Theatre (or theater, see spelling differences) is the branch of the performing arts defined by Bernard Beckerman as what "occurs when one or more persons, isolated in time and/or space, present themselves to another or others." By this broad definition, theatre has existed since the dawn of man, as a result of human tendency for storytelling. Since its inception, theatre has come to take on many forms, utilizing speech, gesture, music, dance, and spectacle, combining the other performing arts, often as well as the visual arts, into a single artistic form.
The most recognizable figures in theatre are the directors, playwrights, and actors, but theatre is a highly collaborative endeavour. Plays are usually produced by a production team that commonly includes a scenic or set designer, lighting designer, costume designer, sound designer, stage manager, props mistress or props master and production manager. Depending on the production, this team may also include a dramaturg, video designer or fight director. The artistic staff is assisted by technical theatre personnel who handle creation and execution of the production.
While most modern theatre companies rehearse one piece of theatre at a time, perform that piece for a set "run", retire the piece, and begin rehearsing a new show, repertory companies rehearse multiple shows at one time. These companies are able to perform these various pieces upon request and often perform works for years before retiring them. Most dance companies operate on this repertory system.
Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre - Provides news about the theatre shows, opportunities for children to perform on stage, and season tickets for shows at theatre in Little Rock, AR.
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre - Features theatre season news, Shakespeare festival information and details on getting involved in theatre events. Conway.
Arts Live Theatre, Inc. - Highlights its involvement at home in Northwest Arkansas through its after-school and summer youth theatre training programs, Youthfest productions and Mainstage productions. Fayetteville.
Children's Theatre To Go - Features their mission to produce quality, original, children's theatre that will educate and entertain children and communities throughout the state of Arkansas. Conway, AR.
Community Theatre of Little Rock - Highlights current theatre productions, season events, upcoming plays, special events, and photos and news about past performances.
Fort Smith Little Theatre - A volunteer non-profit organization performing drama and musicals. Details on the current production as well as coming attractions, auditions, ticket and contact information. Fort Smith, AR.
The Great Passion Play - The drama of Jesus Christ's last days, performed in an outdoor ampitheater. The New Holy Land, Sacred Arts Center, and Bible Museum exhibits at same location. Ticket information and schedule of performances. Eureka Springs, AR.
IMAX Theater - Background information on the history of the IMAX technology. Updated information on the featured shows, schedule, ticket prices, and operation hours. Little Rock, AR.
Imperial Dinner Theatre - Theatre located in Pocahontas, AR features information on new facility, upcoming season, and special events.
Main Stage - Features after-school arts programs for children and youth in Eureka Springs. Information on calendar of events and upcoming performances.
Murry's Dinner Playhouse - Information about live entertainment performance schedule and dinner shows running at this Little Rock, AR theatre.
Ouachita Little Theatre - Overview of a number of performances, year-round, including plays, dramatic, comedic, and musical, recitals, one-person shows, in addition to quarterly gatherings of local talent, performing as musical groups and single acts of all kinds, in an event called Saturday Night at the Lyric (SNL). Mena, AR.
The Pocket Theatre in Hot Springs - Features year-round live theater in Hot Springs, AR. Read about performances, children's theater, and reservations to the shows. Performance reviews, news articles, and photos from auditions and rehearsals.
The PUBLIC Theatre - Information on scheduled events at the performing-arts space focusing on theatre, independent film, and live music in Little Rock, AR.
The Rep - Arkansas Repertory Theatre - Box office information, reviews, audition information, and newsletter about the largest performing arts organization in the state. Little Rock, AR.
The Rogers Little Theater - Information, reservations, and schedule for the community volunteer led theater arts program. Rogers, AR.
Theatre Squared - Features resident professional theatre company of artists with event schedule, ticket services, and information on how to get involved in theatre. Fayetteville, AR.
Twin Lakes Playhouse - Features performance schedules, cast photos, articles, and contact information for theatre located in Mountain Home, AR.
The Weekend Theater - Features current show and upcoming performances by theatre acting group performing on stage in Little Rock, AR.
Wildwood Park - Schedule for upcoming productions and events at the performing arts theatre. The history of the non-profit establishment and present funding is published. Little Rock, AR.
Witness Productions - An outdoor musical passion play presented each summer in Hot Springs, Arkansas; life and ministry of Jesus Christ from the viewpoint of the Apostle Peter, as a witness to the events.
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