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)
2019
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)
2019
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August 9-24 "Holding the Man" Presented by KB Productions Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 5 pm Tickets: $15 www.kb-productions.org/ August 20"Writers in Conversation" Hosted by Andrew McFadyen Ketchum Presented by PoemoftheWeek.com With jeff obfemi carr Tuesday at 7pm. Tickets $10 at the door __________________________________________________________________ September 5-28 14th Annual Shades of Black Festival shadesofblackfestival@gmail.com NASHVILLE (August 14, 2019) SistaStyle Productions Destiny Theatre Experience and Dream 7 Theatre Productions are pleased to announce the 14th Shades of Black Theatre Festival, which will run at the Darkhorse Theater, September 5th-28th. In addition to full-length shows, the festival will also feature an opening mixer, a Black Women In Film Showcase, workshops, a comedy show and other special events. The purpose of the Shades of Black Theatre Festival is to provide an outlet for showcasing African American-themed theatre. The festival also serves as a platform for both African American and non-African American actors, directors, producers, writers, and theatre enthusiasts to learn, network and enjoy quality theatre. Ticket prices may vary. All Shades of Black events will be held at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209. Event information can be founded at darkhorsetheater.com and Facebook.com/shadestheatrefest. Wednesday September 4th 6:30 pm: FREE Opening Networking Mixer Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 15th "Anthology" Presented by Dream 7 Theatre Productions Synopsis: Anthology is a compilation of monologues, skits, and poems written by Michael L. Walker over the years for Dream 7. 7:30 pm on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. Friday, September 13th and Saturday 21st "Sista Speak" Presented by SistaStyle Productions Compiled and directed by Mary McCallum and Candace-Omnira Synopsis: A celebration of Women of Color through monologues, music and dance Black girl magic is more than a hashtag -- it's a movement! 7:30 pm / $12 Contact: sistastyleproductions@gmail.com Saturday, September 14th Shackled Feet Dance presents an interactive experience filled with dance, movement, and performance art. 7:30 pm / $10 Contact: cheojioke@hotmail.com Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 28th "Papa Was..." Presented by The Destiny Theatre Experience Written & Directed by Shawn Whitsell. 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. The Brothers: Jalen Dukes as MILES. Thomas Mac as MARTIN. Will Robbins as MALCOLM. Roman Bryant as MEDGER. Cameron Mitchell as HUEY. Milton Jackson as GARVEY. Harold Lercius as COLTRANE. Other Characters: Teco Trent as PASTOR CHARLES. Paj Jackson as ATTORNEY DEAN JOHNSON 7:30 pm / $15 Email: destinytheatreexperience@gmail.com Facebook.com/destinytheatreexperience Instagram: @destinytheatreexperience Twitter: @TeamDTE Sunday, September 22th "Shadow of an Eye" Written and directed by Angela Taylor Synosis: Shadow of an Eye is a domestic violence awareness story filled with drama, pain and laughter. Cassandra is a land with two kids, Angel and Devon. Cassandra was staying home with her mother, until she decided to leave home, leaving behind everythings she knows for a man she's only known for three weeks. Love at first sight! Man of her dreams! On the road with her boo and her kids! Living the good life! Nothing could to wrong...or could it? 3 pm / $10 Contact: angelataylor1330@gmail.com Saturdays, September 14th, 21st and 28th Theatre Workshops11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations Accepted Saturday, September 14th Comedy Showcase, Hosted by comedian Renard Hirsch. Local and regional comics take the stage for this fun-filled event. 10 pm. Donations Accepted. Saturday, September 21st Dashikis & Daiquiris - A night of music, food, fellowship and cultural pride, hosted by Shawn Whitsell. DJ Vu on the turntables. 10 pm. Donations Accepted _________________________________________________________________ October 11-19 "Nightmarium Incident" Presented Act I Written by Eric Butler 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 In 1988, local TV Horror Hostess, Maureen Henson, know to her fans as Mistress Twilight, finds herself and her fellow cast and crew members scrambling to get their weekly Friday night horror program The Nightmarium Creature Double Feature ready for air. November 5 "Writers in Conversation" Hosted by Andrew McFadyen Ketchum Presented by PoemoftheWeek.com Tuesday at 7pm. Tickets $10 at the door November 15-23 "Distracted" Presented Act I Written by Elizabeth Hayes 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 December 13-21 "TBD" Presented Sista Style 2020 February 6-8 "One Act Festival" Presented Act I For tickets and info www.act1online.com February 28-March 7 "TBD" Presented Humanity Theatre Project March 13-21 "Keely and Due" Presented Act I Wtitten 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 April 17-25 "TBD" Presented Actors's Bridge 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 July 10-18 "Del Shores" Presented KB Productions |
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