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At the core of our company: Education
Everything we do at Theatre Bristol has an educational focus. Regardless of whether you participate in one of our plays or musicals on the stage of the Paramount Center for the Arts; attend a master class or workshop in our ARTspace & Gallery; accompany a Teaching Artist on a visit to one of the classrooms in the 500 schools we serve in the rural mountains of the Southern Highlands; or just drop by our office for a friendly visit - you can't help but be impressed by the quality and scope of our work. And our educational activities aren't just geared to young audiences, either. People of every age and walk of life are involved in our activities. Working closely with area educators and artists, carefully planned activity-oriented experiences challenge students and encourage complex thinking, teamwork and self-confidence.

Catherine F. DeCaterina School of the Arts
Named in honor of our founder, the Catherine F. DeCaterina School of the Arts offers a variety of opportunities to learn and grow throughout the entire year for people of all ages. Instructors engage the creative spirit of each student by combining aspects of creative drama, puppetry arts. dance, music and art with reading, math, social studies and science. The result is an explosion of creativity and fun! Dramatic themes and characters are explored and students get to interact with professionals in each area of study. At Theatre Bristol we believe that learning can be fun and there's no business like show business! Contact the Education Department for more information.

All you need to succeed at Theatre Bristol is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!

The School of the Arts. A year-round exploration of the remarkable world of the performing arts for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Showbiz Saturdays. Offered on Saturdays throughout the school year, these sessions encourage teamwork and heightened creativity using the arts as a springboard to the fantastic worlds of literature and drama. All-day sessions are available for youth ages 6 to 18 years.

Teaching Artists In The Schools. Theatre Bristol professionals visit the classroom with multi-cultural, designed to make youngsters and educators realize that learning can be fun!

Free Study Guides. Nearly 40,000 students see our youth productions each year! Before they arrive they get a free, informative study guide to help them prepare for the field trip.

Important Parking Procedures. Click here to get important parking information.

Tennessee Ticket Subsidy Program.
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Understanding Our Seating Procedures and Chaperone Information.
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Inclement Weather and Cancellation Policy.

2010-2011
Discovery Series for Young Audiences

As an outreach to over 60 school districts in 5 states, The Discovery Series inspires, educates, and entertains children from Pre-K to 12th grade and beyond. Many selections this season are taken from literature found on the required reading lists of area schools. (Public performances are listed in italics)

Because live theatre places special demands on the audience, we do not recommend bringing children younger than three to any Theatre Bristol performance. No infants permitted.
If you have any questions about the appropriateness of a play for your child please call
Theatre Bristol at 423.968.4977.

The Princess and the Pea
(Appropriate for grades Pre-K thru 8th grade)
A non-musical at Theatre Bristol’s ARTspace
School Performances:
September 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Public Performances:
September 11 at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. (Tickets $8 and $5)
Auditions: July 18 & 19, 2010
Young Prince Declan is more interested in playing games than looking for a bride. The court jester comes up with a plan to invite all the princesses from the neighboring kingdoms. The King and Queen agree with the plan and invitations are sent out. As the royal courier goes out and delivers the invitations a witch steals an invitation and shows up as Princess Moira. But the real Princess shows up also. So the tests begin to see who is the real princess.
Special Learning Concepts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring

Willy Wonka
(Appropriate for students of all ages)
A musical at the Paramount Center for the Arts
School Performances: November 4, 5, 11, 12 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Public Performances:
November 12 and 13 at 8:00 p.m. and 14 at 2:30 p.m.
(Tickets: $15, $12, and $8)
Auditions: August 29 & 30 , 2010
Willy Wonka the greatest candy maker in the world has a problem, it’s time for him to retire. He decides to have a contest. Five golden tickets have been hidden in five bars of chocolate; the lucky people who find Golden Tickets will win a tour of the factory. Follow the sweet-natured Charlie Bucket and four other ticket winners on a trip of a life time.
Special Learning Concepts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring

I Hate Shakespeare
(Appropriate for middle and high school)
A non-musical at Theatre Bristol’s ARTspace
School performances: March 3, 4, 10, 11 at 9:30 and 11:30
Public Performances:
March 4, 5, 11, 12 at 8:00 pm and March 13 at 2:30 pm
(Tickets: $15, $12 and $8)
Auditions: January 9 & 10
We hate Shakespeare! At least that's what the audience thinks until they get a rip-roaring rundown of Shakespeare's classics. With zombies, talking cows, and an appearance by Jerry Springer, I Hate Shakespeare! is a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare -- with a modern twist. Plus, someone gets a pie in the face.
Special Learning Concepts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring

Schoolhouse Rock Jr.
(Appropriate for all ages)
A musical at the Paramount Center for the Arts
School Performances: May 5, 6, 12, 13 at 9:30 and 11:30 Public Performances: May 7 at 2:30 pm
(Tickets $8 and $5)
Auditions: February 6 & 7
The Emmy Award-winning 1970's Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do The Circulation." Tom, a new school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters come to life and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved songs like "Just A Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction."
Special Learning Concepts: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship

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Special thanks to all of our campers, teachers & aides
who made another sold year of summer camp ROCK!
Stay tuned for next year's dates and theme coming soon!

Theatre Bristol Summer Camp 2010
Theatre Rock!
July 12-16, 2010

Theatre Bristol is now reserving spaces for its 2010 Cathy DeCaterina Summer School of the Arts. This year’s theme is Theatre Rock!, featuring scenes and musical numbers from School House Rock Live! Combining art with acting, the students will learn about all aspects of theatre, from costuming to stagecraft from theatre professionals. Theatre Bristol offers the 5-day theatre workshop for youth from completed Kindergarten through 12th Grade beginning on July 12th and concluding on July 16th with a special performance at the Paramount Center for the Arts. The fee is $125 per student, and there are multi-family discounts and scholarships. For information or to reserve your student a space in the program, call 423.968.4977.

Classes are Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 3 pm at Theatre Bristol. Although students are asked to bring their lunch daily, snacks and materials are provided as part of tuition. Students should wear closed toe shoes (no flip-flops, clogs, or crocs), for better movement and for safety.