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Coburn Goss, Artistic Director Imagination. We all remember it from childhood. But somewhere, along the way, it can get lost, replaced by the daily grind, phones and social media. When programming the 2026 Season, I knew I wanted to give the audience a chance to use their imagination. Last year, I was fortunate enough to see the River City Men’s Chorus perform “Pure Imagination” and was reminded how transfixing it is. No other song heralds the imagination more (with the possi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rebecca Tennille rebecca@jpjconsult.com 501-786-0525   Argenta Contemporary Theatre Assembles Leading Arkansas Artists for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Staff and Creative Team Represent Decades of Theatrical Excellence in Central Arkansas NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 9, 2026) - Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) has assembled a remarkable group of Arkansas artists for its upcoming production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” uniting perfor

Argenta Contemporary Theatre Announces “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Ticketing Information Tickets Go on Sale March 25   NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 24, 2026) - Today, the Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) announced ticketing information for its upcoming production of Ronald Dahl’s "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The show will run April 22 through May 9. Tickets will be available for purchase on Wednesday, March 25.  Ticket prices for the preview are : $50 Prem

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 16, 2026) - Today, the Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) announces the cast and crew for its upcoming production, “Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The show will run April 22 through May 9. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination includin

Photos by Logan Keown. Under a single spotlight, Patsy Cline steps forward and sings—her voice filling the room, immediate and unmistakable. For Jessica Crenshaw, making her theatrical debut in that moment carried both vulnerability and strength. “There was a moment in tech rehearsals when the spotlight first comes on and it’s blinding. There is something humbling about that. It makes you feel vulnerable and yet there is so much power in that.” A few minutes later, another pr

We are honored to share that Theresa Bertram from BroadwayWorld has published a glowing review of Always…Patsy Cline , now playing at Argenta Contemporary Theatre’s Sharon Heflin ACT II Black Box. From the opening moments, the review recognizes the immersive environment created inside ACT II: “Argenta Contemporary Theatre has chosen a show that invites you to step inside, pull up a chair, and let the music wash over you.” Staged in an intimate black box configuration, the pro

Returning to North Little Rock after 25 years of living and working across the United States and Mexico has been both grounding and emotional. So much of my artistic life began here, and it feels right that my directorial debut at Argenta Contemporary Theatre is a story rooted in this region—one that celebrates friendship, music, and the spirit of the South. I remember when the first national tour of Always, Patsy Cline came back home to Arkansas Rep. That's right, this show

Information for new auditionees and old hands. January 6, 2026 Next weekend ACT is holding auditions for the first three shows of the season, Always, Patsy Kline , Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , and The Cake ! (The last three shows will audition in May) They are being held a little differently than before so we wanted to give you a simple walk through of what to expect, and how to prepare yourself. We hope this helps calm your nerves, and gives you insight. First, one of

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contact: Rebecca Tennille Rebecca@jpjconsult.com 501-786-0525 Argenta Contemporary Theatre Announces Staff Updates Open to the Pubic, on November 20, the ACT is Celebrating ACT’s Past, Present, and Future   North Little Rock, Ark. (Nov. 17, 2025)  – The Argenta Contemporary Theatre (ACT) announced two staff updates.  Coburn Goss was named artistic director and Jeremy Williams will serve as executive director.    "Jeremy and Coby will strengthen A