STAAR Theatre News Blog
The Nutcracker with a TWIST – Auditions
The Nutcracker story returns to the STAAR stage with a TWIST! Come audition for this fun, reimagined story with familiar music, but with an updated twist. Auditions for STAAR’s Nutcracker with a Twist will be held on Saturday, September 16th. 1-2 p.m. for dancers with...
History of “A Christmas Carol”
Step into the Enchanting World of Charles Dickens' " A Christmas Carol" Musical at STAAR Theatre this December! Get ready to experience the holiday season like never before as the timeless tale of "A Christmas Carol" comes to life in a magical musical play at STAAR...
The Legend of Dracula
The legend of Dracula has its roots in the historical figure Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, who ruled the region of Wallachia in what is now modern-day Romania during the 15th century. Vlad III was a complex and brutal ruler known for his...
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...
Cultural Arts Bring New Dimension to STAAR
The 2023 STAAR Studio cultural arts educational classes kick off with a 4-week quilting class taught by one of the area's most accomplished quilters! “Offering a regular season of classes for adults, youth and children is a priority for STAAR,” said Tammy Pierchoski,...
Visual Arts Classes Offered at STAAR Studio
STAAR Studio's fall visual arts educational classes are being taught by a respected Tennessee artist who guide aspiring artists though painting a with watercolors. In two separate classes, both adults and children will leave with a watercolor of an autumn pumpkin....
STAAR Studio Fall Performing Arts Series
STAAR Theatre is gearing up for its fall 2023 STAAR Studio performing arts educational series, which will offer songwriting, ballet, tap, theater dance, voice technique and choir. “Offering a regular season of classes for adults, youth and children is a priority for...
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...
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...
AUDITIONS for “Dracula” July 24-25, 2023
DraculaBy Stephen DietzDirected by Jeremy Fralix AUDITIONS:Monday, July 24 6-8pmTuesday, July 25 6-8pmAges 18+Click here to complete your audition form Please come prepared to cold read from the script Show datesOctober 13thOctober 20-21October 27-28Rolls...
STAAR Hosts Songwriter Workshop Series
STAAR Theatre has partnered with Daniel Kim Ethridge, a Nashville-based songwriter and a member of the touring trio Troubadour Blue to create a series of songwriter workshops for all ages. At STAAR Theatre, Ethridge will conduct these monthly workshops alongside...
Songwriting Workshop Series with Daniel Kim Ethridge
Songwriting Workshop Series with Daniel Kim Ethridge (who recently signed a songwriting deal with Curb Word Publishing in Nashville) Registration closed! First Session: SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 Second session: SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023 Stay tuned for the next session!...
Disney’s NEWSIES
Disney's NEWSIES Tickets On Sale Now! Director: Sandy Slayton-Mavrotheris Music Director: Holly Aldridge Choreographer: Sandy Slayton-Mavrotheris Click here to get your tickets today! July 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 at 7PM and July 16 at 2PM Show synopsis: It's time to...
Disney’s Newsies Auditions May 18-19
Extra! Extra! Auditions for Disney’s Newsies!
STAAR Summer Camp
Musical Theatre Revue Summer Camp June 12-16, 2023 Register now! Teen Camp Kids Camp Ages 10-18yo 8:30am-2:30pm Tuition: $200 Ages 5-9yo 8:30am-11:30am Tuition: $150 Tuition can be paid by cash or check made out to STAAR Theatre. Tuition MUST be paid by Friday, May...
Teen and Adult Dance Classes Starting March 6th and 7th!
Have you always wanted to try tap dancing or ballet? Come join us for a six week dance class! Try one or try them both!
Corey Layne “Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet” Tour
Corey Layne is coming to STAAR Theatre! Purchase Tickets now! Friday, June 2, 20237 p.m.STAAR Theatre105 N First Street, Pulaski, TN 38478 TICKETS $30 VIP Tickets - Prime front seating, meet & greet with Corey Layne, and a gift!$20 reserved seatingReserve your...
“The Play That Goes Wrong”
Get your tickets for “The Play That Goes Wrong” today!
Calling All Set Builders!
Are you handy with tools and have basic carpentry skills? We are calling for set builders for our upcoming productions!
“The Play That Goes Wrong” Tickets Coming Soon!
Tickets for "The Play That GoesWrong!" are coming soon! Subscribe to our newsletter and follow our socials to be the first to know when tickets become available. Show Dates: March 3-4 at 7pm March 5 at 2pm March 10-11 at 7pm Synopsis The Play That Goes Wrong begins...
The Play That Goes Wrong Auditions!
Be a part of The Play That Goes Wrong at STAAR Theatre! Auditions held on January 17th at 7:30.
Musical Theatre Dance Education
For teens and adults aged 14+ Download Flyer Here Mondays in January and February Jan 16, 23, 30 & Feb 6, 13, 20 11am Ballet/Movement & 12pm Tap 6 Weeks | 45 min classes | $75 each series | $15 drop in class Space is limited! Only 15 spots for each class,...
The Wizard of Oz
Purchase your tickets for The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition today!
A Christmas Story
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story, 1983 written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark; and on the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd. December 9 & 10, 16 & 17 at 7 p.m. December 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets $12-20. Buy Tickets...
The Nutcracker
Tickets $12-$20. Buy Tickets HERE Choreographed by MaryAnn Trimble and Judy Copeland-Tetz Music by Tchaikovsky Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 19 at 7 p.m. Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. "What a joy it is to work with such talented...
A Christmas Story – Auditions
Auditions A Christmas Story – Stage Play- Non Musical Directed by Stan Pierchoski/ Produced by Tammy Pierchoski October 4th 6:00- 8:00 PM STAAR Theatre 105 N. First Street Pulaski, TN 38478 931.478.0211 staartheatre.org...
Nutcracker Auditions
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Tickets on Sale NOW! Directed for STAAR by MaryAnn Trimble, Tammy Pierchoski (Producer) & Holly Aldridge (Vocals) Performances August 19,20,26 and 27 Friday and Saturday at 7 pm August 28 Sunday 2 pm Matinee Purchase Tickets HERE ...
The Little Mermaid Jr.
AUDITIONS! Monday, June 6, 2022 6-8 p.m. Ages 6-18 AUDITION INFO: Please come prepared to cold read, sing a song, you will learn a short piece of choreography. Please wear appropriate attire/footwear to move on the stage. This is a second round of...
STAAR Theatre Summer Intensive 2022 “Annie Jr.”
STAAR Theatre Presents
Summer Intensive 2022
ARTS & THEATRE CAMP
“Annie Jr.”
Gravestone: A Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Gravestone: A Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presented by STAAR Theatre February 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7 pm
Digital Photography Class
Digital Photography Class at STAAR Theatre Saturday March 12 at 9 am
Winter Adult Dance Classes
Adult Dance Classes at STAAR Theatre beginning Feb 7th & 8th
“Steel Magnolias” Set for STAAR Stage in December
SHOW ONLY – Tickets Available Tickets $12-$20 Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m. • buy tickets here Friday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. • buy tickets here Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. • buy tickets here (Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain) Play by Robert Harling Directed by MaryAnn Trimble...
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. Without these grant opportunities, it would take much longer to raise funds to make these...
Stevens Travels Visit
June 4 & 5, 2021, Gatsby Murder Mystery
Roaring '20s Gatsby Murder Mystery Dinner Party at the STAAR! Come to this Gatsby murder party set in a 1920s-era speakeasy if you are up for loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships and murder – all packaged in a fun flapper and gangster themed murder...
May 24, 2021, Ming Wang, MD, PhD
Presented by STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall – FREE Monday, May 24, 2021 6 p.m. STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall 105 N. First Street Pulaski, TN 38478 931.478.0211 Antoinettehall.com Appreciating freedom in America by finding common ground Ming Wang, MD,...
June 14-18, 2021, Arts & Theater Camp
STAAR Theatre Presents ARTS & THEATRE CAMP! Download Printable Flyer ACTING • DANCE • VOCAL • AUDITION TECHNIQUE • VISUAL ART JUNE 14-18, 2021 8:30 a.m.-noon STAAR Theatre, 105 N. FIRST ST. PULASKI, TN 38478 931.363.7222 Professional Instructors:...
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...
Tennessee Arts License Plates
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...
Live Production of “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”
More than 50 young performers ages 12-18 from Giles and surrounding counties are taking the stage to present “Disney's Frozen Jr” at the STAAR theatre at Antoinette Hall at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14 and on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. When their kingdom becomes trapped in...
The Loin King Jr.
“There are many new faces that will be appearing on the STAAR stage in this live production with nearly half of the cast being brand new to the STAAR family,” said Tammy Pierchoski, Executive Director of STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall. Shows are scheduled for Aug....
Arsenic and Old Lace is being staged at STAAR Theatre on beginning March 2.
The play is a farcical black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower, but now composed of homicidal maniacs. “This play has been an audience favorite since it opened on Broadway in 1941,” said Tammy Pierchoski, Executive Director of...
Real Country Music Concert
by Claudia Johnson Real Country Music fans will not want to miss this! Ronnie Moore and the Almost Strangers are playing at STAAR Theater at Antoinette Hall on the historic Pulaski, Tennessee, courthouse square on Sept. 15. Joining Moore is Leona Williams and her son,...
Tribute to Merle Haggard
Marty Haggard, Son of Legendary Artist, Merle Haggard, will Perform His Tribute Show at the STAAR Theatre in Pulaski, TN, Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7 PM If you love the music of Merle Haggard then get your tickets now for a spectacular tribute to the man and his...
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...
“Beauty and the Beast Jr.”
"Beauty and the Beast Jr." takes the stage at STAAR Theatre March 24-April 8. in a live production with a cast and crew of more than 100. "It's very rewarding seeing so many young people come to learn and appreciate the art of performing at these young ages,” said...
“Always, Patsy Cline”
“Always…Patsy Cline” will be staged at STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall in Pulaski, Tennessee, during August. “Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a...
The Nutcracker with a TWIST – Auditions
The Nutcracker story returns to the STAAR stage with a TWIST! Come audition for this fun, reimagined story with familiar music, but with an updated twist. Auditions for STAAR’s Nutcracker with a Twist will be held on Saturday, September 16th. 1-2 p.m. for dancers with...
History of “A Christmas Carol”
Step into the Enchanting World of Charles Dickens' " A Christmas Carol" Musical at STAAR Theatre this December! Get ready to experience the holiday season like never before as the timeless tale of "A Christmas Carol" comes to life in a magical musical play at STAAR...
The Legend of Dracula
The legend of Dracula has its roots in the historical figure Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, who ruled the region of Wallachia in what is now modern-day Romania during the 15th century. Vlad III was a complex and brutal ruler known for his...
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...
Cultural Arts Bring New Dimension to STAAR
The 2023 STAAR Studio cultural arts educational classes kick off with a 4-week quilting class taught by one of the area's most accomplished quilters! “Offering a regular season of classes for adults, youth and children is a priority for STAAR,” said Tammy Pierchoski,...
Visual Arts Classes Offered at STAAR Studio
STAAR Studio's fall visual arts educational classes are being taught by a respected Tennessee artist who guide aspiring artists though painting a with watercolors. In two separate classes, both adults and children will leave with a watercolor of an autumn pumpkin....
STAAR Studio Fall Performing Arts Series
STAAR Theatre is gearing up for its fall 2023 STAAR Studio performing arts educational series, which will offer songwriting, ballet, tap, theater dance, voice technique and choir. “Offering a regular season of classes for adults, youth and children is a priority for...
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...
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...
AUDITIONS for “Dracula” July 24-25, 2023
DraculaBy Stephen DietzDirected by Jeremy Fralix AUDITIONS:Monday, July 24 6-8pmTuesday, July 25 6-8pmAges 18+Click here to complete your audition form Please come prepared to cold read from the script Show datesOctober 13thOctober 20-21October 27-28Rolls...