Borderlands Theater strives to build equitable, joyful, and meaningful collaborations with the local community through innovative theater and responsive cultural programs ingrained in the heritage, narratives, and lived experiences of peoples rooted across the Sonoran Desert.
Upcoming:
April 25-27
Scoundrel & Scamp Theater
The grand finale of the MacFestival. Five Tucson performing arts companies join the S&S to do a MacBeth inspired evening of creative interpretation! Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, joined by Saguaro City Music Theatre, Winding Road Theater Ensemble, Borderlands Theater, and Unscrewed Theater each take one act for a wickedly magical evening of music, improv and theater!
June 7, 6 pm
6200 S. Campbell Ave
In partnership with the City of Tucson’s VIVA initiative by the Community Safety, Health and Wellness Program, No Place Like Home utilizes storytelling and performance to strengthen social bonds among residents working to reduce crime and improve their living conditions. While creating a space for joy and hope, we aim to amplify the voices and lived experiences of our population that is often overlooked.
May 2, 5 – 7 pm
Anita Street between Davis St. & Granada Ave.
Part 1 of a weekend of Barrio Celebration! Davis Bilingual Elementary and Borderlands Theater present a block party honoring the history and heritage of Barrio Anita and Davis School. Enjoy live music by youth mariachis Nueva Luna, Estrella Juvenil, Los Caballeros, Los Pumas, Las Aguilitas, & Tucson Son Jarocho Collective. Heritage food, student poetry, & oral history and mural exhibit. FREE EVENT.
May 3
(Basketball Tournament starts May 2) David G. Herrera & Ramon Quiroz Park (formerly known as Oury Park)
For us, by us! The second half of a weekend honoring west side barrios! Fiesta de los Barrios is a celebration of West Side Barrios with a basketball tournament, community workshops, food & vendors, a car show, and a concert. Come and experience what barrio coalition building looks like.
In collaboration with The Reading Series, an all-ages poetry open mic that aims to provide a safe space for people of all identities to share. The 2nd Saturday of each month!
Are you an inspiring and imaginative individual with a passion for education and the arts? Work with us in the Barrio Stars Summer Theatre Camp June 2- June 27, 2025.
Calling for General Auditions!
General Auditions for Borderlands Theater’s 2025-2026 season take place May 16 & 17.
Sign up now for Community Wide General Auditions which also include the following theaters: Arts Express, Live Theatre Workshop, Invisible Theatre, Saguaro City Music Theatre, The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre & Winding Road Theater Ensemble.
Click below for details and the audition registration link.
Thank You National Latinx Theater Initiative!
Thank you National Latinx Theater Initiative for our two year grant! Now we can hire two of our part time staff as full time staff!
NLTI is a program of the Los Angeles-based Latino Theater Company.