Anne Frank and Me Runs Feb. 16-20!

Arts Live Theatre brings drama to its stage with the production of Anne Frank and Me.  Under the direction of Jason Suel, Anne Frank and Me.

This multiple national award-w inning American classic, which was a hit in New York, is about the awakening of a modern teen Holocaust denier. Nicole Burns doubts the truth and cares even less, but ultimately comes face to face with the hell of the Holocaust, and—in an extraordinary sequence—meets Anne Frank on a cattle car to Auschwitz. We start out with Nicole in today’s teen world of ipods, dancing, unfinished homework assignments, and young love are all transported with her to Nazi-occupied Paris, 1942 to 1944, and then are brought forward again to the light and hope of the present.

The cast and crew of Anne Frank and Me includes…

Keenan Addington, Maryclaire Allen, Faye Alter, Mark Andrews, Hannah Ash, Sarah Behrend-Wilcox, Rachael Boekhaus, Cole Borgstadt, Reed Carson,

Baker Cinq-mars, Coleman Clark, Cooper Clark, Alyx Clous, Ashley Cunningham, Mary Taylor Hesterberg, Melody Hunt, Xi Krump, Maylee Loften, Sarah O. Mills, EJ Ogbeide, Zach Stolz, Jason Suel, Morgan Vesper and Dalton Williams

For ticket information visit artslivetheatre.com!

Night of the Living Dead

Zombies will be taking the stage at Arts Live Theatre Oct. 27-31st!  Join us at our Halloween season production of Night of the Living Dead.  This family-friendly version of the horror classic is filled with comic zombies and a bit over-the-top acting.  Directed by JULES TAYLOR, Night of the Living Dead stars several of your favorite Arts Live Theatre actors and several new faces!  Tickets are on sale now and my be purchased online at ArtsLiveTheatre.com, prepaid phone orders may be placed by calling 479.521.4932 or you may purchase tickets at the door.  And there’s an added bonus for guests tour our Night of the Living Dead preshow prior to entering the theatre.  Tickets are $4 for ages 12 and under and $6 for ages 13 and above.

BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD Opens!

Cast members of BANG BANG YOU'RE DEAD.

The Arts Live Theatre production of Bang Bang You’re Dead opened last night to an enthusiastic and moved audience.  Congratulations to the cast and crew of another great Arts Live Theatre production!  It’s a busy time at ALT with fall classes, Willy Wonka rehearsals and Night of the Living Dead rehearsals.  For complete information on upcoming productions, classes, camps and events, visit ArtsLiveTheatre.com!

Another Great Week at Arts Live Theatre!

It has been a busy, busy week here at Arts Live Theatre! Look at what’s been happening!

Bang Bang You’re Dead opens Thursday, September 23rd  and play through Sunday, September 26th at the new Arts Live Theatre, 818 North Sang Avenue. The cast includes Blair Blankenship, Zach Stolz, Justin McClure, Allegra Shivers, Baker Cinq-mars, Stephanie Rupe, Alyx Clous, Cole Borgstadt, Coleman Clark, Deborah Greene, Ashley Cunningham, Dalton Williams, Ben Kieklak & Austin Ross.  Tori Butler is Assistant Student Director.  Tickets may be purchased online at ArtsLiveTheatre.com, by phone, 479.521.4932 or at the door the day of performance.

The cast of BANG BANG YOU’RE DEAD in rehearsal.

To promote the show, Arts Live actor Zach Stolz dropped by the KNWA Today studios Friday morning…

ALT actor Zach Stolz tells Northwest Arkansas about the upcoming Arts Live Theatre production of BANGBANG YOU’RE DEAD

The cast of WILLY WONKA begins music rehearsals.

Willy Wonka!

Auditions were held September 11th & 12th with over 80 young actors auditioning for 30 roles.  With all of this fantastic talent final choices were very difficult to make, however director MISSY GIPSON has put together a fantastic cast which includes Maryclaire Allen, Jonas Kersey, Gordon Allison, Cat Davis, Madison Carey, Reed Carson, Mary Taylor Hesterberg, EJ Ogbeide, Jordan Marshall, Hannah Mendoza, Hunter Davis, Erin Edminsten, Lizzie Harvey, Mary Larkin Furlow, Caroline Wetsell, Milly Rogers, Elliot Mason, Abby Lutrell, Pete Kieklak, Lara Ann Lefforge, Haley Self, Ellison Smith, Sarah Behrend-Wilcox, Isabella Spivey, Lucy Rossi, Max Jardon, Caroline Elser & Sarah Hierholzer.  And the cast has already started rehearsals!  For ticket information visit ArtsLiveTheatre.com!

Night of the Living Dead auditions were held Tuesday, September 14th. and director JULES TAYLOR has quite the cast of ghouls!  The cast for this original ALT adaptation includes Hannah Mendoza, Jordan Marshall, Melody Hunt, Faith Escoe, Justin McClure, Kennan Addington, Sarah Heirholzer, Alston Tyer, Blair Blankenship, Courtney Ulrich, Isabella Clark, Max Jardon, Ashley Cunningham, Jake Phillips, Dalton Williams, Zach Stolz, Sydnee Bingham, Sam Lefforge, Carley Smith, Reed Carson and Audrey Walker.  Production dates are October 27-31 – visit ArtsLiveTheatre.com for information!

Before...

Arts Live Theatre’s new home, located at 818 North Sang Avenue, is getting a facelift.  Thanks to the City of Fayetteville and other supporters, ALT is getting carpet, new doors, a stage and lots more!  Check out these before and after pics and stay tuned for more updates!

After!

Arts Live Theatre Fall 2010!

Arts Live Theatre has an exciting line up of events this fall!  Including classes, auditions, productions and special events!

The registration deadline for Arts Live Theatre fall classes has been extended!  You may now register up to the day of the first class!  Call 479.521.4932 to register over the phone to secure a spot!

 

We have an exciting line up of new classes for the fall which begin the week of September 13th  for ten weeks!  And there is still time to register!  Check out what Arts Live is offering fall, 2010!  NEW CLASSES with PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES and introducing NEW INSTRUCTORS – and your favorite old ones!  Also check out our upcoming auditions!  It’s all right here!  Class registration forms and addtional audition and season information may be found at artslivetheatre.com.  See our classes below! 

 

Grades 8-12

  

THEATRE PRODUCTION. Tuesdays, 530pm-7pm.  $150  Min-5 Max-10. Students will be rehearsing a performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” which will be performed for the public at the end of the semester.  Students enrolled are automatically cast in the production.  Inst:  JASON SUEL.

 

ARTS LIVE THEATRE RADIO.  Wednesdays, 530pm-7pm.  $150  Min-5 Max-10.  In partnership with KUAF, Arts Live will be producing radio versions of The War of the Worlds and Christmas Carol High School to be broadcast on KUAF!  Thousands of people will hear the Arts Live Theatre actors on the airwaves!  Productions will be recorded in the KUAF studio!  Inst:  JULES TAYLOR.

 

Grades 5-7

 

THEATRE PRODUCTION.  Tuesdays, 430pm-530pm.  $120.  Min-5 Mac-10.  Students will be rehearsing a one-act play for performance at the end of the semester.  Students enrolled are automatically cast in the production.  Inst:  JASON SUEL.

 

ACTING FOR THE STAGE.  Mondays, 545pm-645pm.  $120 Min-5 Max-10.  Learn the fundamentals of acting through exercises, theatre games, monologues and scene work!  Find out what you need to know to get the role!  Inst:  CHRISTY HALL.

 

Grades 2-4

 

THEATRE VOYAGERS. A fun and exciting class where students will learn the basic building blocks of acting through creative dramatics, theatre games and scene work.  A place where the imagination can soar and you can be anything you want to be!  There will be a public performance at the end of the semester, so everyone can see you shine onstage!  This class also teaches team building, cooperation, listening skills and focus while buildling self confidence.

 

Choose between one of two sessions:

 

Mondays, 4.30pm-5.30pm  $120  Min-5 Max-10  Inst: CHRISTY HALL

Thursdays, 530pm-630pm  Min-5 Max-10  Inst:  ERIN HAGAR

 

Grades K-1

 

THEATRE TRAVELERS.  Let your imagination take flight in this class designed to bring out creativity through fun games and exercises!  There will be a public showcase at the end of the semester so you can let your star shine!  This class also teaches team building, cooperation, listening skills and focuse while buildilng self confidence.

 

Choose between one of two sessions:

 

Wednesdays, 430pm-515pm  $110  Min-5 Max-10  Inst:  JULES TAYLOR

Thursdays, 430pm-515pm  $110 Min-5 Max-10  Inst:  ERIN HAGAR

 

Limited number of scholarships available.  For more information click here! 

 

AUDITIONS 

 

WILLY WONKA

Saturday, Sept. 11, 10am-2pm

Sunday, Sept. 12, 2pm-5pm

 

ages 7-18 are invited to audition

for more information click here! 

 

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7pm-9pm

 

ages 10-18 are invited to audition

for more information click here! 

 

 

 

Beauty and the Beast!

Meeting cast members of Beauty and the Beast

On Saturday afternoon, July 31st, some of our Arts Live Theatre actors got a special treat – not only did they get to see the touring production of Beauty and the Beast, (which is excellent!)…BUT they also got to meet cast members following the matinee!

AND on Sunday, August 1st, some of our Arts Live Theatre actors auditioned for a film!  Sarah Behrend-Wilcox, Tori Butler, Ben Kieklak and Cole Borgstadt each read for roles in the upcoming comedy short.

Ben Kieklak's film audition.

Sarah Behrend-Wilcox's film audition.

Tori Butler and Ben Kieklak's film audition.

And speaking of auditions – we kick off the fall with auditions for Bang, Bang You’re Dead, Tuesday, August 24, 6pm-8pm at Arts Live Theatre.  You must be 12-18 years of age to audition for this production and production dates are September 23-26.

July Summer Camps!

Arts Live Theatre's drama camp with Fayetteville Parks and Rec., July 12-16, 2010!

The young actors at the Arts Live Theatre drama camp with Fayetteville Parks and Rec!

The young actors at the Arts Live Theatre drama camp at the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, July 12-16, 2010!

It’s a busy, busy week here at Arts Live Theatre!  We have FOUR camps this week – onsite at Arts Live we have Sing Out Louise Musical Theatre Camp, (being led by JULES TAYLOR), in the morning and Guerilla Musical Theatre Camp (being led by MISSY GIPSON) in the afternoon!  Even as I type this I can hear actors singing in the next room!

We also have the drama camp with the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, (being led by ERIN HAGAR-FULLER and Fayetteville Parks and Rec. (being led by the team of MISSY GIPSON and KRIS STOKER).  It seems everywhere you look, there’s Arts Live Theatre!

AND CHECK OUT THIS NEWS!

• One of our young actors, Abigail Walker, just returned from spending several weeks in New York dancing with the prestigious Joeffrey Ballet.
• Alexis Wilkins, a former Arts Live actor who has relocated to Los Angeles, has made appearances on the television comedy Modern Family.
• Arts Live Theatre actor Lucy Rossi, who has appeared in the ALT productions of The Hobbit and most recently as Maggie in the Arts Live production of Annie, is currently starring as Annie in the ACO production.
• Arts Live Theatre actor Zach Stolz has just returned from a six week course of study in theatre at Governor’s School.

And Arts Live Theatre has announced its 2010-2011 season.  Check it out at artslivetheatre.com!

The young actors at the Arts Live Theatre Sing Out Louise Musical Theatre Camp, July 12-23, 2010!

The young actors of the Guerilla Musical Theatre camp, July 12-16, 2010!