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At the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, we believe in the power of live theatre to shape young lives. That’s why we’ve been writing, producing, and staging exceptional live theatre for youth and family audiences for more than 40 years.
Based on contemporary stories and classic tales, a variety of stage performances come to life at the new AMFA with fantastic characters, brilliant lighting, colorful costumes, and a little magic.
For tickets to school performances, please complete our reservation request form. For tickets to public performances, please utilize the links below.
Upcoming Shows
Madeline's Christmas
December 7 - 22, 2024
Between visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Paris Zoo, Madeline and her friends embark on a high-flying journey across Paris in this charming holiday production of Madeline’s Christmas. Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the musical adaptation of Ludwig Bemelmans’s timeless tale.
An Unlikely Hero
January 18 - 26, 2025
Need a hero? In this inspiring play, young audiences will find one by learning the importance of harnessing your superpower and finding your way in the world. Written by Emilio Rodriquez, An Unlikely Hero is a joint production between AMFA, Metro Theater Company, and Trike Theater.
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
March 15 - 29, 2025
Just in time for National Reading Month, experience the zany fun and timeless charm of Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat live on stage. This high-energy production captures the essence of Dr. Seuss’s classic story, featuring iconic characters, inventive puppetry, and acrobatic antics.
Digital Auditions
AMFA welcomes digital auditions, resumes, and portfolios from professional adult artists on an ongoing basis.
AMFA is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization, community, and beyond. We are seeking a broad spectrum of artists, and people of all ages, races, gender, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Paid positions are available for actors, directors, musicians, technicians, designers, playwrights, choreographers, composers, music directors, and teaching artists. All are encouraged to submit materials via email.
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Actors & Musicians
Actors, please submit a current headshot, resume, general weekday and weekend availability, three professional references, and a video audition.
The video audition should present two contrasting monologues and up to 16 bars of music. In its entirety, the video audition should be no longer than three minutes. Please upload the video audition to YouTube as "Unlisted" and include a link to the video.
Musicians, please provide a demo video showcasing your musical talents. In its entirety, the video should be no longer than three minutes. Please upload your demo video to YouTube as "Unlisted" and include a link to the video.
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Directors, Designers & Choreographers
Please submit a resume, portfolio, general weekday and weekend availability, and three professional references.
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Technicians and Teaching Assistants
Please submit a resume, general weekday and weekend availability, and three professional references.
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Playwrights
Please submit a resume, script sample, and three professional references.
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Composers
Please submit a resume, music sample, and three professional references.
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis and kept on file. Artists will be notified if invited to an in-person or virtual callback or interview. Please note that housing is not included in the contract and is the responsibility of the applicant.
Script Library
Looking to produce a new play for your school, group, or theater? AMFA licenses scripts from original and adapted plays in our archive.
Sponsors
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.