Event date: September 6-13, 2015
14th Annual Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour of Victorian Homes, Columbus, Mississippi
Celebrate the annual Tennessee Williams festival in the birthplace of America’s world-famous playwright. Fame and fortune pursued Tennessee Williams but it all began here. Family photographs and precious heirlooms are proudly displayed in his first home, now the Welcome Center at 300 Main Street.
For theatre-goers, his play “Suddenly Last Summer” becomes a study of power and betrayal, performed with spine-chilling bravura by Broadway stars Brenda Currin and Beth Bartley with a regional cast directed by Augustin J. Correro. During the week-long celebration of the life and times of Tennessee Williams, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, free seminars led by eminent Williams’ scholars will focus on his many plays and films. The Tennessee Williams Scholar’s Medallion will be awarded at an elegant luncheon on Friday. Thursday, the Moon Lake Party presents “Truman Talks Tennessee”, by writer/actor Joel Vig who raises dinner theatre to new heights of hilarity and rollicking wit.
Friday’s winner of the “Stella” Shouting Contest snags the coveted Stella Trophy, then dinner and a carriage ride to the theatre. On Saturday, the fourth annual 5K “Streetcar” Run offers more prizes. In St Paul’s Episcopal Church, where the playwright was christened, the play is the theme of Sunday’s sermon. Later Sunday, readings of his poetry include an excerpt from a newly-discovered short story by Tennessee Williams. Tours of gracious Victorian homes complete the festivities.
Tennessee Williams (on the right) with his sister and mother
Contact & Media Visits
Tennessee Williams Tribute Committee
305 7th Street. South, Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Web: www.muw.edu/tennesseewilliams, Phone: 662.328.2686
Media Contact: Brenda Caradine
Email: sbcaradine@cableone.net
Phone: 662.328.5413
Media Visits: Complimentary media visits for journalists on assignment or with approved credentials. If you are unable to accept a courtesy visit, a press rate can be negotiated.
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Event Date: September 6 - 13, 2015
14th Annual Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour in Columbus, Mississippi
Celebrate the Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour in his birthplace. Theatre and mayhem come together in Columbus, MS, for a week-long festival. World fame pursued Tennessee Williams but it all began here. The Welcome Center at 300 Main Street was his first home and proudly displays unique photographs and heirlooms.
Prepared by Elizabeth Simpson. June 2015
14th Annual Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour of Victorian Homes, Columbus, Mississippi
Celebrate the annual Tennessee Williams festival in the birthplace of America’s world-famous playwright. Fame and fortune pursued Tennessee Williams but it all began here. Family photographs and precious heirlooms are proudly displayed in his first home, now the Welcome Center at 300 Main Street.
For theatre-goers, his play “Suddenly Last Summer” becomes a study of power and betrayal, performed with spine-chilling bravura by Broadway stars Brenda Currin and Beth Bartley with a regional cast directed by Augustin J. Correro. During the week-long celebration of the life and times of Tennessee Williams, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, free seminars led by eminent Williams’ scholars will focus on his many plays and films. The Tennessee Williams Scholar’s Medallion will be awarded at an elegant luncheon on Friday. Thursday, the Moon Lake Party presents “Truman Talks Tennessee”, by writer/actor Joel Vig who raises dinner theatre to new heights of hilarity and rollicking wit.
Friday’s winner of the “Stella” Shouting Contest snags the coveted Stella Trophy, then dinner and a carriage ride to the theatre. On Saturday, the fourth annual 5K “Streetcar” Run offers more prizes. In St Paul’s Episcopal Church, where the playwright was christened, the play is the theme of Sunday’s sermon. Later Sunday, readings of his poetry include an excerpt from a newly-discovered short story by Tennessee Williams. Tours of gracious Victorian homes complete the festivities.
Tennessee Williams (on the right) with his sister and mother
Contact & Media Visits
Tennessee Williams Tribute Committee
305 7th Street. South, Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Web: www.muw.edu/tennesseewilliams, Phone: 662.328.2686
Media Contact: Brenda Caradine
Email: sbcaradine@cableone.net
Phone: 662.328.5413
Media Visits: Complimentary media visits for journalists on assignment or with approved credentials. If you are unable to accept a courtesy visit, a press rate can be negotiated.
Condensed Version
Event Date: September 6 - 13, 2015
14th Annual Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour in Columbus, Mississippi
Celebrate the Tennessee Williams Tribute & Tour in his birthplace. Theatre and mayhem come together in Columbus, MS, for a week-long festival. World fame pursued Tennessee Williams but it all began here. The Welcome Center at 300 Main Street was his first home and proudly displays unique photographs and heirlooms.
Prepared by Elizabeth Simpson. June 2015