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Seeking 7 or more actors to play dozens of zany, over-the-top characters in a madcap spoof of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic ...
09/03/2026

Seeking 7 or more actors to play dozens of zany, over-the-top characters in a madcap spoof of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror novel guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams of laughter!

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors needs a cast willing to take a chance with their acting. All of the characters are quirky and eccentric. The show uses straightfaced comedic situations in the style of movies like Young Frankensein or Monty Python.

Over the top acting is encouraged and welcomed at auditions. The show is designed for only a handful of people to play the dozens of roles. Employing satire and parody, actors will need to develop unique characters they can switch between spontaneously (and hilariously) with just a quick look, vocal change, or a new prop.

Most importantly, let’s have fun and make this a great Halloween show!

Audition Material link:https://saac-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dracula-Audition-Form.pdf

Auditions Sept 14-15. All adult roles. Open to 17 and older, otherwise actors can be any gender, age or type to play any character. Registration 6:30pm. Auditions 7pm.

Casting is flexible and expandable up to 24 actors. Anyone who has questions or wants to submit a video, please contact the SAAC office. 870-862-5474

SAAC is thrilled to reintroduce one of the public’s favorite programs: Art Talks with Gay Bechtelheimer on Thur, Sept 10...
09/02/2026

SAAC is thrilled to reintroduce one of the public’s favorite programs: Art Talks with Gay Bechtelheimer on Thur, Sept 10. The relaxed, free event begins with refreshments in the gallery at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bechtelheimer’s presentation from the stage.

“Art Talks reflect SAAC’s commitment to lifelong learning, encouraging us to look more closely, ask questions, and expand our understanding of art and its place throughout history,” says Bechtelheimer.

For the September Art Talk, Bechtelheimer will examine the contributions of women artists throughout history. Entitled “She Made It!” the talk will give voice to these extraordinary women artists, the challenges they overcame, and the artistic legacy that they rightfully earned.

“Though long denied access, recognition, and credit, women artists have continuously shaped the history of art,” says Bechtelheimer. “Their resilience against formidable odds established a precedent for future generations to follow and demonstrates to us that creativity thrives when boundaries are challenged.”

After the lecture, please join us in the gallery for the unveiling of the newest accession to the SAAC permanent collection.

The event is free of charge and is presented with open seating. www.saac-arts.org

This year, the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is taking you places.From the sweeping landscapes of America to a Europ...
09/02/2026

This year, the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is taking you places.

From the sweeping landscapes of America to a European holiday evening, the streets of France, Valentine’s by candlelight, and the bright lights of Broadway, every performance is a new destination.

Pack your bags — Notes Across Nations begins this fall!

🎟️ Tickets and season information:
https://saac-arts.org/

Everyone please welcome Annabelle Ferren to SAAC and to the Dracula production team. Annabelle joins the production as t...
09/01/2026

Everyone please welcome Annabelle Ferren to SAAC and to the Dracula production team. Annabelle joins the production as the Assistant Director and Stage Manager. She has obtained her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre and is currently working towards her Masters of Arts in Teaching at Southern Arkansas University. Annabelle is a performer who loves to do comedy, as well as directing and puppetry.

"Sink your teeth into this horror turned comedy and watch the life be drawn from you onto the stage. You're bound to have a deliciously good time under the head vampire's wing!" - Annabelle Ferren

Auditions are Mon & Tues SEPT 14-15 at 7pm with registration opening at 6:30pm. Expect scene readings from the script and improv/theatre games. All adult roles. Open to 17 and older, otherwise actors can be any gender, age or type to play any character.

Audition Material link:https://saac-arts.org/.../2026/08/Dracula-Audition-Form.pdf

Audition Call Sept 14-15 • Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put it i...
09/01/2026

Audition Call Sept 14-15 • Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put it into a blender with Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and The 39 Steps? And then invite Mike Means to be the director... That’s just what we need 7-12 actor to find out!

Auditions are set for Monday and Tuesday SEPT 14-15. Registration opens at 6:30pm with auditions starting at 7pm. Expect scene readings from the script and be prepared to participate in improv/theatre games. Over the top acting is encouraged and welcomed at auditions. Attend either or both nights. All adult roles. Open to 17 and older, otherwise actors can be any gender, age or type to play any character.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, comedic romp. A handful of actors play over a dozen roles in this bloodcurdlingly hilarious send-up of the literary classic. Lucy Westfeldt’s fiance Jonathan Harker visits the Count to help him find a London bachelor pad, Dracula sets his sights on Lucy and her circle. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, they enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing. Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with clever wordplay and quick-change antics.

Audition Material link:https://saac-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dracula-Audition-Form.pdf

Meet the Director link: https://saac-arts.org/dracula-director/

Remember those old fake ficus trees? You may have one or two collecting dust.........If you would like to be free of the...
08/31/2026

Remember those old fake ficus trees? You may have one or two collecting dust.........

If you would like to be free of the dust we have an opportunity for you. SAAC's Drama Club would love to take them off your hands! We are needing quite a few for Macbeth.

Know that we will cut them so they can be carried so this is a definite donation.

We really need your help if you would like to donate one or more to us.

SAACs Drama Club is excited to announce the cast for our fall production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Congratulations to ev...
08/23/2026

SAACs Drama Club is excited to announce the cast for our fall production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Congratulations to everyone! We can’t wait to see you at our first rehearsal on Tuesday. It's going to be great show!

Congratulations to Mike Means! 🎉✨The SAAC Theatre Committee has selected Mike as director the Fall Production of Dracula...
08/22/2026

Congratulations to Mike Means! 🎉✨The SAAC Theatre Committee has selected Mike as director the Fall Production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. This will be his second time to direct on the SAAC stage, having previously directed 'Peter and the Starcatcher'. A longtime member of local comedy improv group Give Me A Second (GAS), Means also brings extensive experience in comedy and comedic timing to Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.

For more than 25 years, Means has contributed as a performer, graphic designer, set builder, arts academy instructor and AIE artist. Though relatively new to directing, he is a familiar face on the stage, having appeared in numerous productions, including M.A.S.H., A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Arsenic and Old Lace, Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Newsies, and Beauty and the Beast.

After years of contributing to SAAC in so many capacities, Means said his decision to direct the production came down to one simple thing: making people laugh, “We all need a good laugh, and this play delivers plenty of them,” Means said. “I’ve always loved making people laugh, and the opportunity to bring a show this funny to the SAAC stage was too good to pass up."

Auditions will be hosted on Sept 14-15. Expect scene readings and improv games.

More info
https://saac-arts.org/dracula-director/

08/22/2026

Ballet invites you to join our story! Come dance in 'The Nutcracker' Ballet this fall. Classes are open to students beginner to advanced. BUT wait, we are looking for a few community members to join the cast and you don't have to be a dancer. Community Casting Call for Drosselmerr, Mother Ginger, Mouse King, Nutcracker, Party Parents, and Mades. We are looking for big personalities looking to have fun. No ballet experience requred.

Student Registration: https://saac-arts.org/arts-academy-classes/

Community Roles, complete a short interest form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOhFCcFUyyzN5uoETO3wpxaLqJjvGd8m2U1hP5aHJ-LqVgfQ/viewform?pli=1

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