Category: Theatre

UTM’s Vanguard Theatre will be hosting auditions for their fall production, Sept. 16-17. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. in The Little Theatre, which is located in the Fine Arts Building; the selected play will be “Fools” written by Neil Simon. “Fools” is a play about a small town in Russia in the late… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre auditions approaching

Masquerade Theatre’s production of “Steel Magnolias” opens Oct. 4, 2012, at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City.  “Steel Magnolias” is a Comedy/Drama that examines the events that take place over a two-year period in the lives of six women, set in a beauty shop, located in the fictional small town of Chinquapin, La. The… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ debuts Oct. 4

The 3rd Floor Theatre will be presenting “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder the weekend of August 23-25 at the Stepz Dance Studio in Union City. The 3rd Floor is a local business dedicated to serving Union City by presenting the arts in a variety of ways and reaching out to the populace in order to help everyone reach their full artistic potential. “Our… Continue reading The Third Floor Theatre opens ‘Our Town’ Friday

All the artistic energy floating around West Tennessee has found a new outlet above First Street in downtown Union City – The 3rd Floor. The 3rd Floor is an innovative and groundbreaking local business that supports all the artistic endeavors in West Tennessee and will be holding auditions 5-8 p.m. June 9 and 10 for… Continue reading The 3rd Floor holds ‘Our Town’ auditions June 9 and 10

Masquerade Theatre’s production of “The Odd Couple” opens May 31 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City. “The Odd Couple” is a Comedy by Neil Simon that examines male friendships and all the unique ways that men deal with the challenges they find themselves faced with. Through hilarious physical comedy and male camaraderie among… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ debuts May 31

Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14 for a special Sing-A-Long Performance of Masquerade Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music.” “The Sound of Music” is a play that tells the story of the famous singing von Trapp family from the memoir of Maria von Trapp. Retired naval officer, Captain George… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre brings hills alive with ‘Sound of Music’

Vanguard Theatre’s production of “See How They Run” opens March 21 in the Student Life and Leadership Center on the UTM campus. “See How They Run” is a classic British farce in which its extremely exaggerated characters are placed in highly improbable situations bringing about the most hilariously comedic effect possible. This play takes place… Continue reading Curtain opens on ‘See How They Run’ March 21

On Friday, professional mentalist Christopher Carter left his audience speechless in the latest 909 Comedy Series performance at Watkins Auditorium.Although Carter said he was not a mind reader before starting his act, his flawless manipulation of the audience during the show would make that hard to believe. Carter began by demonstrating how acute his sense… Continue reading 909 Comedy Series: Christopher Carter amazes students

Vanguard Theatre’s production of “Almost, Maine” opens Nov. 8 in the Student Life and Leadership Center on the UTM campus. “Almost, Maine” is a comedy that includes elements of fantasy and magic. The play examines the events that take place on one cold winter’s night, in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. The play’s overall… Continue reading ‘Almost Maine’ prepares for opening night