Theatre Arts Program

Get ready for a night of laughter, nostalgia and musical magic as Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical takes the stage at Haislip Theatre. This Arkansas-premiere theatre event promises an unforgettable experience for fans of both musical theatre and the hit series that inspired it. Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical is a hilarious “upside down” take … Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical Lights Up Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Theatre Program will present its upcoming production of “Fairview,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Jackie Sibblies Drury, March 4–8, 2026, in the Haislip Theatre. “Fairview” has captured the attention of theater audiences nationwide for its thought-provoking narrative and innovative storytelling. What begins as a seemingly familiar family gathering … UA Little Rock Theatre Presents “Fairview”

With support from the Kerry Kennedy Aspiring Playwright Endowment, the School of Literary and Performing Arts is hosting two unique events this semester. Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Dr. Lawrence Smith and the school will present Kerry Kennedy’s play, “The Last Beautiful Words,” at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at UA Little Rock Downtown.  … UA Little Rock’s Kerry Kennedy Aspiring Playwright Endowment Brings Opportunities to Theatre Students

With the fall semester coming to a close, the School of Literary and Performing Arts at UA Little Rock reflects on the increase in experiential learning offerings for its students since the school’s inception in 2022.

Produced by the School of Literary and Performing Arts, the theatre arts program at UA Little Rock will perform Moliére’s “The Imaginary Invalid” at the end of October.

The School of Literary and Performing Arts at UA Little Rock will showcase student innovation in the 2024 Fringe Festival of New Student Work featuring original works generated by students in class with playwright-in-residence Candrice Jones.