Theatre Bristol’s 2024 season of auditions, performances and registrations brings the works of Hans Christian Anderson, Alan Menken, Mark Twain, David Birney, Marcus Pfister and Dickens for favorites like “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” “Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve,” “Aesop’s Foibles,” “The Rainbow Fish,” “The Mockingbird Sings,” “Scrooge! The Musical,” “A Tuna Christmas,” and more.
This season marks 59 years of shows, with as many as seven full-scale productions, as well as classes and workshops with the Catherine DeCaterina School of Theatre Arts and summer camp.
The season opens with “Mark Twain’s The Diaries of Adam and Eve” in February. It is directed by Chris McVey. Shows are Feb. 14-18. Details and additional ARTScene show dates are at www.theatrebristol.org. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.theatrebristol.org.
Auditions for “The Rainbow Fish” with roles for children and teens are held Feb. 12 and 13, with details at www.theatrebristol.org/audition.
Auditions for “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” coming to the Paramount stage in June are March 1-3, with available roles and details at www.theatrebristol.org/audition.
Theatre Bristol’s annual partnership with River’s Way is coming to the stage. Written and directed by Dottie Havlik, “Aesop’s Foibles,” is a meaningful comedy for all ages with three shows on March 16 and 17. Reserve tickets at www.theatrebristol.org.
The gift of generosity sparkles in “The Rainbow Fish” coming to the stage April 20-28 for Saturday and Sunday matinee performances, and Saturday evening performances. Reserve tickets online or purchase them at the door. Schools interested in attending weekday morning performances can contact info@theatrebristol.org for reservations.
In June, it’s a mega underwater sea adventure with “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” coming to The Paramount Center for the Performing Arts two weekends only June 7-16, and under the direction of Glenn Patterson. Tickets are on sale at www.paramountbristol.org. Schools can contact info@theatrebristol.org for daytime show dates.
PLAYtime in the ARTspace performances for littles and those who love them resumes Feb. 3 and continues Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the Theatre Bristol ARTspace, Bristol, Tennessee. Make friends and enjoy the show, Bristol Bagel coffee and bagels, and Parenting Sweet resources.
The StART of Adventure summer camp runs July 15 - 19, and registration opens in February. Camp sells out quickly.
Theatre Bristol also tells its own story with “The Mockingbird Sings,” a love story of the musical influences that led to the Bristol Sessions recordings, in time for the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion Festival, Sept. 6-12. Auditions are held July 20 and 21. Key roles benefit from being able to sing and play an instrument, but there are many roles available. The character list is posted online, and audition forms are being accepted now at www.theatrebristol.org/audition.
The rousing holiday favorite, “Scrooge! The Musical,” directed by Camille Gray comes to the Paramount Center for the Performing Arts stage Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 6-8. Auditions are held Aug. 2-4, details at www.theatrebristol.org/audition. Schools can contact info@theatrebristol.org for daytime show dates.
The comedy, “A Tuna Christmas,” sequel to the riotous show, “Greater Tuna,” comes to the ARTspace stage Dec. 13-22. Auditions are Aug. 5 and 6. Learn more at theatrebristol.org/audition.
Registration is open for The School of the Theatre Arts spring semester dramatics classes: Creative Dramatics for ages 5-7 begins Feb. 5 and runs Mondays 5-6 p.m. and is $160 for the semester. Dramatics 1 for ages 8-10 begins Feb. 6 and runs Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. and is $160 for the semester. Dramatics 2 for ages 11-13 begins Feb. 8 and runs Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. and is $160 for the semester. Registration is open at www.theatrebristol.org/tbarts.
Upcoming workshops include Dialects, Stage Combat, Musical Theatre Dance, Singing Parts in Musical Theatre, an Acting Series, Stage Management, and more. Free audition workshops are held for “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” “The Rainbow Fish,” “The Mockingbird Sings,” “Scrooge! The Musical” and “A Tuna Christmas” and other productions.
If being in the spotlight is not your interest, but being backstage on the production team or crew is, Theatre Bristol is forming teams and crews. Contact info@theatrebristol.org with your interest and experience. This invitation includes those interested in orchestra, costuming, set design and construction, lighting, sound, stage management, props, publicity, assisting and many other roles. All roles are volunteer and experience or a strong willingness to learn is welcome.
For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.
