About Adventures in Folklore
Enjoy multi-cultural tales hosted by Rowby, a friendly green alien who loves sharing stories he collects from Planet Earth. Each show includes four stories:
Jack and the Beanstalk: a Celtic rendition, with music and narration by world-renowned harpist Robin Williamson
Dogs and Masters: a romp through the parks of Paris with animated cut-outs and music
Kamala's Drum: a Himalayan folk tale about the spirit of generosity
The Three LIttle Pigs: a fast-pased, rap version of the popular tale
The Los Angeles Times described Adventures in Folklore as: "Full of charm and creative whimsy."
For Scoundrels and Scamps of all ages!
Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
Who We Are
The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre is an award-winning Tucson-based professional theater company founded in 2016. We are dedicated to sharing diverse stories about and by historically excluded voices as well as creating immersive, imaginative experiences for audiences of all ages. Our physical spaces, a 100 seat proscenium theater and a 40 seat black box space are located at The Historic Y, in the 4th Avenue Shopping District.
The Scoundrel & Scamp is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Mission
The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre creates immersive & imaginative experiences crafted for a diverse cross-generational audience.
Our collaborative environment facilitates inquiry and inclusivity with the goal to inspire empathy and encourage discourse.
The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre celebrates the illuminative power of the theatre arts to help us dream, question, and forge connections with one another.
Plan Your Visit
The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre is located at 738 North 5th Avenue, Suite 131, Tucson, Arizona 85705. See a map. The S&S is around the back of The Historic Y, with our entrance off of the between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue.
We are located just off Tucson’s historic 4th Avenue shopping and entertainment district in The Historic Y.
The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre front door is accessible from the back parking lot of The Historic Y, located off of 5th Avenue. You can also access the theater from The Historic Y entrance on 5th Avenue (738 N 5th). We are located in what was formerly the swimming pool of the YWCA, a unique bit of Tucson’s heritage built in 1930 in Spanish Colonial style.
The S&S is about 0.6 mile west of Main Gate Square near the University of Arizona, and one block west of Fourth Avenue.