Primary Players Children's Theatre Group

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Primary Players Children's Theatre Group

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A nonprofit located in Blount County, TN, devoted to working with young people, who love learning about and participating in theatrical productions.

10/29/2026

PRIMARY PLAYERS FAMILY! We want you to join in on our holiday fun! 💚 We are looking for a few more performers to sing with us at Fantasy of Trees on November 28th. If you’re a past PP performer, alumni or current cast member, make sure to fill out the link in our bio by this Sunday if you’re available. See you there!

10/20/2026

FIRST REHEARSAL✅
We are so excited to kick off this experience and cannot wait to see you at the theatre in February!

09/25/2026

08/26/2026

Primary Players is deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton. She was an inspiration to many and a true champion for children and their opportunities to learn, grow, and dream.

As a nonprofit children’s theatre organization, we are especially grateful for the impact she had on East Tennessee and the countless children whose lives she touched through her generosity and commitment to the community. Her legacy of kindness, creativity, and excellence will continue to inspire generations to come. She will be deeply missed.🩷✨

08/15/2026

We’re excited to announce auditions for our next BIG musical, Shrek Jr.! 💚

📅 Auditions: Saturday, Sept. 19 | Beginning at 9 AM
📍 First United Methodist Church – Maryville, 804 Montvale Station Road
Ages for auditions 8-18

📅 Callbacks: Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Beginning at 6 PM
📍 First United Methodist Church – Maryville

📝 Audition Form: Click the link below or visit the link in our bio to select your preferred audition time slot and provide your information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepdsyerxfZRTh21XBTJDOAabc4PZQedNdGgqc2SWsJVCVm_g/viewform

What to expect:
• Auditions will begin with a 30-minute choreography session. There will be another session for later arrivals.
• Come ready to MOVE! Wear comfortable, nice attire and appropriate shoes. No flip-flops, sandals, Crocs, etc.
• Choose either a song from Shrek Jr. (provided by Primary Players no later than August 20th) OR a 30-second selection from a youth-oriented musical or a young character from a musical. For your own selection, you must provide your own accompaniment—no vocal help or a ca****la selections.
• Bring a resume and headshot, if available.

📆 Rehearsals:
• Orientation/First Rehearsal: Oct. 19 | 6–8 PM
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6–8 PM, beginning Oct. 20. We will add in Monday rehearsals in January.

Please make sure to list ALL conflicts on your audition form. While we’ll work around conflicts when possible, once the rehearsal schedule is set, attendance is expected.

There are no absences allowed during Tech & Performance Week: Feb. 1–7, 2027, which will take place at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville.

Can’t make auditions? Contact Director John Cherry at [email protected]

We’re committed to creating a high-quality production, learning together, and—most importantly—having FUN! We can’t wait to see you at auditions! 🎭

07/17/2026

A little alumni reunion moment. 🎶

07/17/2026

POV: You spent your Thursday night singing, dancing, and making memories. 🎭🎶

We had the BEST time at .thursday ! From performing for our community to welcoming back our amazing alumni for a special performance of Seasons of Love, it was a night we’ll definitely remember.

Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer us on—see you at the next one! 💙

07/06/2026

Join us for Third Thursday with Primary Players!
We’ll be bringing music to downtown Maryville on Thursday, July 16, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at The Landmark (below J. Danforth Mercantile), and we’d love to see you there!

✨ Calling all Primary Players alumni! Stop by to say hello, catch up, and even join us for a couple of songs if you’d like. We’re also adding “Seasons of Love” to our setlist, and we can’t wait to share it with you! Make sure to check out the link in our bio for our Spotify playlist!

🎤 Rehearsal Information 📅 Monday, July 13 🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 First United Methodist Church (FUMC)
We hope to see our Primary Players family and the community for an evening of music and memories!

06/12/2026

Celebrate International Day of Music with Primary Players! 🎶

We are excited to participate in a citywide celebration of the International Day of Music on Sunday, June 21, from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Masonic Lodge (318 Ellis Avenue, Maryville).

Current and alumni Primary Players performers are invited to share their talents by performing during one of the event’s 30-minute performance blocks. Solo and ensemble selections previously performed at Third Thursday events are welcome!

Interested in participating or want more information? Please email Amanda at [email protected] to confirm your interest.

Join us as we celebrate the power of music and showcase the incredible talent of the Primary Players family! 🎵✨

Address

212 College St
Maryville, TN
37804

Website

http://www.PrimaryPlayers.org/, https://claytonartscenter.com/event/primary-players-the-sound-of-music-youth-edition/

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