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 imaginations, and discover their voices. 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.
Undergraduate Program
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, Actors Theatre of Little Rock, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Lucky Dog Audio Post, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, and more
Introducing our 2024-2025 Theatre Season!
Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid: Playwrights Oded Gross and Tracy Young adapted the classic French comedy by Molière, transforming it into a modern romp that blends witty dialogue with a little song and dance and a big-old wink to pop culture. This production runs October 23rd – 27th, 2024 in Haislip Theatre. Reserve your tickets here!
The Theory of Relativity: This unconventional new musical by Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill is a joyous and moving look at our surprisingly interconnected lives. This production runs March 5th – 9th, 2025 in Haislip Theatre.
2025 Student Devised Work: UA Little Rock students will be able to collaborate and create their own devised show in residency with Tectonic Theater Project. This production runs April 17th – 20th, 2025 in Haislip Theatre.
