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2026 Fall Classes
Drama | Dance | Music
STAAR is now registering students for its 2026 fall performing arts classes at STAAR Theatre, 105 N. First St., Pulaski. The fall lineup includes classes in Drama, Music, and Dance!
Registration is available online by using the form below. At this time we are only accepting registrations for Drama classes and private lessons. The Choir and Dance classes will open very soon. Click on the button to view more details of the classes.
Drama classes are funded by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.
We are excited to collaborate with UT Southern and the Children’s Choir.
Auditions for Beware the House on Haunted Hill!
Step on the STAAR stage this fall with a fun twist on the classic “House on Haunted Hill.” Auditions for ages 16-adult will be held Monday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 2 at 6 PM. Performances will be the weekend before Halloween!
Show Description
Come to the party…stay if you dare. An eccentric millionaire promises six guests a mysterious prize if they can survive the night at the only truly haunted house in the world. Everyone invited has a few skeletons in their closets though, and screwball scares lurk around every corner. The classic 50s horror movie House on Haunted Hill becomes a campy whodunnit in this stage adaptation. Join us at the House on Haunted Hill – it’ll be a scream.
Adapted by Matthew Byrd & Kathryn Funkhouser from the 1959 film House on Haunted Hill, written by Robb White, directed by William Castle, starring Vincent Price
Anne of Green Gables tickets now on sale!
Anne of Green Gables begins September 17 and runs for 2 weekends. Tickets start at $15 for students and seniors, $20 for riser seats and $25 for premium front row seats. Live stream tickets are $25 for a single device to stream.
Based on the beloved book “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery, STAAR Theatre presents the stage play Anne of Green Gables adapted by Josef Robinette. This dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne’s growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables.
Friday, September 17 at 7 PM
Saturday, September 18 at 7 PM
Sunday, September 19 at 2 PM
Friday, September 25 at 7 PM
Saturday, September 26 at 7 PM
Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM
There will be two live streamed performances TBA.
Winners Announced!
2026 New One-Act Play Contest
2026 winners
- “Arabella” by Maia Bowers
- “Flautista” by David B. Holton
- “Orange Tree” by Bethany Dickens Assaf
- “Cold Feet” by Andrea Fine Carey
Southerners have long been known as storytellers, and STAAR Theatre invited writers from across the country to share stories inspired by the place we call home.
More than 50 original plays from writers in 10 states were submitted for STAAR Theatre’s inaugural One-Act Play Contest. Writers of all ages and experience levels were invited to participate, with only one requirement: Each play had to be set in the South.
The submissions included comedy, history, drama, fantasy and an assortment of stories representing the range of experiences and imaginations found throughout the region.
After reviewing the submissions, STAAR Theatre’s panel of judges selected nine finalists. Their plays will be read by talented local actors during three public sessions Saturday, Aug. 15, at STAAR Theatre in Pulaski.
The Junior Division readings will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The first group of Adult Division finalists will be presented from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Following a lunch break, the remaining Adult Division readings will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
The readings also will be livestreamed through STAAR Theatre’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/staartheatrepulaski/.
Junior Division Finalists
- “A Scandal in Damascus” by K.L. Davidson
- “Arabella” by Maia Bowers
- “Tchotchkes and Choices” by Maggie Little
Adult Division Finalists
- “The Hollow Across the Road” by Kristi Henson
- “Flautista” by David B. Holton
- “Orange Tree” by Bethany Dickens Assaf
- “YOGACOP” by Robert Boucheron
- “Ornamental” by Elle Minh
- “Cold Feet” by Andrea Fine Carey
Although the following plays will not be included in the public readings, the judges selected them for honorable mention:
- “Ghosts in the Garrett” by Clarence Holmes Jr.
- “The Night the Bullet Fell in Miami” by Ricky J. Martinez
- “Learn to Live” by David J. Valdez
- “Thursday’s Child in Transit” by Judy Klass
- “But First… Coffee” by Andrew R. Davis
- “Haint Blue” by Steven Miller
The top 3 winners will also receive a free year-long subscription to www.PlaySubmissionsHelper.com, the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of play submission opportunities available anywhere.
Welcome to STAAR Theatre – Where Community Meets Creativity
For more than two decades, Southern Tennessee Arts Repertory (STAAR) has been at the heart of the Southern Middle Tennessee and North Alabama communities, bringing the magic of the arts to life.
We’re not just a theater. We’re a place where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate creativity, learn and grow. Whether you’re on stage, in the audience or joining us for one of our many events, you are part of something truly special.
Our intimate 140-seat theater offers a wide range of performances – from captivating dramas and musicals to magical acts and soul-stirring concerts. With every show, STAAR serves as a hub for artistic expression, collaboration and community connection.
We believe the arts can bring us closer, spark imaginations and uplift us all. Our educational programs like dance, voice, drama, songwriting, costuming and improv ensure that everyone, regardless of age, skill level,or background, has the opportunity to be involved, learn and thrive.
At STAAR, we’re not just about creating art. We’re about building a stronger, more connected community. Each performance invites our guests to explore the rich history and vibrant culture of our region, all while supporting local businesses, restaurants and lodging. It’s an experience that enriches both artists and audiences alike.
Join us at STAAR Theatre where the arts inspire, where talent thrives and where YOU are part of something great.
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Support the Arts in Tennessee
All programming at STAAR Theatre between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2024, was supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
