UARK Theatre

Location: Fayetteville
Organization Type: Arts Education & Support, Performing Arts

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Mission

The University of Arkansas Department of Theatre aims to educate, train, and inspire students in the performing arts through:

• Rigorous academic study
• Professional-level production experience
• Opportunities for creative collaboration
• Preparation for careers in theatre, film, performance, and related fields

The program emphasizes craft, creativity, scholarship, inclusivity, and community engagement.

About

Founded in 1947, the UARK Theatre has grown into one of Arkansas’s most respected theatre departments. The department originally offered general drama coursework, later expanding into a full Bachelor of Arts and then Master of Fine Arts (MFA) programs.

Over the decades, UARK Theatre has built a reputation for:

• High-quality stage productions
• Training actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and scholars
• Supporting regional arts and local talent

The MFA Playwriting Program, founded in the 1990s, became nationally recognized and has produced multiple award-winning playwrights.

In recent years, the department has strengthened ties with:

• TheatreSquared
• Walton Arts Center
• Northwest Arkansas’s growing arts scene

Website, Video & Social Links

Website:
https://theatre.uark.edu/

Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@uarktheatre9136

Social Links:
https://www.facebook.com/UofArkansas

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