TFTV Presents The Climate Project – A Powerful New Work on Climate Change

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) proudly presents The Climate Project, an original work of physical theatre that explores the urgent issue of climate change in the Sonoran Desert and beyond. Free performances will take place at the Tornabene Theatre from September 25 to 28, 2025.

Devised by Theatre students together with faculty member Rick Wamer, The Climate Project reflects on environmental transformation and human impact. The workshop production features a twenty-member ensemble whose performance is the result of a year’s worth of collaborative research and creative exploration.

Pictured: 'The Climate Project' ensemble members during the designer run rehearsal. Photo by Tim Fuller.

TFTV presents Vanities: the Musical

Previews of Vanities: the Musical will begin this Sunday, September 28 in the Marroney Theatre. 

Directed by Associate Professor Christie Kerr, Vanities chronicles the life-affirming journey of three vivacious Texas teens from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to housewives to liberated women and beyond. 

The show is a funny and poignant look at three best friends who discover that, through thirty years of rapidly changing times, the one thing they can rely on is each other.

Performances run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12. All college and high school students are eligible for $5 student rush tickets.

Pictured: Cast members Jazmine Gomez, Samantha Adams, and Noelle Robinson during the designer run rehearsal. Photo by Tim Fuller.

More TFTV News

Student filmmakers achieved a clean sweep at the 2025 Student Production Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Representing TFTV at the ceremony were (from left to right) TFTV's Director of Outreach & Industry Kerryn Negus, award winners Neylani Castro, Cailan Compierchio, Andy Mourelatos, Daniel Cadena, Brady McDowell, Xander Maniece and Alek Mendez, and TFTV's Director Dr. Frances Gateward, along with many of the nominees' families and friends.

TFTV announces a new Musical Theatre minor, allowing students to develop and refine their skills in acting, dance and voice.

TFTV prepares for its fourth annual student trip to the Sundance Film Festival. "Being surrounded by people dedicated to independent film and as passionate about movies as I was reaffirmed why I wanted to be a filmmaker in the first place," says past attendee Ruben Reynoso. 

Broadway Dreams Realized: alum Ethan Kirschbaum (‘16) steps into an iconic role in Wicked. 

From Improv to Impact: alum Hope Baker’s rise as a voice for authentic representation.

TFTV helps to launch the ACE Editing Experience: Faculty among the first to pilot national program using raw Netflix footage.

Is Television Our Comfort Food? Assoc. Prof. Barbara Selznick on TV in the Wake of the Great Recession.

Upcoming Events

Sept. 25 - 28 | The Climate Project

Sept. 28 - Oct. 12 | Vanities: The Musical

Sept. 30 | DocScapes: Stripped for Parts

Oct. 11 | FTV LA Alumni Spotlight: The Actors Perspective, featuring Vinessa Vidotto (pictured) and Joey Rudman

Oct. 26 | Docscapes: Si Pudiera Quedarme

Nov. 15 | FTV LA Alumni Spotlight: Creating Unscripted TV

Nov. 16 - Dec. 7 | Love and Information

Dec. 16 | What's Up, Docs?

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