Argenta Contemporary Theatre

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Case Dillard, joining us for “A Christmas Story: The Musical!” Case’s career has taken him from the Virginia School of the Arts to Point Park University, to New York City where he performed in the Original Broadway Cast of “Mary Poppins” and later toured as Bert. He’s performed and taught across the country—but now he has the best job in the world, being a husband and father. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this holiday classic part of your season! 🎟️

11/20/2025

❄️ Registration is officially OPEN for ACTing Up 2026! 🌟

Young artists ages 8–18 are invited to spend three unforgettable weeks training, creating, and collaborating across three exciting tracks:
- Musical Theatre featuring Frozen Jr.
- Acting for Stage & Film
- Design & Production (for high school students ages 14+)

Grab your spot today and join us for a magical summer, June 8-26!

11/20/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Nyah, joining the ACT stage in “A Christmas Story: The Musical!” Her biggest shows include “Frozen”, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”, and “Percy Jackson’s Lightning Thief” at North Little Rock High School. Being on stage is one of her favorite hobbies, and she also enjoys volleyball, the arts, and spending time outdoors. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/19/2025

🎄✨ The wait is over! Tickets for “A Christmas Story: The Musical” are officially ON SALE! Don’t miss this holiday favorite—grab your seats now at argentacontemporarytheatre.org!

11/19/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Lori Wenger, delighted to share the ACT stage with her daughter, Juniper, this holiday season in “A Christmas Story: The Musical!” A former student of Carol Ann McAdams and Pris Benson, Lori is especially grateful for the chance to work with her teachers again in this “full circle” moment. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/19/2025

🎄 ACT kicked off the holiday season in style! Volunteers Jay, Karen, and Claire joined Coby (AD) and staff member Christy at the NLR Tree Lighting, spreading cheer with Christmas carols for a jolly crowd.

We even thought we spotted an elf photobombing us… turns out it was professional rascal and weatherman of ! 🎅✨

11/18/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Marlee Droste, thrilled to be part of “A Christmas Story: The Musical!” Some of her previous credits include “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (Chris Hosey/Creighton the Cretin) and “Elf Jr.”(Manager, Ensemble). Marlee is excited to bring fun and festive energy to this holiday favorite. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/18/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Nora, making her ACT stage debut in “A Christmas Story: The Musical!” She’s excited for her first on-stage experience and hopes to grow as an actress and singer in the future. She loves playing with her dog Benny and her hairless cat Geneva, as well as spending time outdoors and fishing. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/17/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Carmen Smith, a North Little Rock native and proud NLRHS alum! Carmen is thrilled to return to the stage under the direction of her former mentors and to share the spotlight with her son in this heartwarming holiday production. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/17/2025

✨ Cast Spotlight: Meet Samiyyah Burkhalter, returning to the ACT stage for her second performance! A proud student at Shuffles & Ballet II, Samiyyah has been attending classes there for 13 years. She’s previously appeared in “Annie” and “Coming to America” with the Timmons Art Foundation. Join us December 10–21 at ACT and make this classic part of your holiday season! 🎟️

11/14/2025

❄️ Do you want to build a snowman? ACTing Up’s Summer Arts Program presents “Frozen Jr.”!🌟 Registration is OPEN on November 20th for our 2026 session — June 8–26! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical adventure on stage! 🎭💙