Cultivating Thinkers. Mentoring Seekers. Empowering Makers.
The UA Little Rock Department of Theatre provides a safe and rigorous environment where students can take risks, broaden their imagination, and discover their voice. Our theatre program links the best practices of the classroom to the laboratory of production, engaging with ideas through theory and application. Grounded in knowledge and skills, critically aware of the present, and creatively inspired, our Theatre students are challenged to make meaningful contributions to their world. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and a minor in Theatre Arts.
Our world-class program includes:
- Faculty who are committed teachers and accomplished artists
- Regular guest artists
- Two performance spaces: 640 seat proscenium and 110 seat Black Box
- Ability to perform in multiple productions each semester
- One-to-one training and close advising
- Funded conference travel and research support for students
- Professional internships and study abroad opportunities
- Community partnerships with Ballet Arkansas, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Lucky Dog Audio Post, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse and more