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Temple Theaters

Official page of Temple University's Temple Theaters. Temple Theaters celebrates nearly 50 years of outstanding theater training and performance.

Located on the northern edge of the Avenue of the Arts and just moments away from the heart of Philadelphia's thriving theatre community, Temple Theaters has established itself as one of the finest theater training programs in the nation. Our alumni are successful working artists with credits on stage, television, and film in Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, and internationally. Our facul

ty are celebrated professionals and scholars from the theater world, who generously offer their expertise and great passion for the craft and creation of theater. Our students have become successful actors, directors, designers, writers, theater professionals, and teaching artists. We invite you to join us as this exciting tradition continues.

06/01/2026

It's June! It's Pride Month! 🌈 We got into the pride spirit a little early this year: Just over a month ago, our production of THE PROM was taking the stage and telling the story of a high schooler who just wanted to go to prom with her girlfriend, and the Broadway stars who came to help.

From Philadelphia to Illinois and around the world, we hope you have a great pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

05/29/2026

This week we're welcoming Jeanne Mancini (she/her) to the nest! A film major from Upper Chichester, PA, Jeanne hopes to work on films and tell stories that inspire people 💖

We can't wait to see what stories you tell, Jeanne!

05/27/2026

We are sending a hearty congratulations to Lindsey Smiling ('03) as he was named the next Artistic Director of The Wilma Theater! An original member of the HotHouse Resident Acting Company, performing artist, and director, Smiling shares the theater’s core values and brings a bold artistic approach, ability to take risks, and a profound commitment to ensemble practice.

His appointment as sole Artistic Director embodies the Wilma’s commitment to the HotHouse, its audiences, and its 50-year legacy in Philadelphia. From Lindsey: "Over the last six years, the Wilma has gone through an important period of transition, thanks in large part to James Ijames ('06), Morgan Green, Yury Urnov, and Leigh Goldenberg. Their leadership has meant so much to the theater. Looking ahead, I'm excited to keep growing the Wilma's reach and ambition with the HotHouse Resident Acting Company at the heart of the work, in deep collaboration with the playwrights, directors, designers, and guest artists who shape every production alongside them.”

Congratulations, Lindsey! We're sure The Wilma Theater will go far under your leadership!

05/26/2026

The 30 Under 30 awards program recognizes trailblazing young alumni who are disrupting the status quo to make a better tomorrow for all of us. From a robust community of young Temple alumni, we seek to dentify and highlight outstanding Owls who are changemakers, trendsetters, problem solvers and innovators, who truly exemplify what it means to be Temple Made.

Eligibility:
Must be a graduate of Temple University.
Must be 30 years old or younger on Wednesday, June 30, 2027.
Must be making a vital contribution in their field, career or community.
Must be willing to be included, with a photograph, in various alumni and university publications, and marketing.

You can nominate yourself or a peer you think represents being ! Head to the link in our bio to learn more and nominate today 🍒

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, Temple Theaters wants to pay tribute to all of those who have served in the military, including those who have lost their lives in service. We're looking back at our 2007 production of IN CONFLICT, an adaptation of the book of the same name by Philadelphia journalist Yvonne Latty.

Created and directed by Prof. Douglas C. Wager, the play is a collection of monologues that tell the first-hand accounts of Iraq War veterans, and (after its run in the Randall Theater), traveled to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Long Wharf Theatre and had a off-Broadway run in NYC.

05/22/2026

Now introducing: the Class of 2030! Join us for First Year Fridays as we celebrate our newest class of Owls, this week starting with Makiya Smith (she/her)!

Makiya is coming to us from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, transferring from MCCC. She's excited to be studying theater, and says that she loves creating new things, and figuring out things as she goes!

Welcome to the nest, Makiya! Are you a new student next fall? Head to the link in our bio to introduce yourself, we'll be shouting students out all summer long!

05/20/2026

We're getting ready for a summer of fun, and so are Camille Halaise ('26), Cecelia Jaskel, and Jeff Pfeiffer ('24) as they get ready for their June run of HEAD OVER HEELS! With Ilana Lo ('18) also onboard as the fight and intimacy director, this is gearing up to be the jukebox musical of the summer 🌞

HEAD OVER HEELS is the laugh-out-loud love story set to the music of the iconic 1980s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You.” A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, this bold musical comedy follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction – only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.🏳️‍🌈

Break legs, everyone! HEAD OVER HEELS runs from June 4th - 13th right here in Philadelphia. Get your tickets now if you haven't already!

05/19/2026

We're hoping Lindsey Smiling ('03) breaks all the legs at tonight's first preview of THE AMERICA PLAY at The Wilma Theater! Lindsey directs and stars as the Foundling Father alongside some Philly-favorite Hot House actors 🔥

A Black Abraham Lincoln impersonator named the “Foundling Father,” runs “the Great Hole of History,” a tourist attraction where visitors can meet other historical lookalikes. The poetic repetition and evocative jazz-like style of this canonic text mimics the harmful patterns and toxic ideologies perpetuated throughout American history. THE AMERICA PLAY is a daring exploration of the fractured stories that shape our nation from one of our most prominent American playwrights, Pulitzer and Tony Award-winner, Suzan-Lori Parks.

Break legs, Lindsey! You can catch THE AMERICA PLAY right here in Philadelphia through the end of the month 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

We had an incredible year, Owls! 🦉 From stage to screen, first years to seniors; our students spent the last year learning, experimenting, performing, and creating both on campus and around the world!

Check out our highlight reel of the 2025-26 Temple Theaters Season, our new animation program, and student films from our film festivals. We had a great year, Owls, let's do it again next fall!

05/15/2026

Summer break is long, and we know you've got plans! Traveling somewhere exciting? Got cast in some summer Shakespeare? Shooting a short film or launching your podcast? We want to know what our Owls are up to when they aren't in class!

Feel free to send us a DM if you've got something exciting coming up over the next few months (or, ever, really!)

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1301 W Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

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Monday	12pm - 6pm
Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm

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