The Ruth Street Theater is part of the Prescott Unified School District and is located on the campus of Prescott High School at 1050 Ruth Street. This educational facility houses the Fine and Performing Arts classrooms and provides the Prescott Unified School District and our entire Prescott community with a professional theater venue. PUSD is pleased to offer theater rental services for special events such as civic, cultural, religious, educational, and recreational events. The theater seats about 690 people and is handicapped accessible.
Ruth Street Theater
Prescott High School
1050 N. Ruth Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
928-445-2322
Mission Statement
Ruth Street Theater is dedicated to the empowerment of our students as they hone their artistic skills and to support them and our Arts Community in their endeavors to bring quality music, dance, and artistic events to the Prescott area.
Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School Choir
Above: The Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School choir entertains at the Adult Center Art Show in October, 2023
Below: The choir at Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School sang the National Anthem at a Varsity Basketball game in January 2024. Thank you for sharing your talents with our community!
Cassie Kreyling heads this growing program as she teaches students musical skills and choral techniques.
PHS Choirs
Pictured above is the PHS Concert Choir performing on the Ruth Street Theater stage.
Below: A rehearsal for the Muppet Movie Medley.
The choral ensembles at Prescott High School are a vibrant and growing program under the expert direction of Ms. Erin Johnson.
The Pride of Prescott Marching Band
Part of an award-winning instrumental program that includes String Orchestra, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Flag Line, and Jazz Band.
Our Director of Instrumental Music at Prescott High School is the amazing Dr. Calvin Audis.
PHS Drama Presented "The Sound of Music"
April of 2023.
The Drama classes include 2 levels of acting classes and a Stagecraft class. Mr. Scott Neese brings his expertise to this wonderful program!
Everyone Gets In On The Act
PUSD Facilities Chief Mr. Chris Moody helps put up banners to support the annual PHS School Musical! Thank you, Mr. Moody!
Ruth Street Theater is the new home for
Arizona Philharmonic
Read more about this partnership in the Signals AZ article
Here is what audience members had to say about the season premiere concert on September 10, 2023.
Amazing sound!
Instrumentalists are very prepared and gave 100% to the selections. Maestro Bay was truly exceptional.
The Serenades and Symphonies Concert was engaging, varied, beautifully conducted and played in a venue that offered a rich and satisfying listening experience. I look forward to AZ Phil's next offering!
Attending these concerts has upgraded our date night offerings.
Enjoy our homegrown philharmonic orchestra.
Peter Bay's inspired conducting seems to transport musicians as much as it does listeners. Always a joy.
The Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra was first class. Sunday afternoon at the Ruth Street Theater was the place to be.
The musicians were exceptional; the programming was a perfect blend of genres. The Children's compositions were beautiful, along with the narration. The sound/acoustics at the Ruth Street Theater are the best in town.
What a wonderful performance and venue! Professional level, talented musicians delivered a crisp, lively performance. The venue was great - heard and saw everything perfectly. Looking forward to future concerts!
Finally, a pairing of venue and artists that is truly inspiring and rewarding on so many levels.
AZ Phil was an unexpected pleasure on a Sunday afternoon. Anyone who loves live music should treat themselves to this high-quality, very affordable experience.
An unforgettable musical experience!
I could pick out and hear the individual instruments; the acoustics were stunning.
The Ruth Street Theater is the perfect venue for the AZ Phil! The acoustics are amazing. I felt like I was sitting in the middle of the orchestra
Very professional performance at a venue with amazing acoustics. We are so lucky to have this available to us in Prescott!!
Our next concert is the Quartz Ensemble with AZ Philharmonic
Sunday, March 24 3:00pm at the Ruth Street Theater
Contact: Amy Van Winkle - Community Theater Events Manager
amy.vanwinkle@prescottschools.com
Contact: Garry Chartier - PUSD Facility Rental Coordinator