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Shakespeare in the summer is a recent tradition in northwest Arkansas. The newly-formed Arkansas Classical Theater will carry on that tradition beginning next summer. Last week, two of the founders, David Jolliffe and Steven Marzolf, came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about the plans for 2025 and a special preview the company will present on Aug. 2.
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On today's show, Little Rock Public Radio helps us get up to speed on the Arkansas Abortion Amendment. We also brush up on our Shakespeare with Arkansas Classical Theater. Plus, the person behind On the Map Shows explains the art of booking concerts.
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Summer camps have long been a staple of the season, and there are plenty of nontraditional options in northwest Arkansas. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams takes us to an interfaith gathering at Friends Camp NWA, a culinary camp at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food and theatre camp TheatreSquared.
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Dexter J. Singleton, director of new play development and co-producer of the Arkansas New Play Festival at TheatreSquared, and Jonathan Norton, the playwright who wrote the script “Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem,” came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about this weekend’s presentations of new work. The 2024 Arkansas New Play Festival continues tomorrow night, June 20, through Sunday, June 23.
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On today's show, we consider the future of reproductive rights in Arkansas. We also learn how giving blood is a 15-minute opportunity to help another in the future. Plus, how co-workers destined for future iconic status inspired a new play.
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This week, Mary Badham, of stage and screen "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame, came to the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk about the subtle changes in Aaron Sorkin’s script and the challenges of playing Mrs. Dubois. We wanted to share more of the conversation with you today, including Badham's recollection of another iconic performance, visiting botanical gardens and her joy of talking with students.
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On today's show, observing Earth Day with environmental educator Heather Ellzey. Also, six performers with the Silk Road Ensemble bring a world of music to Rogers. Plus, we review a week of news with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics, and Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gives us weekend options.
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The 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” possesses a familiar dramatic ingredient. The protagonist, Juicy, is visited by his dead father at a barbecue. The ghost asks for his murder to be avenged by his son. But this isn’t a reboot of Hamlet- Juicy is very aware of the Shakespearean tragedy and wants to break the cycle of violence and trauma. The Arkansas premiere of James Ijames ‘ “Fat Ham” is taking place through May 12 at TheatreSquared. This week, Monteze Freeland, the director, came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about the production.
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On today's show, the attempt to bring voter registration to the 21st century in Arkansas. Also, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” decides to be (and not be) Hamlet. Plus, one northwest Arkansas manufacturer’s evolution.
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The national touring production of To Kill a Mockingbird is at Walton Arts Center this week. The Tony-winner features an adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-prize-winning novel by Aaron Sorkin. Included in the cast is Mary Badham, the actor who, at 10 years old, received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Scout. For this production, she is an entirely different kind of character, the aging, bitter racist Mrs. Dubois. She spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the role.