Difference between revisions of "Arkansas Repertory Theatre"
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| − | The '''Arkansas Repertory Theatre''', or '''The Rep''' | + | 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 | + | Since its 1976 organization by [[Cliff Fannin Baker]] in the [[Hillcrest]] neighborhood, 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 | 2001-Present: Kaufman and Hart Prize for New American Comedy annual festival | ||
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2006-2007: Land of the Dragon statewide tour | 2006-2007: Land of the Dragon statewide tour | ||
2007: Legacy Project | 2007: Legacy Project | ||
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| − | The Rep building is located at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. The building | + | The Rep building is located in the renovated [[Galloway Building]] at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. The building contains a 354-seat main stage and 99-seat second stage. The second floor is the home of Club Mezz, the theater bar. In June 2008 The Rep announced that renovations would result in an extra 30-50 seats on the main stage. The company owns a seventeen-unit apartment complex for visiting performers and designers on Sixth Street. The Rep is also negotiating for purchase of the old [[Brandon Furniture Warehouse]], which will become a storage unit for theater sets and costumes. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * | + | *Werner Trieschmann, "The Rep Gets Ready for Renewal, Unveiling $6 Million Campaign," ''Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,'' June 4, 2008. |
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.therep.org/ Homepage of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre] | *[http://www.therep.org/ Homepage of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre] | ||
| + | *[http://www.therep.org/section.asp?secID=40 History of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre] | ||
[[Category:Theaters]] | [[Category:Theaters]] | ||
[[Category:Nonprofits]] | [[Category:Nonprofits]] | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 4 June 2008
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre, or The Rep, is the largest "non-profit professional theatre company" in the state of Arkansas.
Since its 1976 organization by Cliff Fannin Baker in the Hillcrest neighborhood, 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 in the renovated Galloway Building at 601 Main Street in Little Rock. The building contains a 354-seat main stage and 99-seat second stage. The second floor is the home of Club Mezz, the theater bar. In June 2008 The Rep announced that renovations would result in an extra 30-50 seats on the main stage. The company owns a seventeen-unit apartment complex for visiting performers and designers on Sixth Street. The Rep is also negotiating for purchase of the old Brandon Furniture Warehouse, which will become a storage unit for theater sets and costumes.
References
- Werner Trieschmann, "The Rep Gets Ready for Renewal, Unveiling $6 Million Campaign," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, June 4, 2008.
