Prior to becoming a writer for Broadway World, Theresa Bertram has had an extensive career in the media/entertainment business. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada to a professional poker-playing mother, Theresa’s formative years during the summer were spent being babysat by entertainers in the Vegas showrooms. “Having children sit in the poker rooms is frowned upon, so they would tuck me away in the various theatres to entertain me while my mother worked,”Theresa said. To this day, she still keeps in touch with the many musicians, magicians, and jugglers through Facebook. “Social media is a wonderful communication tool.” Theresa has played piano since the age of three and is a sought after regional pianist in Arkansas. “I’m more of an “ear” player, but I can play through sheet music when needed.” Theresa’s writing career began in high school when she was placed in journalism. “I didn’t even want to be in that class,” Theresa admitted. “I knew they put in a lot more hours than I really wanted to commit. I tried to get the counselor to change it, but she thought I would do really well. So, I stuck it out, became Sports Editor since I played volleyball in junior high and that was more sports than anyone else on the staff had (though my real love was feature profile writing), and ended up taking it to the next level in college. During college, Theresa studied mass communications and music at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway during the day and was a radio disc jockey at night. “My first radio job was at KVOM in my small town of Morrilton. I was only there for eight months, before I moved on up to Little Rock to work at B98.5--which later would be owned by Citidel. Ultimately, I moved over to Clear Channel stations and met a lot of country stars. Those were some fun years,” Bertram said. Theresa took a 10-year hiatus to start a family and finished up her educational journey with a Public Relations degree from Arkansas Tech University. “I was a better-focused student my second time around,” Theresa said. “I would be a professional student if I had the funds and time to do so.” With children old enough to allow Theresa to focus on professional pursuits once again, she began working as a producer/on-air talent in 2011 for AIRS Radio, which is a reading service for the blind and visually impaired offered by the Division Services for the Blind-a branch off of the Division of Human Services in Arkansas. She also started volunteering with local school associations and the historic Rialto Theatre. “I have always been attracted to this haunting building,” Theresa said referring to the Rialto. “It calls to you when you pass by it on the road. I love It.” Theresa does everything from producing music programs to making the popcorn. “It’s a great place to spend time and give my children a memorable place to grow up in. I will always love this theatre.” Theresa became a copy writer for the local newspaper, when the editor came early to one of the shows at the Rialto and offered her a job. “The best jobs are the ones that are given to you,” she said. “Also, I have a hard time saying ‘no’ to people if there is a way I can do what is requested.” A year later she was offered the editor position in the neighboring county. “You just never know what people are going to want from you. I keep thinking of that movie with Jim Carrey and how he had to say ‘yes’ to everything. If it isn’t illegal and time permits, I try to do it if I can.” Even though she has now taken over the Director position of AIRS Radio, she still finds time to attend as many shows as she can. “I have always been an entertainment cheerleader for as long as I can remember. If I think hard enough, I feel it probably started with those entertainers in Las Vegas. They performed for me, and I was happy to be the enthusiastic audience member night after night. It was a magical and unique childhood. I was very lucky.” Theresa is excited to be among the writing team of Broadway World. “I know when you think of Arkansas, ‘Broadway stars’ is not the first, or maybe even the last, thing that pops into your mind. I beg to differ though. Arkansas has an abundant amount of talent, and not only do we entertain for our own personal fancies, but we raise our children in this environment as well. We are a close-nit group of people, and I want to show how awesome Arkansas entertainers are to the rest of the world through Broadway World.”
May 2, 2026
What did our critic think of PETER PAN at Arkansas State University Beebe?
May 1, 2026
What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Ouachita Baptist University Jones Performing Arts Center?
April 30, 2026
When I can’t make it to a show myself, I love sending my friends as my honorary reviewers—and for Hare and Tortoise at Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway on April 2, I sent my most enthusiastic one yet.
April 28, 2026
What did our critic think of COMMUNITY GARDEN at University Of The Ozarks - Walton Fine Arts Center Black Box?
April 28, 2026
So, now in its 15th year, LANTERNS 2026 invited guests to step beyond the stage doors and into a glowing, immersive world where nature and performance intertwine in the most magical way.
April 27, 2026
What did our critic think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
April 27, 2026
Confession time—I may be the only person in the world who hasn’t seen Stranger Things, but after watching the production of Stranger Sings! at University of Arkansas Little Rock Theatre, I am about to go binge a whole season!
April 23, 2026
Murder with a touch of manners have arrived in delightfully dapper fashion at The Weekend Theater, where A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder—running through May 3—proves that sometimes climbing the social ladder requires a little… creative problem solving. Under the direction of David Weatherly, this production leans fully into the musical’s razor-sharp wit and farcical charm, delivering an evening that is as clever as it is wickedly entertaining.
April 23, 2026
There is something undeniably electric about walking down into the basement of Actors Theatre of Little Rock at Quapaw United Methodist Church, because you immediately know you are about to experience theatre in its most raw and intimate form. That immersive magic is exactly what makes their production of Fences by August Wilson, running through May 2, such a gripping and unforgettable evening.
April 23, 2026
What did our critic think of FREEDOM! at St. James UMC In Little Rock?
April 21, 2026
What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Little Rock Christian Academy?
April 21, 2026
That passion is at the heart of what Community Theatre of Cabot is becoming under the leadership of Artistic Director Keith Percefull, who stepped into the role in October 2021 and has been steadily guiding the organization toward an exciting new chapter.
April 20, 2026
Once upon a time, in a cozy corner of Conway, a magical kingdom came to life onstage, and it’s exactly why I so love returning to Red Curtain Theatre. There is something truly special about the way this space invites audiences into its stories, creating an atmosphere where imagination flourishes and young performers shine.
April 20, 2026
There’s something incredibly special about watching a young performer step into material that asks more of them—not just as an actor, but as a storyteller with empathy and insight. That’s exactly what Keegan Washington, a student at Little Rock Central High School, accomplished in his recent work in Brighton Beach Memoirs, bringing both sensitivity and thoughtfulness to a role that required emotional depth beyond his years.
April 17, 2026
There’s no business like show business, and The Royal Theatre is proving exactly that with its lively, crowd-pleasing production of Annie Get Your Gun, running now through April 19. Nestled in the heart of downtown Benton, this historic venue once again transforms into a toe-tapping Wild West spectacle, reminding audiences why this Irving Berlin classic has remained a staple of American musical theatre for decades.
April 17, 2026
There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that reach into your chest, grab hold of your heart, and refuse to let go. Next to Normal, now playing at The Historic Lyric Theater in Harrison through Sunday, April 19, does exactly that in this powerful collaboration between the Ozark Arts Council and NorthArk Drama.
April 16, 2026
A magical wonderland full of pinks and greens have hit the Robinson Center Performance Hall stage, and it is nothing short of spellbinding. I have always been a fan of The Wizard of Oz, but for some reason, I was never able to make it to see Wicked at the movies or on Broadway.
April 15, 2026
There is something undeniably powerful about young artists taking ownership of a story, and with Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory, the North Little Rock High School Theatre Department does exactly that, delivering a production that is as haunting as it is inspiring. Completely student-led and directed by Brianna Wood, this staging proves that passion and purposeful storytelling can shine just as brightly as any professional production.
April 13, 2026
Sunday school lessons have never been so groovy as Godspell, conceived by John-Michael Tebelak with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and The Pocket Community Theatre brings it to life with a joyous spirit that makes every moment feel personal and uplifting. Running through Sunday, 19, this production invites audiences into a space where community is not just a theme, it is the experience.
April 11, 2026
What did our critic think of ROOTED IN OUR HISTORY: INSPIRED BY OUR DREAMS at Hot Springs World Class High School Theater?
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