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1776 – America’s Award-Winning Musical
Tickets On Sale Now for "1776" It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as...
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...
BYLAWS OF STAAR THEATRE
AMENDED & RESTATED BYLAWS OF STAAR THEATRE/ANTOINETTE HALL ARTICLE IOFFICES Section 1.1 Registered Office. The registered office of the STAAR Theatre/Antoinette Hall (the "Corporation") will be in the state of Tennessee initially at 105 North First...
Calling All Set Builders!
Are you handy with tools and have basic carpentry skills? We are calling for set builders for our upcoming productions!
A Night Under the Stars – Spring Ball Tickets on Sale
Join us at STAAR Theatre for A Night Under the Stars, the ultimate spring ball for ages 13–19! Whether you’re coming with a date or your entire squad, get ready for a night of music, dancing, and memories. When: May 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tickets: $25...
Staar announces new one-act play contest
They say Southerners are born storytellers, and here’s a chance to share some of yours with the world. STAAR Theatre in Pulaski, Tennessee is excited to announce its first One Act Play Contest. Writers of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit original...
Aladdin Jr. flies to the STAAR stage summer 2026
Disney's Aladdin Jr. is flying back to the STAAR stage this summer with auditions on Thursday, May 7 starting at 6pm and culminating in two weekends of performances July 24-26 and July 31-August 2. Students who have completed kindergarten through 12th grade and are 19...
Audition Template
STAAR Theatre is excited to announce our next youth production: You're A Good Man Charlie Brown! Actors ages 9-19 are invited to attend an Audition Workshop and Auditions in December 2025. We also invite teen Creatives to be hands on in a specific creative department...
Michael McEvilly
Michael McEvilly has been involved in the improv scene in Southern California and Tennessee for more than 20 years as a teacher, director and performer. Michael has trained with teachers from premiere theaters in Los Angeles such as the Upright Citizens Brigade,...
STAAR Theatre Benefits Historic Antoinette Hall Opera House Restoration
Four Nashville recording artists and an impressive group of sessions musicians will perform country, rock and blues in a July 14 concert at STAAR Theatre in Pulaski to benefit the restoration of historic Antoinette Hall 1868 Opera House. “We are so honored that these...
Tennessee Arts Commission Support
Through the support of the Tennessee Arts Commission we are able to continue to improve our regional cultural arts center for our cast, crew, volunteers, guests, and patrons.
Tennessee Arts License Plates
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...
The Iconic Pole
A Story of Perseverance, Passion and Restoration In 2007, the Southern Tennessee Area Arts Repertory (STAAR) moved into an empty, yet historic, space on Pulaski’s downtown square. Formerly home to the Morris Harwell Clothing Store, this expansive building offered the...
Theater is a Family Affair
One of the cool parts of doing community theater is the family groups that get to participate. Here are a few of the family groups that appeared on stage together during the July 2023 production of "Newsies." In addition, STAAR had four other family groups where a...