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For ETC’s New Beginnings: “Short Attention Span Theatre”

Part of “Short Attention Span Theatre” poster.
Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga

“New Beginnings” is the theme for this season at Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga.

That theme takes the stage in ETC’s next production: “Short Attention Span Theatre” - featuring eight, 10-minute plays by seven playwrights.

The premiere is Friday, starting at 7:30 PM, at Rivermont Presbyterian Church - appropriate for mature audiences only.

Garry Posey - ETC’s founder and artistic director - is the director of “Short Attention Span Theatre.”

Full poster for “Short Attention Span Theatre.”
Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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  • “Seven Guitars” from August Wilson’s Century Cycle at CTC. BHM at the Bessie; “Origins” at Creative Arts Guild in Dalton. For ETC’s New Beginnings: “Short Attention Span Theatre.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • In the past few years, Chattanooga Theatre Centre has presented plays from August Wilson’s Century Cycle. “Seven Guitars” - its next production from the series - is part of CTC’s 100th season. It premieres Friday at 7:30 PM - appropriate for mature audiences only.
  • For the start of this Black History Month, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday will host the first of four events - one event a week - throughout February.
  • At Creative Arts Guild in Dalton, “Origins” showcases leading Black artists from the Harlem Renaissance to today. This year’s exhibition at the Guild for Black History Month opens Friday - including a reception at 5:30 PM - and runs through Friday, February 23rd.