The Arts Council - Bama Theatre - Cultural Arts Center

🎉 Tonight is the night!

Join us at The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and The Historic Bama Theatre for our Back to School Bash & Season Announcement event! Stop by to meet local vendors, enter for a chance to win prizes from businesses like Three15, Monarch, Peterbrooke, Bash Pilates, and Comfort Grounds, and discover all the exciting events we have planned for the upcoming season.

✨Entry is free and open to the public. You don't want to miss this...

👀Big announcement coming Friday, August 7th...

Head to The Bama Theatre this Friday for our free Season Announcement event from 6:30PM-8:30PM! Enjoy giveaways, free popcorn, tours of the theatre, and the opportunity to be one of the first to know of our upcoming 2026-2027 TuscArts Onstage shows!

🎉 THIS FRIDAY!

Join us this Friday, August 7th, at The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and The Historic Bama Theatre for our Back to School Bash & Season Reveal event!

Come explore everything we have planned for the upcoming season, visit with local vendors, enter to win prizes, enjoy free popcorn, and tour The Bama Theatre!

✨Admission is free and open to the public- we can't wait to see you there!

The University of Alabama’s High School Theatre and Dance Festival opens the door for students from Grades 9-12 to the next step in their training. By bringing together our High School Theatre Festival and the High School Dance Day, UA Theatre & Dance is excited to offer a comprehensive platform for students to hone their skills in the performing arts or explore new horizons!

On September 12, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, students will have the opportunity to attend transformative workshops led by department faculty and graduate students featuring many performing arts disciplines, including performance in theatre and dance, technical theatre, stage management, and more! Students will also have the chance to explore the newly renovated Bryce Main facility, meet current students, learn more about student organizations and college life at UA, and more!

This year’s workshops will include:
* Prepping the Package: Auditioning for Musical Theatre
* Pen to Paper: An Intro to Playwriting
* Rhythm and Groove: An Intro to Rhythm Tap Dance
* Mind Meets Body: Intro to Yoga
* Find the Groove: Improv and Social Dance
* Qualities of Movement: An Intro to Michael Chekhov
* Grace Embodied: Intro to Ballet Technique
* No Script, No Problem: Improv Movement & Comedy

Visit to grab your spot today!

This August, we're inviting you to discover the incredible woman behind our name.

The Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center is proud to honor the legacy of Dinah Washington, a Tuscaloosa native whose powerful voice and groundbreaking career left a lasting mark on American music.

Leading up to her birthday on August 29, we'll be sharing a new fun fact on our Instagram Story every day. From her rise to fame to the songs that made her a legend, you'll get to know the artist, trailblazer, and icon whose legacy continues to inspire us.

Follow along all month, test your knowledge, and join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dinah Washington. We can't wait to discover her story together.