Mark your calendars to be considered for a role in this September Bristol Sessions love story!
Play a role at Theatre Bristol! Auditions for “The Mockingbird Sings,” are April 18 and 19, 2026, at Theatre Bristol, 512 State Street, Bristol, TN. Visit www.theatrebristol.org/audition for important audition times, location, rehearsal schedule, performances, form, roles available, and any updates.
“The Mockingbird Sings” weaves a story of love and the history of country music leading up to the recordings and discoveries of Jimmie Rodgers, Pops Stoneman, The Carter Family, and many others. “The Mockingbird Sings” was written by Dr. Nancy Hamblen Acuff, Terry Harkleroad, and Sharon Cort, and is directed by Barbara Walton and Susan McNabb.
Roles are available for men, women, and children. Musicians are encouraged to audition, with speaking and nonspeaking roles available in addition to playing. Performances are September 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10, just in time for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival!
Those interested in backstage roles may contact info@theatrebristol.org about costuming, set design and construction, lighting, sound, stage management, props, publicity, assisting, and many other opportunities. All roles are volunteer and experience or a strong willingness to learn is welcome.
“The Mockingbird Sings” is part of Theatre Bristol’s 2026 Season of comedies, dramas, and musicals, including “American Tall Tales” with River’s Way, “Charlotte’s Web,” “Grease,” “Red, White and Tuna,” “Deathtrap,” and “It’s A Wonderful Life – The Musical”; and the Cathy DeCaterina School of Theatre Arts classes; “The SpongeBob Musical”: Youth Edition; PLAYtime in the ARTspace; The StART of Adventure summer camp; and audition and stagecraft workshops.
Founded in 1965 by Cathy DeCaterina, Theatre Bristol is a community theatre serving all ages that also has the distinction as the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee, with a long history continuing to serve southeast Virginia. Its seasons consist of drama, comedy, and musical productions that take place at Paramount Bristol, in the blackbox ARTspace Theatre, and at the Cameo Theatre, and educational opportunities provided by our School of Theatre Arts. Theatre Bristol is a volunteer-operated community organization and we invite you to get involved.
For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.