Happy June, Readers!
As the sun gets hotter, the nights grow longer and our art seeking hearts grow restless. This time of year is perfect for date nights, family outings, or solo fun. All of this and more can be found at the theatre! Here are five Middle TN theatres that you can support this summer, simply by going to see a show!
The Center for the Arts gears up for the fun, family friendly, spectacle of a production, “Shrek The Musical”. This hysterical comedy is beloved by families across the nation and is coming to life at a stage near you every weekend from June 9th to June 25th. So grab your tickets because it’s sure to sell out fast!
Coming up next for CFTA is “Peter Pan.” This Tony award winning Broadway musical has been long anticipated. Directed by the former star of CFTA’s Newsies, Nick True. We are so excited to see his work as a director come to life on the stage!
Get your seats to this and more through their website: Center for the Arts
Murfreesboro Little Theatre closes their yearly outdoor production of Shakespeare, hosted at Oaklands Mansion. Crowds gather from all over Middle TN to see this passion-filled production that is geared toward outdoor relaxation and a chill “pay what you can'' environment, which makes these productions not only inclusive, but a great opportunity for the whole community to get together for the most classic of theater productions.
Next up on the MLT roster is their beloved annual student summer camps! This year they will have two sessions of camps running June 12th-16th and June 19th-23rd. To enroll your students, visit their website: Murfreesboro Little Theatre
Bravo Boro recently closed their production of “Barefoot in the Park,” directed by the talented Connie Downer. This small cast had the patrons of Middle TN crying, laughing, and leaving the show with nothing but stellar revues! We look forward to seeing what's next in store for Connie.
Up next, Bravo gears up for the mysterious production of “Kimberly Akimbo,” written by David Lindsey-Abaire and directed by Pixie Convertino. To get your tickets and learn more about what BB has in store, visit their website: Bravo Boro
Consider This Theatre is in their final stages of rehearsing for the exciting debut of “Beauty and the Beast,” set to go up at the Mills-Pate Arts Center this June 9th-11th, June 16th-18th, and June 23rd-25th. This family-focused grand production is sure to bring in crowds with a stellar ensemble cast, strong lead performers, and talented director, Noah Brady. I suggest you snag your family's tickets now, before it’s too late! Get these and learn more about Consider This through their website: Consider This Theatre
Ghost Light Studio closes their first production of the season, “Pygmalion, Of a Fashion” with roaring laughter. Mother’s Day patrons rave about the hysterical timing of the narrators, and the overall talent of this strong ensemble cast.
Up next, GLS steam rolls into summer by launching two new classes! For adults, a self-improvement class titled “Advocacy in Musical Theatre”, and for Middle and High school students, a one-day Audition Master Class. Also on the roster for GLS is their upcoming one-man show, “Portrait of a Young Man” written and performed by accomplished writer, Kyle Thomas. Be sure to snag your seats for this and more, through their website: Ghost Light Studio
So many shows to see and just enough weekends to see them. Remember readers, theatre is an ancient art and one that deserves to live on. So help us stoke the fire of Middle TN theatre by going to see any or all these fantastic productions. Or join a class and learn something new! Theatre is built on community, and I can speak for all performing arts venues when I say, we are proud to be built upon this one.
Poem Bokoles
“There’s no real theatre without taking risks”
Haris Pašović
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