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What is a Showcase?

rehearsal for a showcase performance featuring orchestra and chorus

Musical theatre, reimagined.

Life is busy. Musical theatre shouldn't have to disappear because of it.


We created Showcase for people who love to perform but can't commit to months of rehearsals. By focusing on the music and the storytelling, we make it possible to stay connected to the stage—without putting the rest of your life on hold.

More Music

From the Overture to the Bows, our orchestra is at the heart of every performance.

More Stories

Every Showcase presents a complete musical with full dialogue and simple staging.

More Flexibility

Two days of rehearsal and one public performance—designed for busy lives.

"Community is everything, and excellence is built through community."

How it works

Apply

Submit an application to join the cast, orchestra, or volunteer team.

Practice

Learn your part on your own with the provided materials.

Rehearse

Meet your fellow artists and prepare the show together.

Perform

Share the production with a live audience.

Connect

Stay involved with the MTAA Alumni network!

Who is it for?

You'll feel at home here if...

  • You miss performing.
  • You have a busy schedule.
  • You want to try something new.
  • You just moved to town and looking for an artistic community.
  • You want to freshen up your repertoire (or revisit shows you've done before).
  • You love making music with others.

Participant Testimonials

"As someone who has a busy schedule and is raising kids who are also in the performing arts, it's hard to find the time to do things for myself."

"The entire process is extremely impressive. It was a joy to participate—I love the trust that we will all be prepared and show up to contribute to the final product."

"As a singer in the chorus, it amazes me how great the orchestra sounded after so little rehearsal time."

"I love the emphasis on having a great time producing the show. Our artistic endeavors should be joyous...and a reward for our hard work in perfecting our craft!"

"I appreciated the rehearsal pace and efficiency! Communication was strong as well. Dylan is always a joy to watch and learn from—I feel like I come away from each Showcase with something new to apply to my conducting."

"Effective use of rehearsal time, humor added to keep rehearsal feeling light.
I LOVE how the electronic scores come pre-adjusted for cuts."

Ready to take the stage with us?

Apply for Showcase
  • About Us

Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 33-2127576) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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PO Box 35294

Phoenix, AZ 85069

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