Parks and Recreation Department
Cultural Arts
All events will take place at
The Theatre at Patterson Park
521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro, Tennessee
unless otherwise noted.
Call the Cultural Arts office for more information:
615-893-7439, ext. 33. |
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Meet the Cultural Arts/Theatre Staff
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Onstage in the Theatre at Patterson Park
Ghost World by James McClure * The Zoo Story by Edward Albee
Conversations at Night with a Despised Character by Friedrich Durrenmatt
September 7 - 8 at 7:00 p.m.
September 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Admission: $7.50 Adults / $6.00 Youth/Seniors
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr. or Raemona Little Taylor, 893-7439, ext. 33
Auditions in the Theatre at Patterson Park
Auditions for Charlotte’s Web are slated for Saturday, September 8 from 3-5pm and Sunday, September 9 from 4pm in the Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro. Info at 893-7439 Ext. 33 Contact: George W. Manus, Jr. Show Performance dates are November 16-18, Friday and Saturday shows at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Roles available for 7 boys and 9 girls ages 8-17 or current students of our acting classes. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Charlotte ’s Web by E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Directed by George W. Manus, Jr. The Children's Literature Association named this "the best American children's book of the past two hundred years," and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be "a true friend and a good writer." Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give actors a great opportunity and audiences an evening of enchantment.
CHILDREN’S SHOW
Saturday, September 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 8 – 17
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr., 893-7439, ext. 33
KIDS FROM THE ‘BORO
(A singing dance touring group comprised of three boys and three girls.)
September 23 from 1-3 p.m.
Ages: 8 – 12
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Contact: Terry Ann Womack, 893-7439, ext. 33
BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
September 30 from 1-3 p.m.
October 1 from 6-8 p.m.
This is a Christmas Classic! There are parts for 4 men, 6 women, and at least 17 children.
Ages: 8 and up
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Contact :Raemona Little Taylor, 893-7439, ext. 33
INHERIT THE WIND
November 18 at 5:00 p.m.
November 19 from 6-8 p.m.
Ages: 17 and up
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr., 893-7439, ext. 33
Upcoming Productions
WAIT UNTIL DARK
October 5-6 at 7:00 p.m.
October 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Admission: $7.50 Adults / $6.00 Youth/Seniors
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr., 893-7439, ext. 33
CHILDREN’S SHOW
November 16-17 at 7:00 p.m.
November 18 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Admission: $7.50 Adults / $6.00 Youth/Seniors
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr. or Raemona Little Taylor, 893-7439, ext. 33
Acting Classes
Shining S.T.A.R.
School for theatrical arts and recreation! Develop self-
confidence and creative thinking by exploring character
voice, movement and improvisation.
Age: 8 – 11 years
Day(s): Tuesdays
Dates: September – November
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Fee: Free with premium pass or $3.00
Contact: Raemona Little Taylor, 893-7439, ext. 33
The C.A.S.T. Community acting school for teens! Build on the prinici-
ples of character, voice, movement and improvisation,
while incorporating more advanced skills like script
analysis and scene study.
Age: 12 – 15 years
Day(s): Mondays
Dates: September – November
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Fee: Free with premium pass or $3.00
Contact: Raemona Little Taylor, 893-7439, ext. 33
Act Up
This is an advanced acting class requiring stage experience
or previous acting classes. Designed to help each child
Explore their imagination and access their creativity.
Children are encouraged to work as an ensemble as they
participate in theatre games and exercises, create charac-
ters, and act out stories.
Age: 8 – 17 years
Day(s): Thursdays
Dates: September – November
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Theatre at Patterson Park
Fee: Free with premium pass or $3.00
Contact: George W. Manus, Jr., 893-7439, ext. 33
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