comedy, Sci-fi...Singing? well no, there is no singing but there is a great cast dancing scene to the music of the Bay City Rollers "Saturday Night" not to be missed.. This is one of the best shows in the valley this year Collapse
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Event Name: The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
""The Goat" not for the faint of heart"
Review posted by: Joanie Flatt from Scottsdale, AZ, Apr 30, 2006
“The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee and produced by actorstheatre at the Herberger Theater Center is not for the faint of heart. Playgoers who found... Expand
“The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee and produced by actorstheatre at the Herberger Theater Center is not for the faint of heart. Playgoers who found “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” jarring and unsettling had better gird their loins for “The Goat.” This play doesn’t push the envelope. It slices, dices and decimates it. Which is to say it is one of the edgiest, best and most compelling plays to grace Valley stages since actorstheatre’s Producing Artistic Director Matthew Wiener gave us “Angels in America” in its entirety. Albee’s script, which explores the outer edges of societal boundaries and what happens when those boundaries are crossed, is explosive. His use of humor while exploring the darkest of subjects saves the audience from total despair and exhaustion. The writing is brilliant, Albee at his septuagenarian best. Marshall W. Mason’s direction is superb, as is the acting by Steven Akley, Harold Dixon, Karen Gregan and Randy Noojin. The show runs through May 14. Tickets are available through the Herberger Box Office, 602-252-8497. Collapse
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Event Name: Benefactors
"A Little Let Down at the End?"
Review posted by: Barry N. Fine from Surprise (Sun City Grand), AZ, Mar 11, 2006
Notwithstanding recent reviews, this production is not really about public housing, social classism, or the interplay between architecture and politics. All that "stuff" could just as easily have been... Expand
Notwithstanding recent reviews, this production is not really about public housing, social classism, or the interplay between architecture and politics. All that "stuff" could just as easily have been about saving marine mammals or conserving redwood forests. Rather, this is a splendid play about a very curious interdependence, if not co-dependence, between two very quirky couples. In Act 1, the early scenes slowly, if not painfully, establish the plot, while the very latter scenes finally begin to arouse audience tension and anticipation. But despite A+ acting, the promise of Act 2 somehow does not quite fully rise to expectations, althugh it certainly maintains the level of angst developed at the end of Act 1. So, a 3.5 (B+) play combined with a 4.5 (A+) presentation (acting, directing, set, etc.) = an overall 4 stars (A), and well worth attending. Collapse
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Past Events
04/25/08-
05/11/08Speak Spanish To Me
Herberger Theater Center04/12/08 Gourmetheatre 2008
Bentley Projects03/07/08-
03/23/089 Parts of Desire
Herberger Theater Center03/06/08-
03/22/08Rabbit Hole
Herberger Theater Center01/16/08-
02/01/08Triple Espresso
Herberger Theater Center01/11/08-
01/27/08The Busy World is Hushed
Herberger Theater Center12/01/07-
12/23/07A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center12/01/07-
12/22/07Family Fun Days: A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center10/26/07-
11/11/07The Pursuit of Happiness
Herberger Theater Center09/14/07-
09/30/07The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Herberger Theater Center04/27/07-
05/13/07The Pillowman
Herberger Theater Center03/09/07-
03/25/07Augusta
Herberger Theater Center01/26/07-
02/11/07Thom Pain (Based on Nothing)
Herberger Theater Center12/09/06-
12/24/06A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center10/27/06-
11/12/06The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow: An Instant Message with Excitable Music
Herberger Theater Center09/15/06-
10/01/06The Reduced Shakespeare Company in Completely Hollywood (Abridged)
Herberger Theater Center04/28/06-
05/14/06The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?
Herberger Theater Center03/03/06-
03/19/06Benefactors
Herberger Theater Center01/20/06-
02/05/06Kiss of the Spider Woman
Herberger Theater Center12/10/05-
12/24/05A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center10/28/05-
11/13/05Blue/Orange
Herberger Theater Center09/09/05-
09/25/05Nickel and Dimed
Herberger Theater Center04/22/05-
05/08/05Sight Unseen
Herberger Theater Center03/04/05-
03/20/05The Last Five Years
Herberger Theater Center01/21/05-
02/06/05Nickel and Dimed
Herberger Theater Center12/11/04-
12/24/04A Christmas Carol
Herberger Theater Center10/22/04-
11/07/04Bordertown
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