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10/28/2025

Join us Thursday the 30th from 11am-12pm in HPF 147 for a FREE dance class from 's .

Costumes are encouraged, but experience isn't necessary! 👻🎃

04/23/2024

Audition submissions due Sunday!

Chattanooga State Repertory Theatre (CSRT), Chatt State’s professional theatre company, is pleased to announce auditions for TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail, and Nia Vardalos.

Seeking 4 actors to fill the following roles:

- Sugar: This character is based on the real person Cheryl Strayed. Preferably seeking a female presenting performer in the approximate age range of 35-55, but age is flexible - the character should give a warm, open, and vulnerable energy. Open to all ethnicities.

- 3 Letter Writers: these three characters represent all of the authors who wrote to the advice column “Dear Sugar.” These 3 roles are open to all ages, gender identities, and ethnicities. For the letter writers, preference may be given to Chatt State theatre/PATP alumni when appropriate.

This play is based on a true story and contains some heavy content that may be triggering, and we recommend reading the play (a pdf can be found online) prior to auditioning.

This is a paid non-equity casting call.

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS: The first round of auditions will be video submissions. Please submit 2 contrasting contemporary monologues - one comedic and one dramatic to Jennifer Wilson at [email protected] no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, April 28.
Any necessary callbacks will be held on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00pm.

REHEARSALS: There will be one table read in May. Regular rehearsals will be June 3-June 20. Tech begins June 23.

PERFORMANCES: June 28-30

Email [email protected] with any questions.

04/12/2023

Please join us for “Solo!” – a student showcase featuring solo performances by several talented students. These pieces will be accompanied by the Chattanooga State Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band is led by Nicholas Hartline and includes students from the college, the STEM School of Chattanooga, Collegiate High School, as well as community volunteers. 🎼

04/06/2023

Come see the Student Art Exhibition opening tonight at 5 and running through the end of April!

02/21/2023

Chattanooga State is pleased to announce auditions for our upcoming production of the musical TUCK EVERLASTING, with music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle.

Auditions are open to anyone in the Chattanooga community in high school or older.

Auditions are Monday, February 20 and Tuesday February 21 at 6:30pm in the Humanities building room 133 at Chatt State. (Note: Campus is under construction, so if you haven’t been on campus this academic year, give yourself a few extra minutes to find your way. We recommend parking in lot P11. A campus building and parking map can be found at this link: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/sites/default/files/campus_map.pdf.) Each actor only needs to attend one evening of auditions. Callbacks will be held Thursday, February 23 beginning at 6:30pm.

Please prepare a 16-bar cut from a song in the style of, but not from, the show. Bring sheet music in the key you wish to sing it in or a backing track on a device with Bluetooth capability. Dress to move. The audition will consist of singing, reading from the script, and you will be taught a dance audition by our choreographer.

Rehearsals begin Monday, February 27. Rehearsals for this show are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, until tech week when actors will be called each evening, and performances are April 28-30, 2023. Please bring a list of any and all schedule conflicts you have between February 27 and April 30 with you to the auditions.

Email [email protected] with any questions! 🎭

02/16/2023

The Soul of Jazz Festival is here! For more information, visit https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/humanities-fine-arts/.
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02/07/2023

Join us to explore the haiku and devour some sushi. All are welcome! 📚

01/31/2023

Formed in 2018 by two brothers and their best friend, the Sequatchie River Band began life as a haphazard acoustic jam trio. Over the years, they have added a third brother and another close friend, and refined their sound, while maintaining a diverse repertoire of classic rock, folk, country, blues, and sacred music covers, with a contemporary spin. Several originals have been produced in the process, in a variety of styles. The band also develops music appreciation curriculum for their homeschool community, and provides specific instrument instruction as well. Recently, the members have crafted an alter ego, Interval, to distinguish their indie/alt-rock side. 🎸

February 7 at 7:00 pm (Tuesday)
Music: Sequatchie River Band // Interval
Location: Humanities Theatre
FREE and Open to the Public

01/25/2023

This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” In Act II, the Wonderettes reunite to take the stage and perform at their ten-year reunion. We learn about the highs and lows the girls have experienced in the past decade and are charmed to find that no matter what life throws their way, they will conquer it together. Featuring over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes will keep you smiling in this must-take musical trip down memory lane!
Tickets for The Marvelous Wonderettes are on sale through Chattanooga State online at www.chattanoogastate.edu/theatre and must be purchased in advance. Performances are February 2-4 with the dinner beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are $15 and include dinner and the show. 🎭

11/30/2022

We are so proud of all of our students, alumni, and our theatre community, and are delighted that folks involved with our spring 2022 production of LUCKY STIFF were recognized for their talents and hard work!

Congratulations to the nominees:
Best Musical
Best Ensemble
Best Choreography - Brendon Ferguson
Best Direction - Jennifer Wilson
Best Musical Direction - Jennifer Wilson
Best Costume Design - Brenda Schwab
Best Performer in a Musical - Maddie Meier (Rita), Vivian Long (Annabel), Ryan Laskowski (Luigi), & Jordan Pope (Harry)
Best Supporting Performer in a Musical - Richard Nichols (Vinnie), Sophia Hassevoort (Dominique), Emma Collins (Landlady), & Jason Russell (the body of Tony Hendon)

Winners are determined by popular vote, so if you saw our show and loved it, please vote for us!
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Voting is Now Open!

11/30/2022

Keep your eyes open for small artworks on campus today like this little sculpture! Find it and take it home.

11/30/2022

It's that time of the year again! The worldwide phenomenon of making and hiding small artworks to spread joy once again comes to the Chatt State Campus. Today students taking Introduction to Art 1035 with Baggs McKelvey as well as Art Club members and AFA degree candidates will hide small handmade artworks on campus. We invite students, faculty, and staff to search, discover, and ultimately take home these small gifts! Students will be hiding these treasures throughout the day. Watch for hints on the Instagram site as students post photos of artworks with clues to the hiding spot.

is part of worldwide phenomena of artists making and hiding art to bring joy to those who find and keep the artworks. Find your joy today!