Christian Perspective. Quality Performance. Nurturing Community.
Upcoming Productions
Gilbert and Sullivan’s
Pirates of Penzance
Book by W.S. Gilbert and Music by Arthur Sullivan
September 11 – October 4, 2025
Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic tale of pirates, damsels in “distress” and duty.
Pilgrim’s Progress
Written by John Bunyan
Adapted for stage by Kathryn Benegas and Nicole Chavers Stratton
October 23 – 25, 2025
Experience this classic tale of Christian, a man on a quest to relieve himself of his burden, and reach the Celestial City in this singular readers theatre production!
Produced in association with The Academy of Arts/Nicky Chavers Publications
Little Women
Adapted by Marian De Forest
November 21 – December 13, 2025
Alcott’s classic tale of four sisters growing up amid the Civil War.
Education
Master Arts offers a wide range of educational programs for people of all ages from youth to adult classes. From music lessons to acting classes Master Arts offers something for everyone.
Season Tickets
Get Involved
Love theatre and want to get involved? Master Arts needs your help to make our shows a reality. From acting to helping with costumes, props, sets, lights, sounds, crew, stage managing, and more we need your help!
Our Story
The idea for a Christ-Centered community theater in Grand Rapids began when Pris McDonald was working at a local Christian university in 1984. She and others realized that there were few options for students to continue practicing their dramatic arts after graduation. They decided to start with a simple touring Christmas show called “Emmanuel.” It was a hit, and the following year, in 1985, Master Arts Theatre was officially established . . .
