The Brown County Playhouse has a long and proud history. Founded in 1949 by A. Jack Rodgers, a Brown County resident, and Professor Lee Norvelle, director of University Theatre at Indiana University, the Playhouse was designed to support and develop theatre in Brown County. It was intended to "... do for theatre in Brown County, what has been done in the field of painting."
In July of 1949, the Playhouse held its first performance, "The Old Soak." It was held in the first itteration of the Playhouse, an open-air barn with a tent covering the seating for the audience. It is said that when it would rain during a performance, the actors would incorporate the rain into the show.
The Playhouse has come a long way since those days. In 2011 the keys were handed over to the community. Its board of directors has been hard at work ever since to use the space to promote Nashville, local artists and musicians, and develop a thriving theatre element in the community.
We, as a part of this seminar, are honored to become a part of the Playhouse's ideals. We sincerely hope to bring work to the stage that will further these goals. We also encourage everyone who is interested to check out their website for more information about the Playhouse and its mission.
