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Bye Bye Birdie Tickets

Bye Bye Birdie Tickets

tickets on sale now for Bye Bye Birdie The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol -- Conrad Birdie -- has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and some-time girlfirend, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell...

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Auditions for Steel Magnolias this summer, July 14

Auditions for Steel Magnolias this summer, July 14

SYNOPSIS The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken,...

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Drop-in Improv classes start at STAAR Studio

Drop-in Improv classes start at STAAR Studio

Welcome to Staar Theatre's "Drop In" Improv Class. We will be meeting every Thursday night from 6-8 pm beginning on April 24th. Classes will explore short and long form improv to help students fall in love with the art form. This class is for ages 14 through Adult and...

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What is 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.

Our beautiful and comfortable new seating now accommodates 140 patrons per performance. 

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.

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Antoinette Hall was built in 1868

Tennessee’s Oldest Surviving Opera House

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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.

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!