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Sit in on ‘Stories from the Stage’ taping at Cumberland County Playhouse

The Cumberland County Playhouse is located near Crossville, Tenn.
The Cumberland County Playhouse is located near Crossville, Tenn. The Cumberland County Playhouse is located near Crossville, Tenn.

Be part of the studio audience when Cumberland County Playhouse hosts “Stories from the Stage” on Tuesday, April 10, at the Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tenn.

“Stories from the Stage” is a new series being launched by World Channel that will feature stories told by masterful storytellers. The show will air on WCTE-Upper Cumberland PBS in Cookeville, Tenn.

Each episode of “Stories from the Stage” will explore the art of storytelling with a host introducing the episode theme. There will be storytellers discussing their craft, onstage performances and even comments and stories from the audience.

The public is invited to sit in on one of these episode tapings on Tuesday. During the two-hour live performance at the Playhouse, the audience will watch Upper Cumberland storytellers tell tales that have been submitted to World Channel for consideration on the new series.

A reception will be held at 6 p.m. CDT before the show begins filming at 7 o’clock. Seating is limited in the Adventure Theatre of the Playhouse, so advance purchase of tickets is recommended.

Tickets are $15 plus fees. Purchase tickets online at wcte.org.