Winter/Spring 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015
The Whipping Man
TPAC's Polk Theater

A badly wounded Jewish Confederate soldier stumbles home at war's end to find his family has fled to the countryside.  Remaining behind to greet him are two of his family's former slaves...and a cobbled together Passover Seder.  The three men unite to celebrate the holiday, even as they struggle to comprehend their new relationships at a crossroads of personal and national history.

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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Walking the Tightrope
TPAC's Polk Theater

Walking the Tightrope features a grandfather who struggles to explain the absence of "Nanna" to his visiting granddaughter.  With humor and help from a clown, they discover the meaning of family-celebrating life and learning to accept death.  Beautifully produced video and live music transport the audience from the quaint English seaside to the spectacular big top of the circus.

(THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER)


Thursday, April 2, 2015
The Pirates of Penzance
TPAC's Polk Theater

Nashville Opera presented this classic favorite from the masters of comedy, Gilbert and Sullivan.  The Pirates of Penzance features all the clever wordplay and wonderful music that the musical duo is known for.  Nashville Opera's Artistic Director, John Hoomes led the discussion and cast members performed song excerpts. 

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