Theatre workshop sponsored by ARCTA

On Saturday, August 14, The Ken Theatre in McCrory, Arkansas will host the 3nd Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Community Theater Association, ARCTA.
For anyone not familiar with ARCTA, this organization started as an idea in 2007 by a group of community theatre representatives who discussed a dream, a dream of an Arkansas association to help Community Theater throughout the state to flourish.
As initial meetings were held, ideas for what such an association could bring began to flow. These initial ideas included: training in all aspects of running a theater; resource sharing; networking; volunteer development and fund-raising.
Incorporated in 2009, an association of community theaters in Arkansas is a reality through the commitment of organizations and individuals who believe in the dream.
The one-day event begins with registration at 8:15 a.m., with the welcome and business meeting starting at 9:15a.m. The day ends at 4:00 p.m. There will lunch and entertainment.
Participants will learn practical ideas and discover valuable resources from the educational sessions scheduled throughout the day. Presenters and topics include Jerry Davis, president of Association of Senior Arts Programs, the contribution of seniors to community theater; Lisa Bell, president of The Little Theatre of Crittenden County, what is AACTFest and why an organization should participate; Wayne Chapman, associate professor in the department of theatre arts and dance, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, how to make acting more authentic and less a "performance"; Sherri Beatty, executive and artistic director for The Foundation of Arts, how to build an effective organization, and Babbie Lovett, program director for The Ken Theatre, costumes and makeup, the "let’s pretend" of theatre.
ARCTA encourages individuals who represent theatre groups to attend the annual meeting. They also encourage individuals who may not be affiliated with a particular organization to come. The meeting is open to anyone interested in this unique opportunity to network with community theaters from across the state.
Anyone wishing to attend the 3rd annual ARCTA meeting can contact Bev Bullard at 922-6070 for more information and a registration form or go to www.arctainfo.com. Pre-registration and a fee of just $25.00 should be submitted by August 2nd.
If you are an actor, a technician, a director, in management, on a board, a patron, theatrical organization, corporation, or any individual, you may want to become a member of ARCTA at this meeting.
Make your plans now to spend Saturday, August 14 at The Ken Theatre in McCrory with ARCTA.