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Discovery Park Historical Theater Academy Registration Open

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Union City, Tenn.–Historical Theater Academy is back for another semester. The Fall 2022 play will be about the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Academy participants receive instruction in multiple aspects of theater and historical research and then stage a performance of the original work they create. Classes begin Aug. 15, 2022.

This unique extracurricular activity is FREE for 6-12 grade students thanks to our generous sponsors, Warner Law Firm PLC, Third & Church of Union City and a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Historical Theater Academy is a free program designed for students in grades 6-12 that takes place at Discovery Park twice each year. Academy participants receive instruction in multiple aspects of theater and historical research and then stage a performance of the original work they create. In addition to gaining experience in numerous disciplines including acting, set design, costuming, writing and historical research, students learn collaboration skills.

Policies:
• Rehearsals are 6-8pm each Monday Night, Aug 15, 2022 – Dec 10, 2022.
• There will be extra rehearsals scheduled the week of Dec 5, with a final performance on Dec 10, 2021.
• Students who have more than 2 unexcused absences will not be given an onstage role in the performances.
• Only illness and family emergency constitute excused absences, and the program director must be notified as early as possible.
• Not all students will assume onstage roles, but all students will play a part in the production.
• We have permission to send information about the program via the email address and phone number listed for parents/guardians below.
• Unless otherwise specified, any photos taken by staff during rehearsals and performances may be used by Discovery Park of America to market the museum and heritage park or the Historical Theater Academy program.

Register at the Discovery Park Facebook page.

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