A man stands alone on a dimly lit stage, illuminated by a spotlight. He is standing on overlapping patterened rugs in front of a wooden stool and a music stand. The background shows an empty theatre with black chairs.

Our Vision

The Arkansas Classical Theatre is envisioned as a treasured resource to delight artists, audiences, and students; to inspire and expand understanding of what it means to be human; and to tell stories that create and inform invested audience members.

Our Values

Following are the values embraced by the Arkansas Classical Theatre, which guide all of the company’s decisions.  The founders and directors of the ACT believe in

  • Artistry: Providing rich and exciting programming that excites and inspires audiences with the delight, mystery, and fun of live theatre.

  • Education:  Offering workshops and classes to students of all ages that bring classical and classically influenced works to life, demystifying the stories, characters, and language embodied in these works.

  • Professionalism: Delivering high-quality art and programming, from classical plays to contemporary plays with classical settings.

  • Community: Promoting diverse and supportive networks of people and ideas through shared experiences.

  • Integrity: Adhering to the highest standards of ethics, stewardship, and public trust and service.

  • Inclusion: Fostering an anti-discriminatory environment where people and ideas are welcomed, seriously considered, and treated with dignity. Creating a space where everyone is welcome regardless of race, national origin, gender, orientation, beliefs, or preferences.

  • Inspiration: Encouraging theatrical art that asks big questions and sparks creativity in artists and audiences.