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Teacher Preview Night
Teacher Preview Night is an opportunity for educators to preview a production before their school group attends the Student Matinee performance. Teacher Preview Nights are scheduled on the first preview for each show (Sunday evening in Tucson and Saturday afternoon in Phoenix).
Educators who have already booked Student Matinee tickets will be given priority. Each invitation must be RSVP’d by filling out the associated online form. Remaining tickets will be limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. When tickets have run out, educators can request to be added to a wait list.
Educators must meet the following requirements to receive the Teacher Preview Night invitation:
- Currently teaching for an Arizona public, private, charter or homeschool group
- On our email list for all education programming
- Zero previous “no shows” for the last 2 Teacher Preview Nights
One week prior the Preview Night, you will receive an email with a code for two free tickets to see the show. Dates for each Preview night are below.
2025/2026 Teacher Preview Nights
Deceived
By Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Tucson: Sunday, September 28, 7 PM
Tempe: Saturday, October 25, 12 PM
This gripping, suspense-filled new adaptation of 1938’s tense psychological thriller Gaslight follows a young wife as she struggles to make sense of strange occurrences in her home. Is she losing her grip on reason, or is it being loosened for her? In an atmosphere of growing paranoia, manipulation, dark secrets, and distrust, she fights to discover the truth. Shocking plot-twists-and-turns abound in this new take on an old classic.
Heist
By Arun Lakra
Tucson: Sunday, November 30, 7 PM
Tempe: Saturday, January 10, 12 PM
Inspired by caper films like Ocean’s Eleven, The Italian Job, and The Sting, this fast-paced, high-stakes thriller is packed with double crosses, disguises, and daring escapes. When a team of professional thieves assembles to steal the world’s rarest jewels, the plan seems foolproof – until it goes spectacularly wrong. Tensions rise, betrayals mount, and Heist becomes a rollercoaster of adrenaline that will keep you guessing far beyond the final curtain.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
By Richard Maltby Jr.
Tucson: Sunday, January 25, 7 PM
Tempe: Saturday, February 21, 12 PM
The Joint is Jumpin’! This award-winning revue is a jubilant tribute to Fats Waller’s lasting legacy and the enduring charm of swing and jazz. Get ready to jump, jive, and groove as a cast of extraordinary performers brings Waller’s timeless music of the golden age of jazz to life. From the sassy to the soulful, you’ll be swept away by iconic hits in this unforgettable three-time Tony Award-winning musical revue. Experience joyful rhythms, sultry melodies, and breathtaking beauty in this dazzling tribute to the music of the Harlem Renaissance.
The Roommate
By Jen Silverman
Tucson: Sunday, March 15, 7 PM
Tempe: Saturday, April 11, 12 PM
This comedy follows an empty nesting Midwestern woman who takes on a lodger to help with expenses. But when the East Coast stranger arrives with a past shrouded in mystery, their unlikely friendship turns into a hilarious journey of reinvention, risk, and unexpected consequences. Reminiscent of The Odd Couple and Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, The Roommate is a wickedly funny and deeply moving story about second chances and self-discovery. Directed by four-time Oscar-nominated actress and veteran director Marsha Mason, who was the Associate Director of the Broadway production and has proven to be comedy gold for ATC with her two prior productions, Chapter Two and An Act of God.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Tucson: Sunday, April 26, 7 PM
Tempe: Saturday, May 23, 12 PM
Straight from its smash Off Broadway engagement, you’ve never seen a Dracula this funny! A fast-paced adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic, this laugh-out-loud reimagining blends horror, farce, and pop culture references into a whirlwind of theatrical humor. With clever wit, madcap quick-changes, and theatrical antics, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams … of laughter! Perfect for audiences of all blood types.
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