A Streetcar Named Desire + ACANSA
This fall, ACANSA, in partnership with Argenta Community Theater, is proud to present Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. Seeking solace from her crumbling world, Blanche Dubois arrives at her sister, Stella’s, apartment bringing her face to face with the menacing masculinity of Stanley Kowalski. Directed by Ben Grimes, the production is a raw exploration of family, sensuality, gender roles, and survival. Featuring a powerhouse cast of local talent, this production is not to be missed.
“Lament for the velvety moths, for the moths were lovely. Often their tender thoughts, for they thought of me, eased the neurotic ills that haunt the day.” Tennessee Williams, Lament for the Moths
ACTing Up!
The Argenta Community Theater is pleased to announce our 7th annual Children’s Theater Summer Camp from June 10-21, 2019. This year the program will feature 4 professional performing arts teachers focusing on Dance, Vocal Music, Film and Acting. On the final day, Friday June 21, parents and friends are invited to attend the ACTing Up Finale performance, which will feature the campers’ work from throughout the two week program. Tuition for the two-week camp is $225. A maximum of 20 students will be accepted per class.
Our 10th Anniversary Season
ACT’s 2019-2020 Season celebrates our 10th year in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta Arts District! We are thrilled to present this exciting lineup, beginning in September with an exciting an innovative production of A Streetcar Named Desire, presented by ACANSA Arts Festival of the South.
For the first time, ACT is offering season tickets and three show flex-passes for all shows in the 10th Anniversary Season. Save on individual ticket prices and be sure to never miss another ACT show with your choice of passes.
ENCORE! for Education
On Saturday, May 11th, supporters of Argenta Community Theater gathered for the first annual ENCORE! For Education benefit for ACT’s educational outreach programs. Past performers, students and friends of ACT performed hits from ACT’s history of fabulous performances and showcased new pieces. We also recognized Christen Burke Pitts for her years of dedicated service to arts education in Central Arkansas. This fun, cabaret style fundraiser included a delicious dessert buffet provided by area bakeries and restaurants. The night was a great success, raising over $19,000 to help fund arts education. Did you miss the event, but still want to support our educational programs? Click the the button below to make a tax deductible donation!
ACT Gives Back
As part of ACT’s mission to serve our local community, we launched the ACT Gives Back Program in 2018. During the run of A Streetcar Named Desire, we are collecting supplies for Women & Children First, for victims of domestic violence residing in their facility. Please bring donations of the items listed when you join us for A Streetcar Named Desire, September 17th-22nd.
About ACT
The Argenta Community Theater is a nonprofit organization committed to serving the community through education and advancement of the performing arts. Founded in 2010 by Judy Tenenbaum and Vincent Insalaco, ACT has come to be known throughout central Arkansas as a producer of high-quality theatrical events, a source of arts education opportunities, and hub for collaboration between multiple arts and community organizations. With a flexible design and floorplan, the building itself has been used for events from musicals to weddings to fundraisers and summer theater camps. Through its facilities and partnerships, ACT also seeks to strengthen cooperation among non-profits within the community.