Executive Director Mary Ruth Marotte and Artistic Director Matt Chiorini appeared on Arts Scene, presented by UALR College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and UALR Public Radio.
Matt Chiorini’s interview begins at 16:05.
Executive Director Mary Ruth Marotte and Artistic Director Matt Chiorini appeared on Arts Scene, presented by UALR College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and UALR Public Radio.
Matt Chiorini’s interview begins at 16:05.
It’s a great group (as always) and I’m thrilled to be working with such an amazing group of artists. I’ve been a theatre producer for 10 years now and I’ve found that the single most important consideration in putting together a company or cast or staff or team is whether or not they’re someone I’d like to hang out with. (more…)
Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays from Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre! We have a new logo, a new website, and a line-up of shows that are certain to thrill and delight you. With Othello, As You Like It, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Tortoise and the Hare, there will be something to tempt every theater-goer next summer. As the end of the year approaches, please include AST in your charitable gift-giving. We are a non-profit organization that relies on your kinds for the good work that we do. Your tax-deductible donation will make all the difference!
As you may have heard, we are moving As You Like It outdoors to the Hendrix Village greenspace, a locale befitting this Shakepearean comedy set in the forest of Arden. Directed by Andrew Hamm, who brought you the uproarious Comedy of Errors last season, this will be a must-see, must-do event!
We’ve been busy socializing and drawing attention to our one-of-a-kind professional company in the last few months. Many new folks did in fact ‘Join the Shakespeare Party’ in November, an event that featured live music and performances, and just last week we were honored to be a part of the stunning art-show “Seeing Red,” at the home of Brandi and Kristian Andersen, in which 10% of the proceeds directly benefitted AST.
Currently, we are prepping for February auditions and for our very first Little Rock-based fundraiser, featuring Arkansas artists paying tribute to the Bard at the Governor’s Mansion on February 11th, so please save the date on your calendar. We already have quite an impressive list of performers for this special event, so we hope you can join us.
If you have not bought a membership yet, you may do so online (very easily!) here on our new website at www.arkshakes.com (under support). One of our devoted donors has told me that he will match every financial contribution dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000, so your generous contribution would be immediately doubled! In order to provide you quality entertainment and educational opportunities, we must have your support. And, of course, thanks to all of you who have already shown AST financial support this year.
I have so enjoyed your company and have appreciated your words of encouragement this year. I am giddy with excitement about what AST will bring to you in 2011!
Warmly,
Mary Ruth