Difference between revisions of "Arkansas Repertory Theatre"
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The '''Arkansas Repertory Theatre''', or '''The Rep''', is the largest "non-profit professional theatre company" in the state of Arkansas. | The '''Arkansas Repertory Theatre''', or '''The Rep''', is the largest "non-profit professional theatre company" in the state of Arkansas. | ||
| − | Since its | + | Since its organization by [[Cliff Fannin Baker]] in 1976, the Rep has produced hundreds of productions and been a host to a number of community groups and projects. Funding for the group is derived from a combination of donations, money from the National Endowment for the Arts and the [[Arkansas Arts Council]], and private seasonal subscriptions from some of its close to 100,000 frequenters. |
The Rep has been led by Producing Artistic Director Robert Hupp since Baker stepped down in 1999. | The Rep has been led by Producing Artistic Director Robert Hupp since Baker stepped down in 1999. | ||
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Notable Rep Projects/Programs since 1999 | Notable Rep Projects/Programs since 1999 | ||
| − | + | 2001-Present: Kaufman and Hart Prize for New American Comedy annual festival | |
| − | + | 2003, 2006: Selected for Shakespeare in American Communities initiative | |
| − | + | 2006-2007: Land of the Dragon statewide tour | |
| − | + | 2007: Legacy Project | |
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| + | The Rep building is located at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. The building the theater itself is located in contains a 354-seat main stage and 99-seat second stage. | ||
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Revision as of 17:31, 2 March 2008
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, or The Rep, is the largest "non-profit professional theatre company" in the state of Arkansas.
Since its organization by Cliff Fannin Baker in 1976, the Rep has produced hundreds of productions and been a host to a number of community groups and projects. Funding for the group is derived from a combination of donations, money from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arkansas Arts Council, and private seasonal subscriptions from some of its close to 100,000 frequenters.
The Rep has been led by Producing Artistic Director Robert Hupp since Baker stepped down in 1999.
Notable Rep Projects/Programs since 1999 2001-Present: Kaufman and Hart Prize for New American Comedy annual festival 2003, 2006: Selected for Shakespeare in American Communities initiative 2006-2007: Land of the Dragon statewide tour 2007: Legacy Project
The Rep building is located at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. The building the theater itself is located in contains a 354-seat main stage and 99-seat second stage.
