More theatrical performances take place every weekend here in Albuquerque than in any other U.S. city of its size. Live drama offerings range from musicals to dramas to comedies, Christian plays, children's theatre, improvisational cabaret, Shakespearean classics, American standards, and new work by emerging playwrights from a variety of backgrounds. Whatever your taste in entertainment, we are confident you'll find something on ATG's calendar that will send you away humming, or thinking, or laughing.

Over thirty theatre organizations and 150 individuals belong to the ATG. Our brochure, Albuquerque Spotlight on Live Theatre, published twice a year and available at our member theaters and many other locations around Albuquerque, introduces you to our member theatres and tells you of the productions they are planning in the coming months. Or you can click here to download a PDF version.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to promote public awareness of theatre in the greater Albuquerque area, to encourage the growth of theatre audiences, to foster cooperation and collaboration among the member organizations, and to facilitate and assist the work of individual members involved in all aspects of theatrical production.

ATG Bylaws

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Our Board for 2010-2011

(Term of office July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011)

Preston Mendenhall, President (Individual Member Representative)
Kirsten Loree, Vice President (UNM Department of Theatre and Dance)
Hugh Witemeyer, Secretary (Adobe Theater)
Claudia Mathes, Treasurer (Individual Member Representative)
Georgia Athearn (Individual Member Representative)
Eli Browning (Auxiliary Dog Theatre)
Daniel Garcia (Working Classroom)
Linda Lopez McAlister (Camino Real Productions, LLC)
Joel Miller (East Mountain Centre for Theatre)
Casey Mráz (Individual Member Representative)
Valerie Scott (Individual Member Representative)

ATG Member Circles

Circles are groups within the ATG membership that share a common interest. These groups meet regularly to explore new ideas and organize new events to promote collaboration in their area of interest.

ATG currently has the following membership circles:

Actors' Circle

The Actors' Circle is currently being organized and is open to all actors who are ATG Individual Members. If you would like to participate in the activities organized by the Actors' Circle contact Georgia Athearn at

Directors' Circle

The Directors' Circle is open to all who wish to learn or improve their skills and opportunities as directors of live theatrical productions. The group organizes events to help directors broaden their horizons by meeting new people, sharing perspectives and experiences, and participating in specific projects. For further information, contact or see the Directors' Circle section of the Call Board.

Playwrights' Circle

The Playwrights' Circle consists of ATG members who create new works for the theatre and wish to have them read, critiqued, and presented to the public. The writers discuss scripts, organize staged readings, and work with directors and producers who share their passion for contemporary drama. For further information, contact Howie Kaibel at or see the Playwrights' Circle section of the Call Board.

Tech Circle

The Tech Circle is ATG's newest membership circle. It is open to all who want to learn or share experiences related to the technical aspects of theatrical production, including lighting, sound, and set design, and set construction. For further information, contact Eli Browning at or see the Tech Circle section of the Call Board.

Youth Theatre Circle

The Youth Theatre Circle comprises representatives from each of the twelve ATG member organizations that offer theatre-related programs for young people. The principal project of the Circle thus far has been the creation of a Youth Theatre Scholarship Program to provide tuition assistance to students who will enroll in their theatre-education programs in 2009-10. Winners of the scholarships will soon be announced on this website in the Youth Theatre Circle section of the Call Board.

ATG Committees

Committees are made up of volunteers and accomplish much of the work.

ATG currently has the following committees:

Buzz, Linda Lopez McAlister, chair
Finance, Kristen Loree, chair
Membership, Hugh Witemeyer, chair
Unity, Virginia Ludwick, chair
Web, Joel Miller, chair
Tennessee Williams Festival, Preston Mendenhall, chair