“#Keeping Drama On – and Off – Stage Series” and Upcoming Auditions
Theatre Bristol is “Keeping Drama On – and Off – Stage,” this 2021 Season and introduces new summer, fall, and holiday auditions and registrations.
Planned auditions for “The Sound of Music,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and “elf The Musical” are now scheduled for 2022, but the show goes on for 2021! We present new ways to perform, enjoy theatre, and connect with our theatre community.
Theatre Bristol kicks off its “Keeping Drama On – and Off – Stage” Series, to foster creativity and expression while we work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The #KDOS Series offers three ways to get involved that together preserve elements of live performance: auditions, casting, rehearsals, storytelling, acting, community, fun, entertainment, and audiences too.
The #TBKDOS Series launches with Theatre Bristol On Air, a radio drama throw-back to Theatre Bristol’s days of “Don’t Touch That Dial.” Theatre Bristol On Air’s production of “Cinderella” and a to-be-announced Halloween production will air on radio 89.5 WETS. Throughout the months, the programs will also be available on various podcast services and the Theatre Bristol website.
Auditions for the Zoom-rehearsed radio productions are announced on the audition page, with signups and other details. Also available at the link are the rehearsal schedule and roles. Airing information on your favorite podcast service will be announced at http://www.TheatreBristol.org.
Shakespeare in the Park comes to Bristol August 13, 14, and 15 with “Twelfth Night” presented by the Youth Service Board. Join us at Cumberland Square Park in Virginia at 7:30 pm on Friday, 10:30 and 5:30 pm on Saturday, and 2:30 pm on Sunday.
Auditions will be announced for the November 12, 13, and 14 production of “All Together Now” at the Paramount Center for the Arts.
Theatre Bristol’s December production will include an ARTspace Christmas favorite, with shows and audition information to come! Our second annual Christmas Scenes will be active throughout the holidays in our downtown window displays.
The #TBKDOS Series includes Reader’s Theatre Bristol. Participate with friends and meet new friends in one of four opportunities for adults, teens, and children, to gather and read dramatic, comedic, classic or new plays online. Enjoy great titles with some of your favorite roles, along with feedback from Theatre Bristol directors, fun and connection with our community, while developing or honing your acting skills. Learn more and register online for upcoming sessions at www.TheatreBristol.org.
Live performance needs an audience, so join us for the #TBKDOS Quaranteam Theatre! Theatre Bristol invites families, or groups quarantining together, to participate in our Quaranteam Theatre outdoor production. Quaranteams can register now and we will provide direction, scripts, and feedback as you rehearse and prepare for our theatre-in-the-park presentation in the fall. Audiences can spread out in their own spaces and enjoy live theatre on stage and our community talent! Register your Quaranteam now!
Theatre Bristol appreciates the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission of our newly revised 2021 Season, as well as the support of our arts sponsors: the City of Bristol, TN, Leticia Peltzer ENT & Allergy Consultants and ETSU Cross-Disciplinary Studies, United Company Foundation, Citizens Bank, HVAC Inc., Summit BSR Roofing, Seaman Corporation, Stephanie Snelson, DDS, Food City, Party Central, Guthrie Dentistry, M&M Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Celebrate Rentals, Blackbird Bakery, WCYB News 5, The Loafer, The Bristol Herald Courier, and The Home Depot. Thank you to our graphic designer Haley White for our Series design.
If you love your community theatre you can help nonprofits like Theatre Bristol. Theatre Bristol has lost a significant amount of income that it cannot recoup without community support. We hope you make a contribution, of any size, and help us continue. To donate online visit: www.TheatreBristol.org/donate or mail a check to 512 State, Bristol, TN 37620. Thank you.
Follow Theatre Bristol’s website and Facebook page for details and updates on our #KDOS Series.
Founded in 1965, Theatre Bristol is the oldest continually running children’s theatre in northeast Tennessee. Its Main Stage season consists of up to six productions. Some of its performances take place in the ARTspace, a multi-purpose, black box theatre which seats up to 120, and other performances are on stage at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Theatre Bristol is volunteer run and we invite you to get involved.
For more information, visit Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.