Metro Parks Theatre
Centennial Theatre Academy
Centennial Theatre Academy is a place for kids ages 8-14 and teens 12-18 to learn all about theatre, from acting and directing to the technical aspects of putting on a production. Students will spend time discovering and developing their theatre talents and will have a chance to showcase what they learn in a performance setting.
Wicked Fun! Summer Theater Camps
Summer Theater for Youth Ages 8-14
Young actors will explore their creativity, learn basic to intermediate acting skills while collaborating and learning from each other to create exciting story lines featuring our favorite adorable “villains.”
The Musical Theater Camp will also include songs and scenes from Wicked, Shrek Jr., Hamilton and MORE!
Wicked Fun! Theater Summer Camp: June 9-13, 2025
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Friday Afternoon Performance: 4:00 p.m.
Register today, $125 Early Bird price, Centennial Performing Arts Studios (CPAS)
Wicked Fun! Theater Summer Camp: July 7-11, 2025
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Friday Afternoon Performance: 4:00 p.m.
Register today, $125 Early Bird price, Centennial Performing Arts Studios (CPAS)
Wicked Fun! Musical Theater Camp - July 21-25, 2025
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. - Friday Afternoon Performance: 4:00 p.m.
Register today, $125 Early Bird price, Z Alexander Looby Center Theater
Passport to Adventure Summer Camp
Join Metro Parks and Celebrate Nashville for this fun summer camp that celebrates different cultures. July 14-18, kids ages 8-11 will get to participate in visual arts, music, theater and dance. Sign up on Eventbrite today.
Rat Dude! The Free Improv Show
Join us for a free comedy show with Rat Dude! Each month Rat Dude! members bring their quick wit and offbeat humor to the stage in an entirely Improvised comedy show. Expect the unexpected and let the hilarity ensue! Reserve your free ticket for this event today! Rat Dude! will perform a Thursday August, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Centennial Black Box Theater located in Centennial Performing Arts Studios at 211 27th Avenue North. Check back soon for the date!
Free Adult Classes
Metro Parks Improv
- Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. June 24. No Improv July or August. Check back in the fall.
- These classes take place in the Black Box Theater, 211 27th Ave. N., Nashville, TN.37203.
Nashville Story Garden's Greenhouse Monthly Writers' Night Returns in the Fall
Writers: bring up to 9 pages of a work-in-process. Actors: bring yourself and be willing to jump up and read.
Free, No RSVP! All are welcome.
Nashville Acting Workshop
Nashville Acting Workshop is a free meeting for local actors, playwrights, and directors to congregate and work on scenes, workshop new material, and prepare for auditions. Open to everyone who wants to participate!
- Will meet June 25 - No meetings July or August
- 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Centennial Black Box Theater
- Free, but register to attend.
Theatre Staff
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VeeVee Finley
Specialized Skills Supervisor, Theatre -
Kirk Brown
Technical Director