Christian Perspective. Quality Performance. Nurturing Community.
Upcoming Productions
Arsenic and Old Lace
By Joseph Kesselring
Apr 17 – May 2, 2026
Twelve Guests, Thirteen Bodies, and one very long night
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE is presented by a special arrangement with Broadway Licensing LLC servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection (www.dramatists .com)
Things We Couldn’t Say
By James C. Schaap
May 22 – Jun 6, 2026
The story of Diet Eman and her experience as a member of the Dutch resistance during WWII.
THINGS WE COULDN’T SAY produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company, hiStage.com
The Reluctant Dragon
June 18 – 27, 2026
The dragon just wants to be left alone to write poetry, but the town calls for St. George, the dragon slayer.
THE RELUCTANT DRAGON produced by special arrangement by THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, IL
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2026 Spring Break and Summer Camps.
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.
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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 . . .
