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Located on the northern edge of the Avenue of the Arts and just moments away from the heart of Philadelphia's thriving theatre community, Temple Theaters has established itself as one of the finest theater training programs in the nation. Our alumni are successful working artists with credits on stage, television, and film in Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, and internationally. Our facul

ty are celebrated professionals and scholars from the theater world, who generously offer their expertise and great passion for the craft and creation of theater. Our students have become successful actors, directors, designers, writers, theater professionals, and teaching artists. We invite you to join us as this exciting tradition continues.

06/19/2024

Recognized as a state holiday in Texas in 1980, in Pennsylvania in 2019, and as a federal holiday as of 2021, Juneteenth invites us to reflect on the legacy our country has given us, and celebrates freedom for all. Join us and the Temple Center for Anti-Racism in celebrating the oldest nationally-recognized holiday commemorating the abolishment of slavery in the United States ☀️

Children are invited to Temple’s Center for Anti-Racism at Mazur Hall on June 19 beginning at 10 a.m., where Tyler faculty will lead them in a crafts activity until about 11:30 a.m.. At noon, the center invites the public to a free screening of ORIGIN, a 2023 film by Ava Duvernay.

We hope you join us! More information is at the link in our bio.

06/18/2024

We have one last for the 24-25 Season, and it's BURT AND ME from the Gretna Theatre! Performed at America's oldest summer theater in Gretna, PA, this production has three Temple alum performing - Jessica Money ('19) as Lacey, and Grace Browning ('24) and Gerson Malave ('24) in the ensemble.

Joe and Lacey were high school sweethearts who drifted apart when they attended different colleges after graduation. Years later, their paths cross again and Joe devises a clever plan to win Lacey back … with the help of one Burt Bacharach. Including “Walk On By”, “I Say A Little Prayer For You”, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “Close To You” and many more all time classics, this is a summer musical not to be missed!

BURT AND ME runs from June 20th to June 29th. Tag a friend to enter and the winner will be drawn tomorrow!

06/17/2024

Summer brings with it the season of outdoor theater, community gatherings, and lots and lots of Shakespeare! From summer stock to independent productions, we already know that our calendar is full of local and not-so-local productions of Shakespeare shows, and our alum are all over them too!

We have a few spotlights lined up (we see you, Shakespeare in Clark Park!) but if you're in a Shakespeare production this summer, let us know! We'd love to highlight you in our Shakespeare Summer series. And as always, if you're working on ANYTHING cool, let us know!

06/16/2024

Audiences are loving the world premiere, tri-lingual musical, SILUETAS! Here is a roundup of this week's Affinity Nights:

Wednesday, June 19th - Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 20th - Relaxed Performance
Friday, June 21st - Pride Night
Saturday, June 22nd - Pre-show Story Circle
Saturday, June 23rd - Closing

Head to the link in our bio to grab your pay-what-you-decide tickets, because they're going fast!

06/14/2024

This we're welcoming Tess Berendt (she/her) to the nest! Coming all the way from Palatine, IL, Tess is here to study acting 🎭

Tess told us that she's a huge swiftie, and we KNOW she's not alone on this. (Keep your eyes peeled for another First year Friday with the same fun fact!) We're excited to have you, Tess!

06/14/2024

Head down to the Navy Yard here in Philadelphia for RAMAYANA, an incredible collaboration between EgoPo Classic Theater, Papermoon Puppet Theater, and Kalanari Movement Theatre! Involved are a couple familiar faces: Prof. Melanie Julian and Ontaria Kim Wilson ('25), who travelled to Indonesia last year to study and workshop this piece!

More than 28 years in the making, EgoPo presents the world-premiere re-telling of the ancient Hindu epic in collaboration with two of Indonesia’s vanguards in the performing arts. The staging integrates the puppetry, dance, theater and music expertise of the three companies to tell one of the world’s oldest stories about the unbreakable power of the human spirit.

Performances will be surrounded by Rama’s Fest, a week-long celebration of Indonesian food and culture. General admission lawn space is free on the day of performances and not available for reservation. Guests are highly encouraged to bring blankets, ground covering, and a cushion for seating. Don't miss RAMAYANA, performing through this Sunday!

06/12/2024

Need Juneteenth plans? Join Temple's Center for Anti-Racism for a screening of ORIGIN, a film by Ava Duvernay! The center will open its doors to faculty, staff, and other interested community members at 12pm next Wednesday.

The film is a 2023 American biographical drama written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by actress Aunjanue L. Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Throughout the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India and the United States to research the caste systems in each country’s history.

Learn more about the film and other Juneteenth activities for the whole family at the link in our bio!

06/12/2024

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Donald Steele, an alum who dedicated his life to theater and community. His obituary notes that he studied and worked extensively with the Temple Theater department, editing music for productions, conducting musicals, and composing original music in the late 60s. He went on to work at the Philadelphia Company, now known as the Philadelphia Theatre Company, before touring internationally as an accompanist.

We're honored to have been part of his wide-reaching life and legacy; he went on to found The Depot Theater Company in Dodge City, Kansas, his home town. We're sending our condolences to family, friends, and The Depot Theater community. For anyone who knew him, there will be a celebration of life in conjunction with The Depot Theater's 40th Anniversary celebration in Dodge City on July 13th.

06/12/2024

Happy Birthday (well, it was yesterday!) to longtime professor, former dean, and the all around great Doug Wager! 🎂🎉🥳 We hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, Doug!

Not only can you learn from this Broadway and TV director in classes, but you can catch his next project: THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare later this year. Keep your eyes peeled for dates and tickets!

06/11/2024

Happy opening to the cast and crew of TITANIC at the New York City Center, a show where Musical Theater Collaboration MFA Graduate Jason Aguirre ('21) has been working as the Associate Director!

An all-star cast, directed by Anne Kauffman (The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window) set sails in TITANIC! This nearly sung-through show from creators Maury Yeston (Grand Hotel) and Peter Stone (1776) paints a heartrending portrait of the individuals whose dreams of America were dashed in the Atlantic.

TITANIC runs through June 23rd - if you're in New York, get your tickets soon. Congratulations, Jason!

06/10/2024

What does a 50s boy band and a 60s girl group have in common? Both shows are being ASMed by Julia Maggio ('24)! Julia is at the Otterbein Summer Theater this summer, working on both FOREVER PLAID and BEEHIVE" THE 60S MUSICAL 🎤

Based on the popular all-male singing groups of the ‘50s, this the story of Sparky, Smudge, Jinx, and Frankie, aka “The Plaids” as they perform the concert that never was. Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, The Plaids will entertain you with classic hits including “Magic Moments,” “Heart and Soul,” and “Catch a Falling Star.”

With BEEHIVE, explore the powerful and iconic female voices that made up the 1960s in this energetic, rockin’ show! Told through the perspective of six women coming of age, the show follows the journey and changes America underwent in the ‘60s by pairing big hairdos with big voices.

Congrats, Julia, and break legs! Check out the Otterbein Summer Theater's website for dates and tickets!

06/10/2024

UPDATE for UArts Students -- as of Friday evening, June 7, Temple's landing page was updated to include a new and more expansive form for UArts students to complete.

This includes an upload process for sending transcripts and financial aid offers so we can create a Temple record and start the transition process. If you filled out the form prior to Friday evening you should have received an update email from Temple.

Temple promises to UArts students:

- Students who transfer will not pay any more in net tuition and required university fee costs to attend Temple than you would if your education continued at the University of the Arts. (Requires full-time attendance and the application of all available federal and state aid.)

- Temple will transfer as many credits as possible to ensure you stay on track for graduation.

- Temple will waive the application fee for all University of the Arts students.

- University Housing and Residential Life will work with you to find your preferred housing option, either on campus or in an approved Best Nest property within Temple’s patrol zone.

The link to the page is still: https://admissions.temple.edu/university-arts-students

06/07/2024

Our first June goes to Sophia Bosch (she/her)! Sophia is here to study Theater, and is excited by both the classes she'll be taking and the people she's going to meet ✨

One thing about Sophia: "I love to travel and try new things." There is so much to explore both here on campus and in the city of Philadelphia - what would you recommend to Sophia to try out?

06/06/2024

Happy opening to the cast and crew of 42ND STREET at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, especially to alum Keila Sue Wong ('23) who is performing in the ensemble! 🌟

At the height of the Great Depression, starry-eyed Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City and lands her first big job in the chorus of a glitzy, new Broadway show. But when the leading lady breaks her ankle, will Peggy get her shot at stardom? A Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, 42nd Street features favorites like “Lullaby of Broadway,” “We’re in The Money,” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” This breathtaking song-and-dance spectacular is a show biz fairy tale that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits!

Congratulations, Keila! 42ND STREET runs through June 16th, so if you're in Arrow Rock, MO, don't miss your chance to see this love letter to Broadway! 🎭

06/05/2024

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2023-24 Scholarships! Congratulations to all of these hardworking artists, and thank you to the generous support of the department, university, and alumni. ❤️

Head to the link in our bio to see the whole list, and keep an eye out for information on next year's scholarships!

06/04/2024

If you're ever in Tennessee, check out Anakeesta, the award-winning adventure park where students Kohl Pilgrim and James Shephard are performing all summer long as part of THE PEAK and the BLOCK PARTY performance groups! 🎸

Are you a student rocking a summer gig? Let us know! We'd love to give you a shoutout while you're away from campus ☀️

06/04/2024

We've had an incredible opening weekend here at Randall Theater - SILUETAS opened on Sunday and we couldn't be prouder! Don't forget, Alumni Night is soon upon us: join us in the Annenberg Atrium at 6pm for food, drinks, and fun before the show! RSVP your spot at the link in our bio 🌠

06/03/2024

Happy Pride, from all of us here at Temple Theaters! We strive to create a community where all LGBT+ students can share their incredible talents with us, while telling their own stories. 🌈

This year, we put on the incredible CHOIR BOY by Tarell Alvin McCraney, and in years past have put on shows like HIT THE WALL, a dramatic retelling of the Stonewall Riots by Ike Holter.

We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, and festive Pride Month!

06/02/2024

HAPPY OPENING to our friends at Power Street Theater and their production of SILUETAS! It's been a joy watching this team bring this production to life in our own Randall Theater 💖 See the cast sing No Mas, video by Arturo Lester.

Siluetas tells the story of Dinora, a Cuban-American immigrant, and Khalilah, a Syrian refugee, who move in together amidst a charged 2016 presidential campaign, the lifting of the Cuban embargo, and the escalation of the Syrian Civil War. Be among the first to hear a brand-new trilingual musical celebrating forgiveness, radical love, and the true meaning of home.

SILUETAS runs until June 23rd - head to the link in our bio to see which nights have talkbacks, pre-show story circles, affinity nights, and more!

06/02/2024

Temple University is committed to providing an accessible college education for all. As partners in higher education, we are ready to welcome University of the Arts students. You’ve chosen to pursue your degree in Philadelphia, and we want you to stay.

Learn more here:

Temple University Welcomes University of the Arts Students Temple University is committed to providing an accessible college education for all. As...

05/31/2024

This we're introducing Jayson Alexander Pommels (he/him)! Coming from Shirley, Long Island, Jayson is entering the Musical Theater BFA program 🌟🎵

When it comes to starting at Temple in the fall, "the Campus and location are very exciting but I’m also very excited to get involved in the different organizations there. Being a part of the Theater program is gonna be super fun, God is a big part of my life and I’ve been in communication with the Gospel choir at Temple, and overall I’m excited to find a home in Philly for this new part of life."

We're excited to have you, Jayson! Don't forget - if you are an incoming freshman, head to the link in our bio to be spotlit this summer! 🌞

05/31/2024

We have another faculty shoutout: last week THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, the uproarious comedy from William Shakespeare, opened at The Lantern Theater! We wanted to send congratulations to Shon Causer, Temple Theater's Head Electrician, for his incredible job as their Lighting Designer! 💡👏

Come see how the story of a bereaved merchant searching for his lost son in a hostile city turns into an unrivaled comedy of mistaken identities, twins separated at birth, and love lost and won. When all of Ephesus is thrown into chaos, only the genius of Shakespeare can put it right again.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS runs through June 16th!

05/30/2024

We are so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of one of our alumni, Libby Spangler (TFM '11). Libby was part of the first class of our Musical Theater Concentration and a light in numerous productions including as Rapunzel in our 2010 production of Into The Woods and as Ursula in Sweet Charity (pictured here with classmates LJ Norelli as Vittorio and Victoria Mayo as Charity). "Libby was effervescent, full of humor, a joy to have as a student, as well as incredibly talented. We are deeply saddened to hear of her passing, our hearts go out to her family," offered Peter Reynolds, Head of Musical Theater.

We send love and condolences to her family and friends and are filled with sadness to hear about her passing. There is a link to her obituary in our bio which has details regarding a celebration of her life scheduled for 10 am on June 1st in York, PA.

05/30/2024

Tech is finished and previews have begun for these four cast members of SILUETAS! From left to right we have Guillermo Jemmott Jr., Angel Alzeidan, KO “Karen Olivo” & alum Garrick Vaughan ('15).

All tickets are pay what you decide, and performances are happening NOW! Catch these actors and the rest of the incredibly talented cast in Randall Theater through June 23rd 🎵

Photos: Chris Jordan

05/29/2024

GIVEAWAY! We're doing some end of the semester cleaning here in Annenberg, and we have several posters on large posterboard from last year's productions. Full list below, comment to claim, first come first serve ✨

Film Festivals:
Diamond Docs Film Fest
MFA Thesis film Fest
BIPOC Film Fest
Women's Film Fest

Opera:
Ariodante

Staged Productions:
Choir Boy
PYP New Voices '23
From Okra to Greens
Pippin

05/28/2024

In partnership with Treehouse Books, P**L, and Broadway Babysitters, Power Street Theater is excited to offer free childcare at two Sunday matinees! You can drop your child off up to one hour before the show, then relax and enjoy while they're taken care of by trained professionals.

To take advantage of this incredible offer, just head to the link in our bio and select either the June 9th or June 16th performance and fill out the Broadway Babysitter's request form. Once it's confirmed that your child has a spot, you can RSVP your ticket to the show!

This pre-registration is required, so don't wait!

05/28/2024

Win the chance to beat this heat with a trip to the Arden Theater to see their production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND! Directed by Prof. Amina Robinson and with current student Eliana Pinckney in the cast, this modern classic of a musical is not one to miss!

In search of her place in the world with guidance from the island gods, Ti Moune, a fearless young woman of the French Antilles, risks it all on a remarkable journey to reunite with the one who has captured her heart. Exhilarating and irresistible, Once on This Island is a radiant musical reminding audiences that a beautiful story simply told has the power to help us weather the storm and allow our spirits to sing. 🌴

Don't wait, tag a friend below to enter! We'll pick the lucky winner tomorrow morning ☀️

05/27/2024

We're wishing everyone a lovely Memorial Day today, especially our Owls who served! We hope you have a restful three-day weekend. Please note that the TFMA offices are closed today, and we'll be back to checking our emails and phones tomorrow!

05/24/2024

Representing our first new face in the Technical Production and Management BFA, it's Cece Hartford (she/her)! She also has an interest in the Film and Media Arts program, which is great, given that they are just across the Atrium from the Theater Department's main building 🎭🎬

A fun fact about Cece: "Bee Movie is ironically my favorite movie to the point where I memorized the whole script." Ironically or not, we're sure there's a watch party in your future 🐝

05/23/2024

Mark your calendars - Wednesday, June 5th is the SILUETAS Temple Alumni Night! Join Temple Theaters, Power Street Theater, and Cantina La Martina in Randall Theater for the world premiere of this incredible tri-lingual musical. Playwright Erlina Ortiz, producer Gabi Sanchez, and performer Garrick Vaghan are all alum, and we're excited and thankful for this opportunity to celebrate our wonderful Owl network.

Come to the theater at 6pm for free beveragess and tapas (courtesy of Cantina La Martina!) and enjoy the show! Tickets are Pay What You Decide and are available now - ticket link in bio 🎟️

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HAPPY OPENING to our friends at Power Street Theater and their production of SILUETAS! It's been a joy watching this team bring this production to life in our own Randall Theater 💖 See the cast sing No Mas, video by Arturo Lester. Siluetas tells the story of Dinora, a Cuban-American immigrant, and Khalilah, a Syrian refugee, who move in together amidst a charged 2016 presidential campaign, the lifting of the Cuban embargo, and the escalation of the Syrian Civil War. Be among the first to hear a brand-new trilingual musical celebrating forgiveness, radical love, and the true meaning of home. SILUETAS runs until June 23rd - head to the link in our bio to see which nights have talkbacks, pre-show story circles, affinity nights, and more!

2023-24 Highlight reel time! Check out this quick Temple Theater, Film and Media Arts sizzle reel with so many films and performances! Do you spot one you worked on? Shout out your fave project this year! Edited by Sarah Mackus ('20)

Temple's Oscar Party was on 6ABC Action News! Congratulations again to Alums Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Colman Domingo! #OwlsOscars #Templemade #TuxSweatshirt

Congratulations Da’Vine!!!

Temple alum Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins Oscar!!

HAPPY CLOSING to the cast and crew of PIPPIN! To send us off, here are some words from Director Peter Reynolds 👑🌟 PIPPIN Book by Roger O. Hirson Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Directed by Peter Reynolds Choreography by Shannon Murphy Music Direction by Jack Denman Fight Direction by Ian Rose Assistant Director - Josiah Fickess Dance Captain - Kasey Lazan Assistant Technical Director - Morgan Fuller Technical Director - Andy Frank Assistant TD - Morgan Fuller Sets by April Thomson Costumes by Dinorah Guillen Head Cutter, Draper & Tailor - Kevin Ross Costume Technician - Megan Waldmann Hair/Makeup Design by Brianna Tucker Lighting Design by Liam Shaffer Head Electrician - Shon Causer Asst. Head Electrician - John Troy Sound Design by Julia Garibaldi Asst. Sound Design - Darren West Head Sound Engineer - Nick Gackenbach Props by Amanda Hatch Assistant Props - Marielle Zakrzwski Stage Manager - Erin McHugh Lead ASM - Faith DeShields ASMs - Halligan Upton, Olivia Yeomans Cast Leading Player - Curtis Harris, Eliana Pinckney Pippin - Thomas DalCeredo, Blake Levinson Charles - Jacob Hammerman Lewis - Jacob Schmidek Fastrada - Grace Browning Berthe - Zoe Necowitz Catherine - Alisia Alvarez, Fiona Moser Theo - Kai Fizzano Players - Morgan Bailey, Melanie Becker, Jayson Brown, Sydney Davis, Malcolm Ellis, Nigel Grant, Jack Habicht, Kasey Lazan, Abigail Rainwater, Christian Santiago, Ka-Deen Scarlett, Noah Sickman, Yana Vilchynskaya, Emily Walters Swings - Cady Kanode, Gerson Malave Covers - Sydney Davis (Berthe), Nigel Grant (Charles), Noah Sickman (Lewis), Yana Vilchynskaya (Fastrada)

Of course we do. #templetheaters

Check out some behind-the-scenes of what our cast of PIPPIN is working on, led by fearless choreographer Shannon Murphy! 💃🌟 We're heading into our last week of rehearsals, and we can't wait to see our audiences starting next Thursday, Feb. 22nd!

Choir Boy is Oct. 5 - 8 only! Tonight's opening is already "SOLD OUT" (though we can definitely get folks in off the wait list -- we always do!) -- Tickets are still available for the rest of the run too -- Get Tix Today : https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/temple-university-school-of-tfma/64ac4f54792e2c0e36ac8258 Video by Brandi Underwood

👀 🎭It's opening night for the first production of our 2023-24 season, Eleanor and Dolly! The Philadelphia premiere is being performed in Randall Theater tonight at 7:30. We are incredibly proud of everyone involved in the production. The cast and crew have been working on the NEW script, which means working through revisions and getting everything set for... tonight!! The production runs through Sept. 24. 🎫 Be sure to get your tickets to catch this amazing performance! 🎫 The cast includes... Eliana Pinckney (Ellie) Ontaria Wilson (Claire) Zoe Necowitz (Jana) Roman Fosco (Liam) Isabella Phillips (Mrs. Spears/Claire US) Olivia Brown (Police Officer/ Jana and Mrs. Spears US) Shannon Mohan (Clerk/Ellie US) Jacob Challenger (Liam, Clerk, and Police Officer US). 🐘 The creative team includes... Brandon McShafferey (Director) Jenny Safford (Playwright) Brandi Underwood (Dramaturg) Faith DeShields (Stage Manager) April Thomson (Scenic Designer) Jenna Gove (Costume Designer) Lindsey Silver (Props Master) Darren West (Sound Designer) Liam Shaffer (Lighting Designer) #openingnight #Phillypremiere #EleanorRoosevelt #DollyParton Promotional Trailer by Brandi Underwood

Today's #TicketTuesday is now a #TikTokTuesday! (Did you know we have one?) We've been posting exclusive videos of Prof. Melanie Julian's trip to Java with EgoPo Theater, working with Papermoon Puppet Theater of Java and the Kalanari Theatre Movement of Bali! 🌴 She walks us through the space where they were developing the upcoming show Ramayana, a re-telling of the ancient Hindu epic by Valmiki. Other owls on the project are current grad student Ontaria Kim Wilson and alums Ross Beschler (MFA '09), Davey White (MFA '03, '11), and K O'Rourke (MFA '18). EgoPo has generously gifted us two subscription packages to their upcoming season, and we're running a giveaway on our socials RIGHT NOW! Comment below to enter; winners will be chosen at the end of the day tomorrow! #owlsareeverywhere

New semester, new us. 🦉🍒 In 1983, a group of students from the Tyler School of Art designed the Temple “T”. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Temple Made tradition continues. Teaming up with Temple Athletics, an undergraduate Tyler class created the new Owl Mark! You'll see our new mark around campus and on the new athletic gear in the bookstore! #TempleOwls #TempleMade

Thursday Video from Indonesia! Our Temple folks in Java want to show off their rehearsal space AND their lunch... seems pretty sweet. They are working with The Papermoon Puppet Theatre, Indonesia there and enjoying master classes and so much more! Check it out! Just a reminder that it's all thanks to EgoPo Classic Theater that Professor Melanie Julian, current grad student Ontaria Kim Wilson and Alums Ross Beschler (MFA '09), Davey White (MFA '03, '11) and K O'Rourke (MFA '18) are out there making magic! #OwlsareEverywhere #TempleMade

Our next LIVING PAGES playwright is Julissa Mishay Norment, a member of the Musical Theater Collaboration MFA cohort specializing in bookwriting/lyrics! Julissa's piece, Three AM, was inspired by a John Sloan painting of the same name, depicting two everyday women of the early 20th century in an early-morning moment. To see Julissa's piece, and all of the shows in LIVING PAGES, join us at 7:30 tonight for this FREE showcase! To reserve your tickets in advance, visit our festival website: https://tufallfestival22.my.canva.site/ #TempleTheaters #TempleMade

🚨 👀 🚨 INCREDIBLE! Tony Winner and Broadway icon LaChanze -- the original Ti Moune -- graced Temple Theaters Once On This Island cast with this inspirational message! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So many thanks to Maechi Aharanwa for getting this video!! LaChanze is Broadway royalty (went to college in Philly BTW) and one of the Producers of Suzan Lori-Parks' Topdog/Underdog currently on Broadway Temple Theaters Once On This Island is SOLD OUT for the remainder of the run (until Oct. 23), but we've had great success getting people in from our waitlist - so try to check it out (link in our Bio) -- it's wonderful! #whywetellthestory #ThankYouLaChanze #LaChanze #BroadwayRoyalty #Youarewhy #Timoune Temple University

#TBT for a truly iconic piece of queer theatre: Jonathan Larson's Rent, presented as part of our 2009-2010 season! A game-changing rock musical, Rent reinvents the plot of Puccini's La Boheme, setting the classic story of artists struggling to survive and thrive in New York's Alphabet City during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. What's your favorite song or moment from this musical? #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQIA+ #TempleTheaters #Rent [Image Description: A group of individuals in '90s costumes stand or sit together, singing on stage together. Text reads: #TBT to our 2010 production of Rent, By Jonathan Larson, Directed by Mat Wright

In Conflict.mp4

In honor of Memorial Day, Temple Theaters wants to pay tribute to all of those who have served in the military, including those who have lost their lives in service. In 2007, Temple Theaters produced IN CONFLICT, an adaptation of the book of the same name by Philadelphia journalist Yvonne Latty. Created and directed by Douglas C. Wager, Associate Dean of the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, the play is a collection of monologues that tell the first-hand accounts of Iraq War veterans, and (after its run in the Randall Theater), traveled to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Long Wharf Theatre and had a off-Broadway run in NYC. This clip features a portion of the monologue performed by Danielle Pinnock ('10), portraying Army Sgt. Lisa Hayes. As part of the rehearsal process, Danielle and her fellow cast members worked with Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc., a company that helps injured service members recover and re-assimilate into society. #memorialday #thankyouforyourservice #TUInConflict

Check out this quick trailer for our production of HOTEL WILLIAMS featuring 6 short pieces By Tennessee Williams The piece was conceived and curated by Prof. Brandon McShaffrey with direction by Brandon McShaffrey Winalis Bruce Laurence Christopher Allison Ogden & Cheyenne Parks Running - November 12 - 18, 2021 Get a little insight into the show featuring several of the directors! Filmed by Kayla Mosseri Edited by Dylan Itkin #TUHotelWilliams #TempleTheaters

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Temple Theaters celebrates over 50 years of outstanding theater training and performance. Located on the northern edge of the Avenue of the Arts and just moments away from the heart of Philadelphia's thriving theatre community, Temple Theaters has established itself as one of the finest theater training programs in the nation. Our alumni are successful working artists with credits on stage, television, and film in Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, and internationally. Faculty are made up of celebrated professionals and scholars from the theater world, who generously offer their expertise and great passion for the craft and creation of theater. We invite you to join us as this exciting tradition continues.