Adult Acting Classes Now Available!

  • dateApril 21, 2026
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Adult Acting Classes:
Looking to take your acting skills to the next level? Feel intimidated by the audition process or classical text? These classes are for you! Choose one or both tracks and sign up today!
The Branson Regional Arts Council Theatre Conservatory Program is excited to offer SIX WEEK ADULT ACTING CLASSES for ages 18+
Track 1 Instructor bio: Justin Ables has worked as a professional actor, director, and educator for the past 15 years – and is beyond excited to be returning to the classroom for our Musical Theatre Auditions class!   Favorite Regional Credits include: Samuel in “David” (Sight and Sound Theatres), Hegai in “Queen Esther” (Sight and Sound Theatres), Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” (Woodstock Playhouse), Porthos in “The Three Musketeers” (Woodstock Playhouse), King Herod in “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Woodstock Playhouse), Macbeth in “Macbeth” (Shakesperience Productions), Donny McGreggor/Others in “Bigfoot and Other Lost Souls” (Atlantic Stage).
Justin’s BRAC Directing Credits include: “The Prince of Egypt”, “Little Women”, “Into the Woods”, “The Tempest”, “The Glass Menagerie”, “Hamlet”, and more! He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Coastal Carolina University.

Track 1 Class Description:  Auditions are tough, but let’s make them enjoyable! In this Musical Theatre Audition class students will learn not only how to feel prepared in an audition room, but how to shine their very best onstage with the talents they were given.  Throughout this course, we will go over where/how to find songs & monologues, how to make audition cuts, how to build an audition book, what to put on a resume, and much more! 

Click Here to Register for Track 1 (Musical Theatre Auditions)

Track 2 Instructor bio: Josh Boulden is a professional actor, acting coach, and Fight Director from Annapolis, MD. He trained at the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Academy at The George Washington University in D.C. and has been working in the industry for over 10 years in both classical plays and musicals. He currently serves as the Fight Director for Sight & Sound Theatres in Branson, MO and is blessed to be in his eighth season as an actor with the company. You can see him in this season’s DAVID. Josh has performed in over a dozen Shakespeare plays and audio dramas, currently directs Shakespeare for Schools with the Branson Regional Arts Council, and serves as a voice and speech coach with the Institute for Cultural Communicators.
Track 2 – Advanced Classical Acting – Description
Using scenes from Shakepeares’ canon students will explore classical acting technique while honing the skills needed to tackle the demands of acting in today’s theatre. Additional topics include: scene study, text analysis, partnering, Lessac voice technique, and Alexander technique. Previous acting training and experience strongly recommended.

Click Here To Register for Track 2 (Advanced Classical Acting)

It’s time YOU felt comfortable in the audition room!
Showcase will be on Monday, 7/13/26, at 7 pm.
Classes begin Monday, June 1st and occur every Monday for SIX weeks of acting classes with your instructor, Justin Ables.
WHEN: June 1st – July 6th, 2026
Mondays, 5:00pm – 7:30pm (Track 1 – Musical Theatre Auditions)
WHERE: Branson Community Center (201 Compton Drive)
Classes begin Monday, June 1st and occur every Monday for SIX weeks of acting classes
WHEN: June 1st – July 6th, 2026
Mondays, 7:30pm – 10:00pm (Track 2 – Advanced Classical Acting)
WHERE: Branson Community Center (201 Compton Drive)

Registration Fee includes all 6 weekly sessions:

150 MIN CLASSES – $155 per student (Early Bird Registration $130 before May 18th) All fees included in prices.
CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS EACH! (Registration will end when classes are full)
PLEASE REGISTER EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY, REFRESHING THIS FORM EACH TIME
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Artist INC Express Workshop at the Historic Owen Theatre!

  • dateApril 20, 2026
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Artist INC Express Workshop at the Historic Owen Theatre Branson/Eureka Springs (in-person)
Date: May 16 @ 10:00 am – May 17 @ 5:00 pm
Cost: Free Space is Limited
Artist Peer Facilitators for this workshop are Amos Cochran, Ryan Marquez, and Madeline Jennings McMahan.
Artist INC Express helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice.
Led by a team of experienced, working artists, this hands-on workshop helps artists like you address specific needs and challenges that you’ll face throughout your career. Through discussions, activities, and hands-on exercises, your artist-facilitators, and your new network of peer artists, will help you set goals for your practice, write about your work, and build a personal brand.
Artist INC Express is a slimmed down, yet still highly active, version of the popular eight-week Artist INC program, which has been completed by more than 2,000 artists since 2009. Artist INC Express explores those same core concepts of how to build a lasting arts practice in a shorter, more flexible format, to help reach a broader audience of artists.
If you sign on for Artist INC Express, you are asked to commit to the entire workshop, as exercises build on one another and participants develop deep relationships with their fellow artists over the sessions. Be ready to participate throughout in group discussions, hands-on exercises, and small group work.
And just know, it’s not over when it’s over. Right away, Artist INC Express activates a network of artists in your community, leading to more peer-to-peer resource sharing, collaborations, and support long after the workshop concludes.
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Branson, MO & Eureka Springs, AR artists
Age Requirement: 18+
Location: Historic Owen Theatre, 205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
Total Workshop Hours: 10 hours
Homework Hours: 1 hour
Workshop Size: 25 Artists, 3 Facilitators
Materials Provided: Artist INC Express Workbook and Welcome Packet
Workshop Dates & Times:
Day 1: Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm CDT
Day 2: Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12:009m-5:00pm CDT
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm CDT
SCHEDULE
Artist INC Express workshops are divided into two 5-hour sessions.
Session 1 – May 16, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm CDT
What Works
Success Inventory
Eulogy
ADEP Analysis
SMART Goal Setting
Funding a Practice
Session 2 – May 17, 2026 from 12:009m-5:00pm CDT
Marketing
Branding
Elevator Speech
Formal Tool Kit (biography, artist statement, resume/CV)
Building Long-Term Relationships
Artist INC Express Agenda (In Person – 2 Days)
ARTIST PEER FACILITATORS
All Artist INC Express workshops are facilitated by a team of experienced, working artists. The Artist Peer Facilitators for this workshop are Amos Cochran, Ryan Marquez, and Madeline Jennings McMahan.
REGISTRATION
All registrants must register individually. There is no application process or participation fee. Registrants must meet the eligibility requirements identified above. Participants who register by the preferred registration date will receive a welcome packet with a hard copy of the Artist INC Express Workbook via USPS mail. Participants who register after the preferred registration date will receive a digital copy of the Artist INC Express Workbook via email. Workshops fill quickly. More emails with additional details will be sent from M-AAA’s Artist Services email, artistservices@maaa.org. Please add the Artist Services email to your address book. Artist INC Express is brought to you in collaboration with Missouri Arts Council, Arkansas Arts Council, and the Branson Regional Arts Council.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact artistservices@maaa.org
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⭐ Annual Sponsor Spotlight: GIVE 5

⭐ Annual Sponsor Spotlight: GIVE 5

At the Branson Regional Arts Council, we know that strong arts organizations are built on more than creativity alone — they are sustained by people who are willing to give their time, talents, and heart to the community. That’s why we are grateful for the work of GIVE 5, an organization dedicated to connecting experience with purpose.

Serving Taney and Stone Counties, GIVE 5 is a unique civic‑matchmaking program that introduces retired and nearly retired adults to meaningful volunteer opportunities with local nonprofit organizations. Through guided classes, nonprofit site visits, and thoughtful conversation, participants gain a behind‑the‑scenes look at the needs of our community and the many organizations working to meet them.

What makes GIVE 5 especially impactful is its intentional approach. Participants are not simply asked to volunteer — they are given the opportunity to explore where their skills, interests, and life experience can make the greatest difference. Graduates of the program are encouraged to “give five” hours per month, and many go on to serve far beyond that initial commitment, becoming long‑term volunteers, advocates, and community leaders.

For organizations like the Branson Regional Arts Council, this kind of thoughtful volunteer engagement is invaluable. The arts thrive when passionate, informed community members step forward to support performances, exhibitions, education programs, and behind‑the‑scenes operations. GIVE 5 helps cultivate exactly that kind of involvement — connecting people who want to serve with organizations that rely on committed volunteers to fulfill their mission.

Locally, GIVE 5 is facilitated through Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson, bringing together community partners, nonprofit leaders, and participants in a welcoming and supportive environment. The relationships formed through the program extend well beyond the classroom, strengthening connections across our nonprofit community and creating lasting impact throughout the region.

As an Annual Sponsor, GIVE 5 plays an important role in supporting the nonprofit ecosystem that allows arts and cultural organizations to flourish. We are thankful for their commitment to service, connection, and community — and for the many GIVE 5 graduates who continue to give back in ways both seen and unseen.

To learn more about GIVE 5 or upcoming classes, visit https://www.ollbranson.com/give5

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Audition Announcement for Grease the Musical!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cast Announcement!

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Summer Youth Institute Registration Now Open!

  • dateFebruary 25, 2026
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🎭☀️ NOW ON SALE — 2026 BRAC Summer Youth Institute Programs! ☀️🎭

Registration is officially OPEN for all 2026 Summer Youth Institute productions at the beautiful Historic Owen Theatre.  Spots are limited!
Choose your program below and click the link under each show to register for that specific group. No auditions or prior experience required.

💲 $300 per student (3-week session)
💳 Card payments +$10 convenience fee (Total $310)
✅ Includes classes, performances, personal script, and logo t-shirt
🎓 Limited scholarships available

🎩 Ages 6–12

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR
📅 May 26 – June 11, 2026
Directors: Lara Menard & Cherie Stanley     Music Director: Lizzy Hinton

👉 REGISTER HERE:  Alice in Wonderland Jr. Registration

 

 

🏀 Ages 13–18

Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR
📅 May 26 – June 11, 2026
Directors: Kyle & Kellsey Bradley      Music Director: Julie Brinkman

👉 REGISTER HERE:  High School Musical 2 Jr. Registration

 

 

❤️ Ages 6–13

Annie JR
📅 June 18 – July 10, 2026
Director: Nicole Horton      Music Director: Lizzy Hinton

👉 REGISTER HERE: Annie Jr. Registration 

 

 

 

⭐ These programs fill quickly every year.  Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable summer on stage!

Questions? Contact the Branson Regional Arts Council for details at Info@Bransonarts.org or call the box office at 417-336-4255

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Summer Youth Institute Registration Announcement!!

  • dateFebruary 21, 2026
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🎭☀️ BRAC Summer Youth Institute 2026 — Registration Goes On Sale Wednesday! ☀️🎭

This is your official announcement that Branson Regional Arts Council Summer Youth Institute registration will open ONLINE this Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Join us this summer at the beautiful Historic Owen Theatre for one of the most exciting youth theatre experiences in the region.  Open to performers of all experience levels. NO auditions or prior experience required!

💲 Cost: $300 per student for the full 3-week session
💳 Card payments include a $10 convenience fee (Total: $310)
✅ Includes all classes, public performances, a personal script, and official logo t-shirt
🎓 Limited scholarships available

🌟 First Summer Institute

📅 May 26 – June 11, 2026
(Age determined as of May 28, 2026)

🎩 Group 1 — Ages 6–12

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR
Directors: Lara Menard & Cherie Stanley
🕗 Classes: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

🎟️ Performances:
• Thu, June 11 — 7:00 PM
• Fri, June 12 — 2:00 PM
• Sat, June 13 — 10:00 AM
• Sun, June 14 — 2:00 PM

🏀 Group 2 — Ages 13–18

Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR
Directors: Kyle & Kellsey Bradley
🕛 Classes: Mon–Fri, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

🎟️ Performances:
• Fri, June 12 — 7:00 PM
• Sat, June 13 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sun, June 14 — 7:00 PM

Additional production team to be announced.

🌟 Second Summer Institute

📅 June 18 – July 10, 2026
(Age determined as of June 18, 2026)

❤️ Ages 6–13

Annie JR
Director: Nicole Horton
🕗 Classes: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🚫 No class on July 3

🎟️ Performances:
• Fri, July 10 — 7:00 PM
• Sat, July 11 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sun, July 12 — 7:00 PM

Additional production team to be announced.

⭐ Spots are limited and these programs fill quickly each year.  Be ready to register when it opens Wednesday morning! 🎶✨

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Youth Summer Institute Announcement!

  • dateFebruary 12, 2026
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🎭 Announcing BRAC’s 2026 Youth Summer Institute Productions! 🎭

The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to unveil our three incredible Youth Summer Institute productions for 2026! This summer is going to be filled with unforgettable stage experiences for young performers of all ages.

🌟 High School Musical 2

Ages 13–18
Summer Institute: May 26 – June 11, 2026
Performances: June 11 – June 14, 2026

🐰 Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Ages 6–12
Summer Institute: May 26 – June 11, 2026
Performances: June 11 – June 14, 2026

☀️ Annie Jr.

Ages 6–13
Summer Institute: June 18 – July 10, 2026
Performances: July 10 – July 12, 2026

🎟 Registration is coming soon!
Stay tuned for an announcement on when registration will officially open.

Follow our BRAC Facebook page and visit BransonArts.org for the latest updates and registration details.

We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of performers to the stage at BRAC in 2026!

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Special Abilities Showcase Audition Announcement!

  • dateFebruary 2, 2026
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🎭 Special Abilities Showcase – Auditions Announcement 🎶

The Historic Owen Theatre is seeking talented performers on the Autism Spectrum, with Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities who have a passion for the performing arts! If you love singing, acting, dancing, playing an instrument, or showcasing any other special talent, we would love for you to be part of our Special Abilities Showcase

Click Here for all the Auditions Details

Audition Details:    📅 February 7    ⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM   📍 Historic Owen Theatre

Come share your talent, creativity, and joy on stage in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We can’t wait to see what makes you shine! ✨

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2026 Season Passes are now on sale!!

  • dateFebruary 2, 2026
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🎭 2026 Season Passes Are Here! 🎭

Experience the best of live theatre with a 2026 Season Pass from Branson Regional Arts Council! With one convenient pass, you’ll enjoy all five of our remaining Mainstage productions in 2026, plus exclusive benefits designed to make your theatre experience effortless and rewarding.

Click Here to purchase season pass👉 Tickets.BransonArts.org/season

Season Pass will include:  Murder on the Orient Express, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Grease, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Christmas Belles

Summer Theatre Youth Institute Productions TBA.  Announcement coming very soon!

✨ What’s Included with Your 2026 Season Pass:
 • 5 tickets — one ticket to each of our 5 remaining Mainstage productions
 • Exclusive early access to reserve your seats before tickets go on sale to the public on March 1, 2026
 • Flexible redemption — use your tickets anytime during the 2026 season
 • Easy ticket exchanges if your plans change

Please note: Special events are not included and are sold separately or may be available to BRAC Members.

🎟️ Secure your seats and enjoy the season! For full details and to purchase your Season Pass, visit:
 👉 Tickets.BransonArts.org/season

Don’t miss a moment of our 2026 season!  Join us for unforgettable performances all year long!

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Cast List Announcement for Murder on the Orient Express!

  • dateJanuary 18, 2026
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          The Branson Regional Arts Council is proud to announce the cast of the second production of our 2026 season, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.  We are profoundly grateful for the over 30 talented people who came to auditions and only wish we could use more of them to bring this classic story to the stage.
Join us March 13-22 to see the following great performers tell this story of murder and intrigue:
Hercule Poirot – Sean Neil Myers
Constantine Bouc – Mindy Law
Mary Debenham – Annie Henson
Colonel Arbuthnot – Tierce Carmody
Hector MacQueen – Kyle Jacobs
Michel the Conductor – Elijah Lyons
Princess Dragomiroff – Melinda Prince
Greta Ohlsson – Loran Polson
Countess Andrenyi – Maddy Bridges
Mrs. Helen Hubbard – Abby Reeve
Samuel Ratchett – Kyle Denton
Head Waiter – Henry Van Allan
Ensemble Crew – Claire Denton, Philip Schirmer
Congratulations to our cast!  We cannot wait to share this production with our community.
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