What is TheatreQuest?
TheatreQuest is a theatre interest group sponsored by the Chattanooga Theatre Centre for the purpose of preparing teens for future study or a vocation in the theatre.  TheatreQuest strives to provide its members theatre experiences and opportunities they would not normally get in their schools or the community at large.  By doing so, members gain a broader understanding of the potential and power of theatre.

Who can be a member?
Any young person between the ages of 13 and 19 can be a member of TheatreQuest.  Members must attend regular membership meetings and be involved in at least one major event throughout the year.

When are meetings?
General membership meetings are the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM, unless it falls on a holiday.

What kinds of activities does TheatreQuest do?
TheatreQuest activities vary from year to year, but they are always theatrical in nature and geared to increasing the members understanding of, and ability to do theatre.  Here are a few past TheatreQuest projects:


 Coffeehouse Cabaret (one to two selected Fridays during the year) – An evening of comedy and music created by the members.  Admission is free with a fee for drinks and desserts.

 Alphabet Plays (One to two plays per year, three Saturdays) – Created by members for pre-school and early school aged children, these plays focus on words beginning with the specified letter of the alphabet.  In the form of a sketch comedy show, the players use 30 words in 30 minutes.  If they can’t get through them all, someone gets a pie in the face.

 Elfing at the Choo-Choo (five weekends before Christmas) – This very popular event is also the primary fundraiser for TheatreQuest.  Members play Santa’s elves in the toy workshop and tuck in guest children at night.

 Play to be determined –Whether an original piece or a published play, this play, performed in the Spring, is produced by TheatreQuest members using alternative performance techniques.

 Hunter Project – TheatreQuest members create original theatre pieces, based on works in the Hunter Museum of Amercan Art’s permanent collection, and perform in front of the actual art work.

 Trips – TheatreQuest occasionally plans trips to other cities and regions for the purpose of seeing new and different theatrical productions.


How do you join TheatreQuest?
To join, you need only come to one of the general membership meetings on the first Monday of the month (Sept. - May; 2nd Monday in September) at 7 PM, or contact us at theatrequestctc@yahoo.com, or call the Director of Education, Chuck Tuttle at 267-8538, ext. 238.
 

Frankenstein                                       Sept. 30-Oct 16
Emperor's New Clothes                        Dec. 2- 18

Best Christmas Pageant Ever                Dec. 9- 23 
Seussical Jr.                                        Feb. 17-March 4                     

Stellaluna                                            May 4-20