Explore “The Power of Story” today at CALS Main Library in session led by Hilary Trudell of The Yarn

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Hilary Trudell, founder and executive producer of The Yarn Storytelling, will present a storytelling workshop at the Central Arkansas Library System’s main library.

Participants will learn the art of storytelling and have the option of signing up to do storytelling programs at other library branches if they wish to do so.

Join CALS on Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in the Harper Lee room on the 5th floor of the Main Library.

Parking is free and light refreshments will be provided!

Ten Minute Play Showcase today

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ACANSA is proud to announce the second-annual Ten-Minute Play Showcase, a celebration of new work written, directed and enacted by local artists. The festival will be co-produced and directed by Hilary Trudell, founder of The Yarn and the Director of Local Programming at the Clinton School of Public Service.

Performances are at 3pm and 7pm in the Arkansas Repertory Theatre Annex.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.

  • The Unicorn: A Musical – Written by Nancy Baxter and Paul Stephan,  and directed by Andy Vaught
  • The Great American Winnebago Extravaganza – Written by Jack Clay and directed by Molly Emerson
  • The Three Banishments of Shelbie – Written by Andy Vaught and directed by Nathan Adam Sullivan
  • The Misadventures of Atychimus and Casus – Written by Katy Divino and directed by Andy Vaught
  • The Visit – Written by Crystal C. Mercer and directed by Dr. Carla (C.C.) Carter
  • Anyone – Written by Anna Wong and directed by Juain Young
  • Ghost Shadows – Written by Allison Frase Reavis and directed by Jake Whisenant