History

1972: The Potluck Players produce first show, Light Up the Sky.

1973: The Arlington Community Theatre is established.

1981: Division Street location is purchased and renovated.
1989: Board of Directors creates a long-range plan to bring productions to a broader audience.
1991: Theatre Arlington moves to its Main Street location in beautiful downtown Arlington.
1994: Theatre Arlington represents Texas at the regional American Association of Community Theatres Play Festival.
1996: Theatre Arlington Theatre Machine begins with year-round classes for kids and adults.
1999: Theatre Arlington wins the Best of Tarrant Award for the musical production of 1776 and the award for Best Theater Company.
2000: Theatre Arlington’s SRO youth touring company is born.
2001: The Secret Garden wins a Best of Tarrant Award and is recognized by the Star-Telegram as one of the top five theatre productions in the Metroplex for 2001.
2005: The Act Ups Educational Outreach program is nominated for a Star-Telegram STARS Award.
2006: BJ Cleveland and Ana Pettit are recognized for their contributions to theater in North Texas by the Live Theater League of Tarrant County. 
2007: New digital marquee installed. Exterior paint, exterior lighting and fascia coming soon!
2007: Held 25th Annual Taste of Arlington fundraiser with the 
YMCA of Arlington. 
2007-08: Celebrated 35th Anniversary Season.