2021
We are cautiously and optimistically re-opening Darkhorse Theater. Please practice social distancing, wear a mask and stay safe. Thank you for your support.
We are cautiously and optimistically re-opening Darkhorse Theater. Please practice social distancing, wear a mask and stay safe. Thank you for your support.
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
Here is the schedule for Tennessee Playwrights Studio for 2022.
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
