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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

CAST AND CREATIVES

FAN ME WITH A BRICK - OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL

Opening Night - July 7th -  Special - Tickets only $10 when purchased online between June 1 - June 15th. General sales begin June 16th.

OPENING NIGHT $10 TIX HERE

FAN ME WITH A BRICK - OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL

Ten dollar tickets for opening night (July 7th) available online June 1-15th

Opening Night Special - Tickets only $10 when purchased online between June 1 - June 15th

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

OPENING NIGHT $10 TIX HERE

SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR NEW PLAYS FROM TENNESSEE PLAYWRIGHTS/Creators

For the first time, TPS is having OPEN SUBMISSIONS of completed new scripts by Tennessee playwrights for consideration for readings and/or full productions by TPS in 2024. Playwrights can submit up to two plays through June 3, 2023. Plays can either be works which have not been yet produced or may have had a past production(s). Playwrights must reside in Tennessee for at least part of the year (Tennessee residents who are students/faculty elsewhere/vice versa will be considered) and must be prepared to show proof of residency. We seek productions that are interesting, often challenging, and relevant to 2023. Please explore this site to see the type of work we have produced in the past.  Musicals will not be considered at this time, but we are open to proposals for theatrical dance productions.  (For these, please email molly@tnplaywrights.org with proposal).  Readings/productions of any work from this submission process is not guaranteed. 

SUBMISSION FORM

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

More info here

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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