Looking for a way to connect with and support the Clarence Brown Theatre? We’re not your average book club. Members delve into the scripts seen on CBT stages with the director, actors, dramaturg, or sometimes, even the playwright! With our Literary Lunches, there’s never a shortage of fun and engaging discussion as a Marian Brown’s Circle member.
($125) includes the following benefits:
- Personal scripts of Dial M for Murder, Clyde's, Appropriate and Indoor Cats
- Marian Brown's Circle tote
- Listing on the CBT website, and in the CBT mainstage programs
- Reserved spot at four Literary Lunches (lunch provided)
- Invitation to attend Page2Stage events
- One guest pass (to be used for one Literary Lunch)
LITERARY LUNCHES (included in membership) :
- Dial M for Murder | Sat. September 12, 2026, 12pm-2pm
- Clyde's | Sat. November 14, 2026, 12pm-2pm
- Appropriate | Sat. February 13, 2027, 12pm-2pm
- 9 to 5 | Sat. April 24, 2027, 12pm-2pm
PAGE2STAGE EVENTS
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Annual New Play Reading | Saturday October 24, 2026 | 1pm–4pm | Free Event | Lawson McGhee Library
Join us for a table reading of an in-development script written by MBC member Greg Congleton as part of the Tennessee Stage Company's New Play Festival 2027. -
A Christmas Carol Tea with Director Patrick Lanczki | Saturday December 12, 2026 | 3pm–5pm | $20 Event Fee | Addison's Book Store
A classic Victorian tea with director Patrick Lanczki. Join Patrick for a behind-the-scenes dialogue about bringing this beloved holiday tradition to life on the Clarence Brown stage year after year. -
Catnip and Paint! | Saturday March 6, 2027 | 1pm–3pm | $30 Event Fee | Scruffy's Cat Café on Broadway
A paint and sip event at our local cat café with the cast and creative team of Indoor Cats. Make some art, talk about art, all while enjoying some friendly feline company. Limited to 30 members.
For questions about your Marian Brown’s Circle membership or benefits, please contact us at Marian_Brown_Circle@utk.edu or call David Ratliff at 865-974-8287.