Local artists + unique plays + community = theatrical AMAZINGNESS!
CAAC - The Lantern Theatre is the name, bringing awesome theatre to Central Arkansas is the game! Founded in 1973 and still kicking to this day, The Lantern loves nothing more than fostering community connections through theatre. We produce a healthy balanced diet of classic plays, hit musicals, children’s theatre, partnerships with other amazing theatre groups, and original works written by our Playwright’s Group. We focus on stories that have the potential not only to show off the amazing talent in Central Arkansas, but to support conversations and ideas that are important to our community at the time.
What have we been up to lately? Oh not much, just producing some INCREDIBLE PLAYS AND MUSICALS!
“Inspector Snow and Toto Too,” Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” in partnership with The Maumelle Players, “Annie Kids” in partnership with Compass Academy, and so much more!
We know what you’re thinking: “OMG The Lantern is the coolest ever, I bet they’re doing something totally awesome next!” You flatterer, you. Yes! We are.
We’re near the end of our 2024 season, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive in head first to this awesome lineup of shows. Keep an eye on our site and socials to find out the latest info on auditions, title announcements, and tickets!
Coming up at the end of October and beginning of November is a fresh take on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”
Help us keep The Lantern LIT!
We're celebrating Pride with Shakespeare's timeless advice, "to thine own self be true"! Living honestly in our hearts and authentically to who we are is critical to us at The Lantern. We're taking this opportunity to bring you some super-fancy-cozy-new swag, raise funds for our 2024 season and outreach, and give to those in our community who tirelessly work to make our world a better place!
20% of profits from this campaign will be donated to Lucie's Place, as well as 100% of tips donated at checkout.
“I had no idea when my friends asked me to go see ANNIE KIDS with the Lantern Theatre in Conway that they were embracing so many children with different abilities and breaking down the barriers that keep them from participating in events. In fact, they had some actors on the spectrum in leading roles, and they did an amazing job. I loved seeing what these young dramatists could do, and I was thrilled that I was invited to be there for it.”
— Broadway World’s Teresa Bertram, awarding the Lantern her 2023 Inclusivity Award in Arkansas theatre
Contact
Let’s talk! Reach out to us if you have any questions or want to learn more about how you can get involved!
Email
conwaylanterntheatre@gmail.com