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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 the new AMFA with fantastic characters, brilliant lighting, colorful costumes, and a little magic.

For tickets to school performances, please complete our reservation request form. For tickets to public performances, please utilize the links below.

POLI POP

April 13-14, 2024

In this captivating show for audiences of all ages, playful siblings Poli and Pola refuse to go to sleep. So, what can they do instead? They can travel to faraway islands and see the roaring seas. Or, have a dance party and even see the Milky Way. Adventure awaits!

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Sparking Dialogue Through Drama

May 16-17, 2024

Sparking Dialogue Through Drama uses the performing arts to start family conversations about socially relevant topics. Designed for adults and children to attend together, this program allows for the exploration of meaningful stories at the core of issues in local, national, and global communities.

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Digital Auditions

AMFA welcomes digital auditions, resumes, and portfolios from professional adult artists on an ongoing basis.

AMFA is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization, community, and beyond. We are seeking a broad spectrum of artists, and people of all ages, races, gender, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

Paid positions are available for actors, directors, musicians, technicians, designers, playwrights, choreographers, composers, music directors, and teaching artists. All are encouraged to submit materials via email.

  • Actors & Musicians

    Actors, please submit a current headshot, resume, general weekday and weekend availability, three professional references, and a video audition.

    The video audition should present two contrasting monologues and up to 16 bars of music. In its entirety, the video audition should be no longer than three minutes. Please upload the video audition to YouTube as "Unlisted" and include a link to the video.

    Musicians, please provide a demo video showcasing your musical talents. In its entirety, the video should be no longer than three minutes. Please upload your demo video to YouTube as "Unlisted" and include a link to the video.

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  • Directors, Designers & Choreographers

    Please submit a resume, portfolio, general weekday and weekend availability, and three professional references.

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  • Technicians and Teaching Assistants

    Please submit a resume, general weekday and weekend availability, and three professional references.

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  • Playwrights

    Please submit a resume, script sample, and three professional references.

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  • Composers

    Please submit a resume, music sample, and three professional references.

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Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis and kept on file. Artists will be notified if invited to an in-person or virtual callback or interview. Please note that housing is not included in the contract and is the responsibility of the applicant.

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.

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Sponsors

Children’s Theatre and Performing Arts programs are supported by The Shubert Foundation and the Alice L. Walton Foundation.