Founded in 2006, The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre produces a repertory of family-friendly professional productions each summer in Conway. With our missions of artistic excellence, educational opportunities, and community outreach, the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre adds something unique in our region and provides thousands of families with a one-of-a-kind experience in a world-class facility.

After 3 seasons out outstanding theatre, education, and outreach opportunities, over 10,000 tickets sold to date, over 1000 tickets given away to local students and charities, over 75 intern scholarships created, and over 150 theatre artists hired from all over the country, 2010 Promises even more firsts for this one-of-a-kind festival, and we hope to see you again (and again and again!). For this theatre to most effectively serve our community, we need to represent our community! Become a part of this exciting experiment as a board member, volunteer, season ticket holder, Member, or patron. Please keep visiting this site (updated frequently) as news becomes available. The Arknasas Shakespeare Theatre is a proud member of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America and the Theatre Communications Group.

AST Staff Matt Chiorini, Artistic Director. Bio and Contact HERE Liz Parker Managing Director Angie Gilbert Education Director

AST VOLUNTEER GUILD Kevin Baer (Secretary) David Choate Angie Gilbert (Development Chair) Brent Gregg Lynn Kasper Bobby Kelly Melissa Kordsmeier Hallie Leicht Josh Leicht (President) Mary Ruth Marotte (Special Events Chair) JoDee McKenna Lillian Petrucelli Lei Pinter Wendy Shirar Jan Spann (Marketing Chair) A.J. Spiridigliozzi

PRODUCTION HISTORY
2007 FESTIVAL (Inaugural Season), June 12-24
A Midsummer Night's Dream-Directed by Jeffrey Frace
The Man of La Mancha-Directed by Steven Flaa
The Complete Works of Wm. Shkspr (Abridged)-Directed by Brenda Sparks

2008 FESTIVAL, June 11-27
Romeo and Juliet-Directed by Jeffrey Frace
The Tempest-Directed by David Alford
The Sound of Music-Directed by Michael Landman
The Arkansaw Bear-Directed by A.J. Spiridigliozzi

2009 FESTIVAL, June 10-28
Macbeth-Directed by Matt Chiorini
The Taming of the Shrew-Directed by John Nagle
The Producers (Arkansas Premiere)-Directed by Dennis Courtney
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe-Directed by Katie Campbell

22010 FESTIVAL, June 16-July 3
Henry V-Directed by Matt Chiorini
Comedy of Errors-Directed by Andrew Hamm
Dracula-Directed by Todd Olson
Alice in Wonderland-Directed by Josh Rice and Katie Campbell