Azuka Theatre

We're near the end of September and have fallen behind on our fundraising goals! We need $1245 to get back on track! Thank you in advance for your support!

25 for 25 — Azuka Theatre Celebrate our first 25 years and help us envision the future of Azuka Theatre!For 25 years, Azuka Theatre has strengthened the shared humanity between artists and audiences by amplifying the voices of people whose stories are underrepresented. We are envisioning a future for the next 25 years of sup...

Congatulations to TS Hawkins (Rising Writers) and James Ijames (New Pages Member at Large) on being named as members of Philadelphia Gay News Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders for 2024!

See the full list here:

Philadelphia Gay News announces 48 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders for 2024 - Philadelphia Gay News Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) is excited to unveil the highly anticipated 48 Most Influential LGBTQ+ Leaders list for 2024.

It's Back to the Stage time! We're getting ready for a season full of new play development and this is the perfect time to make a tangible impact on our work before we get started! Check out the list of supplies that will support our staff and artists in their work! Thank you! https://bit.ly/AzukaWishList

Ending this week with celebration! 🎉
Thank you to everyone behind the Barrymore Awards nomination process for your time, energy, and work to honor so many artists in our community! We are thrilled to see our artists included and send our congratulations to all of the nominees!

For a full list of nominees, visit: https://theatrephiladelphia.org/theatre-news/announcing-the-202324-barrymore-award-nominees
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📷 by Johanna Austin

CHRISTMAS IN JULY.....and we almost missed that we reached another goal in our 25 for 25 Campaign! Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

Help us to our goal of 25K - play your part here: https://www.azukatheatre.org/25-for-25

THREE BEAUTIFUL NIGHTS...
To catch our friends from Shakespeare in Clark Park and their FREE outdoor production of As You Like It! You don't even need to get tickets - just show up to Clark Park with your chair or blanket, snacks and drinks! Performances start at 7:00pm tonight through Sunday!

More here: https://fb.me/e/59h8Woywe

Special shout-out to our 2023-2024 Season Marketing Assistant, Cheyenne Parks, in the role of Rosalind, and Community Stories Teaching Artist, Katherine Perry, in the role of Audrey!

REHEARSAL/MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE!
Azuka's rehearsal space is available with open dates August through October for your meeting, auditions, small rehearsal, etc!

Visit our rental page for more information and to submit an inquiry form!

Space Rental — Azuka Theatre An ideal and affordable space for your next production meeting or small-scale rehearsal!

WHAT PART DO YOU PLAY?
When you have about 5 minutes, please take our survey to let us know what part you play with Azuka and what part we play in your life!

Take our survey now! https://forms.gle/mgMFiBgqcyERntNQ9

HOW ARE YOU AZUKA?
When you have about 5 minutes, we'd love to know about the part you play with Azuka! Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/Y78jHTeEhG34okmT6

RAD FOR THE BAG!
Join us as a Recurring Azuka Donor (RAD) at $25/month and receive an official Azuka bag! They’re a great way to share your support when grabbing groceries, etc! Choose from yellow, green or purple!

If 10 people become RAD by June 30, we’ll make our fiscal year end goal! 💚💛💜 ---> https://bit.ly/Azuka25for25

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Thank you to Philadelphia Cultural Fund! This grant allows Azuka Theatre to continue serving and growing our community through art and culture!
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10 DAYS LEFT!
Play your part in 25 years at Azuka and help us to our fiscal year end goal by June 30!

CONTRIBUTE NOW by visiting https://azukatheatre.org/25-for-25

REHEARSAL/MEETING SPACE AVAILABLE!

Azuka's rehearsal space is available - dates now open through October for your meeting, auditions, small rehearsal, etc! Visit our rental page for more information and to submit an inquiry form!

Space Rental — Azuka Theatre An ideal and affordable space for your next production meeting or small-scale rehearsal!

UArts Faculty/Adjuncts/Staff - while you figure out next steps - if you need a space with a desk or a place to meet with others, we have space available for you in our offices with decent WiFi, a printer/copier, a kitchen space, and a conference room space!

We can schedule time for you on most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am - 4pm.

Please reach out to Mark Andrews ([email protected]) if you'd like to schedule time!

DON'T GET SHUT OUT!
We just had a small block of tickets released for the final performance on Sunday and tickets are still available for both performances tomorrow!
Now's the time to make your reservation!
Get your tickets here ----> https://bit.ly/AzukaAAOL
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📸 by Johanna AustinArt

ALERT!
As of this post tonight (Thursday) and Sunday are SOLD OUT!
Make your reservations for Friday or Saturday now: https://bit.ly/AzukaAAOL
AN ARMY OF LOVERS closes Sunday!

Tips for a "sold out" performance:
1. Keep checking back! We do receive cancellations and will make those tickets available to reserve.
2. Show up! Join our on-site waiting list starting 1 hour before the performance. We'll start releasing unclaimed tickets 15 minutes before the performance.
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📸 by Johanna AustinArt

Thank you, Rita Charleston and The Philadelphia Tribune, for sitting down with to chat with AN ARMY OF LOVERS playwright, R. Eric Thomas!

“Today I enjoy every aspect of writing that I do, but I particularly like storytelling,” Thomas shares. “Storytelling changes us. It teaches us. It excites us. It challenges us."

Read the entire interview: https://www.phillytrib.com/entertainment/the_arts/an-army-of-lovers-corporate-culture-and-the-freedom-to-have-pride-in-public/article_0e2e995a-fd3f-5c8e-b2ea-e469f3f8dd02.html
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'An Army of Lovers,' corporate culture and the freedom to have pride in public “An Army of Lovers,” written by bestselling author, television writer, and playwright R. Eric Thomas, continues at the Proscenium Theatre at the Drake through May 19. Produced by Azuka Theatre

LISTEN UP!
As of this post, we have less than 10 tickets remaining for our Thursday, May 16 - LGBTQ+ Affinity Night performance! Act now to reserve your tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35093/performance/11307199

Tips for a "sold out" performance:
1. Keep checking back! We do receive cancellations and will make those tickets available to reserve.
2. Show up! Join our on-site waiting list starting 1 hour before the performance. We'll start releasing unclaimed tickets 15 minutes before the performance.
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📸 by Johanna AustinArt

Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre present R. Eric Thomas's An Army… With a multifacetedscript and powerhouse lead performance, Azuka Theatre and Simpatico Theatre's AnArmy of Lovers invites audiences into a world of complex q***r politics,surveillance, and the thorny issue of legacy. Natalie Layne reviews.