About Us

Theatre Bristol was founded in 1965 as the Bristol Children's Theatre. We were incorporated in 1970. In 1980 we produced our first adult season and changed our name to Theatre Bristol. Now we're in our 40th season and our mission is:

Theatre Bristol is a regional theatre that uses the performing arts to inspire, educate and entertain people of all ages.

Our activities fall into three primary fields:

• Arts Education and Youth Programming;
• Community Outreach; and
• Main Stage Seasons of Quality Adult/Family Musicals and Dramas.

EDUCATION. The Catherine F. DeCaterina School of the Arts is a year-round series of classes and workshops for people of all ages. Our teaching artists in the classroom program offers free classroom visits upon request prior to each of the plays on the Discovery Series for Young Audiences. We collaborate with four elementary school partners in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties in Tennessee. Children from over 60 school districts participate in our programs. Our plays and musicals are taken from the literature found on the required reading lists of the local school systems or have won international literary awards, such as the Newbery Award.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH. Community outreach is our good citizenship initiative. Making the arts accessible is our goal. A typical example "Dancing Under the Stars" a free concert featuring big band music at Cumberland Square Park each fall.

 

MAIN STAGE. Our Main Stage season consists of up to 5 productions. Some of our performances take place in the ARTspace, a multi-purpose, black box theatre which seats up to 100. The majority of our performances take place in The Paramount Center for the Arts, a restored 756-seat movie palace which has been converted to use as a performing arts theatre.

 

General Information

Meet Our Friendly & Helpful Staff 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 


Executive Director: Emily Anne Thompson
Executive Assistant: James Testerman
Box Office/Receptionist: Patricia Fuhrken
Education Intern: Fred Dunagan
Costume Intern: Sylvia Fuhrken
Technical Assistants: Jonathan Neal, Elizabeth Paxton


Or Contact Us 
Phone: 423-968-4977
Fax: 423-968-4978
Email: info@theatrebristol.org 


Past Seasons

Our 41st Anniversary Season 2006-2007
Bye Bye Birdie - August 2006
The Ugly Duckling - September 2006
Dracula, the Musical? - October 2006
The Sound of Music - November 2006
Meshuggah-Nuns - February 2007
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day - March 2007
Charlotte's Web - May 2007
Steel Magnolias - June 2007



Our 40th Anniversary Season 2005-2006
Oklahoma - August 2005
Rumpelstiltskin - September 2005
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show - October 2005
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - November 2005
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - February 2006
I Love You, You're Perfrect, Now Change - March 2006
I Never Saw Another Butterfly - April 2006
Hansel and Gretel - May 2006
Man of La Mancha - June 2006


Our 39th Anniversary Season 2004-2005
Clue, The Musical - August 2004
Raggedy Ann & Andy - September 2004
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - November 2004
The Odd Couple (Female Version) - February 2005
Much Ado About Nothing - March 2005
The Adventures of Robin Hood - May 2005
Oliver - June 2005

Our 38th Anniversary Season 2003-2004
The Wizard of Oz - September 2003
Scrooge - November 2003
Holiday Memories, A Winter Cabaret - December 2003
The Miracle Worker - March 2004
Alice In Wonderland - May 2004
Annie - June 2004

Our 37th Anniversary Season 2002-2003
Chicago - August 2002
The Tales of Peter Rabbit - September 2002
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Shows - October 2002
Cinderella - November 2002
The Gifts of the Magi - December 2002
Rumors - February 2003
A Midsummer Nights Dream - March 2003
Steel Magnolias - April 2003
Beauty and the Beast - May 2003
The Music Man - June 2003

Our 36th Anniversary Season 2001-2002
Richard O'Briens The Rocky Horror Show - August 2001
Sweet Charity - September 2001
The Velveteen Rabbit - October 2001
A Nightmare on State Street Haunted House - October 2001
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail - November 2001
Five Guys Named Moe - February 2002
O.P.Q.R.S., Etc. - March 2002
The Wizard of Oz - May 2002
Hello, Dolly! - June 2002

Our 35th Anniversary Season 2000-2001
South Pacific - September 2000
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp - October 2000
A Nightmare on State Street Haunted House - October 2000
Peter Pan - November 2000
The Wood and Strings Puppet Theatre
Nunsense II - February 2001
Charlotte's Web - March 2001
Carousel - April 2001
Fairy Tale Theatre - May 2001
Grease - June 2001

Our 34th Anniversary Season 1999-2000
Annie - September 1999
Puss in Boots - October 1999
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - November 1999
Out of the Mist . . . A Dragon - Puppet Theatre - November 1999
Rumpelstiltskin - March 2000
Blithe Spirit - April 2000
Pinocchio - May 2000
Mame - June 2000


Our 33rd Anniversary Season 1998-1999
Cabaret - September 1998
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - October 1998
Scrooge - November 1998
Das Barbecu - February 1999
Jack and the Beanstalk - March 1999
The Miracle Worker - April 1999
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - May 1999
Annie Get Your Gun! - June 1999


Our 32nd Anniversary Season 1997-1998
Gypsy - September 1997
Hansel and Gretel - October 1997
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella - November 1997
Chess - February 1998
The Princess and the Pea - March 1998
The Diary of Anne Frank - April 1998
The Jungle Book - May 1998
The King and I - June 1998

 

Tell your representatives to support the arts! WE VOTE!

Tennessee Senate
District 1 - Steve Southerland (Cocke, Greene, Hamblen & Unicoi Counties)
District Address: 322 West Hillcrest Drive Morristown, TN 37813
Nashville Address: 318 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0201
Phone (615) 741-3851 Fax (615) 741-7200
Staff Contacts: Carolyn Newman
Internet E-Mail Address: sen.steve.southerland@legislature.state.tn.us

District 2 - Ron Ramsey (Sullivan County)
District Address: 2132 Feathers Chapel Road Blountville, TN 37617
Phone (423) 323-4655 Fax (423) 323-6916
Nashville Address: 306 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-4524 sen.ron.ramsey@legislature.state.tn.us

District 3 - Rusty Crowe (Washington, Carter & Johnson Counties)
District Address: 808 East 8th Avenue Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone (423) 926-8288
Nashville Address: 321 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2468 sen.rusty.crowe@legislature.state.tn.us

District 4 - Michael R. Williams (Claibourne, Grainger, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson & Union Counties)
District Address: P.O. Box 176 5224 Maynardville Highway Maynardville, TN 37807
Phone (865) 992-6254
Nashville Address: 310 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2061 sen.michael.williams@legislature.state.tn.us

District 10 - Ward Crutchfield (parts of Hamilton and Marion Counties)
District Address: 707 Georgia Ave. Ste. 301 Flatiron Bldg Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone (423) 756-6700
Nashville Address: 13 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0210
Phone (615) 741-6682 Fax (615) 741-2886
Staff Contacts: Cindy Gore, Jane Bauer and Chris McGrew, Research Analyst
Internet E-Mail Address: sen.ward.crutchfield@legistlature.state.tn.us

District 11 - David Fowler (part of Hamilton County)
District Address: 1502 Gardenhire Road Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Phone (423) 886-6841 Fax (423) 756-4801
Nashville Address: 304 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0211
Phone (615) 741-1764
Staff Contact: Glenda Mayes
Internet E-Mail Address: sen.david.fowler@legislature.state.tn.us




Tennessee House of Representatives
District 1 - Steve Godsey (Sullivan County)
District Address: 417 Mountain View Court Blountville, TN 37617
Phone (423) 323-2399
Nashville Address: 212 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-7623 rep.steve.godsey@legislature.state.tn.us

District 2 - Nathan Vaughn (part of Sullivan County)
District Address: 1046 Catawba Street Kingsport, TN 37660
Nashville Address: 109 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0119
Phone (615) 741-6867
Staff Contact: Stephanie Evans
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.nathan.vaughn@legislature.state.tn.us

District 3 - Jason E. Mumpower (Johnson & Sullivan Counties)
District Address: P.O. Box 2221 Bristol, TN 37621
Phone (423) 989-3234
Nashville Address: 212 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243
Phone: (615) 741-2050 rep.jason.mumpower@legislature.state.tn.us

District 4 - Jerome Cochran (Carter County)
District Address: 117 Creola Way Johnson City, TN 37601
Nashville Address: 212 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0104
Phone (615) 741-7450 Fax (615) 253-0310
Staff Contact: Amy Darnall
Internet E-Mail Address rep.jerome.cochran@legislature.state.tn.us

District 5 - David Hawk (Unicoi and Greene Counties)
District Address: 407 Crockett Avenue Greeneville, TN 37745
Nashville Address: 202 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0105
Phone (615) 741-7482
Staff Contact: Faye Cashion
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.david.hawk@legislature.state.tn.us

District 6 - David Davis (Washington and Sullivan Counties)
District Address: 2016 Northwood Drive Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone (423) 928-1456
Nashville Address: 212 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0106
Phone (615) 741-1717 Fax (615) 253-0301
Staff Contact: Tammy Martin
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.david.davis@legislature.state.tn.us

District 7 -

District 9 - Ken Givens (Hancock & Hawkins Counties)
District Address: Route 1, Box 316A Treadway, TN 37881
Nashville Address: 219 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0109
Phone (615) 741-7480 Fax (615) 253-0210
Staff Contact: Brenda Moore
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.ken.givens@legislature.state.tn.us

District 10 - John Litz (Hamblin County)
District Address: 2100 Valley Home Road Morristown, TN 37813
Nashville Address: 20 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0110
Phone (615) 741-6877 Fax (615) 741-7535
Staff Contact: Mary Ann Doty
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.john.litz@legislature.state.tn.us

District 11 - Eddie Yokley (Cocke and part of Greene Counties)
District Address: 1046 Old Kentucky Road, South Greeneville, TN 37743
Nashville Address: 35 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0111
Phone (615) 741-6871 Fax (615) 253-0225
Staff Contact: Mary Langston
Internet E-Mail Address: rep.eddie.yokley@legislature.state.tn.us

Tell Your Representatives To Support The Arts! WE VOTE!

Show Information  
Reservations are recommended to insure preferred seating. Performances in the ARTspace have limited seating, so early reservations are suggested. 

Volunteering can be fun at Theatre Bristol!
All of the activities you see going on on-stage are the result of a lot of hard work and effort by our volunteers. Volunteers can put in as little as two hours a week or more! Activities for volunteers range from ushering, to office help, to backstage help.

Season Ticket holders are eligible to reserve seats for the entire season. Confirmation of attendance for each performance is appreciated. 

The Box Office opens 1 hour before the show and seating starts 30 minutes before performances begin. Early arrival is encouraged. 

Come With Friends 
Discount rates are available for groups of ten or more. Call Group Sales at 423-968-4977 for more information. 

Have Special Needs? 
Please call Theatre Bristol in advance and mention your special needs. We'll work with you to make your theatre experience comfortable and convenient. 

Directions to Theatre Bristol 

From Virginia:  
Via I-81 South - Exit 3. Turn LEFT on State Street at Commonwealth Avenue/Volunteer Parkway. Proceed to the 500 block of East State Street. 

From Tennessee:  
Via I-81 North - Exit 3. Turn LEFT on State Street at Commonwealth Avenue/Volunteer Parkway. Kingsport: Via 11W - follow State Street signs to 500 block. 
Johnson City: Via 11E to State Street. Turn RIGHT on State Street and proceed to the 500 block of East State Street. 

Parking 
Parking is available on the street or in one of the many nearby parking lots. 

Subscriber Benefits 
- Save as much as 20% over single ticket prices 
- Reserved seats - no waiting in line 
- Priority ticket renewal each season 
 
 

Contributor Benefits 

* Recognition in the souvenir program 
* Tax deduction for contributions
* For corporate show sponsors, your logo on all publicity material and link to your website from ours

Your generous donation makes it possible for us to reach and enrich our community with vibrant arts programming. Remember, the cost of a ticket covers only a small part of our production costs.

Theatre Bristol has a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status and all contributions are tax-deductible.

With your help . . .  
Our Future Is Unlimited! 

 

Professional Affiliations 
Tennesseans for the Arts
American Association of Community Theatres 
Educational Theatre Association 
Rose Center of Morristown
Johnson City Area Arts Council 
Southeastern Theatre Conference 
Tennessee Arts Commission 
Tennessee Theatre Association 
Virginia Commission for the Arts 

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BELIEVE
Theatre Bristol's 39th Anniversary Season

Step Into The Spotlight
For 39 years Theatre Bristol has been educating, inspiring and entertaining large and enthusiastic audiences from throughout the five-state region. Each year nearly 25,000 youngsters from 60+ school districts make the trek to Bristol to watch the classics of history and literature come alive on our stage. This year we're proud to offer a season of plays and musicals suitable for the entire family. Won't you consider making theatre-going a regular part of your family activities? Sharing the theatre-going experience means sharing a fun and memorable adventure together. You will have a lot to talk about after seeing one of our plays. Subscribers also enjoy the following benefits:

Discounts on Tickets - You Save 25% Off Regular Ticket Price with your Season Ticket purchase
A Theatre Bristol season ticket holder enjoys substantial savings on the cost of tickets when compared to the cost of individual tickets to our plays and musicals. Subscribers are eligible for discounts on other Theatre Bristol programs as well, including Showbiz Saturdays, Catherine F. DeCaterina School of the Arts, Special Event Tickets and Merchandise.

Guaranteed Seats
Most Theatre Bristol productions take place on the stage of the beautifully restored Paramount Center for the Arts in historic downtown Bristol. Occasionally, performances occur in Theatre Bristol's alternative ARTspace & Gallery. Only season subscribers can pre-select plays and performance times well in advance of each season's opening. This means that you won't miss out on smash hit productions like Gypsy, The King and I, Annie or Mame. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional single tickets to our plays before they go on sale to the general public.

Subscribing is Easy!
Subscribe now and you save time and money! Simply select one of the options on the order form and you'll have your season passbook in hand before the season begins in September!