PROUD!
Celebrating the African-American Journey through an Artistic Lens
Connecting the past, present, and future of our community and its members.
Building on the success of the program’s 2024 debut, The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has developed a new iteration of its living history production for students and adults, “PROUD!: Celebrating the African American Journey through an Artistic Lens”.
Developed in conjunction with Little Rock Central High School’s AP African American Studies curriculum, this production incorporates classic and original poetry, along with music and dance, which take us through a progression of these art forms throughout African American history. Additionally, the production highlights historically influential African American people and events that have shaped the history of Arkansas.
Designed for middle and high school students (but appropriate for older elementary students), we are offering three, free student matinee performances – including transportation – to surrounding schools from eight counties. In addition two, free public performances are being offered for the broader community.
Questions? Please email us at community@therep.org .
Reserve your spot now!
The 2025 production of “PROUD!” is generously sponsored by:
In partnership with:
From the inaugural premiere of “PROUD!” in February 2024, featuring the creative works of Little Rock natives Celeste Jennings and Maya Ellington:
(Matthew Sewell Photography)