“I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dream” Celebrates History Friday
African American actors from across the Upper Cumberland will take the stage for Cookeville Theatre Company’s original production Friday night. Show Director Lori Jackson Strode said “I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dream” highlights the triumphs of black history. She said the show will remind viewers that the history of African Americans includes hope, creativity, and […]
Local Theatre Company Continues With New Name
A local theatre company is moving into 2023 under a new name. Kathy Gilpatrick is the president of Cookeville Theatre Company, formerly known as Storyteller Theatre Company. She said the decision was made for clarification purposes. “We decided at that time,” Gilpatrick said. “We decided when we would do the residency at Storyteller House for […]
