Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers Camps and Programs this Summer
May 22, 2018
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Online Registration opens for Variety of Activities, Age Groups
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer with a full schedule of camps and programs for youths of all ages. Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.
Registration is available online at www.CityofClarksville.com/ParksRec or in person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office, recreation centers and pools.
“Annie, Jr.” Charms Hearts at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 18th – June 9th
May 11, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Join everyone’s favorite little orphan in her very first adventure this month at the corner of Franklin and First in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Fifty local youth, ages 8 to 18, from the Roxy Regional School of the Arts present the beloved award-winning musical “Annie, Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 18th through June 9th, 2018.
Mikquala Skelton stars as little orphan Annie, who is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan, a role shared by Jesse Boyle and Rebecca Morrison.
Mikquala Skelton stars as Annie in the Roxy Regional School of the Arts production of “Annie, Jr.” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, May 18th – June 9th
Local Auditions for “Oklahoma!” and Roxy Regional Theatre’s Season 36 to be held on Saturday, May 26th
May 9, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Local auditions for the Roxy Regional Theatre’s summer production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” and the 2018-2019 season will be held Saturday, May 26th, 2018 beginning at 10:00am.
Auditions, which are for ages 12 and up, are by appointment only. Actors must be able to attend daytime rehearsals and performances.
To schedule an appointment, interested auditionees should submit photos and resumes to casting@roxyregionaltheatre.org by noon on Friday, May 25th.
Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre to hold Auditions for “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” November 7th and 8th.
Middle College at Austin Peay State University holds Prom at Roxy Regional Theatre
May 8, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The Middle College at Austin Peay State University took a different approach to prom this year, choosing to hold their festivities at downtown Clarksville’s iconic Roxy Regional Theatre.
In charge of this year’s prom, was school newcomer Jodi Carrier.
Middle College held its 2018 Prom at Roxy Regional Theatre.
Roxy Regional Theatre to Unveil 36th Season at “Happenin’ at the Hollemans'” on Friday, May 11th
May 7, 2018
Clarksville, TN – A big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. A trip down a rabbit hole. An eight-legged miracle worker. A rocking ride back in time to the Age of Aquarius. A recluse who never sets foot outside his house. A home-run hit musical. This is just a taste of what awaits the corner of Franklin and First in 2018-2019 at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
For the sixth consecutive year, Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman will host “Happenin’ at the Hollemans,” an evening of entertainment featuring the unveiling of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s highly-anticipated “Season36: Theatre You Can’t Resist”, on Friday, May 11th, 2018 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held May 3rd, 2018
May 1, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Clarksville.
Planters Bank Presents the documentary “The Last First Comic” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 29th
April 27, 2018
“Planters Bank Presents…” Film Series
Clarksville, TN – The “Planters Bank Presents…” film series to show the documentary “The Last First Comic” this Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at the Roxy Regional Theatre at 4:00pm.
At age 100, comic Irving Benson stands alone as the oldest link to a uniquely American art form — Burlesque. Irv headlines a cast of fellow veteran Burlesque and Vaudeville performers.
Together with a team of theatre historians, they take us into the colorful world of the Burlesque show and uncover the roots of American Comedy. Filmed on location at NYC’s Palace Theatre, this award-winning documentary spotlights the final film appearance of legendary straight man Ed McMahon and showcases hilarious clips from Irv’s appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Planters Bank Presents to show “The Last First Comic” on Sunday, April 29th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Quinn Tierney Vaira stars in “Marilyn/God” in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace, April 30th – May 8th
April 26, 2018
Clarksville, TN – The year is 1962. Marilyn Monroe has just died and faces her audition — for heaven. The judges: her thirteen aborted babies. Will she enter through the Pearly Gates?
America’s ultimate sex symbol takes center stage upstairs in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace in Rosary Hartel O’Neill’s dark comedy “Marilyn/God”, playing four evenings only, April 30th – May 8th.
Quinn Tierney Vaira stars in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “Marilyn/God” in theotherspace, April 30th through May 8th.
Clarksville Academy Students to perform “The Montgomery County Chronicles” at the Roxy Regional Theatre
April 25, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy students will present two free public viewings of a new play about the history of Clarksville. “The Montgomery County Chronicles: A Tribute to History, Community, and Leadership” is a new stage play, created by Shana Thornton, local author and publisher, that is scheduled to debut at The Roxy Regional Theatre for two performances.
“The Montgomery County Chronicles: A Tribute to History, Community, and Leadership” will be performed by Clarksville Academy Students at the Roxy Regional Theatre on May 3rd and May 5th.
Vietnam’s Unsung Female Heroes Take Center Stage in Shirley Lauro’s “A Piece of my Heart” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 13th-April 28th
April 13, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Although nearly 15,000 women served in Vietnam during the war, at that time there was little to no media coverage about these unsung heroes’ experiences and sacrifices, or their homecomings and readjustment difficulties.
This month, the Roxy Regional Theatre explores the often overlooked contributions of women in service with Shirley Lauro’s “A Piece of my Heart”, opening Friday, April 13th, at 8:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 7:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Sara Fetgatter, Zoe Abuyuan, Jackie Ostick, Jamila Hunter, Emily Rourke and Quinn Tierney Vaira star in Shirley Lauro’s “A Piece of my Heart” at the Roxy Regional Theatre, April 13th-April 28th.
