ARKANSAS

by Theresa Bertram - May 22, 2025

There are some plays that reach into your chest, gently lift your heart, and place it into a more vulnerable position, and On Golden Pond is one of them. Currently playing at The Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock through Saturday, May 24, this Ernest Thompson classic has found fresh ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 20, 2025

As a child, I absolutely adored going to the circus. I was mesmerized by the high-flying acrobats who danced through the air like magic, enchanted by the kaleidoscope of bright colors that twirled before my eyes, and endlessly amused by the clowns who could send the whole crowd into fits of giggles ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 20, 2025

For my first visit to the Walton Fine Arts Center Black Box on the University of the Ozarks campus in Clarksville on May 1, I had the pleasure of attending John Proctor Is The Villain by Kimberly Belflower. The intensity of this performance left me deeply moved, not just by the play itself, but by t...

by Theresa Bertram - May 16, 2025

If CARRIE THE MUSICAL at The Weekend Theater in Little Rock isn’t sold out yet, I will be surprised! With a powerful cast and haunting score, this production grabs hold of your spine and doesn’t let go. Running through Sunday, May 18, this weekend is your last chance to catch this chilling and deepl...

by Theresa Bertram - May 16, 2025

It always excites me to visit a new theater, especially when it's a historic gem nestled in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. There’s a distinct charm stepping into The Melody Theater in Leachville, which began showing movies in 1948. The walls definitely echo with stories of performances past, so it...

by Theresa Bertram - May 14, 2025

The Hot Springs Trojan Theatre has truly outdone themselves with what has become my favorite rendition of The Addams Family, performed April 24–26 in the Joyce L. Littleton Craft Auditorium. Directed by Kaitlin Potts, this cast delivered doom and gloom with a delightfully magical and macabre flair, ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 13, 2025

Hendrix College in Conway, one of the premier liberal arts institutions in the United States, is a true gem nestled right here in Central Arkansas. At Hendrix, students are immersed in a continual journey of discovery, and the theatre department exemplifies that spirit. ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 11, 2025

And oh, how gloriously they ruled it. Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, directed with commanding vision by Caitlin Peterson and cleverly co-led by student director Samuel Jones, wasn’t just a school production, it was a theatrical uprising. A royal coronation of mischief, magic, and mayhem. ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 09, 2025

Date night is always a fun time at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, and from now until May 24, Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies will have you laughing as they deliver a delightful evening of farcical comedy, blending theatrical wit with a tasty dinner that will have you going back for seconds. ...

by Theresa Bertram - May 08, 2025

I love how inventive the University of Central Arkansas Theatre program was with their performance of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. ...