World Theatre Day

International Theatre Institute

Today, March 27th, 2009, is the International Theatre Institute's annual celebration of the theatre arts worldwide.  ITI, founded in 1962, is an offshoot of UNSECO, an United Nations organization dedicated to the advancement of arts, sicences and cultural literacy.

World Theatre Day is celebrated with special events all over the planet, and there's no reason Nashville theatre afficianados can't join the party!  After all, here's another great excuse to establish an annual tradition!

So how to celebrate in Nashville today?  Here's a list of current events:

• 21 Baker Road (an original musical by the Writer's Stage)
  1008 Charlotte Ave.
• The Book of Liz (a student production by the University School of Nashville)
  2000 Edgehill Ave.
• 12 Angry Men (produced by Lamplighters)
  14119 Old Nashville Hwy.  Smyrna, TN
• The Miracle Worker (produced by the Boiler Room)
  230 Franklin Rd.  Franklin, TN
• Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (produced by Nashville Children's Theatre)
  25 Middleton St.
• Rabbit Hole (presented by the Tennessee Reperatory Theatre)
  TPAC, 505 Deaderick St.
• Jersey Boys (traveling production)
  TPAC, 505 Deaderick St.
• Winner Lose All (produced by Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre)
  8240 Hwy. 100

So by all means get out to one of these fabulous shows in honor of World Theatre Day!