2025 Season

Celebrating 60 years of community theatre in Bristol!

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Theatre Bristol is a regional community theatre dedicated to the performing arts and arts education.

60

Years

3

Venues

10

2025 Shows

100s

Volunteers

Theatre Bristol is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to offer skills and opportunities to children that increase their self confidence and to provide an outlet for live performance by community members for audiences throughout the region. The vision is that all children experience the unparalleled benefits of live performance and that no child be turned away from opportunities for learning, whether through workshops or attending a show.

Theatre Bristol was originally established in 1965 as the Bristol Children’s Theatre, is a community theatre with a focus on reaching children performers and audiences. Theatre Bristol has performed before audiences of school children from local school districts, and for the general public in this theatre-oriented area. And while it serves adults as well as children, Theatre Bristol holds distinction as the oldest continuously-run children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee.

Theatre Bristol is dedicated to:

Arts Education and Youth Programming;
Community Outreach; and
Main Stage Seasons of Quality Family Musicals and Dramas.

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Special thank you to

Kind words from our community

Theatre Bristol is community theatre at its best. All people and all talents are welcomed and are appreciated. Many people, children, adults and families, find a home with Theatre Bristol. Some individuals find themselves and their life purpose. This organization is professional with structure, policies and procedures, yet warm and welcoming to volunteers and audiences alike. Besides all this, their productions are high quality! Talent is nurtured and the results are obvious. Theatre Bristol is THE best!

— MF

Theatre Bristol plays a vital role in the community by providing outstanding live performances and a rich educational environment. They offer acting and performance workshops for those looking to enhance their skills, while children’s programs like PLAYtime for pre-K kids expose youth to the performing arts, fostering confidence and self-esteem.

— KWT

I moved to the area and didn’t really know anyone outside of my work. I came to volunteer at Theatre Bristol and found a truly amazing community. I was welcomed in regardless of the fact that I didn’t really have much theater knowledge or experience. Theatre Bristol values its volunteers and puts on some amazing performances. It is a fun environment and they are committed to growth and education for kids and adults alike.

— NI

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