GREATER LEWISVILLE ARTS ALLIANCE

Bringing the fine and performing arts to Lewisville is a top priority of the Lewisville City Council, and support is given to the arts through a grant program operated by the Greater Lewisville Arts Council. GLAC is dedicated to the development and promotion of the arts for the enrichment of the quality of life in the greater Lewisville community. Volunteers and sponsors always are needed. Annual memberships also are available at the following levels:
Individual - $10
Family - $15
Business/Organization - $50
Arts Patron - $50
For more information visit http://lewisvillearts.org/.



LEWISVILLE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

The Actors Conservatory Theatre
1720 S. Edmonds Lane
Phone: 972.353.2720
www.getintotheact.org

The Actors Conservatory Theatre, noted as an exemplary organization by the prestigious Meadows Foundation, is a volunteer driven, nonprofit children's theatre by children and for children, presenting family oriented musicals every Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, since it was originally founded in 1999. The ACT is dedicated to bringing classic literature to young minds through theatre and is also home to two noteworthy performing troupes, “High School Company” for those over 13, and “Wings”, a theatre arts group for 10-13 year olds. During the six or seven week rehearsal period for each musical production, children not only learn theatre arts but also learn about the authors and their works. Children as young as three are eligible to participate and no experience is necessary. Audition dates are announced throughout the year through the school district and local papers. Any child who auditions receives a role. Children must be in kindergarten during the school year but children as young as three are eligible to participate in the “Annual Children’s Summer Musical” held during each summer vacation.


Greater Lewisville Community Theatre
160 W. Main Street in Old Town Lewisville
Phone: 972.221.7469
Ticket information: 972.221.7469
www.glct.org

The purpose of the Greater Lewisville Community Theatre is to stimulate and promote education in the theatre and the performing arts by providing the highest quality of productions possible. GLCT endeavors to broaden and enrich the theatrical experience and participation opportunities for the citizens of not only Lewisville but the surrounding area. We encourage all who are interested to come sample what we have to offer, whether it be acting, directing, music, dance or the technical aspect of the theatre.


LakeCities Ballet Theatre
Phone: 972.317.7987 or 972.317.7812
www.lakecitiesballet.org

The LakeCities Ballet Theatre was founded in 1984 to promote and preserve the art of classical ballet in the Lewisville/Flower Mound area. LBT has strived to present full-length classical ballet performances at affordable ticket prices. While achieving this goal, LBT offers local audiences the opportunity to experience world renown visiting guest artists while also providing a venue for student dancers to perform and train with professional choreographers and dancers. LBT's reputation for quality has grown and its audience is now drawn from the larger D/FW metroplex area


Lewisville Civic Chorale
(Formerly Musical Feast Choral Society of Greater Lewisville)
P.O. Box 295821
Lewisville, TX 75029
www.lewisvillecivicchorale.org

Blair King, Artistic Director: Phone, 214-796-4006, director@lewisvillecivicchorale.org
Kriss Bressler, Board President, president@lewisvillecivicchorale.org

The Lewisville Civic Chorale performs four choral concerts and a variety of smaller concerts throughout the year. The LCC is a choir of volunteers dedicated to bringing performances of sacred and secular choral music of the finest quality to the Lewisville area. New singers are always welcome.


Lewisville Lake Symphony
Phone: 972.874.9087
www.lewisvillesymphony.org

Led by Maestro Adron Ming, the Lewisville Lake Symphony is widely regarded as one of the best regional symphony orchestras in Texas.  Founded in 1984, it has grown into a successful orchestra with over 50 highly talented, paid-professional musicians.  You may also spot them in the Dallas Opera orchestra, in the pit at the Dallas Summer Musicals at Fair Park, or teaching at one of the area universities.


Visual Art League
Gallery located at 701 S. Stemmons Freeway, #115
Gallery Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Phone: 972.420-9393
www.visualartleague.org

The Visual Art League (VAL) provided support and promotion to visual artists from Lewisville and surrounding areas, and operates a public gallery where those artists can display and sell their work. Special exhibits are scheduled throughout the year and at supporting businesses. Additionally, the Visual Art League provides art education in the form of classes, lectures, slide presentations, field trips and demonstrations.



OTHER LOCAL ARTS GROUPS

Flower Mound Chamber Orchestra
P.O. Box 270002
Flower Mound, TX 75027
Phone: 214.879.5225
www.fmco.org

The Flower Mound Chamber Orchestra was founded in June of 1994 to provide area residents a vehicle for the performance and enjoyment of classical music. Our mission is to encourage and instruct musicians in the art of orchestral presentation and promote music education and awareness in the community. The orchestra is composed of local-area musicians who volunteer their time and considerable talents for the benefit of cultural awareness in the community and for their own enjoyment of playing in an ensemble.


Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre
830 Parker Square
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Phone: 972.724.2147
www.fmpat.org

Flower Mound's Performing Arts Theatre is dedicated to promoting the performing arts in North Texas, with an emphasis in the Town of Flower Mound. Expressions Performing Arts Theatre of Flower Mound and Children's School incorporated in 1999, with the extended mission of promoting the performing arts in Flower Mound through education and performance opportunities and to provide a permanent home for both amateur and professional local artists.


Lakeside Community Theatre
P.O. Box 560413
The Colony, TX 75056
Phone: 972.370.6271
www.lctthecolony.org

Lakeside Community Theatre produces four to six full-length plays per year. Selections include comedies, dramas, musicals, mysteries and children's theatre. LCT is a 501c-3 nonprofit community service organization funded by the public through donations, sponsorships, membership dues and ticket sales.
Land O’ Lakes Quilt Guild
lol@lewisville.com

The guild is a non-profit educational organization with more than 75 members that meets monthly for “how-to” demonstrations, mini-workshops and other activities.


Studio B
Marilyn Nelson Memorial Theatre
1 Nelson Parkway
Highland Village, TX 75077
Phone: (972) 966-2787
www.studiobtheater.info

Studio B Performing Arts Center is a non-profit community theater that offers a wide range of acting, singing and dance classes for children of all ages, as well as community theater productions and children's workshop performances.

The Colony Playhouse
P.O. Box 561146
The Colony, TX 75056
214-872-9805
www.thecolonyplayhouse.org

The Colony Playhouse is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich, educate and entertain the community by providing a superior experience in theatre and performing arts. 

Theatre Coppell
157 S. Moore Road
Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: 972.745.7719
www.theatrecoppell.com

Theatre Coppell is a non-profit theatre arts organization that produces and stages five shows per season, starting in the fall of each year and concluding every summer with a musical production. Theatre Coppell has built an outstanding reputation for delivering outstanding non-professional theatre. Theatre Coppell also holds workshops each summer for young actors to learn theatre and performance skills.

Updated last on 7/22/2010