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The 15th Annual Tennessee Williams Tribute
Columbus, Mississippi
September 8-11, 2016
“Celebrating the legacy of America’s Greatest Playwright in the town where he was born.”
Join us for four days of scintillating theater and literary fun. For our 15th season, TWT presents two fascinating new plays based on Williams’ work, casual conversations with scholars, free acting classes, and a hilarious street party – all steeped in the beauty of a classic Southern town whose spirit has long inspired writers, artists and academics.
EVENT SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Thursday, September 8, at 7 p.m.
Opening Night Gala
Join us for food, drink, a silent auction and the new play sometimes there’s God so quickly. Based on interviews with friends, acquaintances and fans of Tennessee Williams, actor and playwright David Roby portrays 19 different characters – including a resident of Columbus!
Location: Rosenzweig Art Center, 501 Main Street
Tickets: $60
Call: 1-662-368-TLW1 (8591)
Friday, September 9 at 9 a.m.
The Backstory Breakfast
Join eminent scholars for coffee, pastries and a casual conversation that will expand your knowledge about the work – and world – of America’s Greatest Playwright.
Location: The Puckett House at MUW, 1100 College Street
Free Event
Friday, September 9 at 11:30 a.m.
Scholars’ Luncheon – Our annual Scholars’ Luncheon is a casual way to get to know fans and locals. We provide a delicious catered lunch, gorgeous classical music and some tasty morsels about Williams’ life served up by scholars.
Location: Lee Home, 316 7th Street N.
Tickets: $40
Call: 1-662-368-TLW1 (8591)
Friday, September 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Acting Workshop I – Artist-in-Residence David Roby uses monologues and scenes from Tennessee Williams’ plays to help participants suit the words to the actions. The class is geared to aspiring performers of all levels, or anyone else who is interested in learning more about the process of bringing Williams’ text to life.
Rent Auditorium, 1100 College Street
Free Class
Call to reserve your spot: 1-662-368-TLW1 (8591)
Friday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Hollyhocks Stella Shouting Contest – The hilarious street party with prizes for the most dramatic performances. Dress up like Stanley Kowalski from A Streetcar Named Desire and cry out passionately: “Stellaaaaaahhh!” Winner becomes a Columbus legend (for a day), and is treated to a special dinner that night hosted by Hollyhocks.
Location: 204 5th Street
Free Event
Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m.
TWT Premier Work: Unseen Character
Inspired by Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, playwright David Roby’s original work gives voice to characters who are mentioned – but never seen – in the classic “memory play.” Beloved Columbus actors expand Williams’ poetic universe.
Location: Rent Auditorium at MUW, 1100 College Street
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors/military, $10 students
1-662-368-TLW1 (8591)
Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m..
Tom’s Columbus
Join us for coffee and snacks in the house where Thomas Lanier Williams learned to walk. Our scholars will offer an illuminating and intimate conversation about the women who influenced the life and work of a young playwright.
Location: 300 Main Street
Free Event
Saturday, September 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Acting Workshop II – Artist-in-Residence David Roby uses monologues and scenes from Tennessee Williams’ plays to help participants suit the words to the actions. The class is geared to aspiring performers of all levels, or anyone else who is interested in learning more about the process of bringing Williams’ text to life.
Rent Auditorium, 1100 College Street
Free Class
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