Theatre Section

The Albuquerque Film Office encourages locals, visitors, and tourists to check out the thriving theatre and live performance community in Albuquerque. To help you get started, refer to the list below.

Adobe Theatre
9813 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-898-9222
info@adobetheater.com
www.adobetheater.com
Plays and musicals presented year-round in a charming, intimate theater. New shows every month.

Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-242-4750, 505-242-1435, 505-843-9489 (fax)
alt@swcp.com
www.albuquerquelittletheatre.com
In its 71st year on Historic Route 66, ALT provides Albuquerque residents and visitors with exceptional entertainment in the tradition of true community theater. ALT offers plenty of parking, special group discounts and discounts for seniors (62 years plus) and students (with valid ID).

AirDance ArtSpace
Jeff Hartzer
Mailing P.O. Box 25892, Albuquerque, NM 87125
Site: 3030 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
3 blocks North of Rio Bravo SW off I-25
505-877-5001, 505-220-1851 (mobile), 505-842-9418 (fax)
web@aquilaarts.com
www.airdanceartspace.com
Offers 2400 square foot open space theatre, 22 foot ceilings; may be rented for set photography and/or as catering hall.  The facility has a green room, 4 baths, kitchen area w/icebox, theatre, and a loading ramp – outdoor hookups – easily accessible by bus, van, or 18 wheelers.

The Box Performance Space
Doug Montoya
1025 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Northeast corner of 11th and Lomas. West of I-25
(505) 404-1578, 505-804-5685 (mobile)
doug@theboxabq.com
www.theboxabq.com
The Box is a performance space primarily devoted to young performers andyoung audiences. Whilethis is our main focus, we also open our doors to other artists.The Box performance space is home to the largest improv community in Albuquerque, with improvisers of all ages including children. We hope to foster a community where people feel free to learn, explore, and create. The Box is available for auditions and holding extras.

The Cell Theatre
Dennis Gromelski
700 1st St. NW Albuquerque, NM  87102
Just south of Lomas, just west of Broadway
505-766-9412
Dennis@LiveAtTheCell.com
www.LiveAtTheCell.com
Located in Downtown Albuquerque, The Cell Theatre hosts over 275 events each year.  Home to the FUSION Theatre Company (NM's only professional Equity theatre company), the Screen Actors Guild "Conversations" Series, the "One Night Stand" cabaret, and over 150 nights of live music each year, The Cell is also available for special event rentals.  In the past, The Cell has hosted: film screenings, film crew luncheons, musical recording sessions, wedding receptions, sales meetings, memorial services, dance troupes, etc.  Full event and production support, including catering and audio/visual, is available. 

The Desert Rose Playhouse
Georgia Athearn
6921 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Just west of Louisiana in the Optic Expressions Shopping Center.
505-881-0503
deasertroseabq@yahoo.com
www.desertroseabq.org  
Albuquerque’s only continuously producing Northeast Heights Black Box Theater.  Our Mission is to provide a supportive environment for all theater artists, no matter what their skill, in order to develop and grow an appreciation for the art of theater.  Through our veteran artists; be it directors, actors or theater technicians; we provide leadership to the inexperienced, while producing quality theater for the Albuquerque area.

Freedom Community Theatre
Matthew R. Naegeli
Hosted by Hope Evangelical Free Church
4710 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
At Hope Evangelical Free Church on Juan Tabo just 1/2 mile north of Montgomery on the east side of the street.
505-400-1232
www.freedomcommunitytheatre.com
The Freedom Community is dedicated to the production of quality, thought-provoking theatre that is both entertaining and uplifting. Regular summer productions and fall workshops provide fantastic opportunities for anyone in the community to come and audition--with opportunities for musical theatre and straight theatre. Hailed by the Albuquerque Journal as a producer of "incredibly polished" theatrical shows, the Freedom Community Theatre is committed to blessing its participants (both the actors and the audience) with a fantastic rehearsal process and performance run that will inspire and stretch both theatre novices and long-time aficionados.

FUSION Theatre Company
Jen Grigg
700 1st St. NW Albuquerque, NM  87102
Just south of Lomas, just west of Broadway
505-766-9412
info@FUSIONabq.org
www.FUSIONabq.org
FUSION Theatre Company is currently New Mexico's only professional Equity theatre company. FUSION specializes in both the restaging of classic American works and in staging the work of emerging playwrights.  With national support from the Shubert Foundation, FUSION produces five mainstage productions each season, as well as a new works festival-- "The Seven", and a school tour featuring the Young Artists Exchange.  FUSION makes its home at Downtown Albuquerque's boutique theatre, The Cell. 

The Guild Cinema
3405 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-255-1848, 505-232-9385 (fax)
info@guildcinema.com
www.guildcinema.com
Specifications:
screen size: 8’7”H, 19’19” W, (at full widescreen ratio)
stage size: 6’10” D (to footlights) x 17’ W
seating capacity: 143 seats, number of additional handicapped seats: 4, aisles: 1 (center)
35mm / 16mm / DVD / DVCAM & Mini-DV (SP format only) / VHS
16x9 anamorphic video projection (3000 lumens)
COMPATIBILITY: HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i;
480i NTSC/NTSC 4.43, 576i PAL/PAL-N/PAL-M/SECAM;
computer: UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA.
VIDEO INPUTS: component, composite, S-Video, DVI, VGA
AUDIO INPUTS: RCA, XLR, ¼” jack, 1/8” mini-jack
Dolby SR Digital Surround for 35mm, Dolby Pro Logic for video
PA SYSTEM: one or two mics front of house. Four additional audio input channels are available front of house upon request. At this time, video or computer input is available in projection booth only.

Illusions Magic Parlor
3205 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-255-2303
magic@swcp.com
www.magicjugglershop.com
New Mexico's only magic shop offers live magic shows in the ILLUSIONS MAGIC PARLOR, also referred to as the "IMP". The "IMP", adjacent to the Magic Juggler Shop, is the only "live" magic theater in New Mexico.  Located in the heart of the Nob Hill shopping district, The "IMP" is an ideal place to experience close-up live magic.  If you like seeing magic up close and personal, this is the place for you.  You will have the opportunity to witness magic performance of all kinds, including magic geared towards kids, families, adults, comedy, mentalism and the bizarre.  We present shows that feature
local and out-of-town magicians offering a wide variety of “live” magic.  We also use the show room for magic workshops and as a POI Studio.  Please call for details.  Schedules are not regular and the magicians and types of shows and workshops change constantly so visit website or call for updates.
Please call for information about reserving the ILLUSIONS MAGIC PARLOR for your family, group or special celebration event.

KiMo Theatre
423 Central NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-768-3522
Event Information Line: (505) 768-3544
Fax number: (505)768-3542
Email address: kimotheatre@cabq.gov
www.cabq.gov/kimo
This restored Historic 650-seat theatre is a vibrant part of Albuquerque's performing arts community and plays host to a wide variety of local, national and international events. Dance, drama, film, comedy, performance art, multi-media events, and other unique performances all take place on the KiMo stage. Additionally, the KiMo houses an exhibit space for contemporary visual artists and the theatre may be rented for the presentation of your performing arts event, movie screenings, business meetings and private functions.
Specifications:
On-site Ticket Office w/ TicketMaster access
Stage size: 28' deep x 40' wide
Seating capacity: 650, includes 10 wheelchair & companion spaces
Dressing room capacity: 40 persons, in 5 dressing rooms
Total backstage capacity: 75
Orchestra Pit: 15' x 40'
ETC lighting system w/ 130+ instruments and 192 dimmers
Two HMI followspots
Four Martin 918's
Electro-Voice PA system - 15,000 watt, w/ up to 32 ch. (input) mixing console, Dolby 7.1 surround in May '07.
Clear-Com intercom system
35mm & 16mm Film projectors
DVD (NTSC & PAL) / VGA / VHS / HD video projector, 5200 lumen, 4x3 and 16x9
with computer inputs on-stage & in the control booth
High speed Internet access
Screen size: 15' x 20' and 16' x 30+'
Concession area in Lobby w/ refrigerators and ice machine

Musical Theatre Southwest
2401 Ross SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
505- 265-9119, 505-262-9301
info@musicaltheatresw.com
www.musicaltheatresw.com
Through it's many changes, Musical Theatre Southwest has kept to its original purpose - to bring quality musical theater to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Mexico Young Actors
Rick Nickerson, Director
7001 San Antonio NE, Suite M, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (classes and rehearsals held here).
Take I-25 North to San Antonio. On San Antonio, go East to Louisiana. Turn left on Louisiana and immediately turn right into shopping center. We are located in Suite M.
Venue: KiMo Theater, 423 Central Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-821-8055
www.nmyoungactors.org
The group performs children's musicals and plays. We are celebrating our 27th year of bringing children's theater to the community of Albuquerque. NMYA annually performs four major productions a year with an audience of 15,000. Our musical productions are performed at the KiMo Theater located at 5th and Central. We also tour throughout Central New Mexico.

Once Upon a Theatre
Myrna R. Smyer, Executive/Artistic Director
13170-B Central SE #130, Albuquerque, NM 87123
505-299-6020, 505-299-6389 (fax)
theatre@spinn.net
www.onceuponatheatre.org
A 501 (c)(3) non-profit New Mexico Corporation, is a touring theatre company dedicated to improving the education of the children in our area. ONCE UPON A THEATRE'S program brings into schools the joy, excitement, and developmental and academic stimulus of quality live theatre and assists teachers in maximizing the experience through effective teaching tools before and after performances. ONCE UPON A THEATRE'S productions include experienced paid adult actors, full costuming and detailed sets that are fully portable so they may be taken to schools and community centers throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area and to communities within a 50 mile radius of the City. ONCE UPON A THEATRE designs two separate productions each school year. Fall Productions -- for children in kindergarten through fifth grade -- are original versions of classic fairy tales. These plays are from the award winning "Once Upon A Rhyme" children's theatre series written by ONCE UPON A THEATRE'S Executive/Artistic Director Myrna Smyer. Spring Productions -- for fourth through eighth grade students -- are original presentations or adaptations of exceptional literary works. Auditions for these productions are held in August and January.

Sol Arts Performance Space
Kristen Loree, Artistic Coordinator
Laira Morgan, Press Liaison
712 Central SE (just west of I-25)
(505) 244-0049
kristen@solarts.org ,  laira@solarts.org
www.solarts.org
Created in 2002, Sol Arts is a nonprofit performance space producing artistic creations with the community. Featuring a rotating gallery and a 65-seat black box theatre, Sol Arts is home to an ongoing calendar of theatrical and live music events, including monthly all-ages shows from local and touring bands. For more information about what's next at Sol Arts, please visit our website. Maintain the Glow!