Happy August everyone!
This month, the RAA begins preparations for this year's 2nd annual Theatre Crawl coming this October! We are thrilled to have our theatres back from last year and are so excited to be adding new ones for this year's experience. You can watch for more details about the Crawl on this blog, of course, and on the RAA Facebook page: facebook.com/rucoarts
Also top in our news this month, Murfreesboro Little Theatre is gearing up for auditions as they prepare to showcase the show “Misery” by William Golman. Based on the Stephen King novel and directed by Jeff Mangum, “Misery” follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Auditions will run this August 29th-30th. For more information, you can visit their website: mltarts.com
Bravo Boro begins rehearsals for the freshly cast show “12 Angry Jurors”... That’s right folks, Bravo is proud to introduce this adapted version of the beloved Reginald Rose’s, “12 Angry Men,” but with a gender inclusive twist! This show is sure to be hit and you can stay updated on ticket sales and more through their website: bravoboro.com
Center For The Arts wraps up an absolutely smashing run of “Avenue Q”. As a theatre attendee myself, as well as a first time viewer of this production, I can say with confidence that my face ached from laughing by the time the curtain fell! They now invite you to see “The Savannah Sipping Society,” running August 19th-28th. Tickets are available on their website: boroarts.org
Consider This Theater invites you to their first ever New Director One Acts Festival! Performances will take place August 19th – 21st and 26th – 28th at Mills-Pate Arts Center. Festival tickets are $12 online or at the door. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00p.m. Their highlighted production will be, “Just A Stage He’s Going Through” by Pat Cook! You can learn more about this event through their website: considerthisinc.com
Ghost Light Studio is starting back strong with Musical Theatre Dance class, where students will be learning a Broadway style dance to “Under The Sea.” Classes begin August 2nd with a one week late sign-up granted, spots are still available. Keep an eye out for their upcoming audition announcement for “Twisted Ranch,” a Murder Mystery dinner theatre full production! After a sold out run last year, GLS is so excited to be bringing everyone back to the ranch this October. You can stay updated through their Facebook page: Ghostlight Studio
Join me next month to hear about all upcoming auditions, shows, and events in the theatre world of Middle TN.
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Until next time,
Poem
“As in a theatre, the eyes of men,
after a well graced actor leaves the stage,
are idly bent on him that enters next.”
-William Shakespeare
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