Fall 2014

Thursday, September 18, 2014
The WannaBeatles
TPAC's Polk Theater

In February of 1964 the Beatles blasted into the American music scene on the Ed Sullivan Show.  50 years later, their songs continue to inspire artists and music lovers alike.  Come celebrate with The WannaBeatles, Nashville’s own band made up of award winning and talented music producers, arrangers, studio players, and singers who have "Come Together" to play the music they grew up with.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014
An Exploration of Burden of Justice: 1863
TPAC's Polk Theater

Some 10,500 armed conflicts occurred during the Civil War, ranging from battles to minor skirmishes.  Burden of Justice: 1863 tells the story of a skirmish between Union soldiers and local citizens on July 2nd in western Dickson County, Tennessee, at a place called the Irish Shanty.  Playwright Carolyn German of Nashville's Theater Craft used original transcripts of legal proceedings in Clarksville to recreate the trial of Aaron James, which was brought before President Lincoln and reported in the New York Times.  A single actor portrays ten distinct characters at a breathtaking pace, inviting audience opinion and inspiring lively debate about truth and justice.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Nashville Shakespeare Festival
TPAC's Polk Theater

Nashville Shakespeare Festival has been one of the cities greatest treasures for over 25 years.  With productions in the summer and winter, as well as workshops, school tours, and library readings, they continue to thrive in their mission "to educate and entertain the Mid-South community through professional Shakespearean experiences."  Join us as we celebrate Nashville Shakespeare Festival with Artistic Director Denice Hicks, along with cast members who will remind us of the beauty, comedy, and relevance of the Bard right here in our great city.

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