Welcome to STAAR

STAAR, Southern Tennessee Arts Repertory, is a 501c3 organization that for more than two decades has brought the arts to Giles County, Tennessee, and surrounding communities in South Central Tennessee and North Alabama. STAAR engages in a number of initiatives with two primary purposes – to entertain and to educate.

STAAR Theatre presents theatrical productions, both dramatic and musical, throughout the year and hosts traveling shows of all types from musicians to magicians. Special events by STAAR include murder mystery dinners, holiday events and other engaging activities.

STAAR Studio offers classes in performing, visual and cultural arts to adults, teens, youth and children. Class options include dance, music, voice, choir, drama, songwriting, quilting and more.

Here’s what’s going on now…

Reserve tickets for our current shows!

Paranormal Ghost Hunt

Are you ready to embark on a spine-tingling adventure this Halloween season? We invite you to join the TV Paranormal Personalities and the renowned Psychic Medium Lesley Ann Hyde, alongside The Southern Ghost Girls Tours, for an extraordinary and exclusive paranormal...

Eras of Horror Oct. 29

Embark on a Spine-Chilling Journey Through Time at Antoinette Hall's Haunted Opera House Event Antoinette Hall, a historic gem that has stood still in time, is set to awaken with spine-tingling tales and ghostly encounters this Halloween season. Dating back to its...

Dracula at STAAR Just in Time for Halloween

Dracula Reimagined: A Haunting Symphony of Shadows In the hallowed halls of theater, where darkness and intrigue intertwine, a chilling adaptation of Bram Stoker's immortal tale awaits. The production runs Oct. 13, 20-21 and 27-28 at STAAR and will be the first play...

Come be a part of upcoming productions!

A Christmas Carol Auditions

Announcing auditions for "A Christmas Carol - A Musical" to happen Friday, September 22 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, September 23 at 1 p.m. There are several featured roles for adults as well as children. A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens about Ebenezer...

Support the Arts in Tennessee

When your car tags are set for renewal, go online to the one of the links below and select your next license plate. Then notify your county clerk’s office before you renew to change your plate to one of the Tennessee Arts Commission plates. Make sure you park in spots that allow your tags to show everyone that you support the Arts in Tennessee!