2023
For all performances
we suggest you wear a mask for live performances.
Thank you for your support.
For all performances
we suggest you wear a mask for live performances.
Thank you for your support.
UPCOMING SHOWS IN 2023
June 9 and 10
Elite Studio Works presents:
"AT BIRTH" written and performed by Ty Autry and Thalia Gonzalez Kane
June 9 at 6:30pm, June 10 at 8:30pm
What could possibly go wrong when one drunken night Anna, very gay, and Isaac, very very gay, have sex to heal from a breakup? What follows is a journey covering themes of queer families, abortion rights in the South, and the pursuit of building community, no matter how untypical. This queer dark comedy navigates blurred family lines, friendship, and dealing with the unexpected consequences life can throw at a person.
"SERENA" (The Other Story of Cyrano de Bergerac) written by Erin-Grace Bailey
June 9 at 8pm, June 10 at 6:30pm
A New Works version of "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Tickets: elitestudioworks.ticketleap.com/at-birth/
Elite Studio Works presents:
"AT BIRTH" written and performed by Ty Autry and Thalia Gonzalez Kane
June 9 at 6:30pm, June 10 at 8:30pm
What could possibly go wrong when one drunken night Anna, very gay, and Isaac, very very gay, have sex to heal from a breakup? What follows is a journey covering themes of queer families, abortion rights in the South, and the pursuit of building community, no matter how untypical. This queer dark comedy navigates blurred family lines, friendship, and dealing with the unexpected consequences life can throw at a person.
"SERENA" (The Other Story of Cyrano de Bergerac) written by Erin-Grace Bailey
June 9 at 8pm, June 10 at 6:30pm
A New Works version of "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Tickets: elitestudioworks.ticketleap.com/at-birth/
July 7-22
FAN ME WITH A BRICK
Tennessee Playwrights Studio
TPS is delighted to announce the cast for FAN ME WITH A BRICK
written by Kenley Smith
directed by Shawn Whitsell - based on actual events and research by Yalewa Sparrowhawk.
Thank you to all who auditioned.
Tanya Anderson Mary/Nurse 1&2/Mrs. Lugar/Mrs. Halloway
Briana C. Finley Young Catherine
Leslie Hammonds Little Catherine/Little Victoria/Pink Girl
Tony Insignares John Persinger
Myah Jackson Phoebe
Ethan H. Jones Joseph/Cobbler
Josh Kiev County Man/Doctor
Angela Martin Louisa/Liza
Kysa Siovan Victoria
Kinston Smith Brother/Darnell
Alex White James/Policeman
When Victoria sets out to learn more of her family's history, she opens a portal to a past full of loss, pain and indomitable perseverance. Her mother reluctantly joins her, and the two women uncover old wounds - a scandalous affair in segregated Virginia, a stolen child, a lost parent, a horrific accident - that linger unhealed in the present.
FAN ME WITH A BRICK
Tennessee Playwrights Studio
TPS is delighted to announce the cast for FAN ME WITH A BRICK
written by Kenley Smith
directed by Shawn Whitsell - based on actual events and research by Yalewa Sparrowhawk.
Thank you to all who auditioned.
Tanya Anderson Mary/Nurse 1&2/Mrs. Lugar/Mrs. Halloway
Briana C. Finley Young Catherine
Leslie Hammonds Little Catherine/Little Victoria/Pink Girl
Tony Insignares John Persinger
Myah Jackson Phoebe
Ethan H. Jones Joseph/Cobbler
Josh Kiev County Man/Doctor
Angela Martin Louisa/Liza
Kysa Siovan Victoria
Kinston Smith Brother/Darnell
Alex White James/Policeman
When Victoria sets out to learn more of her family's history, she opens a portal to a past full of loss, pain and indomitable perseverance. Her mother reluctantly joins her, and the two women uncover old wounds - a scandalous affair in segregated Virginia, a stolen child, a lost parent, a horrific accident - that linger unhealed in the present.
"Papa Was..."
Written & Directed by Shawn
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience
August 18th-20th & 24th-26th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performance 7:30 pm / Sunday matinee performance 3 pm.
Tickets: $15 online / $20 at the door
Synposis: A passionate jazz/blues musician traveled the world, playing music and falling in love over and over again. When he dies, he leaves behind seven sons in seven different cities, an inheritance and mission to do in death what he didn't have the courage to do in life - bring his sons together. In order to recieve their inheritance, all seven sons (who only find out about each other after their father's passing) must spend a few days in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, getting to know each other.
Email: destinytheatreexperience@gmail.com
Facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience
Instagram: @destinytheatreexperience
Twitter: @TeamDTE
Written & Directed by Shawn
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience
August 18th-20th & 24th-26th
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performance 7:30 pm / Sunday matinee performance 3 pm.
Tickets: $15 online / $20 at the door
Synposis: A passionate jazz/blues musician traveled the world, playing music and falling in love over and over again. When he dies, he leaves behind seven sons in seven different cities, an inheritance and mission to do in death what he didn't have the courage to do in life - bring his sons together. In order to recieve their inheritance, all seven sons (who only find out about each other after their father's passing) must spend a few days in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, getting to know each other.
Email: destinytheatreexperience@gmail.com
Facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience
Instagram: @destinytheatreexperience
Twitter: @TeamDTE
September - Shades of Black - Info Coming Soon
"Black N Blue Boys/Broken Men"
Written by Dael Orlandersmith
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience
Performed by Shawn Whitsell
November 16-18th
Performances 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 online / $20 at the door
Synopsis: Playwright Dael Orlandersmith gives us five unforgettable male characters whose outward dissimilarities belie their inescapable link: a traumatic past plagued by a cycle of violence and abuse. Taking us from Coney Island to Manchester, England, and back, Ms. Orlandersmith brings to life a series of harrowing stories that weave together each character’s friends, family, lovers and counselors into an explosive narrative that uncovers the darkest corners of humanity—and shatters our notions about predators and their victims.
Email: destinytheatreexperience@gmail.com
Facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience
Instagram: @destinytheatreexperience
Twitter: @TeamDTE
Written by Dael Orlandersmith
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience
Performed by Shawn Whitsell
November 16-18th
Performances 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 online / $20 at the door
Synopsis: Playwright Dael Orlandersmith gives us five unforgettable male characters whose outward dissimilarities belie their inescapable link: a traumatic past plagued by a cycle of violence and abuse. Taking us from Coney Island to Manchester, England, and back, Ms. Orlandersmith brings to life a series of harrowing stories that weave together each character’s friends, family, lovers and counselors into an explosive narrative that uncovers the darkest corners of humanity—and shatters our notions about predators and their victims.
Email: destinytheatreexperience@gmail.com
Facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience
Instagram: @destinytheatreexperience
Twitter: @TeamDTE
PREVIOUS DARKHORSE SHOWS in 2023
Global Birthday Bash 2023
Join us for our annual Global Birthday Bash! This annual event is fun for the entire family, showcasing a few of the performing and teaching artists at the Global Education Center. Join us Saturday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm at the Darkhorse Theater. Click on photo to order tickets. Adults $20. Children $10
Join us for our annual Global Birthday Bash! This annual event is fun for the entire family, showcasing a few of the performing and teaching artists at the Global Education Center. Join us Saturday, February 4 @ 7:00 pm at the Darkhorse Theater. Click on photo to order tickets. Adults $20. Children $10
PREVIOUS DARKHORSE SHOWS in 2022
White Elephant
November 17-26
Written and Directed by Sofia Tosches
See who’s naughty and (not so) nice when eight “friends” gather to exchange Christmas gifts.
This world premiere runs November 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm and November 19, 26 at 2:00 pm
Tickets through White Elephant’s website, whiteelephantnash.com.
The ensemble cast includes: Kristen Fields, AJ Shoemaker, Mileah Milstead, Dustin LaFleur, Delaney Amatrudo, Leslie Marberry, Molly Brown, and J.R. Knowles.
For more information follow @whiteelephantnash on Instagram and TikTok.
Tosches has partnered with three local restaurants to bring together an evening full of experiences. When audience members purchase tickets for a show, they will receive a secret code they can bring to E3 Chophouse Nashville, Fable Lounge, and Love & Exile to unlock an exclusive cocktail curated specifically for this debut. Make a night of it and enjoy a drink before or after the show.
November 17-26
Written and Directed by Sofia Tosches
See who’s naughty and (not so) nice when eight “friends” gather to exchange Christmas gifts.
This world premiere runs November 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 7:30 pm and November 19, 26 at 2:00 pm
Tickets through White Elephant’s website, whiteelephantnash.com.
The ensemble cast includes: Kristen Fields, AJ Shoemaker, Mileah Milstead, Dustin LaFleur, Delaney Amatrudo, Leslie Marberry, Molly Brown, and J.R. Knowles.
For more information follow @whiteelephantnash on Instagram and TikTok.
Tosches has partnered with three local restaurants to bring together an evening full of experiences. When audience members purchase tickets for a show, they will receive a secret code they can bring to E3 Chophouse Nashville, Fable Lounge, and Love & Exile to unlock an exclusive cocktail curated specifically for this debut. Make a night of it and enjoy a drink before or after the show.
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MONSTERSONGSBOOK, MUSIC, AND LYRICS BY ROB ROKICKI
GRAPHIC ART BY DAVID O’NEILL
October 6-15 Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Tickets $20
The Darkhorse Theatre
4610 Charlotte Ave
DIRECTED BY SAWYER WALLACE
MUSIC DIRECTED BY RANDY CRAFT
TICKETS
GRAPHIC ART BY DAVID O’NEILL
October 6-15 Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Tickets $20
The Darkhorse Theatre
4610 Charlotte Ave
DIRECTED BY SAWYER WALLACE
MUSIC DIRECTED BY RANDY CRAFT
TICKETS
Kay's niece, Tiffany, comes to town for a visit and life for Francesca, Levitica, and Maggie will NEVER be the same. Come watch this dramedy unfold as part of Dream 7 Theatre Productions' New Works Series on Sept. 23rd, 24th, & 25th. This is the introductory show to our feature presentation of Cultural Millennium. Visit www.dream7productions.com to purchase tickets.
Who is SHE? She guides you on a thousand years of the Poetic journey of the African American Experience by showing us our past, present, and our future. Come and meet her @ The Shades of Black Theatre Festival for "Cultural Millennium", September 23rd, 24th, & 25th at 7:30pm each night. Early Bird tickets only $10 online at www.dream7productions.com. $15 at the door.
Click Here for Tickets to Don't Look Black
THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY tells the story of a Nashville hero and early HIV advocate in the early 90s as the pandemic was growing internationally and changing culture and language around sex, safety, and intimacy. It is the story of her memory and legend as told by a young high school student who searched for closure after losing contact, a nurse practitioner and HIV/AIDS care trailblazer who befriended her, and a woman in recovery who commits to her cause and champions her work.
THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY
By Cynthia C. Harris
Director: Cynthia C. Harris
Performance Schedule:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 - 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 - 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Darkhorse Theater
Tickets: $25 in advance/ $30 at the door
Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/ABE-TCIITB
Parking Information:
Free parking is available on 47th Avenue, in the Truist lot at 46th and Charlotte Avenue, and in Richland Park. *Please note that the lower lot behind McDonald’s at 47th and Alabama Avenue is now a pay lot.
Accessibility:
Actors Bridge Ensemble strives to make our performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons. Due to the intimate size of our venues, we have a limited number of accessible seats; please indicate any special needs when purchasing tickets.
THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY
By Cynthia C. Harris
Director: Cynthia C. Harris
Performance Schedule:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 - 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 - 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 - 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 - 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Darkhorse Theater
Tickets: $25 in advance/ $30 at the door
Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/ABE-TCIITB
Parking Information:
Free parking is available on 47th Avenue, in the Truist lot at 46th and Charlotte Avenue, and in Richland Park. *Please note that the lower lot behind McDonald’s at 47th and Alabama Avenue is now a pay lot.
Accessibility:
Actors Bridge Ensemble strives to make our performances and facilities accessible to all our patrons. Due to the intimate size of our venues, we have a limited number of accessible seats; please indicate any special needs when purchasing tickets.
sorry SOLD OUT
July 8-23 Assassins
Presented by Bucket List ProductionsDirected by Cat Eberwine
Performances at 7pm on July 8th, 9th, 14th,15th,16th, 22nd, 23rd
Tickets $15
www.bucket-list-productions.com
July 8-23 Assassins
Presented by Bucket List ProductionsDirected by Cat Eberwine
Performances at 7pm on July 8th, 9th, 14th,15th,16th, 22nd, 23rd
Tickets $15
www.bucket-list-productions.com
July 29-30 Kindling Arts Festival
Presented by Daniel Jones
KINDLING ARTS FESTIVAL - 2022 Schedule at The Darkhorse Theater
https://www.kindlingarts.com/2022-festival
For Individual Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35229
For Packages: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35229/store/packages
THURSDAY July 28 6:30-7:30PM
SCAR TISSUE
Written & Performed by Emma Supica
THURSDAY July 28th 8:30-10PM
LAST SUPPER
Written by Brooke Ferguson Directed by Nat McIntyre
Starring LaDarra Jackal & Easton J. Curtis
FRIDAY, JULY 29. 7-8pm
NATE & JONATHAN’S SATURDAY MORNING REBOOT!
Nate Eppler & Jonathan Alexandratos
FRIDAY July 29 9-10:30PM
UNBOUND: Dance Showcase
di Mossa, Gracyn Preston, Milan Jackson, Emily Davis, Matthew Robinson, Pyroglyphics, Skyler Levine
SATURDAY, JULY 30 1-2:30PM
LAST SUPPER
Written by Brooke Ferguson Directed by Nat McIntyre
Starring LaDarra Jackal & Easton J. Curtis
SATURDAY, JuLY 30th 4-5 PM
ADVOCACY THROUGH THE ARTS
Friends Life Community
SATURDAYJuly 30th. 6-7 PM
UNBOUND: Dance Showcase
di Mossa, Gracyn Preston, Milan Jackson, Emily Davis, Matthew Robinson, Pyroglyphics, Skyler Levine
SATURDAY July 30. 8pm-9pm
SCAR TISSUE
Written & Performed by Emma Supica
SATURDAY July 30. 10-11PM
Dare to Fail Film Festival: IMAGINATION
Hosted by Steve Parnell
Presented by Daniel Jones
KINDLING ARTS FESTIVAL - 2022 Schedule at The Darkhorse Theater
https://www.kindlingarts.com/2022-festival
For Individual Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35229
For Packages: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35229/store/packages
THURSDAY July 28 6:30-7:30PM
SCAR TISSUE
Written & Performed by Emma Supica
THURSDAY July 28th 8:30-10PM
LAST SUPPER
Written by Brooke Ferguson Directed by Nat McIntyre
Starring LaDarra Jackal & Easton J. Curtis
FRIDAY, JULY 29. 7-8pm
NATE & JONATHAN’S SATURDAY MORNING REBOOT!
Nate Eppler & Jonathan Alexandratos
FRIDAY July 29 9-10:30PM
UNBOUND: Dance Showcase
di Mossa, Gracyn Preston, Milan Jackson, Emily Davis, Matthew Robinson, Pyroglyphics, Skyler Levine
SATURDAY, JULY 30 1-2:30PM
LAST SUPPER
Written by Brooke Ferguson Directed by Nat McIntyre
Starring LaDarra Jackal & Easton J. Curtis
SATURDAY, JuLY 30th 4-5 PM
ADVOCACY THROUGH THE ARTS
Friends Life Community
SATURDAYJuly 30th. 6-7 PM
UNBOUND: Dance Showcase
di Mossa, Gracyn Preston, Milan Jackson, Emily Davis, Matthew Robinson, Pyroglyphics, Skyler Levine
SATURDAY July 30. 8pm-9pm
SCAR TISSUE
Written & Performed by Emma Supica
SATURDAY July 30. 10-11PM
Dare to Fail Film Festival: IMAGINATION
Hosted by Steve Parnell
July 29-30 Kindling Arts Festival
Presented by Daniel Jones
August 19 - September 4 Don't Look Black
Presented by Tennessee Playwrights Studio
Written by Preston Crowder
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October 20-29 Sins of the City
Presented by Tennessee Playwrights Studio
and Destiny Theatre Productions
Written by Shawn Whitsell
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July 29-30 Kindling Arts Festival
Presented by Daniel Jones
August 19 - September 4 Don't Look Black
Presented by Tennessee Playwrights Studio
Written by Preston Crowder
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October 20-29 Sins of the City
Presented by Tennessee Playwrights Studio
and Destiny Theatre Productions
Written by Shawn Whitsell
see flyer
August 5-13 The Calling is in the Body
Presented by Actor's Bridge
A choreopoem by Cynthia C. Harris
THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY: An exploration of memory, purpose, community and environment. Local playwright Cynthia Harris (HOW TO CATCH A FLYING WOMAN) again combines her passion for art and public health, as she explores a foundational relationship with early local HIV educator and radical trouble maker, the late and beloved Deidre Williams. THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY is part of Ms. Harris’ forthcoming THE MAGNOLIA TRILOGY. Ms. Harris is a member of our Directors Inclusion Initiative.
Presented by Actor's Bridge
A choreopoem by Cynthia C. Harris
THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY: An exploration of memory, purpose, community and environment. Local playwright Cynthia Harris (HOW TO CATCH A FLYING WOMAN) again combines her passion for art and public health, as she explores a foundational relationship with early local HIV educator and radical trouble maker, the late and beloved Deidre Williams. THE CALLING IS IN THE BODY is part of Ms. Harris’ forthcoming THE MAGNOLIA TRILOGY. Ms. Harris is a member of our Directors Inclusion Initiative.
PAST PRODUCTIONS 2021
DECEMBER 3-18
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Presented by Street Theatre
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID NEHLS
BOOK BY BETSY KELSO
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin', sun-worshippin', chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Presented by Street Theatre
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID NEHLS
BOOK BY BETSY KELSO
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin', sun-worshippin', chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.
DECEMBER 12
Sunday at 5pm
The DonJuans Annual Holiday Show and Sing Along
with Jon VEZNER and Don Henry
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience.
Come join Grammy award winning singer/songwriters Don Henry and Jon Vezner for a mixture of original winter songs, holiday classics and several selections from their collaboration as The DonJuans.
In the nearly 25 years since their GRAMMY® Award-winning song “Where’ve You Been,” (recorded by Kathy Mattea) Don and Jon have performed in venues from the Bottom Line in New York to the Bluebird Café in Nashville, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Tom Paxton, Joey Ramone, Keith Urban, John Hiatt, and David Crosby. Their songs have been recorded by a multitude of artists including Janis Ian, Ray Charles, John Mellencamp, Nancy Griffith and Miranda Lambert just to name a few. Working as a duo, the DonJuans bring an impressive array of songs, experience, and gifted musicianship. So come sing along and get in the spirit of the season with The DonJuans!
Sunday at 5pm
The DonJuans Annual Holiday Show and Sing Along
with Jon VEZNER and Don Henry
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience.
Come join Grammy award winning singer/songwriters Don Henry and Jon Vezner for a mixture of original winter songs, holiday classics and several selections from their collaboration as The DonJuans.
In the nearly 25 years since their GRAMMY® Award-winning song “Where’ve You Been,” (recorded by Kathy Mattea) Don and Jon have performed in venues from the Bottom Line in New York to the Bluebird Café in Nashville, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Tom Paxton, Joey Ramone, Keith Urban, John Hiatt, and David Crosby. Their songs have been recorded by a multitude of artists including Janis Ian, Ray Charles, John Mellencamp, Nancy Griffith and Miranda Lambert just to name a few. Working as a duo, the DonJuans bring an impressive array of songs, experience, and gifted musicianship. So come sing along and get in the spirit of the season with The DonJuans!
DECEMBER 12
Sunday at 7:30pm
The Gift of Song Presents: A Joyful Noise
A lively vocal concert filled with all your holiday favorites! Starring: David Arnold, Leslie Berra, Mark Buchanan, Jarvis Bynum, Joe Deans, Erin Knight Hailey, Carmela Hofstee, Rachel Humphreys, Josh Jordan, Will Lasley, Morgan Riggs, Kendall Rogers and Alex Wasson. Presented by The Gift of Song. All proceeds benefit our friends at Street Theatre company. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: All attendees must provide proof of vaccination and remain fully-masked throughout the performance.
Tickets: $20.00
661-714-7099
www.thegiftofsong.net
https://www.showtix4u.com/events/22133
Sunday at 7:30pm
The Gift of Song Presents: A Joyful Noise
A lively vocal concert filled with all your holiday favorites! Starring: David Arnold, Leslie Berra, Mark Buchanan, Jarvis Bynum, Joe Deans, Erin Knight Hailey, Carmela Hofstee, Rachel Humphreys, Josh Jordan, Will Lasley, Morgan Riggs, Kendall Rogers and Alex Wasson. Presented by The Gift of Song. All proceeds benefit our friends at Street Theatre company. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: All attendees must provide proof of vaccination and remain fully-masked throughout the performance.
Tickets: $20.00
661-714-7099
www.thegiftofsong.net
https://www.showtix4u.com/events/22133
Lizzie
October 22-November 6
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Tickets $20, Students and Seniors $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required
MATTHEW SHIPP
Sunday October 24 at 8pm
*Proof of Covid vaccination and Masks Required.
Doors are at 7:30 pm; Show at 8 pm.
Sliding scale admission: $20-$25
Tickets available at the door with cash or paypal/venmo
Excited to announce this show FMRL is presenting at Darkhorse Theatre as part of the Jazz Road grant series, a national initiative of South Arts and funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Matthew Shipp is a genius musician, one of the greatest pianists of his generation.
Here's a snippet of former Nashville Scene editor Jack Silverman's recollections of Matthew Shipp's last solo piano concert 15 years ago in Nashville at a Primitive Baptist Church on Indiana in the Nations:
"I’ve seen a ton of shows since moving to Nashville 15 years ago, but pianist Matthew Shipp’s 2006 solo set at a church on Indiana Avenue still stands out as the most mind-blowing performance I’ve witnessed. It was an astonishing display, as if he had consumed the entirety of popular music, broken it down to its genetic code, then reassembled the DNA into a seemingly infinite number of mutations: familiar, delicate, unnerving, harmonically dense, nostalgic, atonal, pulsating, arrhythmic — and that was just the first 60 seconds.
Classical allusions, straight-ahead jazz changes and simple melodies would emerge out of cacophony, then recombine in ways that contradicted their usual associations. A jarring “Summertime,” in particular, seemed loaded with political overtones. Even though the crowd was predominantly indie-rock types there to see openers Lambchop and Hands Off Cuba, the avant-garde jazz legend got a spontaneous and boisterous standing ovation like few I’ve seen."
https://www.nashvillescene.com/.../article_c786ebae-b069...
Sunday October 24 at 8pm
*Proof of Covid vaccination and Masks Required.
Doors are at 7:30 pm; Show at 8 pm.
Sliding scale admission: $20-$25
Tickets available at the door with cash or paypal/venmo
Excited to announce this show FMRL is presenting at Darkhorse Theatre as part of the Jazz Road grant series, a national initiative of South Arts and funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Matthew Shipp is a genius musician, one of the greatest pianists of his generation.
Here's a snippet of former Nashville Scene editor Jack Silverman's recollections of Matthew Shipp's last solo piano concert 15 years ago in Nashville at a Primitive Baptist Church on Indiana in the Nations:
"I’ve seen a ton of shows since moving to Nashville 15 years ago, but pianist Matthew Shipp’s 2006 solo set at a church on Indiana Avenue still stands out as the most mind-blowing performance I’ve witnessed. It was an astonishing display, as if he had consumed the entirety of popular music, broken it down to its genetic code, then reassembled the DNA into a seemingly infinite number of mutations: familiar, delicate, unnerving, harmonically dense, nostalgic, atonal, pulsating, arrhythmic — and that was just the first 60 seconds.
Classical allusions, straight-ahead jazz changes and simple melodies would emerge out of cacophony, then recombine in ways that contradicted their usual associations. A jarring “Summertime,” in particular, seemed loaded with political overtones. Even though the crowd was predominantly indie-rock types there to see openers Lambchop and Hands Off Cuba, the avant-garde jazz legend got a spontaneous and boisterous standing ovation like few I’ve seen."
https://www.nashvillescene.com/.../article_c786ebae-b069...
LIVE Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16 - 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 17 - 3 pm
"Why Goodbye"
Written by Mary McCallum
Directed by Candace-Omnira
Presented by The Destiny Theatre Experience and SistaStyle Productions
Featuring Mary McCallum & Shawn Whitsell
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
A recently split married couple find themselves together again when Jerome unexpectedly returns home to collect his things. Fireworks explode as Angela tries to keep her plans for the evening on track. Will they figure out why they said goodbye?
Sunday, October 17 - 3 pm
"Why Goodbye"
Written by Mary McCallum
Directed by Candace-Omnira
Presented by The Destiny Theatre Experience and SistaStyle Productions
Featuring Mary McCallum & Shawn Whitsell
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
A recently split married couple find themselves together again when Jerome unexpectedly returns home to collect his things. Fireworks explode as Angela tries to keep her plans for the evening on track. Will they figure out why they said goodbye?
LIVE Saturday, September 18th at 7pm
Duet for Theremin & Lap Steel (ATL)
We at FMRL are delighted to present Duet for Theremin & Lap Steel and Belly Full of Stars. Like the best ambient music, theirs is consistently engaging and timbrally rich, the sonic fruit of labored synthesis cultivated with an openness to chance.
In an era of psychic noise, it's nice to listen, actively or not, to music, or non music, that calls one's attention to detail, nuance, to sine-waved sonic filigree.
This is music that depends on collective silence and deep listening. This is a sonic celebration on the subtlety of change.
Join us for this and more ephemeral experiences."
Doors, 6:30 pm; Sounds 7 pm
Proof of Vaccination Required; Attendees must wear masks inside venue.
$10-$15 sliding scale admission
https://www.facebook.com/events/371892564569783/?notif_id=1631405002375727¬if_t=page_share&ref=notif
www.fmrlarts.org is our site.
https://www.duetonline.net/ is their web site.
This is Bell Full of Stars' twitter account
https://twitter.com/BellyFullOfStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Duet for Theremin & Lap Steel (ATL)
We at FMRL are delighted to present Duet for Theremin & Lap Steel and Belly Full of Stars. Like the best ambient music, theirs is consistently engaging and timbrally rich, the sonic fruit of labored synthesis cultivated with an openness to chance.
In an era of psychic noise, it's nice to listen, actively or not, to music, or non music, that calls one's attention to detail, nuance, to sine-waved sonic filigree.
This is music that depends on collective silence and deep listening. This is a sonic celebration on the subtlety of change.
Join us for this and more ephemeral experiences."
Doors, 6:30 pm; Sounds 7 pm
Proof of Vaccination Required; Attendees must wear masks inside venue.
$10-$15 sliding scale admission
https://www.facebook.com/events/371892564569783/?notif_id=1631405002375727¬if_t=page_share&ref=notif
www.fmrlarts.org is our site.
https://www.duetonline.net/ is their web site.
This is Bell Full of Stars' twitter account
https://twitter.com/BellyFullOfStar?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
VIRTUAL Thursday September 9th at 7:30pm, Replay September 10th & 18th
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Dream-7-Productions-113893910166184/
Dream 7 Productions will present "Militancy" by Michael Walker (virtually) at the 15th Annual Shades of Black Theatre Festival.
Vee Vee Finley Leonard Boogie Dollars Ledford III Michael Walker
FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Dream-7-Productions-113893910166184/
Dream 7 Productions will present "Militancy" by Michael Walker (virtually) at the 15th Annual Shades of Black Theatre Festival.
Vee Vee Finley Leonard Boogie Dollars Ledford III Michael Walker
LIVE September 28th at 6:30pm
"College Behind Bars" FILM
FREE
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All crew will be vaccinated.
"College Behind Bars" FILM
FREE
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All crew will be vaccinated.
LIVE October 11th-17th
Seven Plays for Seven Days
Written by Shawn Whitsell
Presented by The Destiny Theatre Experience
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
Seven Plays for Seven Days
Written by Shawn Whitsell
Presented by The Destiny Theatre Experience
Tickets $15
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
OCTOBER 22- NOVEMBER 6
LIZZIE
Presented by Street Theatre
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
MUSIC BY STEVEN CHESLIK-DEMEYER ALAN STEVENS HEWITTLYRICS BY STEVEN CHESLIK-DEMEYER AND TIM MANER
In 1892, Lizzie Borden was the primary suspect for her father and stepmother’s brutal murder. Though eventually acquitted, Lizzie became a tabloid sensation – and the most controversial figure of her time. Did she do it? And if so, why? Lizzie imagines the story behind the legend with a cast of four women and a driving rock score, melding this infamous 19th century story with a modern-day twist.
LIZZIE
Presented by Street Theatre
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
MUSIC BY STEVEN CHESLIK-DEMEYER ALAN STEVENS HEWITTLYRICS BY STEVEN CHESLIK-DEMEYER AND TIM MANER
In 1892, Lizzie Borden was the primary suspect for her father and stepmother’s brutal murder. Though eventually acquitted, Lizzie became a tabloid sensation – and the most controversial figure of her time. Did she do it? And if so, why? Lizzie imagines the story behind the legend with a cast of four women and a driving rock score, melding this infamous 19th century story with a modern-day twist.
DECEMBER 3-18
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Presented by Street Theatre
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID NEHLS
BOOK BY BETSY KELSO
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin', sun-worshippin', chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
Presented by Street Theatre
MUSIC & LYRICS BY DAVID NEHLS
BOOK BY BETSY KELSO
Performances Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm
Proof of vaccination and masks required for audience. All cast & crew will be vaccinated.
It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living community), and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. But when a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. Be on hand as Betty, Lin, and Pickles jingle all the way with some new neighbors in an all-new, all-trailer-park musical! This companion to the original GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is just as much of a cat-fightin', sun-worshippin', chair-throwin’ good time-—but with tinsel and Keg Nog.
Here is the schedule for Tennessee Playwrights Studio for 2022.
Thursday, June 10
Michael Bisio (solo bass; Kingston, NY)
7:00pm - 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
$10-$15 sliding scale admission
Darkhorse Theatre4610 Charlotte Ave.Nashville, TN37209 Map
michaelbisio.com/
"Virtuosic free jazz bassist Michael Bisio returns to Music City for a solo performance at Nashville's historic Darkhorse Theatre. Bisio is best known as bassist in the Matthew Shipp Trio. They have performed together in Nashville with the trio and as a duo.
Michael Bisio (solo bass; Kingston, NY)
7:00pm - 9:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
$10-$15 sliding scale admission
Darkhorse Theatre4610 Charlotte Ave.Nashville, TN37209 Map
michaelbisio.com/
"Virtuosic free jazz bassist Michael Bisio returns to Music City for a solo performance at Nashville's historic Darkhorse Theatre. Bisio is best known as bassist in the Matthew Shipp Trio. They have performed together in Nashville with the trio and as a duo.
On this visit we will be treated to a solo performance by the Bennington College bass professor, Michael Bisio, who will channel a lifetime of influences into an hour-long improvisation physically pulled, plucked, and bowed into being. This is a show you won't want to miss, especially if you consider that his musical resume reads like a who's-who of free jazz and improvising musicians including extensive touring with Charles Gayle, Joe McPhee, Sonny Simmons & Barbara Donald and collaborations with Pauline Oliveros, John Tchicai, Eyvind Kang and more.
Michael Bisio is an incredibly skilled technician. Aficionados could identify his signature bow work while blindfolded. And while such technique is impressive on its own, music is not mere sport, yet such athleticism is required for musicians to play freely improvised music at the speed of thought. Jazz musicians are tasked with contributing to a language that they are simultaneously preserving. Jazz tradition is a metalanguage to a free improvising bassist using the upright as a tool for creating lines to walk between worlds. Bisio believes "that everything can be broken down into vibration and therefore feel" and has "come to understand that the physical world and spiritual world are very intertwined, and at the best of times, for [him], they are one."
Here's a video showing a solo performance to give an idea of what his playing is like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kV_G3GpZM4&t=167s
Michael Bisio is an incredibly skilled technician. Aficionados could identify his signature bow work while blindfolded. And while such technique is impressive on its own, music is not mere sport, yet such athleticism is required for musicians to play freely improvised music at the speed of thought. Jazz musicians are tasked with contributing to a language that they are simultaneously preserving. Jazz tradition is a metalanguage to a free improvising bassist using the upright as a tool for creating lines to walk between worlds. Bisio believes "that everything can be broken down into vibration and therefore feel" and has "come to understand that the physical world and spiritual world are very intertwined, and at the best of times, for [him], they are one."
Here's a video showing a solo performance to give an idea of what his playing is like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kV_G3GpZM4&t=167s
Dream 7 Productions
With heavy hearts, we at Dream 7 tearfully acknowledge the passing of Dream 7 founder Michael L. Walker. He'll be remembered as a legend in the black theater community here in Nashville,TN. For nearly two decades he produced many stage plays about the African American experience, while also giving many actors from the area their start. He leaves behind a legacy of brilliant work & the many talented actors he's taught & mentored. On behalf of all the Dream 7 family & alumni, We thank you. We love you. Cool Runnings Uncle Mike Rest easy.
With heavy hearts, we at Dream 7 tearfully acknowledge the passing of Dream 7 founder Michael L. Walker. He'll be remembered as a legend in the black theater community here in Nashville,TN. For nearly two decades he produced many stage plays about the African American experience, while also giving many actors from the area their start. He leaves behind a legacy of brilliant work & the many talented actors he's taught & mentored. On behalf of all the Dream 7 family & alumni, We thank you. We love you. Cool Runnings Uncle Mike Rest easy.
Dream 7 is a Darkhorse member company. Michael L has been Darkhorse family since way back in 2002 when he first created Cultural Millennium. Over the years he brought his unique voice to our community with Gospel, Pulpits, Perspectives from a Five Year Journey, Sepia Chronicles, Smokin’ Room, Down, Tied Up, Dark Horseman, Gems, Dream within a Dream, Advising Uncles, Riotous Behaviors, Duplexes, Man Up Chronicles, Black Knight, 2 South, Essays and Anthology. Michael helped create the Shades of Black Festival. Michael wasn’t afraid to weave his personal experiences into his plays. He generously shared his life, his mistakes and the wisdom he gained with all of us. We will miss him.
Join us for an online Youtube Concert with Michael and Nell on Saturday May 30th at 8pm
https://youtu.be/4NfL9QNKmucyoutu.be/4NfL9QNKmuc
Sponsored by Darkhorse Theater and the Tennessee Arts Commission's Art and Activism Project
https://youtu.be/4NfL9QNKmucyoutu.be/4NfL9QNKmuc
Sponsored by Darkhorse Theater and the Tennessee Arts Commission's Art and Activism Project
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HELD OVER "143" presented by Destiny Theatre Experience and Darkhorse Theater
Available online until Saturday May 30th at noon
Watch the VIRTUAL presentation on Facebook
click the link below
Written by Shawn Whitsell
FREE, All donations to Paypal will go the actors.
"Four couples, during different moments in history, struggle to maintain their love, in the midst of a world that has beaten them down." .
Starring Tamiko Robinson Steele, James Rudolph, Jamaal McCray, Chandra Lynch, Colette Divine, Harold Lercius and Will Robbins.
Available through Friday, May 29th at noon on the Darkhorse Theater FB page: https://www.facebook.com/120049584678872/videos/266661914528864/
Tips the actors at paypal.me/darkhorsetheater (preferred) or Cashapp: $ShawnWhitsell (alternative)
http://paypal.me/darkhorsetheater
Please join us in our commitment to keep our performers, our audiences and our health care workers safe. Join us online for virtual performances as we find new ways to provide theater safely to our Nashville community and financially assist our actors. All donations go directly to the actors. "Four couples, during different moments in history, struggle to maintain their love, in the midst of a world that has beaten them down." .
Starring Tamiko Robinson Steele, James Rudolph, Jamaal McCray, Chandra Lynch, Colette Divine, Harold Lercius and Will Robbins.
Available through Friday, May 29th at noon on the Darkhorse Theater FB page: https://www.facebook.com/120049584678872/videos/266661914528864/
Tips the actors at paypal.me/darkhorsetheater (preferred) or Cashapp: $ShawnWhitsell (alternative)
Available online until Saturday May 30th at noon
Watch the VIRTUAL presentation on Facebook
click the link below
Written by Shawn Whitsell
FREE, All donations to Paypal will go the actors.
"Four couples, during different moments in history, struggle to maintain their love, in the midst of a world that has beaten them down." .
Starring Tamiko Robinson Steele, James Rudolph, Jamaal McCray, Chandra Lynch, Colette Divine, Harold Lercius and Will Robbins.
Available through Friday, May 29th at noon on the Darkhorse Theater FB page: https://www.facebook.com/120049584678872/videos/266661914528864/
Tips the actors at paypal.me/darkhorsetheater (preferred) or Cashapp: $ShawnWhitsell (alternative)
http://paypal.me/darkhorsetheater
Please join us in our commitment to keep our performers, our audiences and our health care workers safe. Join us online for virtual performances as we find new ways to provide theater safely to our Nashville community and financially assist our actors. All donations go directly to the actors. "Four couples, during different moments in history, struggle to maintain their love, in the midst of a world that has beaten them down." .
Starring Tamiko Robinson Steele, James Rudolph, Jamaal McCray, Chandra Lynch, Colette Divine, Harold Lercius and Will Robbins.
Available through Friday, May 29th at noon on the Darkhorse Theater FB page: https://www.facebook.com/120049584678872/videos/266661914528864/
Tips the actors at paypal.me/darkhorsetheater (preferred) or Cashapp: $ShawnWhitsell (alternative)
Join us for an online Youtube Concert with Michael and Nell on Saturday May 30th at 8pm
https://youtu.be/4NfL9QNKmucyoutu.be/4NfL9QNKmuc
Sponsored by Darkhorse Theater and the Tennessee Arts Commission's Art and Activism Project
https://youtu.be/4NfL9QNKmucyoutu.be/4NfL9QNKmuc
Sponsored by Darkhorse Theater and the Tennessee Arts Commission's Art and Activism Project
Thursday, April 23rd "Never Been Home"
Watch the VIRTUAL presentation on Facebook
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience & Darkhorse Theater
Written by Shawn Whitsell
Thursday April 23rd at 7:30pm
FREE, All donations to Paypal will go the actors.
Click this link to go to the Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Darkhorse-Theatre-120049584678872/
Written & Directed by Shawn Whitsell
Diane - Alicia Haymer
Maxine - Monique Gentry
Adrian - Jalen Dukes
Asia - Candace-Omnira
Baby Brother - Milton Jackson
John Jr. - Joel Diggs
Aunt Gina - Christan Riley
DONATE HERE
Join us online LIVE as we find new ways to provide theater to our Nashville community. Please join us in our commitment to keep our performers, our audiences and our health care workers safe.
Watch the VIRTUAL presentation on Facebook
Presented by Destiny Theatre Experience & Darkhorse Theater
Written by Shawn Whitsell
Thursday April 23rd at 7:30pm
FREE, All donations to Paypal will go the actors.
Click this link to go to the Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Darkhorse-Theatre-120049584678872/
Written & Directed by Shawn Whitsell
Diane - Alicia Haymer
Maxine - Monique Gentry
Adrian - Jalen Dukes
Asia - Candace-Omnira
Baby Brother - Milton Jackson
John Jr. - Joel Diggs
Aunt Gina - Christan Riley
DONATE HERE
Join us online LIVE as we find new ways to provide theater to our Nashville community. Please join us in our commitment to keep our performers, our audiences and our health care workers safe.
4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
Email us at info@darkhorsetheater.com
Call 615-297-7113 for current show information
(Note: Contact our Resident Companies directly for Reservations or to be included on their email mailing and/or audition lists)
2020
Email us at info@darkhorsetheater.com
Call 615-297-7113 for current show information
(Note: Contact our Resident Companies directly for Reservations or to be included on their email mailing and/or audition lists)
2020
Please note that all live productions at Darkhorse Theater
scheduled for March-August have been postponed until further notice.
Please practice social distancing and stay safe.
Thank you for your support.
scheduled for March-August have been postponed until further notice.
Please practice social distancing and stay safe.
Thank you for your support.
POSTPONED March 19-21 "Keely and Du"
Presented Act I
Written by Kathryn Sutton
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm
Tickets $15, students (college and your) free on Sundays
Thursday performance are pay-what -you-can
For tickets and info www.act1online.com
Presented Act I
Written by Kathryn Sutton
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm
Tickets $15, students (college and your) free on Sundays
Thursday performance are pay-what -you-can
For tickets and info www.act1online.com
POSTPONED March 26 "Spoken Word" fundraiser
Presented Nashville Freedom Schools
Thursday
POSTPONED March 27 & 28 "Lupita's Revenge"
Presented Vengence Tour
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Two special shadow puppet performances
Music, Kid friendly (10+)
$16 in advance, $20 on the day of show
Doors and mini-reception at 7pm
Opening Act "Spooks" by Nashville native, "Wicked Ida" Kimbrell
Join Lupita as she embarks on a journey to tie up loose ends from her youth and to recover her father's head.
Breathtaking visuals and a lie five-piece band. Beautiful scenery, some unpleasant characters, some violence and one mild decapitation.
POSTPONED April 3-11 "TBD"
Presented Destiny Theatre Experience
POSTPONED TO JULY 25-AUGUST 1"Something Clean"
Presented Actors's Bridge
By Selina Fillinger
POSTPONED May 1-9 "Life on the Mississippi"
Presented Act I
Written by Alaina Smith
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm
Tickets $15, students (college and your) free on Sundays
Thursday performance are pay-what -you-can
For tickets and info www.act1online.com
POSTPONED May 15-23 Director's Inclusion Initiative Festival
Presented by Actor's Bridge
POSTPONED July 10-18 "Del Shores"
Presented KB Productions
Presented Nashville Freedom Schools
Thursday
POSTPONED March 27 & 28 "Lupita's Revenge"
Presented Vengence Tour
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Two special shadow puppet performances
Music, Kid friendly (10+)
$16 in advance, $20 on the day of show
Doors and mini-reception at 7pm
Opening Act "Spooks" by Nashville native, "Wicked Ida" Kimbrell
Join Lupita as she embarks on a journey to tie up loose ends from her youth and to recover her father's head.
Breathtaking visuals and a lie five-piece band. Beautiful scenery, some unpleasant characters, some violence and one mild decapitation.
POSTPONED April 3-11 "TBD"
Presented Destiny Theatre Experience
POSTPONED TO JULY 25-AUGUST 1"Something Clean"
Presented Actors's Bridge
By Selina Fillinger
POSTPONED May 1-9 "Life on the Mississippi"
Presented Act I
Written by Alaina Smith
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm
Tickets $15, students (college and your) free on Sundays
Thursday performance are pay-what -you-can
For tickets and info www.act1online.com
POSTPONED May 15-23 Director's Inclusion Initiative Festival
Presented by Actor's Bridge
POSTPONED July 10-18 "Del Shores"
Presented KB Productions
