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SUMMARY:"10 Things I Hate About You" with Screenwriter Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Shakespeare inspired a hit ’90s rom-com! \nBased on William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew\, 10 Things I Hate About You transforms a classic comedy into a modern high school story about independence\, identity\, and unexpected love. \nFollowing the screening\, enjoy a live Q&A with screenwriter Kirsten “Kiwi” Smith\, whose many credits include Legally Blonde\, Ella Enchanted\, and She’s the Man. Smith will share insights into adapting Shakespeare for contemporary audiences and how these centuries-old characters are still relevant today. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nWant more Shakespeare? See the original story that inspired the film on Saturday\, July 11\, at a screening of The Globe Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew\, filmed with a boisterous live audience that replicates the thrill of Shakespeare’s original theatre.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/10-things-i-hate-about-you-with-screenwriter-kirsten-smith/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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SUMMARY:The Globe Theatre's "The Taming of the Shrew"
DESCRIPTION:Leap back in time to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with this hilarious filmed stage production of The Taming of the Shrew. Filmed live on the Globe stage in London\, this lauded production recreates the energy\, staging\, and audience connection of Shakespeare’s original theatre\, offering a glimpse of how his plays may have looked and sounded in his own time. \nIn Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy\, two wealthy sisters must be married off. The modest\, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors\, but who on earth will take the wild\, ungovernable\, shrewish Katherina? Only the gold-digging Petruchio\, a man as maddeningly strong-willed as Katherina herself\, is equal to the task of bringing her to the altar. \nThis event is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nWant more Shakespeare? Catch a screening of 10 Things I Hate About You followed by a Q+A with the film’s screenwriter on Friday\, July 10\, to compare a modern retelling with a performance rooted in the traditions of Shakespeare’s own stage. \n\nPhoto by Manuel Harlan.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-globe-theatres-the-taming-of-the-shrew/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T212740Z
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SUMMARY:Art Insights: Playing Dead
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wit\, resilience\, and power of Shakespeare’s women with the author of Performing Shakespeare’s Women: Playing Dead – noted Shakespeare scholar\, Dr. Paige Martin Reynolds. \nIn this engaging conversation\, Reynolds examines comic heroines and tragic visionaries and how these classic characters navigate performance\, silence\, agency\, and identity. Live performances of iconic scenes by local and SHAKE Theatre actors will illuminate the discussion. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Dr. Pilar McKay\, Managing Director of SHAKE Theatre of New York and a seasoned theatre leader\, entrepreneur\, artist\, and strategist. \nAMFA Members receive a complimentary drink at this event\, with additional refreshments available for purchase. \nNot an AMFA Member? Join today for access to this and other exclusive Member benefits. Call the membership team at 501.372.4000 for more information. \n\nPhoto by Keith Pattison © RSC
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-insights-playing-dead/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Members,Talks & Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214533Z
CREATED:20260428T170540Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen 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. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors. \n\nThe Comedy of Errors and The Revelers are supported in part by Rebsamen Fund.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214601Z
CREATED:20260428T170556Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen 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. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 6:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors. \n\nThe Comedy of Errors and The Revelers are supported in part by Rebsamen Fund.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T103000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare and Puppetry Workshop with Josh Rice
DESCRIPTION:Bring the world of Shakespeare to life through bold\, high-energy puppetry in this hands-on workshop with SHAKE Theatre of New York. \nLed by Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Josh Rice—a two-time Jim Henson Foundation Award recipient and founder of the New York State Puppet Festival—participants will design and build their own puppets and develop the skills to animate them with movement\, voice\, and character. \nFocusing on key moments from Hamlet\, including the Ghost scenes and the play-within-a-play\, this interactive session invites participants to experiment with puppetry techniques\, physical performance\, and stagecraft in a fast-paced\, collaborative environment. \nDesigned for participants ready to build on performance skills\, as well as those new to puppetry and Shakespeare\, this workshop offers an engaging introduction to SHAKE Theatre’s inventive and playful approach to classical work. \nThis workshop is recommended for teens and adults. \n\nPhoto by Keith Pattison © RSC
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/shakespeare-and-puppetry-workshop-with-josh-rice/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214616Z
CREATED:20260428T170612Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen 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. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors. \n\nThe Comedy of Errors and The Revelers are supported in part by Rebsamen Fund.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-3/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214625Z
CREATED:20260428T170619Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy of Errors
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shakespeare’s classic The Comedy of Errors as you have never seen it before —a fast-paced\, 90-minute\, five-actor production bursting with SHAKE Theatre’s signature audience interaction\, slapstick\, live music\, and high-energy physical comedy. \nWhen 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. \nThis production is recommended for ages 12 and up. \nPre-Show Entertainment\nIncluded in your ticket to The Comedy of Errors is access to a 1:15 p.m. pre-show performance of The Revelers! Celebrate the next generation of performers in this lively “young players” production filled with music\, ensemble storytelling\, and improvisational spirit. \nWritten and directed by Brett Ihler—whose credits include performances with Utah Shakespeare Festival\, AMFA Children’s Theatre\, Improv Little Rock\, and the Arkansas TV series Taste Buds—this high-energy theatrical prelude echoes the humor\, physicality\, and themes of belonging found in The Comedy of Errors. \n\nThe Comedy of Errors and The Revelers are supported in part by Rebsamen Fund.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/the-comedy-of-errors-4/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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