Last week kicked off Nashville's 4th Annual Shades of Black Theatre Festival.  This year's festival will run from August 24-September 26, 2009, and will include workshops, stageplay performances, guest lectures, and script readings that will showcase the works and talents of many local artists.  The purpose of the Shades of Black Theatre Festival is "to provide an artisitic outlet to Nashville and surrounding cities, as well as to provide a platform for actors, directors, producers, writers, and theatre enthusiasts to network and learn."

This year's festival promises to be filled with an entertaining schedule of events catering to various age ranges and will showcase diverse genres of activities and performances.

View the festival's 2009 schedule of events here

All events during the Shades of Black Theatre Festival will be held at Nashville's Darkhorse Theater, located at 4610 Charlotte Ave.

For more information and/or ticket reservations:

Phone: 615-781-3904

Email:shadesofblackfestival@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.shadesofblackfestival.com