Theatre Memphis

For the kid in all of us. Join us for all the activities and cultural experiences geared toward youth which entertains us all. It is an all-day, pay-what-you-can / FREE event with vendors, food trucks, drop-in classes, immersive experiences and unique performances that the entire family will love. Youth-centric, kids of all ages will be amazed by the talents of organizations and young performers alike.
https://theatrememphis.org/special-event/memphis-childrens-theatre-festival/

Swing for the stars ... join us on stage.

If auditioning for both Rumors and Ain’t Misbehavin’ it is advised that you audition on separate days.

RUMORS
By Neil Simon
Directed by Ann Marie Hall

Hilarious and Comedic. A tenth anniversary wedding celebration turns into chaos as the host, Deputy Mayor of New York, has a self-inflicted flesh wound, and his wife is nowhere to be found. First to arrive to the party, lawyer, Ken Gorman and his wife, Chris, quickly assess the situation and scramble to get “the story” straight before the others arrive. The ensuing series of events creates confusion as miscommunication and speculation spirals into farce.

Auditions: Saturday, October 12th starting at 10:30 AM
Sunday, October 13th starting at 5:30 PM
Callbacks: Sunday, October 13th starting at 7:30 PM (by invitation only)
Rehearsals: March 2025- April 2025
Performances: April 25th- May 11th 2025 on the Lohrey Stage

Auditions & Callbacks will be held at Theatre Memphis 630 Perkins Extd Memphis, TN 38117
Check out our website at https://theatrememphis.org/auditions/ for more information and to register for your audition through CERVIS.
If you need assistance with registering please email [email protected].

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN’

Sassy and Sultry. This musical celebration of the legendary Fats Waller evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of an American original. Five performers are featured with rowdy to risqué songs that reflect Waller’s view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play. A true tribute to the beat known as swing.

Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller
Lyrics by Various Artists
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
Directed by Jared Johnson
Music Directed by Tammy Holt

Auditions: Saturday, October 12th starting at 10:00 AM
Invited group dance auditions will follow after the vocal auditions at 12:30 PM,Sunday, October 13th starting at 5:30 PM -Invited group dance auditions will follow after the vocal auditions at 7:30 PM

Callbacks: Monday, October 14th starting at 6:30 PM (by invitation only)
Rehearsals: April 2025 - June 2025
Performances: June 6th- June 29th 2025
Auditions & Callbacks will be held at Theatre Memphis 630 Perkins Extd Memphis, TN 38117

Check out our website at https://theatrememphis.org/auditions/ for more information and to register for your audition through CERVIS.
If you need assistance with registering please email [email protected].

For those lucky enough to get tickets to "MIDSUMMER", enjoy the show. It is truly a dream ... but follow the rules :-).
We also want to wish Quark Theatre a happy opening for "THROUGH THE LOOKING-SCREEN"! Walk over to QUARKTHEATRE.COM and follow the rules for tickets!!

The entire run for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is SOLD-OUT. Stay tuned for a possible added performance date.
As we celebrate this good fortune, we also encourage support for sister theaters opening shows tonight. "...Constitution..." @ Circuit & "Little Shop ..." @ Harrell. Break all the legs! Here's to great theatre in Memphis!

Photos by Carla McDonald

We Will Miss You, Nathan Nix.
We mourn the sudden passing of one of Memphis' most dedicated and beloved muscians and teachers, Nathan NIx. A PK-8 Orff, Choir, and General Music Teacher at St. Paul Catholic School, Nathan contributed his woodwind mastery to orchestras locally in theatres and around the country via touring shows. Always the friendliest face in the "Pit", he exuded kindness and enthusiasm for his friends and work. We are sure the heavenly band of angels has moved you to first chair. We are at a loss.

Lovers, buffoons and fairies ...
tickets are EXTREMELY LIMITED for A Midsummer Night's Dream ... Opening weekend completely sold out.

Photos by Carla McDonald

Thank you for your patience. Today is busy at the box office being the first day you can reserve tickets for the rest of the 2024-25 season. You can go online to purchase or reserve as a member to avoid lines or to be on hold on the phone. The box office is open all week 10am - 5pm for your convenience.
We have five staff members manning the box office to serve everyone as quickly as possible.
Photo is line forming at 9:30am this morning ... everybody wants Row J :-)

So long Greased Lightning! Thanks for a sweet ride along the way to sold-out performances of GREASE ... we filled up our new parking spaces with your help!!!!

As we send off Grease with a big thank you for being such a great show, we look forward to A Midsummer Night's Dream in our Next Stage. Opening weekend and Sunday matinees are sold out so reserve tix soon!

Only a few days left to get the best price and value for Season Membership and a Member Card. Offer ends September 10th for seven tickets for only $140. Call 901.682.8323 to get the deal or go to https://theatrememphis.org/membership/ for season member details.

Due to health and safety concerns due to Covid we unfortunately must cancel today’s performance. If you have tickets, we are currently trying to contact you to give you an update. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Oh, what a night! Oh, what a season! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners at the Ostranders last night ... celebrating a stellar season with remarkable talent. Yea Memphis! Special thanks to Liz Perkins and helpers for a successful event.
Theatre Memphis would like to proudly give its gratitude to all who made the season one for the record books for us. Here is the list of winners associated with our productions:

2024 Memphis Ostrander Theatre Awards
Props Design, Play: Jack Netzel-Yates, Steel Magnolias
Props Design, Musical: Jack Netzel-Yates, Cinderella
Scenic Design, Musical: Jack Netzel-Yates, Cinderella
Lighting Design, Play: Nicole Northington, Silent Sky
Sound Design, Musical: Reyn Lehman, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Hair, Wig, & Makeup Design, Play: Barbara Sanders, Blithe Spirit
Hair, Wig, & Makeup Design, Musical: Buddy Hart, Cinderella
Costume Design, Play: Amie Eoff, Silent Sky
Costume Design, Musical: Amie Eoff, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Cinderella
Music Direction, Play: Gary Beard, Master Class, Next Stage
Choreography, Musical: Travis Bradley and Jordan Nichols, Cinderella
Featured Performer, Play: Fatima L. Gray, A Raisin in the Sun
Featured Performer, Musical: Justin Asher and Stephen Garrett, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,
Supporting Actor, Play: Eric Schultz, Silent Sky
Supporting Actress, Play: Emily F. Chateau, Silent Sky
Supporting Actress, Musical: Emily F. Chateau, Cinderella
Leading Actress, Musical: Cameron Crawford, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Direction, Musical: Cecelia Wingate, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Production, Musical: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; Director: Cecelia Wingate; Stage Manager: Chelsea Robinson
Also, CONGRATS to board member Meghan Lisi-Lewis for her win for Leading Actress in Div. II Quark production of The Wasp!

May we have everyone's attention, please? Due to the Live at the Garden performance tonight, the only open entrance PRIOR to the show will be at Perkins Rd. The Southern Ave. and Perkins Extd. entrances will be closed before the show but will be open as exits after the show.

ADDED PERFORMANCE OF GREASE. Wednesday, August 28.
Get your tix ASAP .. already selling quickly.
901.682.8323 or www.theatrememphis.org/tickets
Photo by Steve Roberts

With the generosity from ARTSmemphis and the 2025 Operating Support Grant, Theatre Memphis is able to reach goals that we set to achieve artistic excellence and to reach our diverse community. WE MAKE THE ART - and ARTSmemphis elevates our efforts. Thank you, ARTSmemphis

Theatre is the word! As the cast and crew of GREASE opens tonight at TM, we hand jive and high five POTS' WAITRESS and GCT's RIDE THE CYCLONE on their opening nights, too. Great theatre in a great town ... "hopelessly devoted" to Memphis talent and patrons!!!

Getting close to SOLD-OUT for the entire run ... very, very limited tix available.
Listen to director/choreographer Whitney Branan on WKNO interview:
https://ow.ly/8sFO50SX1Kw

Great MEMPHIS PARENT article on our innovative TECH ACADEMY. Check it out. Cover and pages 14 -18.
https://ow.ly/J8aG50ST6h6