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 Center to present the comedy “Here Lies Jeremy Troy”
April 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Make your reservations now for the upcoming dinner theatre production of “Here Lies Jeremy Troy” scheduled for April 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th.
“Here Lies Jeremy Troy” is a comedy written by Jack Sharkey and is being directed by Art Conn.
The play centers on a law clerk, who is up for promotion, and is visited by a school chum who lives by sponging off classmates.

“Here Lies Jeremy Troy” stars (L to R) Benny Jones, Ila Mae Avitia, Alex Syler, Denise Fuller, and Bill Colclough.
Local Filmmakers bring Web Series “Local Air” to Clarksville
August 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Beginning August 4th, the Clarksville area will act as the primary home for a new comedic web series entitled “Local Air”, starring David Alford of the ABC series “Nashville”. This series was created by Josh Raby and is produced by Alex Syler, both residents of Clarksville.
“Local Air” tells the story of Gil Cotton (David Alford), a small-town television personality, whose fame becomes his biggest liability when his marriage comes to a screeching halt live on the air during the 20th anniversary broadcast of his popular morning show.
“The Dining Room” opens for one night only
September 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – To celebrate the opening of The Tanglewood House, “The Dining Room” will be performed for one night only; October 1st, 2011.
Written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Art Conn, “The Dining Room” features local actors’ Alex Syler, Jill Whittinghill, Debbie Striclyn and Jeff Wellington and Nashville actors; Amber Brandt and Jamie Dash. And some new faces to the theatre community; Clint Looney, Sandra Looney and Roxanne Waite.
“Christmas Belles” at Cumberland Arts Centre
December 6, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The hilarious comedy, “Christmas Belles”, scheduled to open this weekend at the Cumberland Arts Centre, will have two new faces in the cast. Alex Syler and Susan DeJesus will now be in the roles of Rev. Justin Waverly and Patsy Price.
Personal conflicts forced the original cast members to drop out and Director, Art Conn was able to call on seasoned performers, Syler and Dejesus, to fill in with only one week’s rehearsal time. [Read more]










