"With each show (they) make local history and gain audiences. Shakespeare on the Square will find itself woven into the fabric of the city center, and people will come to the plays year after year."

The Maryville Daily Times

 
 

Now Playing . . .

15th Annual New Play Festival

Schedule of Events

 

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

By Brandon Daughtry Slocum

Lawson McGhee Library

Saturday, January 28, 11:00 am   

 

A dark comedy about two sisters who haven't spoken in years as they cross a bridge built of resentment, family secrets, and divergent religious views.

 

GRACE and CHRISTMAS IN THE SUMMER

By Paul Leeper

Lawson McGhee Library

Saturday, January 28, 2:00 pm

 

Two very off beat looks at true love. As everyone knows, love is not for the faint of heart.

  

TIC TOC

By  Gayle Green

LawsonMcGhee Library

Sunday, January 29, 2:00 pm

 

Successful attorney, Debra Chambers has it all...money, a trendy loft, and an expensive car.  Everything except what she truly longs for.  Knoxvilleplaywright, Gayle Greene's romantic comedy, Tic-Toc (My Biological Clock Won't Stop) lends a new twist to the old song "first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Debra with the baby carriage..."

 

**All readings are free to the public; however donations are appreciated.  

 

Saturday, January 14 
Carter Library  11:00 am "Grace & Christmas"
2:00  pm "Tic Toc" 
Bearden Library  11:00 am  "Tic Toc"  
1:30 pm "Grace & Christmas"
FountainCityLibrary 2:00 pm "Stations Of The Cross"
 
Saturday, January 21
Fountain City Library 12:00 noon "Tic Toc"
2:00 pm "Grace & Christmas"
Carter Library 2:00 pm "Stations Of The Cross"

                                          

 

 

The New Play Festival is sponsored by WUOT 91.9 FM

 

The New Play Festival would not be possible without the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Arts & Heritage Fund of East Tennessee.

 

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The best way to read Shakespeare's plays is out loud -- and with friends!

The Tennessee Stage Company and Shakespeare On The Square invite you to read Shakespeare's plays with us - out loud!

Once a month we will gather to read one of the plays of William Shakespeare.

IT'S FREE AND IT'S FUN!

For more info, click here.

 

 

About Us

The Tennessee Stage Company is a 501(c) 3 non-profit professional theatre celebrating our 21st season in Knoxville in 2010. Our mission is to enhance the cultural life of the community through performance and education while providing professional opportunities for regional artists. Our goal is to educate and entertain the people of our region, to provide professional opportunities for regional artists and to promote interaction between new artists and established professionals. We seek to be recognized for high quality artistic production, fiscal responsibility, and commitment to the craft. The Tennessee Stage Company is dedicated to providing quality entertainment that is affordable and accessible to all. We work with local artists, community leaders and local government to promote the arts in downtown Knoxville. The Tennessee Stage Company has four major programs...The Tennessee Stage New Play Festival, Shakespeare on the Square , The Timeless Works Series and our Education & Outreach Program.