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There is a kind of magic that happens when people choose to create together, when the curtain goes up after the makeup has been applied. It isn't found only under the stage lights or in the final applause. It's in every rehearsal, every volunteer who gives their time, every artist who shares a piece of themselves, and every audience member who chooses to be part of the experience. Those moments remind us that the arts are not something we simply watch; they are something we build together.

At the Appalachian Society of the Arts, we continue to be inspired by what is happening throughout our region. We are growing, new opportunities are taking shape, and each season brings stories of artists discovering their voices, communities embracing creativity, and neighbors finding connection through the arts. Watching these things unfold has been one of the greatest privileges of our work.

Thank you for being part of that story tonight. Your support of the Plateau Players and the arts strengthens not only our stages, but the communities we call home. Together, we are proving that creativity can thrive anywhere people are willing to believe in it.

So settle in, enjoy the performance, laugh often, applaud generously, and celebrate the incredible talent that surrounds us. Every production is a reminder that the arts continue to enrich our lives, strengthen our communities, and inspire what comes next.

With gratitude,

Ace Glaspy
President, Appalachian Society of the Arts

     Beginning with our inaugural performance of Timber & Coal in 2007, the Plateau Players have been committed to building our community through the arts. Since then, we have performed at many venues, including Knoxville’s Historic Tennessee Theatre, and have highlighted local talent through plays, children’s performances, musicals, concerts, and more.

     Since joining the Appalachian Society of the Arts in 2023, we have brought you beloved shows such as Steel Magnolias, Bright Star, Christmas Madrigals, The Sound of Music, Inherit the Wind, Annie Get Your Gun, and Shakespeare in Love. Our children’s theater, the Plateau Jr. Players, brought Frozen, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, School of Rock, and Zombies to life while engaging the next generation of thespian enthusiasts. Today, we are thrilled to present our production of Sordid Lives, written by Del Shores, directed by Andi Morrow, and supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

     We thank you for your support and look forward to many more years of spotlighting and inspiring local talent of all ages. Watch for upcoming audition and ticket information for our Fall 2026 musical, Smoke on the Mountain, and for the 2026 Christmas Madrigals.

Now, sit back and enjoy this “black comedy about white trash!”

Cheers,

Tracey Stansberry

Executive Producer of the Plateau Players