ARTA is your Association of Regional Theatre Artists.

Our mission is to provide our members with community, advocacy, education and opportunity, enhancing the richness of the live theatre produced in Western New York. We are committed to identifying and eliminating unfair and unsafe practices in our industry. We foster equity, camaraderie, and community among our members in order to enrich, inspire, and empower them to advocate for themselves, their work, and each other.

A Membership Message from the Co-Presidents

UPCOMING EVENTS!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Summer Tap Classes!

Acclaimed choreographer and ARTA Council Member Robin Barker will be leading tap classes at her studio throughout the summer! One-hour Open Technique classes run Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Stretch, Strength & Sound classes run Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Banging Beats classes run Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.

Chautauqua Theater Company

Industry Weekend August 15-17, 2025

CTC is excited about its inaugural industry weekend this August, featuring two CTC commissions at different stages of development: The Witnesses by C.A. Johnson (full production) and Best for Baby by Sharon Rothstein (staged reading). ARTA Members, keep an eye on your email inbox for how to get complimentary tickets!

Meet ARTA’s 2024-25 Member Council

NOW AVAILABLE!

“Stage Directions”

ARTA’s Best Practices for Theatre Practitioners and Producers

A parody of the informative kind. We hope you watch, laugh and then peruse the document!