Key Takeaways:
- The Actors Theatre of Little Rock will present a reduced version of William Shakespeare’s "Macbeth" at Fassler Hall on Thursday.
- The Arkansas Symphony Community Orchestra will perform "A Night at the Opera" at Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday.
- The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will offer a pre-concert lecture on Friday, featuring behind-the-scenes insights and musical snippets.
- The orchestra’s Masterworks program will include performances of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2.
- Schools across Arkansas can stream the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s children’s concert, "Fairytales and Fantasy," for free through February 13.
Introduction to Upcoming Events
The city of Little Rock is set to host a variety of exciting events in the coming days, ranging from theatrical performances to musical concerts and wedding shows. The Actors Theatre of Little Rock will present a unique and comedic version of William Shakespeare’s "Macbeth" at Fassler Hall, while the Arkansas Symphony Community Orchestra will perform "A Night at the Opera" at Calvary Baptist Church. These events promise to provide entertainment and cultural enrichment for the community.
Theater and Music Performances
The Actors Theatre of Little Rock’s "Bard @ the Bar" series will feature a reduced version of "Macbeth," which will be performed at Fassler Hall on Thursday. The performance will be approximately 60-75 minutes long and is free to attend. Meanwhile, the Arkansas Symphony Community Orchestra will present "A Night at the Opera" at Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday. The concert will feature soprano Shannon Webb and mezzo-soprano Sarah Dailey performing arias and duets from various operas, including "Rigoletto" and "The Tales of Hoffmann." The orchestra will also play the Prelude to Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera "Hansel and Gretel" and the "Bacchanale" from "Samson and Delilah" by Camille Saint-Saëns.
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Events
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will offer a pre-concert lecture on Friday, which will provide behind-the-scenes insights and musical snippets from the orchestra’s upcoming Masterworks program. The lecture will be led by Music Director Geoffrey Robson and will take place at the orchestra’s Stella Boyle Smith Music Center. The Masterworks program will feature performances of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, with guest concertmaster Alexander Kerr. The concerts will take place on January 24 and 25 at the Robinson Center Performance Hall.
Education and Community Outreach
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is committed to education and community outreach, and will offer a free streaming of its children’s concert, "Fairytales and Fantasy," to schools across Arkansas through February 13. The concert, which was recorded on November 14, features clarinetist Arissa Cholthitchanta performing the first movement of the Clarinet Concerto No. 1 by Carl Maria von Weber, as well as a "Harry Potter Symphonic Suite" by John Williams and "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" by Paul Dukas.
Other Upcoming Events
In addition to the theatrical and musical performances, the city of Little Rock will host a variety of other events, including a gem and rock sale at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Maumelle, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Wedding Show at the Statehouse Convention Center. The wedding show will feature over 80 exhibitors and will include fashion shows, expert sessions, and giveaways. The event promises to provide a magical and storybook-inspired experience for engaged couples.
Auditions and Calls to Action
Wildwood Park for the Arts will hold auditions for the musical "Come From Away" on January 25, with callbacks scheduled for January 26. The production will take place from September 9-20, and rehearsals will begin on August 11. The auditions are open to actors of all experience levels, and supporting and main roles are paid positions. To schedule an audition, email [email protected]. This is a great opportunity for local actors to get involved in a exciting production and showcase their talents.
