APT MISSION STATEMENT

Arkansas Public Theatre provides live theater experiences for audiences, performers and students, enhancing the Rogers Historic District and creating a regional destination.

Approved by Board in 2010; updated on 4.16.2014

The history of ARKANSAS PUBLIC THEATRE

For the past thirty-eight years APT has been a community-based organization that believes in the performing arts as an essential part of a healthy community and economy. We began as a small theatre group putting on plays wherever our productions were welcome. Now, as our name proudly states, we are Arkansas Public Theatre at The Victory in historic downtown Rogers. Each of the 37 previous seasons shaped the organization into one that presents Broadway-caliber productions with volunteer actors, directors, designers and technicians from our vibrant region. We’re thankful to our season members, donors and partners, and ticket holders. Your continual support is vital to the existence of APT. Our future promises greater community development and initiatives, while maintaining our productions’ relevancy in keeping our community alive and inspired. APT is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Board of Directors

Executive Committee (2023)

Rusty Turner, Chair, Adjunct faculty, University of Arkansas;
retired journalist (Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazzette)
Ron Sasine, Vice Chair, Hudson Windsor
Ed McClure, Artistic Director, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A.
Joe March, Treasurer, Vendor Consulting Group, Inc.
Jim LeFevre, Facilities Chair, Multi-Craft Contractors, Inc.
Debbie Alsup, Secretary, Market Performance Group
Sol Kim, Matthews, Campbell, Rhoads, McClure & Thompson, P.A.
Alix Barrett, The Mars Agency
Amy Johnson, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
Amy Harris, High Impact Analytics
Farris Bergant, Global/National Account Manager