"With each show (they) make local history and gain audiences. Shakespeare on the Square will find itself woven into the fabric of the city center, and people will come to the plays year after year."

The Maryville Daily Times

"Parkhill's confidence both onstage and behind the scenes has fueled some great theater for nearly two decades."

Kevin Crowe, Metro Pulse

November 9, 2006

 

 

Now Playing . . . The crowd on Market Square Viewing the 2003 Shakespeare on the Square performance of As You Like It For information about the New Play Festival staged readings and library performances, please see the New Play Festival page.

The Annual New Play Festival presents the 2010 World Premiere of The Church of Diminishing Marginal Returns By Jay Huling When incorrigible entrepreneur Josh Pocket finds himself in severe financial trouble, he cons his evangelical brother Jon into starting their own church. Although Jon has a penchant for hermeneutical biblical exegesis and is quite sincere about the endeavor, Josh is only interested in collecting titles and love offerings. Josh and Jon's endeavor is so financially successful, they're able to pay off most of their debts. This doesn't sit well with their banker, Gordon Hepworth, who has been making a handsome living off of the interest from their outstanding loans. And when Nancy Fairchild of the IRS uncovers the church's activities, she launches a formal investigation. Josh and Jon then must get their act together to qualify as a bona fide 401c(3) tax exempt church operation. Dates and Times: March 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8 pm March 14, 21, 28 at 3 pm Place: Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay Street (Across Gay Street from Regas' Restaurant). Map to Theatre Knoxville Downtown

 

About Us

The Tennessee Stage Company is a 501(c) 3 non-profit professional theatre celebrating our 21st season in Knoxville in 2010. Our mission is to enhance the cultural life of the community through performance and education while providing professional opportunities for regional artists. Our goal is to educate and entertain the people of our region, to provide professional opportunities at fair market salaries for regional artists and to promote interaction between new artists and established professionals. We seek to be recognized for high quality artistic production, fiscal responsibility, and commitment to the craft. The Tennessee Stage Company is dedicated to providing quality entertainment that is affordable and accessible to all. The company is governed by a fourteen member working board of directors. We work with local artists, community leaders and local government to promote the arts in downtown Knoxville. The Tennessee Stage Company has four major programs...The Tennessee Stage New Play Festival, Shakespeare on the Square , The Timeless Works Series and our Education & Outreach Program.