Live Theatre Workshop

Local live theater with volunteer actors. Today we saw God’s Man in Texas. It was supposed to be laugh out loud funny. It wasn’t. Certainly had a few funny lines and I think the actors gave a great performance for the script they had. I think the problem was there was a little too much «preaching» on the pulpit and not enough comedy in the «behind the scene» goings on of a church… any demonition. If I still lived in town I’d definitely give it another try to see what is done with different material

I’m gonna miss this place now that I’m no longer in Tucson! Great venue, wonderful performances, very friendly people. The space is small and intimate and the tickets are reasonable ($ 18 per show, or better yet, get a season pass). We had season tickets for 3 years and enjoyed nearly everything we saw here.

Very intimate venue, and quite affordable, too ($ 10 per show– cheaper than a movie, and LIVE!). Yet, don’t make the mistake of judging the quality of the performances based on those factors. These (volunteer) actors & actresses put in hard work bringing these shows to life, and it’s worth every penny to see a show here, as well as to experience the very likely event of seeing a show make its worldwide debut (as was the case with my first show here: «Imaginary»).
The person at the front desk (and mentor to many of the actors and actresses who make Live Theatre Workshop their home), Angela, was a very warm and generous host. The actors themselves were also very humble and approachable, all of them clearly happy to be there working their craft. As for the show, it may have only been 50 minutes long, but I couldn’t tell without consulting my wristwatch after the show. The performances were spectacular, too.
Folks, I hadn’t seen a show prior to tonight in over 7 years, and my experience tonight well exceeded my expectations. I will be back, and I highly recommend this fine venue to everyone.

This is a small, intimate theater, with 94 seats, on three sides (occasionally in the round). Visibility is good at all seating locations. I’ve been a season subscriber for seven years and will continue.
It’s storefront is located in a strip mall on Speedway. While they do all types of plays, the acting troop most typically puts on comedies and mysteries. There shows are typically on the weekend. Although during the week they do children’s shows as well as acting classes for children and adults. On the weekends they do new as well as classical plays at 7:30.
There is also a separate group that performs late night plays of a more adult nature, cutting edge stuff.
One of the best kept secrets in Tucson.

This is my very first review! So excited! So nervous! I don’t know why because it was such a great experience! I loved the quaint theater. It was cool to be up-​close and personal. I was seated on the side which was surprisingly ok with me (I am very picky about these things). I was able to enjoy the play just fine from where I was sitting. I will definitely come again! Oh! The play, Jailbait, was very well done and thought provoking.

Wow! I went to the Live Theater Workshop for the first time with very low expectations. First of all, I have a low tolerance for «boring» theater and an even lower tolerance for bad acting. Opening night of Jailbait blew my mind. Amazing acting, great story, even catchy music in between acts… so much so that I found myself bummed out when it was over. I wanted more! What a pleasant surprise. I can’t wait for the next show!

Had an opportunity (thanks, Unilocal!) to see the latest production of the late night Etcetera company last night and it was another home run. (Hint: The opening night performance is at 7:30 — a blessing for anyone who’s typically asleep by the usually scheduled 10:30 shows. Like me.)
The subject matter: unflinchingly edgy. Called «Jailbait,» it’s the story of a pair of precocious and confused 15-​year-​olds (are there any other kind?) who sneak into a club planning to hook up with a pair of 30-​something guys. The dialogue is whip-​smart. The acting? Simply phenomenal. Unbelievable to me that is is an all-​volunteer theater company.
Tucson, we are so lucky to have Live Theatre Workshop! And unless you are hyper-​sensitive to real life, you MUST get tickets (as low as $ 18!) to an upcoming show!

«I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.» ~ Oscar Wilde
Live Theatre is a gem we discovered about a year ago when we were looking for a local theater that offered acting classes for our son who was 12 at the time. From day one we felt welcomed and I knew our kiddo was in good hands. The staff is amazing which is just one of the reasons we continue to take advantage of their classes.
They do offer classes for all ages, including adults. And for the parents out there who want their kids to have a break from video games during summer vacation, they also have summer camps.
Even if you are not an aspiring actor, I would recommend you stop by and pick up a schedule of upcoming performances and events. They do have a small on site performance area that features local talent in a wide variety of shows. It’s a great way to support local businesses and the arts (and it is a heck of a lot cheaper than going to the movies… yet again!)
Two thumbs WAY up for Live Theatre Workshop!