Tennessee Repertory Theatre will partner with The Standard restaurant and Nashville Scene for a special event to kick-off its 2010-11 season of live, professional theatre. The evening-titled "Nashville Scenes"--will feature staged readings of scenes from Tennessee Rep's upcoming season and heavy hors d'oeuvres and will be held Friday, July 23 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Standard (167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd) downtown.
"Our first ‘Nashville Scenes' kick-off celebration was such a success last summer that the event was something Tennessee Rep wanted to continue annually," says Tennessee Rep Producing Artistic Director René D. Copeland. "It is great way for us to connect with the community, and we're really looking forward to launching our season with a party that will share a little taste of upcoming productions with folks who support Tennessee Rep and enjoy live theatre."
Tennessee Rep's 2010-11 season features the following:
· To Kill a Mockingbird adapted by
Christopher Sergel from the classic novel by
Harper Lee· A Christmas Story adapted by Phillip Grecian based on the motion picture by
Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark
· Yankee Tavern by
Steven Dietz·
Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps adapted by
Patrick Barlow from the novel by
John Buchan and the movie of
Alfred Hitchcock· Pump Boys and Dinettes created by
John Foley,
Mark Hardwick,
Debra Monk,
Cass Morgan,
John Schimmel, and
Jim Wann
"Nashville Scenes" offers the opportunity to mingle with actors and staff, preview the upcoming Tennessee Rep season, and is sponsored by The Standard, Nashville Scene, and AT&T. Additionally, "Nashville Scenes" will be the first public announcement of casts for Tennessee Rep's 2010-2011 season. For more information on The Standard, please visit www.thestandardnashville.com. For more information on Nashville Scene, please visit www.nashvillescene.com. For ticket information and reservations for "Nashville Scenes," visit
www.tennesseerep.org.
Since 1985, Tennessee Repertory Theatre has been a critically acclaimed regional theatre, creating the highest quality professional productions and by serving as a prime cultural, educational, and economic resource within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee communities. Tennessee Rep produces work that is designed, built, and rehearsed in Nashville by highly skilled actors, designers, directors, and technicians. A non-profit organization, Tennessee Rep is committed to consistently delivering thought-provoking theatre each year. For more information on the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, please visit www.tennesseerep.org.
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