AST ANNOUNCES THE 2016 SEASON

A Midsummer Night's Dream
AST welcomes you to a wonderful world of magic, mischief, and mirth with this imaginative and inspiring interpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. This family-friendly production of Shakespeare's charming comedy follows four young lovers into an enchanted forest, where fairies reign, folly ensues, and dreams take flight. Join us on an unforgettable midsummer journey and experience for yourself the thrill and madness of falling in love, with the delightful fairy Puck (Jordan Coughtry) serving as your musical emcee and guide. Presented for the first time outdoors on the University of Central Arkansas campus, we know you will delight in this deeply human, funny, all-time favorite play.
Presented outdoors at the Lawn at the University of Central Arkansas (across from the President's House).
Opens June 10th.
All performances are “pay what you can,” with a suggested donation of $15. We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, blankets and even a picnic!
SPONSORED BY: Baptist Health Medical Center, Conway
FOR DIRECTIONS: Click on the map to the left to view.
(You will follow the map as if you are going to the President's house, however the outdoor show will be directly across the street on th eLawn of Mcalister Hall.)
Download the study guide below!

Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare's celebrated romantic tragedy comes to the stage this summer with the world's most beloved pair of star-crossed lovers. Performed onstage in an intimate setting, AST's production invites you to embrace the intensity of the fledgling lovers, feel the tension between the feuding families, and experience the power of this breathtaking story in a beautiful Italian Renaissance setting. Fast-paced, furious, and full of fencing, Romeo and Juliet is a passionate ride through the agonies and elations of young love.
Presented on-stage at Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway.
Opens June 24th.
SPONSORED BY: Conway Coporation
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BASED ON CONCEPTION OF JEROME ROBBINS
BOOK BY ARTHUR LAURENTS
MUSIC BY LEONARD BERSTEIN
LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM
West Side Story
A perfect pair with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this classic musical takes the star-crossed lovers to the streets of 1950s New York, translating the warring Montague and Capulet families into street gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, and adding some of the most magnificent music ever performed on a Broadway stage. Composer Leonard Bernstein captures the eloquent emotion of Shakespeare’s words in his incredible score, and creative and witty lyrics written by a young Stephen Sondheim bring the lovers into the 20th century. With a sweeping score, soaring melodies, dynamic dancing, and heartbreaking, humanity this production is not to be missed!
Presented on-stage at Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway.
Opens June 17th.
SPONSORED BY: ERA Real Estate
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A ONE-HOUR
FAMILY-FRIENDLY PRODUCTION
TOURING THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS!
Twelfth Night
Come one, come all! Inspired by carnivals of yesteryear, our actors will arrive ready to dazzle and delight the audience with the tale of twins Viola and Sebastian, separated by a storm at sea. The shipwrecked siblings discover new places, meet new people, and explore new possibilities as they try to find their way back to one another. Feste is our ringleader, a magician who brings the play to life by enlisting the talents of his gifted and colorful troop of entertainers in this fast-paced, funny, and family-friendly production. With a performance that includes sword-fighting, dancing, and singing (and maybe a few audience members!), Twelfth Night has a little something spectacular for everyone. So, hurry, hurry, step right up!
Presented on-stage at Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway.
Opens June 30th.
Twelfth Night is avaliable to tour! Email contact@arkshakes.com to bring this special production to your community!
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2016
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MEET THE CAST:
Robert Gerard Anderson.........as Peter Quince
Jordan Breckenridge ..............as Flute/Thisby
Barry Clifton .........................as Egeus
Jordan Coughtry.....................as Puck
Matthew Duncan ...................as Starveling
Chris Fritzges ........................as Snug and Lion
Taylor Galloway.....................as Philostrate and First Fairy
Haulston Mann.......................as Lysander
Dan Matisa ...........................as Bottom
Jordy Neill ............................as Snout
Jess Prichard ..........................as Theseus
Paige Martin Reynolds ............as Hippolyta
Sophina Saggau ....................as Hermia
Matthew Schmidli ..................as Demetrius
Nisi Sturgis ...........................as Titania
Emily Wold ...........................as Helena
Youth Ensemble Members
Isabella Garrett
Jack Ghormley
Jackson Karl
Margaret Lowry
Olivia Marotte
Simon Marotte
Anna Reynolds
Savannah Spradlin
Sydney Spradlin
Sidnie Thompson
Romeo and Juliet 2016
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MEET THE CAST:
Robert Gerard Anderson.........as Friar Lawrence
Samuel Babick ......................as Tybalt
Jordan Coughtry.....................as Mercutio
Adam Frank ..........................as Montague
Chris Fritzges ........................as Capulet
Kyle Fitzgerald ......................as Benvolio
Taylor Galloway.....................as Apothecary and Lady Motague
Haulston Mann.......................as Romeo
Zachary Myers ......................as Peter, Servingman and Page
Jess Prichard ..........................as Prince
Rafa Reyes ............................as County Paris
Paige Martin Reynolds ............as Lady Capulet
Sophina Saggau ....................as Juliet
Dylan Stasack ........................as Chief Watch
Nisi Sturgis ............................as Nurse
Harrison Trigg ........................as Friar John
Alexander Udochi ...................as Abraham
Emily Wold ............................as Balthasar
Youth Ensemble Members
Ethan Hemphill
West Side Story 2016
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MEET THE CAST:
Michelle Alves.......................as Anita
Samuel Babick ......................as Diesel
Anthony Bryant .....................as Indio
Barry Clifton .........................as Schrank
Brian Chism Earles.................as Toro
Brianna East .........................as Margarita
Kyle Fitzgerald ......................as Action
Samantha L. Harrington .........as Anybodys
Garrett Houston.....................as Riff
Yannick Ibanez .....................as Juano
Sydney Ippolito......................as Velma
Rebecca Kuo .........................as Teresita
Lauren Langbaum ...................as Maria
Austin Larkin...........................as Baby John
Ashley L. Mahan ....................as Consuelo
Dan Matisa ...........................as Doc
Maddie Meek ........................as Clarice
Zachary Myers .......................as Chino
Jeffrey Oakley ........................as Big Deal
Moriah Patterson .....................as Rosalia
Harrison Trigg .........................as Friar John
Fergie Philippe ........................as Pepe
Jess Prichard............................as Krupke
Laken Prowse ..........................as Estella
Rafa Reyes .............................as Bernardo
Dylan Stasack .........................as Tony
Harrison Trigg .........................as Snowboy
Alexander Udochi ....................as Luis
Maggie Wisenhunt....................as Graziella
Elena Wiltgen ..........................as Minnie
Youth Ensemble Members
Adam Cook
Josie Ghormley
Bryce Mallett
Geneva Milikan
Twelfth Night 2016
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MEET THE CAST:
Nate Booher ........................as Antonio
Sharon Combs......................as Olivia
Matthew Duncan ..................as Feste
Samantha L. Harrington .........as Viola
Garrett T. Houston .................as Sir Andrew
Lauren Langbaum ..................as Maria
Austin Larkin .........................as Sebastian
Fergie Philippe.......................as Orsino
Matthew Schmidli...................as Malvolio