The Royal Theatre presents the beloved classic, “A Christmas Story: The Play.” This production is directed by Matthew Burns, produced by Daphne Shoppach, and sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. Way more info below! ?? WHAT Enjoy humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the 1940s Midwest. Sponsored by Everett Buick GMC, A Christmas […]
Apply to be a background actor in this movie being filmed in September
You could be in a feature film. You don’t even have to know how to act. “Crescent City” is currently filming in Little Rock. This production already stars two A-list actors, according to The Agency Inc. The film is described as “A small town in the south is ravaged by a serial killer with everyone […]
Audition for roles in “Hello Dolly” on March 3rd & 4th
The Royal Players in Benton, Arkansas will host auditions for the musical “Hello Dolly.” Tom Crone will direct. Auditions will be held at Benton First United Methodist Church. The address is 200 N. Market Street Benton, AR 72015. Enter on Conway St near circle drive. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also […]
Feature film “The Hit” needs extras Feb 24th in Little Rock
Production is under way in Little Rock on the feature film “The Hit,” and they need extras. This is the inspirational true story about a female high school football star. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock will be one of the primary filming locations. Principal Eric Henderson and Doctor Dexter Booth, […]
Benton Drama Club will perform the play “Rapunzel” in April
Get tickets now for three 7 p.m. shows on April 21-23 and one 2 p.m. show on April 24. The location is Butler Auditorium at Benton High School. Ticket price is $5.00 and you may purchase them at the door. There will also be two opportunities to meet and have a picture with “Rapunzel” and […]
Royal Players to perform Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” Aug 12-22; Tickets feature assigned seating
To finish out what would have been the 2020-2021 season, The Royal Players will perform Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Lost in Yonkers,” August 12-22, 2021, sponsored by Saline Heart Group. THE SHOW: By America’s great comic playwright, Neil Simon, this play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally […]
Royal Theatre announces 5 shows and dates for 2021
Finally, theatre is coming back and the Royal Players and Young Players have announced five shows for the 2021 schedule. For the first show of the year, the Young Players will present Disney’s Frozen Jr., July 15-18, sponsored by Everett Buick GMC. The enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, […]
Royal Theatre members not taking a break during pandemic
You’ve heard the phrase “the show must go on” – well if the Royal Players and Young Players community theater members in historic downtown Benton were able to produce shows at this time, they certainly would. But there is still a lot of activity in and around the Royal Theatre where they normally perform. The […]
The Royal Players to Perform in Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” Aug 9-19
Beginning August 9th, central Arkansas audiences will be treated to hilarity and hijinks aboard the SS American as “Anything Goes” begins its run at The Royal Theatre, and sponsored by W.W. & Anne Jones Trust. With songs and lyrics by Cole Porter, captivating choreography, and a stellar cast, Royal Players’ production of “Anything Goes” delivers […]
Open casting call Saturday for new “God’s Not Dead” movie in Little Rock
PUREFLIX, the Christian motion picture company announced today that they are conducting an Open Casting call from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, September 30, in search of professional actors to act in the third installment of the “God’s Not Dead” series. The “God’s Not Dead” production will begin filming in Little Rock on October 7, 2017, […]