WHAT WE DO
Murfreesboro Little Theatre is the oldest continuing community theatre in the area, starting in 1962! As a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization, we operate on ticket sales, memberships, and donations. We strive to provide an eclectic aray of shows to entice and entertain everyone!
EST. 1962 FOUNDING MEMBERS
Jim & Polly Ridley, Nan & Hal Christiansen, Bren & BJ Huggins, & Margaret "Dumpy" Waller
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shane Lowery, Past President (shane@mltarts.com)
Emma Hawkins, President (emma@mltarts.com)
Stephen Burnette, Vice President & Artistic Director (stephen@mltarts.com)
Patti Long-Lee, Education and Outreach Director (patti@mltarts.com)
Jordan Dickerson, Secretary (jordan@mltarts.com)
Jacob Truax, Treasurer (jacob@mltarts.com)
Zoe Zent, Public Relations/Marketing Director (zoe@mltarts.com)
Derek Faulkner, Membership Director (derek@mltarts.com)
Jamie Leigh Stevens, Grant Writing Director (jamie@mltarts.com)
Steve Nelson, Fundraising Director (steve@mltarts.com)
OUR HISTORY
Murfreesboro Little Theatre is the oldest community theatre in Rutherford County, having been established in 1962 by Jim and Polly Ridley, Nan and Hal Christiansen, Bren and BJ Huggins, and Margaret "Dumpy" Waller. Over the past 60 years, MLT has provided accessible, inclusive theatrical entertainment for the Rutherford County community across the area. In its history, MLT has occupied several different locations, including the current Center for the Arts building, Alvin C. York Medical Center, Woodfin's Funeral Home, the log cabin on Ewing Blvd, Mills-Pate Arts Center, Walnut House, Linebaugh Library, and many more.