About SWTFA

The Southwest Theatre and Film Association is the oldest regional theatre association in the United States. Established in 1934, SWTFA has the distinction of convening an annual conference since 1948. SWTFA fosters interaction and exchange among those engaged in all aspects of theatre and film through an annual conference, publications, advocacy and support for its constituency in Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

SWTFA’S mission is to provide networking, training and scholarship opportunities in theatre and film while promoting innovative and outstanding achievements.

The general purposes of the Association are educational and charitable and specifically represent SWTFA constituents in theatre and film. These purposes include:

  • Providing opportunities for networking among members
  • Providing training opportunities in Theatre and Film
  • Providing scholarship opportunities in Theatre and Film
  • Promoting innovation in the fields of Theatre and Film
  • Recognizing outstanding achievement in Theatre and Film

 

SWTFA Interest Groups:

  • Acting/Directing
  • Arts Administration
  • Design/Tech
  • Playwriting
  • Scholarship