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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 the new AMFA with fantastic characters, brilliant lighting, colorful costumes, and a little magic.
Death of Kings
School Shows: September 23–26, 2025
Public Shows: September 26–28, 2025
Death of Kings traces the journey of an American soldier from enlistment and deployment to reintegration into society. Written by a veteran, this poignant piece explores the profound effects of war, trauma, and mental health.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
School Shows: December 5–19, 2025
Public Shows: December 6–21, 2025
Laugh and learn with Junie B. Jones this holiday season! This hilarious and heartwarming tale, based on Barbara Park’s bestselling book series, is a festive treat for all.
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
School Shows: March 6–20, 2026
Public Shows: March 7–28, 2025
Jump into the joy of this rollicking musical adventure brimming with toe-tapping tunes, unforgettable characters, and big belly laughs based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems.
Script Library
Looking to produce a new play for your school, group, or theater? AMFA licenses scripts from 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 Alice L. Walton Foundation.