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The Show Must Go On…But at What Cost?
December 5, 2024
Master Arts Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting our community for Christ through the arts. We strive to fill the void in Grand Rapids for great family entertainment and developing artists in a Christian environment.
The Show Must Go On…But at What Cost?
You can read the full letter from our Executive Director, Luke Bouma, HERE.
Our 2024 Volunteer of The Year!
This past weekend at our Annual MAT Banquet we named MJ Farris as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. MJ is the kind of person who is eager to help, has a deep love of theatre, and is a joy to be around. We’re beyond grateful to have MJ in our crew!
We can’t wait to see all the incredible things that MJ does for the world of theatre!
Summer 2024 Youth Program
August 8, 2024
Both camps are over. I looked around today and a tear trickled down my cheek, the kids were gone.
Read the full post from Walt here
Youth Summer Stock 2024
July 2, 2024 Walter Williams
I directed Youth Summer Stock for 20 summers from 2002’s Princess and the Pea to 2021’s collection including Centaurus One and South Paw. During that time I also directed many other youth productions including some summer youth programs in Hudsonville and the Fall/Winter Youth program. Most memorable was 2021’s production of Velveteen Rabbit, which was completely zoomed. I did not meet most of the cast in person until the day we filmed each individual part.
Read the full post from Walt here.
A New Printer at Master Arts
June 4th, 2024 – Walt Williams
I feel like a kid in the candy store. (Back when candy bars were a nickel apiece) You’ve probably heard we have a new printer at Master Arts. I printed 10, eight-page documents, two sided and the machine collated and STAPLED them.
You can read the full post from Walt HERE.
Work Day WOW from Artistic Director
May 28th, 2024 – Walt Williams
WOW!
I have been around Master Arts for a while. I have never seen what I saw this last Saturday. I’ve been to many work days, days set aside to clean, and get a little list of jobs done. I remember a “Spring Cleaning” day when there were only three of us cleaning.
You can read the full post from Walt HERE.
A Look Back At See Rock City From Our Artistic Director Walt
May 10th, 2024 – Walt Williams
I have performed many tasks at Master Arts, director, actor, props, set design, box office, lights, etc. I am proud of many achievements. But for the first time…
You can read the full post from Walt HERE.
The Mosaic Recap! – Artistic Director Update
April 20, 2024 – Walt Williams
We just finished with the Mosaic. For you who did not get a chance to come, it was a wonderful night filled with short pieces from such classics as Olver!, Scarlet Pimpernel, Pride and Prejudice, Arcnic and Old Lace, and a few others. The event was to announce our 24/25 Season and to launch the voting for the 40th anniversary season, 25/26.