THE THEATER BUG
Welcome to our
LOVE CIRCLE
Theater Bug proudly presents the third annual Playground Ten-Minute Play Festival!
Written by Nashville students, these ten-minute plays are full of amazing characters, beautiful language, real-life drama, and laugh-out-loud-comedy. The plays explore a range of contemporary topics including the complexities of growing up, the push and pull of family ties, and the adventures of an intergalactic beverage salesman.
Program A: February 6th and 7th at 7:00 pm
Keys by Huck Paisley
On My Own by Asatira X
Sneak Preview from summer Musical: Stories___
Sneak Preview from Spring Playground Play: The Sleepover by Madison Medor
It by Luka Bosen
Lear Pressure by Iyanuoluwa Otukpe
Program B: February 8th at 7:00 pm and February 9th at 2:00 pm
Have you Ever tried Starboard Milk™ by Jasper Paisley
Forgotten by Tarin Bowles
Sneak Preview from summer Musical: Stories___
Sneak Preview from Spring Playground Play: The Sleepover by Madison Medor
Good. Not Great by Jamya Conner
Give or Take by James Walker
In addition to the eight new ten-minute plays, the Festival features a sneak peek from this year’s Playground Production written by Theater Bug student, Madison Medor. Madison was a featured playwright in the 2024 Ten-Minute Play Festival and her new full-length play will premiere this spring at The Theater Bug.
Creating Community.
Building Confidence.
Changing Lives.
We are focused on providing free programing for our community whenever possible and keeping costs to families at a minimum.
OUR MISSION
To inspire young people and audiences to create community and build confidence - encouraging them through educational experiences in the performing arts.
Be the first in the know. Sign up for our newsletter!
Merchandise
Grab your favorite t-shirt, download sheet music with your favorite tracks, and more!
MORE ABOUT US
Good Morning America.
We were grateful to be featured on a segment with T.J. Holmes and the incredible people at Good Morning America in November of 2019. Watch the segment at the link below and learn a little more about what makes our community so special. Thank you to Good Morning America for this beautiful memory.
Specialty Plates.
The Tennessee Arts Commission is a huge supporter of The Theater Bug, and one of the reasons we are still able to provide programming to the community, even under the most difficult of times. You can help support by participating in the specialty license plate program! An adorable design and supporting an organization that supports many of the theaters you know and love in Tennessee!
Best of Nashville
Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2023
1st - Best Holiday Concert
Tied for 3rd - Best Theater Company
Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2022
Best New Youth Writing Program - The Playground
Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville 2021
3rd - Best Theater Company
Best Kid’s Concert - Winter Concert: Live in Technicolor
Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville 2020
1st - Best Youth Theater Program
3rd - Best Children's Theater Program
2nd - Best Place to See a Play
2nd - Best Theater Company
Nashville Parent Annual Reader’s Poll 2017
Winner - Best Theater Instruction 2017
Finalist - Best Live Performing Arts Group 2017
ADDITIONAL AWARDS:
Best Place to See a Play 2018 - tied for 3rd
Best Local Theater 2016 - 3rd
Best Original Children's Play 2014 - Oddly Puddle is from Inner Space
Best Original Theater Performed by Children 2013
