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AST Shakespeare in Isolation - Educational Content
The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) launches an interactive educational component titled “Shakespeare in Isolation: Conflict and...
Melissa Pearson
May 5, 2021


2021 AST Summer Festival is Canceled
Given the uncertainty of the ability to safely congregate due to COVID-19, the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) regretfully announces...
Melissa Pearson
Apr 15, 2021

Black Lives Matter at AST
As a theatre company that is dedicated to producing the works of William Shakespeare, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre recognizes the primal...
Rebekah Scallet
Jun 10, 2020

Call for Submissions - Designing for the Bard
For the last 14 years, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) has gathered in Conway, Arkansas, to create intimate one of a kind productions...
Rebekah Scallet
Jun 1, 2020


Summer 2020 Season Canceled
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is canceling our 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Central Arkansas has...
Rebekah Scallet
Mar 31, 2020


Come See - Speak Daggers: Shakespeare in Los Angeles
We are so excited to spend a week with AST alum Jess Prichard (Brutus, JULIUS CAESAR; King, LOVE LABOR'S LOST) workshopping his new...
Rebekah Scallet
Jan 28, 2020

Seeking Young Actors for INTO THE WOODS
AST is seeking submissions for local young actors who wish to be considered for the roles of Little Red and Jack in our upcoming...
Rebekah Scallet
Dec 18, 2019


Broadway's De'Lon Grant the Featured Performer for AST's 2020 Bard Ball
Come from away and go into the woods on February 1st at 7 pm for Bard Ball 2020, an elegant evening that will transport you into an...
Rebekah Scallet
Nov 8, 2019


2020 Season Reveal Party on October 15th!
The line-up for the 2020 season of Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will be announced at our annual Season Reveal party on October 15th,...
Rebekah Scallet
Sep 18, 2019


Enrich Your AST Experience this Summer
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is thrilled to offer educational prep sessions, workshops, lectures, and talk-backs to enhance theatregoers’...
Rebekah Scallet
May 20, 2019


Announcing the 2019 AST Acting Company!
Featuring many familiar faces, and a lot of new ones, AST once again has put together an ensemble of talented artists from across the...
Rebekah Scallet
Apr 17, 2019


Meet the Directors!
We are ecstatic to welcome these four talented directors to our 2019 summer season! Jack Young: The Comedy of Errors Jack Young is the...
Rebekah Scallet
Mar 13, 2019


Seeking Collaborative Artists and Technicians for Summer 2019
We are still looking to hire people for the following positions - Assistant Technical Director Props Master Assistant Props...
Rebekah Scallet
Feb 27, 2019


Welcome Home!
We are happy to welcome Fergie Philippe-Auguste and Joe Klug as the newest members of our Artistic Collective! We are honored for them to...
Rebekah Scallet
Feb 18, 2019
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