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Tennessee Playwrights Studio

Developing Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st Century

Developing Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st CenturyDeveloping Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st Century

TPS Presents - FAN ME WITH A BRICK by Kenley Smith

For a limited time - view FAN ME WITH A BRICK for free!

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CAST AND CREATIVES
Review from Broadwayworld.com

Welcome to Tennessee Playwrights Studio!

Post-pandemic Nashville theater audiences have witnessed a groundswell of creativity as local companies have made the production of original works part of their programming initiatives. While the result might best be described as hit-or-miss depending on perspective, one company’s efforts have been constant, abiding and transformative. Tennessee Playwrights Studio, co-founded by Molly Breen and Kenley Smith, has led this creative renaissance since its very beginnings and over the past several years has been responsible for nurturing the talents of a wide array of artists. We could not be more grateful to TPS and its founders for everything they’ve accomplished; it is truly noteworthy.  - Jeffrey Ellis, BroadwayWorld Nashville

FAN ME WITH A BRICK - TICKETS ON SALE NOW

AT THE DARKHORSE THEATRE - JULY 7TH - 22ND

Directed by Shawn Whitsell - Original Research by V. Yalewa Sparrowhawk Ferguson


When Victoria sets out to learn more of her family's history, she opens a portal to a past full of loss, pain and indomitable perseverance. Her mother reluctantly joins her, and the two women uncover old wounds - a scandalous affair in segregated Virginia, a stolen child, a lost parent, a horrific accident - that linger unhealed in the present. Based on true events.


Cast: Tanya Anderson, Briana C. Finley, Dee Hammonds, Leslie Hammonds, Tony Insignares, Myah Jackson, Ethan H. Jones, JR Knowles, Josh Kiev, Angela Martin, Kysa Siovan, and Kinston Smith

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TPS 2023 Virtual Reading Festival

Our reading festival was a success with six new works created by our 2022 Fellows.  View all six plays for a limited time below. 

LINKS TO PLAYS

Our 2022 Season of Theatre Past Production: The Sins of the CIty

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Past Production: DON'T LOOK BLACK - A MORAL STORY BY PRESTON CROWDER

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Past Productions: THAT WOMAN - THE MONOLOGUE & DANCE SHOWS

What astonishes (but given the talent level doesn’t surprise) is “That Woman: The Dance Show” was seamlessly woven together in terms of the choreography and performances. There was no “dip” in either quality or energy throughout the 100-minute, two-act piece. It was moving, entertaining, thrilling, stunning and beautiful to watch. --Evans Donnell, stagecritic.com, Review of That Woman - The Dance Show


"The performances delivered by the actors who breathe life into the women are stunning. No matter how well you think you know each of the actors personally or from previous onstage performances, you will be staggered by their bold and brash performances, the authenticity and honesty each woman brings to the stage will leave you breathless and hoping for more."  Jef Ellis, BroadwayWorld Nashville, Review of That Woman - The Monologue Show

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THE mONOLOGUE (WEST SIDE) SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE DANCE SHOW

THE MONOLOGUE (EAST SIDE) SHOW

THE DANCE SHOW

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That Woman - The Dance Show

INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A TPS FELLOWSHIP?

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"The TPS fellowship (in every sense of the word) was a gift. I started the year with a huge stack of pages and no idea whether any of it made sense. Hearing the words read aloud by actors, and hearing feedback from everyone in the room, helped me cut the chaff and revamp the rest. Every deadline was incentive to write, and every meeting gave me a sense of progress and anticipation: I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next in the other Fellows’ plays. It all culminated in the wonderful festival, where we sat back and watched as the most talented directors and actors brought our work to life."              -

- Claudia Barnett, 2018 Fellow

BLACK LIVES MATTER

TPS stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and is committed to creating opportunities for Black playwrights, actors, directors and other theatre artists.   Some Black-Owned Theatre Companies to know in Nashville:


SistaStyle Productions

The Destiny Theatre Experience

Kennie Playhouse Theatre

Dream 7 Productions

Centerstage Theatre Company


Tennessee Playwrights Studio is committed to inclusion and a safe, harassment-free work environment.

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