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915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy,Arkansas 72149
501-279-5315
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theater

Bachelor of Arts in Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Design/Production

Bachelor of Arts in Drama/Speech Licensure K-12

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Licensure 7-12

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Technical Theatre


Throughout the course of a student's time at Harding, they will have the opportunity to experience a number of diverse theatrical productions. Students are involved in everything from musical theater to original musical revues; from classic drama to modern comedies. Faculty directed shows provide the opportunity for students to receive performance and technical experience under the guidance of seasoned educators who seek to challenge the students' skills. Student directed productions provide the experience of organizing a production as well as communicating and working with peer groups.

Notable Alumni Include:

Jenna Gove, Elizabeth Mae Yielding, Amanda Decker, Brandtly C. Wheeler, Mary Bowden, Brandt Roberts, Sarah Harris, Abby C. Smith, Jordan McLane Rousseau, Kyle Wiehe.




Faculty Info:

Cassie Bennett, Jonathan Aders, Seth Fish, Dottie Frye, Steven Frye, Ben Jones, Britton Lynn, Steve Martin, C. Robin Miller, David Robison, Cindee Stockstill, Katy White.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Crucible
(2/21/23 - 2/25/23)
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The Rivals in Broadway The Rivals
(12/1/22 - 12/3/22)
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The Play That Goes Wrong
(7/28/22 - 8/7/22)
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The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
(7/7/22 - 7/16/22)
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Moments
(4/14/22 - 4/16/22)
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ANTIGONE
(2/11/22 - 2/19/22)
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Elf the Musical in Broadway Elf the Musical
(10/22/21 - 10/23/21)
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Farce of Habit
(7/2/20 - 7/11/20)
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Harvey
(6/11/20 - 6/20/20)
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Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
(11/14/19 - 11/16/19)
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ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL in Broadway ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
(10/17/19 - 10/19/19)
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The Giver
(3/28/19 - 3/30/19)
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Check on Chekhov
(2/15/19 - 1/26/19)
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It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play in Broadway It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play
(12/6/18 - 12/8/18)
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BIG FISH
(10/18/18 - 10/21/18)
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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
(2/8/18 - 2/17/18)
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Annie Get Your Gun (Stone)
(10/18/17 - 10/21/17)
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ADDAMS FAMILY
(7/21/16 - 7/30/16)
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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
(10/21/15 - 10/24/15)
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SHREK THE MUSICAL
(10/29/14 - 11/1/14)
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An Evening of One Acts in Broadway An Evening of One Acts
(5/1/14 - 5/3/14)
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Spring Sing 2014 in Broadway Spring Sing 2014
(4/17/14 - 4/19/14)
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Radium Girls in Broadway Radium Girls
(3/27/14 - 3/29/14)
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Lyceum: Navy Sea Chanters in Broadway Lyceum: Navy Sea Chanters
(3/20/14 - 3/20/14)
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Macbeth in Broadway Macbeth
(2/27/14 - 3/1/14)
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Lyceum: Quink in Broadway Lyceum: Quink
(1/31/14 - 1/31/14)
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A Company of Wayward Saints in Broadway A Company of Wayward Saints
(11/14/13 - 11/16/13)
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Lyceum: Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats in Broadway Lyceum: Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats
(11/14/13 - 11/14/13)
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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
(7/18/13 - 8/24/13)
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(4/18/13 - 4/20/13)
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (93' U.K. Tour w/Optional `Megamix`) in Broadway Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (93' U.K. Tour w/Optional `Megamix`)
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(10/24/12 - 10/27/12)
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(4/5/12 - 4/14/12)
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