Children’s Theatre
At the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, we believe in the power of live theatre to shape young lives. That’s why we’ve been writing, producing, and staging exceptional live theatre for youth and family audiences for more than 40 years.
Based on contemporary stories and classic tales, a variety of stage performances come to life at AMFA with fantastic characters, brilliant lighting, colorful costumes, and a little magic.
Flurffy in the Land of Almost Awake
June 6–14, 2026
Join Flurffy, AMFA’s canine puppet-in-residence, on a whimsical, dreamlike adventure as he prepares for his 10th birthday celebration with his best friend, Emily!
After a long day of planning, they finally drift off to sleep, and their imaginations carry them to the magical Land of Almost Awake—a place where clouds become stages, pajamas become costumes, and everyday moments transform into something extraordinary.
Run Time: 30 minutes
Price: Free
The Comedy of Errors
July 16–19, 2026
Experience Shakespeare’s classic as a fast-paced, five-actor production bursting with audience interaction, slapstick, live music, and high-energy physical comedy.
When two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, unknowingly arrive in the same city, chaos erupts in a whirlwind of mistaken identity, comic confusion, and joyful reunion. Beneath the hilarity, the play explores timeless themes of belonging, finding your place in the world, and the power of togetherness.
This production is recommended for ages 12 and up.
FAQ
Script Licensing
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has written and produced original, high-quality Children’s Theatre productions for over 40 years. If you are looking to produce a new play for a school, group, or theater, AMFA licenses scripts from a selection of original and adapted plays in our archive.
Sponsors
Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported in part by The Shubert Foundation and the McMath Family..