Why We're Here
Our mission is to make musical theatre more accessible through flexible, inclusive formats—inviting Arizona’s diverse artistic community to engage, perform, and grow.
Our vision is to redefine musical theatre in Arizona through orchestra-driven productions that set new standards in performance, artistry, and community engagement.
About Our Events
What is a Showcase?
MTAA’s Showcase program brings the magic of Broadway to life in concert-style performances with live orchestra and chorus. After just two days of rehearsal, participants present full musicals—on stage, scripts in hand, backed by a rich orchestral sound.
Focused on music, storytelling, and collaboration, Showcases offer a high-impact, low-commitment way to stay connected to the stage.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to musicals, Showcase invites you to make music in a welcoming, artistically ambitious setting—without the pressure of costumes, choreography, or extended rehearsal.
NEXT SHOWCASE: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN
August 16, 7:00 PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
What is an Underscore?
An Underscore is an educational, music-forward read-through of a full musical—designed to spotlight the score and the shared joy of making music together.
With singers and live accompaniment, Underscores are casual, collaborative events focused on learning and exploration. There’s no audience, no pressure, and no performance—just a room full of people discovering a show from the inside out.
Perfect for curious performers, students, and musical theatre fans of all levels, MTAA’s Underscores offer a relaxed environment to grow your skills, try new roles, and connect through the music of Broadway.
Curtain Up!
In the summer of 2022, Founder Stephen Schermitzler took to Facebook with a simple question: Would anyone in Arizona be interested in playing and singing through full-length Broadway musicals—just for fun? Within 24 hours, nearly 300 enthusiastic replies poured in. That spark of interest led to the very first private Showcase on August 27, 2022, at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Phoenix.