The Tivoli Theatre Foundation was formed by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke in 2015 to ensure the sustainability of two city-owned historic sites, The Tivoli Theatre and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, while promoting them as vibrant attractions that add to the quality of life in Chattanooga. The Foundation proudly brings in entertainment throughout the year ranging from concerts to comedians, silent films to Broadway shows, as well as educational opportunities for students in the Chattanooga area.
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Go behind the scenes of the Tivoli Theatre, Walker Theatre, and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium! Learn how our venues operate, see the backstage spaces, and talk with staff to learn the ins and outs of what we do. Tours are free and last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the group’s interests and needs. To schedule a tour, contact Ellie Austin: ellie@tivolichattanooga.com
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Program Type: Arts Curriculum, Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
The Tivoli Theatre Foundation offers workshops with touring artists, technicians, stage managers, etc. throughout the year for various age groups as part of our TivEd series. These workshops are meant to generate interest in the work that makes our events happen at the Tivoli Theatre, Walker Theatre, and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
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Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
We bring some of Broadway’s most beloved shows right to your back yard! The Tivoli Theatre and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium are the only venues in the Chattanooga area that present Broadway national tours. Our seasons are meant for audiences of all ages and celebrate everything from the classics, to challenging pieces, to new favorites, to hidden gems. To view our current Broadway season, visit https://www.tivolichattanooga.com/2022-2023-broadway-at-the-memorial-auditorium/
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Program Type: Arts Curriculum, Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Camp Broadway at the Memorial is a two-week musical theatre intensive. Future theatre performers will have the chance to work with award-winning directors and choreographers to discover, build, and sharpen singing, dancing, and acting skills. Students will rehearse musical numbers from some of Broadway’s most beloved shows while learning how a show goes from script to stage. On the last day, students will get the full Broadway experience: dressing rooms, the red carpet, and a showcase performance on the Walker Theatre stage for family and friends!
Summer Tech at the Memorial is a week-long dive into all things technical theatre. Summer Tech runs during Camp Broadway, integrating lighting, sound, stage management, prop making, and so much more with our Final Showcase. Campers will have opportunities to work with the professionals who make Memorial Auditorium and Walker Theatre shows come to life!
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