New Comedy Opens at Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
June 4, 2018
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
Clarksville, TN – “Four Old Broads”, a new comedy by Leslie Kimball, opens this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre. The comedy is set at Magnolia Place, an upscale retirement home.
The cast includes Kathy Watts who plays Beatrice, a former burlesque star; Linda Ellis Cunningham as Eaddy, a “religious” lady; Judy Cloud as Imogene, the newest resident at magnolia Place; Jan Dial as Maude, a funeral and soap opera obsessed frump. Amy Snider as Pat, a rude pushy nurse; Bill Colclough as Sam, a retired Elvis impersonator and Casanova and Hannah Lee, a quiet, romance novel loving nurse.
Comedy “Always A Bridesmaid” opens at Cumberland Arts Centre, February 9th
February 4, 2018
Clarksville, TN – If you love the comedies by the writing team of Jones, Hope, Wooten, you’re sure to enjoy the next production of “Always A Bridesmaid” coming to the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre stage February 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
This production, directed by Art Conn, has a cast of a few CAC veterans; Jan Dial, Debbie Striclyn, Amy Snider, Misty Rogers, Shellene Kent and newcomer, Beth Kirby.
Comedy “Boeing, Boeing” opens at Cumberland Arts Centre August 18th
August 15, 2017
Clarksville, TN – “Boeing, Boeing”, the hilarious high-flying comedy by Marc Camoletti, opens this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre in Downtown Clarksville.
The play involves a Paris bachelor who is keeping 3 ladies on the string. All three ladies are Air Hostesses for 3 major airlines and have 3 different schedules.
But, with the advent of the new Boeing jet planes, the schedules become harder to keep up with. Laughter ensues when all 3 ladies show up on the same day.
Open Auditions for Comedy at Cumberland Arts Centre
July 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre will hold open auditions for the upcoming dinner theatre production of “Boeing, Boeing” on Sunday July 16th and Monday July 17th at 7:00pm. Roles are available for 2 males and 4 females.
This production will be directed by Art Conn and is scheduled for August 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. Anyone wishing to audition will be asked to read from the script. The theatre is located at 710 Main Street in Downtown Clarksville.
“The Savannah Sippin’ Society” opens at Cumberland Arts Centre this weekend
June 6, 2017
Clarksville, TN – “The Savannah Sippin’ Society” opens this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre’s Dinner Theatre. With production dates of June 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
The comedy is from the writing team of Jones, Hope, Wooten; the team that brought us the Futrell sisters and the Verdeen cousins. In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years.
Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” comes to Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
March 31, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre’s next dinner theatre production will be Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” scheduled for April 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th.
Directed by Art Conn, the production stars local favorite Alex Syler along with Lauren Street, Cris Isom, Alex Maynard, Scott Swan and Casey Williams.
“Barefoot in the Park” was first produced on Broadway with Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley.
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre to hold auditions for “Barefoot in the Park” March 6th and 7th
March 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “Barefoot In the Park” at 7:00pm on Monday March 6th and Tuesday March 7th. Cast includes young couple that can play mid 20’s; Female to play 40 – 60; Male 40 – 60; and two adult males of any age.
Those wishing to audition will be asked to read from the script. No resume or headshot is required. Auditions are open to the public. Production dates are scheduled for April 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th.
For more information, contact the director, Art Conn, at art@artconnproductions.com
Comedy opens at Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre
February 9, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Make your reservations now for the upcoming production of “Red Velvet Cake War” at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre scheduled for February 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th.
This hilarious comedy by the writing team of Jones, Hope, Wooten is one of several shows by the playwrights that have been produced at the Cumberland Arts Center and have become a favorite of the Clarksville audiences.
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre’s Christmas Show begins December 9th
December 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Make your reservations now for the upcoming production of “Sorry! Wrong Chimney” at the Cumberland Arts Centre scheduled for December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th. The annual Christmas productions usually sell out early and this show will be no exception.
Starring a cast of local favorites and some new faces, this yuletide farce is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Cumberland Arts Center veterans, Nicole June, Alex Maynard, Glen Pafford, Bailey Thompson and Colleen Hyder join newcomers, Amy Snider and Brett LaGore, in this comedy written by Jack Sharkey and Leo W. Sears and directed by Art Conn.
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre to hold Open Auditions for Christmas Play
November 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre will hold open auditions for their upcoming production of “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” on Monday November 7th and Tuesday November 8th at 7:00pm.
Needed are 4 males and 3 females to play varying ages. Actors will be asked to read from the script. No headshots or resumes are needed. Production dates are scheduled for December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th. Rehearsals will be from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Monday thru Friday.
For more information contact the director, Art Conn, at art@artconnproductions.com