activities · 33
what they do
direct service · 33
- 24-7 Play Festival Original Play Development & ShowcaseOrganizes an annual festival where seven short plays are written, rehearsed, and performed within a 24-hour period by seven playwrights, seven directors, and 28 actors.
- Conduct Summer Theater and Film Camps Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsRuns summer programs including "Scamp Camp" with daily sessions for youth and "Scamps on the Silver Screen," a filmmaking camp for teens and younger youth, culminating in a red-carpet premiere with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment.
- Environmental Play Reading Series Original Play Development & ShowcaseHosts a themed play reading series focused on environmental themes, such as "Save the Earth, Save Ourselves," featuring new contemporary works.
- Host Play Reading Series Youth & Themed Play ReadingsHosts an Environmental Play Reading Series and a Season 9 Play Reading Series featuring contemporary plays on themes such as environmental stewardship, including staged readings like "The Apiary."
- Host The WoBo Show Series Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesHosts an ongoing theatrical series featuring performers Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez, with multiple shows presented annually as part of both Season 9 and Season 10.
- Host Tucson Puppet CabaretOrganizes an annual weekend event featuring curated short-form puppetry acts for adult audiences, performed by musicians, actors, and puppeteers.
- Hosting Play Reading Series Youth & Themed Play ReadingsHosts various play reading series, including an Environmental Play Reading Series and a Season Play Reading Series focused on specific themes, presenting staged readings of plays.
- MainStage Theatrical Productions Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsProduces and presents a season of MainStage plays at the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, including Arizona premieres and new works. The tenth season includes four MainStage productions.
- Monologue Audition Workshop Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers a workshop for individuals aged 16 and older focused on monologue performance and audition techniques, running from April 2 to April 30, 2026, with a final showcase for invited guests.
- Offer Monologue Audition Workshops Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides a monologue audition workshop for individuals aged 16 and older, culminating in a showcase performance for invited guests on April 30th.
- Offer Youth Theater Arts Education Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers theater arts courses for students in grades 2–6, culminating in a showcase of student work, and operates Scamp Company, a youth ensemble program that ends in a two-day spring performance run.
- Offering Adult Theater Workshops Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsProvides workshops for adults, including monologue audition workshops and training on performing puppets for recorded media, covering basic and advanced skills.
- Organize 24-7 Play Festival Original Play Development & ShowcaseHosts an annual 24-hour play festival where seven playwrights, seven directors, and 28 actors collaborate to write, rehearse, and perform seven short plays within 24 hours.
- Organizing Theater Festivals and CabaretsOrganizes annual events such as the 24-7 Play Festival, where plays are written, rehearsed, and performed within 24 hours, and the Tucson Puppet Cabaret, featuring curated short-form puppetry acts for adult audiences.
- Plays in Translation Contest Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsPresents translated plays selected through its annual contest, such as Luis Sorolla’s "The Precursors," translated by Don Bogen, as part of its performance season.
- Present Red Herring Puppets Series for Young Audiences Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsPresents a series of puppet shows for children under the Red Herring Puppets brand, including titles such as "Ugly Duckling," "The Barking Mouse and The Blue Frog," and "Aesop’s Fables," led by puppeteer Lisa Sturz.
- Present Special Theatrical Experiences Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents unique theatrical events such as "Seance" by Wolfe Bowart and "THEATRE DE CUISINE," which combines circus-inspired performance with fine dining.
- Produce MainStage Theatrical Performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and MusicalsProduces and presents a season of MainStage plays at the Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, including Arizona premieres and new works. The tenth season includes four MainStage productions.
- Produce Radio Hour Series Literary and Classic Radio Drama ProductionProduces a live "Golden Age of Radio" style series featuring original and classic radio plays with live foley artists, presented over multiple seasons with two new shows and four radio plays per season.
- Producing and Presenting Theatrical Performances Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesProduces and presents a variety of theatrical performances, including Arizona premieres, new works, and established series like THE WOBO SHOW, RED HERRING PUPPETS, and RADIO HOUR, on its mainstage and in a black box space.
- Provide Puppet Performance Training Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers training in puppet performance for recorded media, covering technical skills such as lip sync, eye focus, and vocal characterization, with advanced training including scene work and musical choreography.
- Providing Theater Arts Education for Youth Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers theater arts courses for students in grades 2-6 focusing on performance, operates the Scamp Company youth ensemble program culminating in performances, and runs "Scamp Camp" and "Scamps on the Silver Screen" summer programs for various age groups.
- Puppet Performance TrainingProvides training in puppet performance for recorded media, covering technical skills such as lip sync, eye focus, and vocal characterization, with advanced training including scene work and musical choreography.
- Radio Hour Series Literary and Classic Radio Drama ProductionProduces a live "Golden Age of Radio" style series featuring original and classic radio plays with live foley artists; the series is in its third season and includes two new shows with four radio plays.
- Red Herring Puppets Series Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsPresents a series of puppet shows for young audiences, including productions such as "Ugly Duckling," "The Barking Mouse and The Blue Frog," and "Aesop’s Fables," led by puppeteer Lisa Sturz.
- Scamp Camp Summer Programs Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOperates summer theater camps including "Scamp Camp" and "Scamps on the Silver Screen," with sessions in June and July 2026 for youth and teens focusing on performance and filmmaking.
- Scamp Company Youth Ensemble School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesRuns a youth ensemble program that culminates in a two-day performance run each spring.
- Scamps on the Silver Screen Film Program Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers a filmmaking camp for teens (ages 14–18) and younger youth (ages 10–13) focused on silent filmmaking and movie magic, culminating in a red-carpet premiere with live Wurlitzer theatre organ accompaniment.
- Special Theatrical Events Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents special performances such as "Seance," a Victorian-era seance created by Wolfe Bowart, and themed Radio Hour events like the "Spooky Fall Show" and "Valentine's Show."
- THE WOBO SHOW Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesHosts an ongoing theatrical series featuring performer Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez, with multiple shows presented annually as part of the theatre’s season programming.
- Theatre De Cuisine Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents "Theatre De Cuisine," a circus-inspired theatrical experience that combines fine dining with performance, debuted as part of the theatre's programming.
- Tucson Puppet CabaretHosts an annual weekend event featuring curated short-form puppetry acts for adult audiences, performed by musicians, actors, and puppeteers.
- Youth Theater Arts Education Program Youth & Adult Theater Education ProgramsOffers a theater arts course for students in grades 2–6 that includes ensemble work and individual scenes, culminating in a showcase presentation of student work.
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how they think
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- Amplifying historically excluded voices through diverse storytelling diverse storytellingCenters stories by and about historically excluded communities and fosters an inclusive artistic space welcoming diverse identities—including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic background—to inspire empathy and broaden representation in theater.
- Collaborative creation and community engagement community collaborationFosters a collaborative and inclusive environment for artists and community members to co-create performances, encouraging inquiry, discourse, and collective art-making through shared creative processes.
- Community Collaboration in Production community collaborationBrings together local theater artists and community members to co-create performances, strengthening local artistic networks and enriching productions through collective input.
- Community collaboration in theater production community collaborationBrings together theater artists and community members through collaborative processes to co-create performances, strengthening local artistic networks and engagement.
- Comprehensive theater education curriculum theatre educationFocuses on developing foundational theater skills including movement, gesture, vocal performance, physical and collaborative storytelling, theatrical observation, listening, terminology, and ensemble building.
- Ensemble-Based Youth Development ensemble-based theater educationEmploys ensemble-based theater education and youth ensemble programs to build confidence, performance skills, collaboration, and artistic dedication in students through collective art-making.
- Ensemble-based youth theater education ensemble-based theater educationUses ensemble-based theater education and youth ensemble programs to build student confidence, performance skills, stage presence, dedication to craft, and respect for collaborative art-making, with an emphasis on joy in performing and collaborative skill development.
- Environmental Theatre Programming environmental_theatre_programmingUses play readings centered on environmental themes to engage audiences with ecological issues, leveraging theater as a medium for education and reflection on sustainability and nature.
- Environmental engagement through thematic theater programming environmental_theatre_programmingUses play reading series and theatrical content centered on environmental themes to engage audiences with ecological issues, leveraging theater as a medium for awareness and reflection.
- Immersive and Imaginative Physical Theatre enchanting physical theatreCreates whimsical, dreamlike, and humorous theatrical experiences using physical and immersive storytelling techniques to inspire wonder, delight, and contemplation across generations.
- Immersive and imaginative environmental storytelling immersive and imaginative experiencesCreates immersive, whimsical, and dreamlike theatrical experiences centered on environmental themes and diverse narratives to evoke wonder, thought, and delight in cross-generational audiences.
- Immersive and imaginative storytelling for cross-generational audiences immersive and imaginative experiencesCreates theatrical experiences using whimsy, dreamlike sequences, humor, physical theatre, and immersive techniques to evoke wonder, thought, and delight in audiences aged 10 and older, spanning generations.
- Inclusive Storytelling and Artistic Community inclusive artistic communityAmplifies historically excluded voices through diverse storytelling and fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment for artists and audiences of all backgrounds, aiming to inspire empathy and discourse.
- Inclusive artistic community and diverse storytelling inclusive artistic communityFosters an inclusive, collaborative environment that centers historically excluded voices and promotes diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic background, using diverse storytelling to inspire empathy and discourse.
- Safety and compliance in youth programming safety_and_complianceEnsures the safety of youth participants by requiring all camp staff to possess fingerprint clearance cards from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Student-Centered Theatre Education student-centered audition trainingProvides tailored, experiential training—particularly in auditions and skill-building—that prioritizes student growth, artistic fulfillment, and engagement through personalized instruction in movement, voice, storytelling, and theatrical collaboration.
- Student-centered audition training student-centered audition trainingProvides experiential, on-your-feet, student-tailored instruction to transform the audition process into an artistically fulfilling and enjoyable experience that supports individual growth.
- Student-centered theater training student-centered audition trainingProvides tailored, experiential instruction—particularly in auditions and skill-building—that prioritizes student engagement, artistic fulfillment, and the development of movement, voice, storytelling, and ensemble skills in a supportive environment.
- Youth development through ensemble-based theater ensemble-based theater educationUses ensemble-based theater education and youth ensemble programs to build student confidence, performance skills, stage presence, dedication to craft, respect for fellow artists, and joy in performing, with an emphasis on collaborative art-making and personal growth.
named programs · 17
what they call their work
24-7 PLAY FESTIVAL
A festival where seven new short plays are written, rehearsed, and performed within a 24-hour period for ages 18+.
A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2
A play by Lucas Hnath that continues Ibsen's exploration of gender roles and human relationships, for ages 14+.
I’M GONNA MARRY YOU TOBEY MAGUIRE
A dark comedy play by Samantha Hurley about a 14-year-old who locks Tobey Maguire in her basement, for ages 16+.
RADIO HOUR
A series of radio plays adapted and directed by Samantha Severson, performed in front of a live audience with foley artists for ages 13+.
RED HERRING PUPPETS SERIES
A series of puppet shows for young audiences (ages 4+) by puppeteer Lisa Sturz, featuring various fables and stories.
SEANCE! A Spooky Evening with Wolfe Bowart and Zac Austin
A Victorian-era seance theatrical experience for ages 13+.
SEASON 9 PLAY READING SERIES
A series of play readings focusing on the theme "Save the Earth, Save Ourselves," including "Kayak," "Regretfully, So the Birds Are," and "The Apiary."
STONE SOUP: A Community Collaboration
An adaptation by Wolfe Bowart that brings together the theatre community to tell a magical story about connection, for ages 6+.
Scamp Camp: Heroes & Hijinks
A two-week summer camp for youth aged 8-18 (rising 3rd - 12th grades) focused on theater arts.
Scamps on the Silver Screen: Silent Filmmaking for Teens
A week-long summer camp for youth aged 14-18 (rising 8th - 12th grades) focused on silent filmmaking.
Scamps on the Silver Screen: Silent Films and Movie Magic
A week-long summer camp for youth aged 10-13 (rising 4th - 7th grades) focused on silent films and movie magic.
THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE
A theatrical adaptation of Kate DiCamillo’s novel about a china rabbit's journey of learning to love, for ages 8+.
THE PRECURSORS
A play reading, winner of the Plays in Translation Contest, exploring the importance of storytelling at the end of the world for ages 14+.
THE WOBO SHOW
A series of enchanting theatrical creations by Wolfe Bowart, featuring humor, wonder, and laughter for ages 4+.
THEATRE DE CUISINE
A fine dining event intersecting with magic and mayhem in a circus-inspired theatrical experience for ages 12+.
TUCSON PUPPET CABARET (for Adults)
An annual festival of curated short-form puppetry acts for adult audiences, featuring artists from local and national communities.
WHERE WORDS ONCE WERE
An Arizona premiere play by Finegan Kruckemeyer for ages 7+ about a dystopian world where language is rationed.
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who they work with
- AZPM Partner — Featured performers Wolfe Bowart and Xochitl Martinez on Arizona Illustrated.
- American Literary Translators Association Partner — Partners for the Plays in Translation Contest.
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Government — Requires camp staff to have educator fingerprint clearance cards from this department.
- Fox Tucson Theatre Partner — Co-hosts "Scamps on the Silver Screen" camp and provides staff for instruction.
- Heather Henson's Green Feather Foundation Funder — The PUPPET SLAM NETWORK, of which the Tucson Puppet Cabaret is a part, is sponsored in part by Heather Henson's Green Feather Foundation.
- IBEX Puppetry Funder — Sponsors the Tucson Puppet Cabaret as part of the global PUPPET SLAM NETWORK.
- Jim Henson Productions Partner — Lisa Sturz, who leads the Red Herring Puppets series, is a veteran of Jim Henson Productions.
- Lucasfilm Partner — Lisa Sturz, who leads the Red Herring Puppets series, is a veteran of Lucasfilm.
- PUPPET SLAM NETWORK Network — The Tucson Puppet Cabaret is part of a global PUPPET SLAM NETWORK.
- Red Herring Puppets Partner — Lisa Sturz, Artistic Director of Red Herring Puppets, leads the "Puppets on Camera Workshop".
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with the University of Arizona through Erin Roberts, a faculty member and instructor for the monologue workshop.
- Walt Disney Engineering Partner — Lisa Sturz, who leads the Red Herring Puppets series, is a veteran of Walt Disney Engineering.