ATC’s Rise Above campaign is soaring — and thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Connie Hillman Family Foundation, we’ve just entered an exciting new chapter. The Foundation has pledged to match $1 for every $2 raised from new or increased donations — up to $300,000. That means your contribution now has an even […]
On June 20, Arizona Theatre Company was honored with the title of Nonprofit of the Year at the Tempe Chamber’s 2025 Business Excellence Awards. This award is more than an accolade; it is a testament to the strong connection ATC has been building with Tempe’s vibrant, creative, and forward-thinking community. It affirms that our mission […]
By Tom Maxedon. Originally published by KJZZ.org. Newly released data by Americans for the Arts shows Arizona’s nonprofit arts and culture sector generated over $1 billion in economic activity in 2022. The data is part of the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study. Chris Elliott co-managed the data gathering effort for the national agency on behalf […]
To honor their 60-plus years in the community, Scottsdale Fashion Square is once again giving back to the many nonprofit partners who have supported us through the decades. Scottsdale Fashion Square is calling upon shoppers to pay it forward through its “Shop It Forward” program. The program has been extended for shoppers to have more […]
Grant funds to be distributed to Arizona Opera, Arizona Theatre Company, Ballet Tucson, and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 Four Arizona performing arts organizations that serve the Tucson community have been awarded grants ranging from $250,000 – $750,000 as part of a $2 million COVID relief funding distribution from […]
Thank you to The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation for their Social Impact Theatre Grant! Our Production of Nina Simone: Four Women was one of ten productions selected for its commitment to bringing different viewpoints together on challenging subjects, reaching new audiences and partnering with organizations, community members and subject matter experts to help amplify its […]
Originally published by Frontdoors Media. The Event: Season 54 Gala The Cause: Arizona Theatre Company Event Date: March 12, 2022 Location: Temple of Music and Art in Tucson Presenting Sponsor: RBC Wealth Management Honorees: Char Augenstein – Georgy Award Recipient & Chef Janos Wilder – Rainmaker Award Recipient Co-Chairs: Marcia Meyer & Anastasia Palmer Johnson Dollars Raised: $370,000+ Entertainment: Annaleigh Ashford, The Cast of Nina […]
Thank you to Scottsdale Fashion Square’s Shop It Forward Program and to all those who supported Arizona Theatre Company! We are thrilled to share, we placed 1st! Shop It Forward is a grassroots community program that allows participating nonprofits in the program to earn points from qualified purchases. Under the Shop It Forward Program, nonprofit […]
SHOP IT FORWARD TO HELP BENEFIT ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY! Join us in celebrating Scottsdale Fashion Square’s 60th Anniversary by Shopping it Forward from October 15 – December 15. Shop, dine, and enjoy entertainment anywhere at Scottsdale Fashion Square, and then submit your receipts to raise money for ATC, one of six participating nonprofit organizations. To […]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards Surprise “Now is the Moment Grants Commemoration” to 71 Nonprofits, including ATC—the Largest Single-Day Grant Initiative in Arizona History The grants were presented to the awardees throughout the day on September 13, 2021—as a complete surprise. Trustees personally met with the CEOs and Board Chairs of the organizations to […]