
Theatre Upstairs is our Non-Profit element of AZAA supporting local artists & students with a platform to spotlight & grow in their art. We aim to bring affordable & free entertainment to our community continuing to foster the connections created out of sharing live art. We support these programs through donations.
Upcoming Live Performance
We can’t wait to invite you into our new space!
Our next Improv Performance is
Live Theater
This Sunday at AZAA
Our Scene Study Lab presents a public performance after six weeks of diving into the fast, electric world of The Social Network. Come support these actors as they bring one of the most celebrated screenplays of the modern era to life.
🎭 One Screenplay. Six Weeks. One Performance.
📍 Arizona Actors Academy
📅 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 3:00 PM
Come celebrate the work, the courage, and the craft. We’d love to see you there.
📍2345 E Thomas Rd
Theatre Upstairs
Theatre Upstairs has been founded as a separate non-profit 501c3 company to produce cutting edge, original and rarely produced theater. Theatre Upstairs is an opportunity to create exciting opportunities for locally trained actors/artists, student alumni & our current student base to explore, grow and highlight their artistic voices.
Enjoy our virtual events on demand @ youtube.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (D&I/DEI)
Arizona Actors Academy with the support of Theatre Upstairs aspire to stay up to date on the conversations and intentions of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We know that representation matters and aim to be an inclusive space for every kind of artist as well as foster diverse leaders in our art form.




