ArtsView Children's Theatre

ArtsView Children's Theatre "Changing lives through education, outreach, and the Performing Arts!" ArtsView ventures to be a place where youth are empowered, encouraged, and at home.
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“Changing lives through education, outreach, and the Performing Arts!”

ArtsView Children’s Theatre has been educating, entertaining, and inspiring youth since 2004. ArtsView serves children and teens ages 2 to 18, with over eight hundred students coming through the doors each year. ArtsView performs five Main Stage productions annually and hosts over twenty camps, classes, and workshops. Addition

ally, ArtsView focuses on outreach throughout the community and partners with other non-profit organizations through the Show Choir Program and the ArtsView Performing Troupe. ArtsView Children’s Theatre believes that the arts are fundamental to childhood development. ArtsView is committed to a progressive theatre arts education and outreach program that ignites youth from all backgrounds with an enduring passion for the performing arts through observation and participation. ArtsView Children’s Theatre Board of Directors and Staff are committed to creating an experience of inclusion and belonging for all youth. ArtsView is driven to be an organization that represents individuality in the community, where all participants and spectators are welcome, included, made to feel secure in its theatre and programs. Our Fee Assistance program is available to families in need. ArtsView also initiates collaborations with area arts and nonprofit organizations. Touching our Community with Giving, Entertainment and Encouragement! We hope you will decide to be a part of the growing excitement at ArtsView Children’s Theatre. ArtsView is indeed the home of “wide-eyed wonder.” We have created a place where the stars will shine for East Texas children and a place. . . WHERE ACTING UP IS ALWAYS FUN!

A single light in the darkness.A cabin that should’ve been left behind.Shirley Jackson’s The Summer People arrives at Ar...
05/31/2026

A single light in the darkness.
A cabin that should’ve been left behind.

Shirley Jackson’s The Summer People arrives at ArtsView June 5–6 — a chilling psychological thriller about isolation, outsiders, and the quiet terror of feeling unwelcome.

🎟️https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/buy-tickets/

Traditions run deep.Join us June 5–6 for Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery — the shocking classic that forever changed psych...
05/29/2026

Traditions run deep.

Join us June 5–6 for Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery — the shocking classic that forever changed psychological suspense storytelling. Set in a quiet small town where everyone knows everyone… and no one questions the tradition.

Dark, tense, and deeply unsettling, this production is not your typical ArtsView experience. Come see why this story still disturbs audiences generations later.

🎟️ https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/buy-tickets/

There’s something unsettling waiting at the lake this summer…Shirley Jackson’s The Summer People comes to ArtsView June ...
05/27/2026

There’s something unsettling waiting at the lake this summer…

Shirley Jackson’s The Summer People comes to ArtsView June 5–6. What begins as a quiet getaway slowly unravels into a chilling story of isolation, suspicion, and the feeling that something just isn’t right.

This haunting one-act thriller is paired with vintage atmosphere, uneasy tension, and a feeling of dread that lingers long after the lights come up.

🎟️ https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/buy-tickets/

Two chilling stories. One unforgettable event.Join us June 5-6 at ArtsView Children’s Theatre for our dark double featur...
05/25/2026

Two chilling stories. One unforgettable event.

Join us June 5-6 at ArtsView Children’s Theatre for our dark double feature presentation of Shirley Jackson’s The Summer People and The Lottery.

What begins as ordinary small-town life slowly unravels into something far more unsettling… and not everything is quite what it seems.

Please note: due to the intense themes and subject matter, these productions may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is encouraged.

Tickets are on sale now and seating is limited.
🎟️ https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/buy-tickets/

ArtsView is holding auditions for Disney’s Newsies!Get ready for a summer full of powerful singing, high-energy dancing,...
05/20/2026

ArtsView is holding auditions for Disney’s Newsies!

Get ready for a summer full of powerful singing, high-energy dancing, exciting storytelling, and even a little tap dancing! This Broadway favorite is packed with unforgettable music and nonstop energy from start to finish.

Auditions will be held June 11–13, with performances July 30–August 2.

Sign up now on our website and seize the day with us!
🗞️ https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/audition-information/

05/14/2026

What. A. Weekend.

Over 100 auditioners. New faces. Returning favorites. Controlled chaos. The beginning of another unforgettable 24 Hour Musical.

This year’s cast includes 24 people who have NEVER experienced the madness of the 24 Hour Musical before… and we honestly can’t wait to throw them into it.

Take a look behind the scenes at auditions and get ready for September 5th at Dodson Auditorium in Kilgore. One night. One performance. 24 hours to pull off an entire musical. Tickets on sale in July!

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Cast List for ArtsView Children’s Theatre’s annual 24 Hour Musical! Congratulations ...
05/13/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Cast List for ArtsView Children’s Theatre’s annual 24 Hour Musical! Congratulations to this incredible cast!

This year, we saw well over 100 people audition for the 24 Hour Musical, and the decision is never easy — especially knowing we can’t include every amazing talent that walked through our doors. Thank you to every single person who auditioned with us.

Cast members, be on the lookout for an email regarding the Cast Meeting! All cast members under the age of 18 MUST have a parent in attendance.

🎟️ Tickets will go on sale to the public in July!

Performance:
Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 PM
Dodson Auditorium – Kilgore

We can’t wait to kick off another year of musical mayhem!

Summer at ArtsView is almost here!Looking for a fun, creative, and exciting way for your child to spend the summer? Join...
05/12/2026

Summer at ArtsView is almost here!

Looking for a fun, creative, and exciting way for your child to spend the summer? Join us at ArtsView for an unforgettable season of summer camps filled with Performing Art FUN!

From our youngest performers to experienced teens, we have camps and productions for all ages and experience levels. Whether your child is stepping on stage for the very first time or already loves the spotlight, there’s a place for them this summer at ArtsView!

Spots are filling, so don’t wait! Register today and come make memories with us this summer!
🔗 https://artsviewchildrenstheatre.com/classes-camps/

OUR 23RD SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN REVEALEDWhat a lineup we have ahead for the 2026–2027 season at ArtsView Children’s ...
05/10/2026

OUR 23RD SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN REVEALED

What a lineup we have ahead for the 2026–2027 season at ArtsView Children’s Theatre! From Broadway favorites and family adventures to powerful storytelling and classic musical theatre, this season is packed with incredible opportunities for performers of all ages to learn, grow, and create unforgettable memories together.

Here’s the full lineup for our 23rd Season:

Disney’s Frozen
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
Madagascar Jr.
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Come From Away
Guys and Dolls

This season truly has something for everyone, and we cannot wait to experience it all with our ArtsView families, audiences, volunteers, and students. Thank you for continuing to support youth theatre and arts education in East Texas.

Here’s to Season 23… let’s make some magic together.

05/09/2026

THE FINAL SHOW OF OUR 23RD SEASON IS HERE

We’re closing out our season lineup with one of the most beloved Broadway classics of all time! This full-scale musical will be open to performers ages 10–18 and will give our students the opportunity to take on big musical numbers, classic characters, and energetic dance moments. Performances will take place next summer, July 29–August 1, and it’s going to be a spectacular way to wrap up our 23rd Season.

And the show is…

Guys and Dolls

Filled with unforgettable music and larger-than-life characters, this iconic musical is sure to be an incredible experience.

What a season we have ahead… and we can’t wait to share it with all of you.

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313 W Tyler Street
Longview, TX
75601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

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