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.
Our beautiful and comfortable new seating now accommodates 140 patrons per performance.
What’s going on at Staar?
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STAAR Theatre to Stage Classic Musical “Grease” with a Fun Twist
STAAR Theatre is excited to announce its upcoming production of the beloved musical "Grease" set to take the stage at 7 p.m. on November 8-9 and 15-16, with a special matinee performance on November 10 at 2 p.m. Parental Guidance strongly encouraged. Suggested ages...
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe Tickets
Enter the wonderfully creepy world of Edgar Allan Poe with six faithful adaptations of some of his most haunting works. From old favorites to lesser-known gems, this collection of short plays, An Evening with Edgar Allen Poe, directed by Belinda McGill for STAAR Theatre, represents Poe at his most horrifying.
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Support the Arts in Tennessee
All programming at STAAR Theatre between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2024, has been 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.