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THEATRE BRISTOL
512 State Street - Bristol, TN 37620 - 423.968.4977

Amy Neal Bussey | theatreb@3wave.com
http://www.theatrebristol.org

Disciplines
Dance
Music
Theatre
Type of Program
In-school
After school
Weekends
All day
Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Organization
Mission: Our activities fall into three primary fields: 1) arts education and youth programming; 2) community outreach; and 3) main stage seasons of quality adult/family musicals and dramas.
Founder: Catherine F. DeCaterina
Founded: 1965
Vision: Education will always be at the core of Theatre Bristol's mission. We are expanding our offering of classes and workshops this season and look to continue this expansion in future years. We are now offering more classes for older teens and adults and are looking at adding preschool activities in the near future.
 
Program
Programs: DISCOVERY SERIES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES, collaboration with four elementary school partners in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties in Tennessee; CATHERINE F. DECATERINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, a variety of opportunities to learn and grow throughout the entire year for people of all ages; Theatre of the Stars, one and two week long summer day camps for ages 6-18 which explore the broad world of fine and performing arts; Showbiz Saturdays, day long Saturday sessions for youth aged 6-18 which encourage teamwork and heightened creativity by using the arts as a springboard to the fatastic worlds of literature and drama; Teaching Artists In The Classroom-In conjunction with our Discovery Series for Young Audience,Theatre Bristol professionals provide free classroom visits with multi-cultural, cross-curriculum activities
Youth Served: 300
Gender Specific: No
Prerequisites: None. Classes, workshops and auditions are open to anyone with a desire to participate. All you need to succeed at Theatre Bristol is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
Season: Year-long
Schedule: Weekly
Method of Evaluation: Exhibition, Product, Survey
Free Program: No
Scholarships: Yes
 
Administration
Primary Instructor: Artist
Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: Yes
Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: Yes
Funding: Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants
Governing Board: Yes
Advisory Board: Yes
 
Community
Service Area: City, Multiple county
Serve At-risk Youth: Some
Collaborations: Schools, Cultural institutions, Social Service
 

Educating, Entertaining and Inspiring Children of All Ages for 36 years.


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