SPECIAL GUEST ON 10.18.14 // PROJECT ARIZONA @ FOX TUCSON THEATRE

 

Al Tucci, a graduate of the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago Received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago, Tucci went on to have a 38 year career in professional theatre training and as a freelance United Scenic Artist Union designer.

 

Early in his education Tucci met the renowned fashion and theatre designer Erte who inspired him to teach and dedicate his life to training future theatre artists. Tucci has headed programs, departments, and schools at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, West Virginia University, Northern Illinois University, and our very own University of Arizona. In the last 30 years Tucci has produced hundreds of plays and theatrical seasons and was proud to have the opportunity to teach and design.

 

Al Tucci’s theatrical work has been in the area of costume design where he found working with character development through clothing to be challenging and exciting. Tucci has designed museum exhibitions and gallery installations that have focused on clothing, fashion, and theatrical design. As a member of the Southern Arizona Art’s Guild (SAAG) and the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild (SAWG) his work has been shown at the Southern Arizona Art’s Guild Gallery, the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, Tucson Sheraton Hotel, Jane Hamilton Gallery, Carol Curry Gallery, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the West Virginia State Museum. He works primarily in gouache (opaque watercolor).