TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) proudly presents the next production in its 2025/26 Performance Season, Love and Information. This sharp, fast-paced play by Caryl Churchill explores human connection amid the overwhelming flood of information in today’s world. Performances run November 20 – December 7 at the Tornabene Theatre, with previews on November 16 and 19.
Directed by Associate Professor Greg Pierotti, Love and Information blends live performance and filmed elements in an innovative staging that showcases the creative synergy between TFTV’s Theatre and Film programs – a defining feature of the school’s degree in Live and Screened Performance.
“We chose Love and Information because it embodies the creative and conceptual core of our new degree,” says Pierotti. “It’s a piece that demands collaboration across disciplines and invites our students to think expansively about performance – on stage and on screen.”
This production marks TFTV’s first theatrical presentation since the loss of three beloved University of Arizona students – TFTV senior Josiah Santos, who was majoring in Theatre, and Sophia Troetel and Katya Castillo Mendoza – and is dedicated to their memory.
In memory of Josiah Santos – and at the kind suggestion of his mother Hope – the School of Theatre, Film & Television is collecting non-perishable food items for the Campus Pantry. Collection bins will be located in the lobby of the Tornabene Theatre at all performances of Love and Information. Campus Pantry fights food insecurity on campus by offering free access to staple foods for all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Arizona.
Above: Dariya Smith (BFA Musical Theatre) and Logan Hall (BA Theatre Arts) rehearse a scene from Love and Information.
About the Play
Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information is a dazzling collage of more than 50 short scenes and over 100 characters, exploring how people seek meaning, empathy, and intimacy amid the noise of modern life. By dispensing with traditional character names and narrative structure, Churchill challenges both performers and audiences to engage actively, “to lean forward,” as Pierotti puts it, inviting them to discover moments of humor, tenderness, and recognition in the fragments.
“The script contains no character names or descriptions, allowing for an inclusive casting process,” says Pierotti. “It embraces actors of any background or identity, and its ensemble structure encourages collaborative creativity – hallmarks of our program.”
About the Production
The Tornabene Theatre staging features original film sequences conceived and produced by TFTV’s Film & Television students in collaboration with the theatre ensemble. This fusion of media provides students with essential experience in interdisciplinary storytelling – an education model designed to prepare emerging artists for the evolving landscape of live and digital performance.
Audiences can expect an energetic, thought-provoking evening that reflects the vitality and vision of the next generation of theatre-makers.
Performance Details
What: The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents LOVE AND INFORMATION by Caryl Churchill
Where: Tornabene Theatre (1025 N. Olive Road, Tucson, AZ 85719)
When: November 20 – December 7, 2025, Previews November 16 & 19
Tickets: Buy tickets here. $5 student rush tickets available for college & high school students
“Love and Information” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
About the School of Theatre, Film & Television
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) nurtures and develops outstanding artists and scholars via rigorous training and mentoring by internationally recognized faculty, high-level internship opportunities, industry-standard resources, and hands-on production experience. TFTV is ranked the No. 4 public film school in the United States, one of the few top-tier schools not based in Los Angeles or New York (The Wrap, 2025). TFTV’s comprehensive training programs aim to prepare students to succeed in a wide range of careers – in the industry, the arts, and higher education. Each year through its performance season, workshop productions, and screenings, students of TFTV are able to showcase their talents, tell compelling stories, and provide clear results of what happens in their classrooms and studios. FTV LA is the Los Angeles base of TFTV, created in partnership with Film Independent to build community and support the career development of alumni and students in the hub of the entertainment industry.
