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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