YAG is Fort Smith's national award-winning youth theatre and Arkansas's oldest youth theatre!

Our Mission: To foster a love of the arts and inspire creativity in young people in the River Valley through no-fee, high-quality theatre production opportunities and workshops led by professional theatre artists. WE ARE YAG … and so are YOU!

Once Upon a Mattress!

 

20 mattresses. 1 tiny pea. And a kingdom that hasn’t been allowed to marry for years... 🤫💍

What happens when a “shy” swamp princess arrives to shake things up? Find out in the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress! Experience the magic and the laughs at the King Opera House this January.

 

🗓️ Jan 23 at 7, January 24 at 2 and 7, and January 25 at 2 pm!

 

 🔗 Secure your royal seat:  Click here! 

Presented in agreement with Concord Theatricals.

Some of our previous shows...

Peter and the Starcatcher
Hobbit
Hairspray
Hadestown
Into the Woods
Freckleface Strawberry
Big
Hairspray (2)
Tilly the Trickster
Peter Pan
Annie
Les Mis
Footloose

Become A Part of YAG


As an organization, we are focused on making the arts accessible to our community. We serve youth between the ages of 6-19 and have a zero participation fee policy so that anyone cast can be involved. We believe in the power of the arts to change a child’s life. If you agree, JOIN US! We are always looking for donors, volunteers, and ambassadors for the arts.











Mailing Address
PO Box 771
Van Buren, AR 72957