Backdoor Playhouse
Special Events
Upcoming Special Music, Literary, Film, & Open Mic Events
Backdoor Improv Troupe - TN Tech Students!
Interested in being funny? More interested in being funny quickly?
Come on down to the Backdoor Playhouse on Fridays from 4:30-5:30 and join Tennessee Tech's BACKDOOR IMPROV TROUPE.
Anyone and everyone is welcome; no audition is required!
If you have any questions email aksexton42@tntech.edu
Center Stage Events @ the BDPH
Get More Information about Other Center Stage Events at (tntech.edu/centerstage/events)
Fall 2022
Admission to Center Stage events is free unless otherwise noted. Artist exhibitions
in the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery (JDAG) are located on the first floor of the Roaden
University Center. Gallery hours vary; visit the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery page
for updated times.
› September 8
An Evening with the Author: Chelan Harkin
Mystic Poet Harkin will offer a reading from her most recent published book, “Let
Us Dance! The Stumble and Whirl with the Beloved”. Campus Host: Andrew Smith.
Time: Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 PM
Location: Backdoor Playhouse, JWB
› September 20
An Evening with the Author: Ada Limón
Recently named the 24th Poet Laureate for the United States, Limón will offer a reading
of her most recent work. Campus Host: Erin Hoover.
Time: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 PM
Location: Backdoor Playhouse, JWB
› October 20
An Evening with the Author: Michael James Rizza
Author of the novel “Carilage and Skin” (2013) as well as academic articles and short
stories, Rizza will share his work as a part of an author reading. Campus Host: Ted
Pelton.
Time: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 PM
Location: Backdoor Playhouse, JWB
Get More Information about Other Center Stage Events (tntech.edu)
Big Name Entertainment at Tech! 1960-1980
The exhibit features photographs of famous people on stages; however, it also includes some great stories and historical documents that add depth to the pictures. For instance, did you know Elvis’s last scheduled concert was at Tech? Or that a major record label signed Garth Brooks after playing Tech? More importantly, how did Tennessee Tech book these big-name acts??? Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Cash, Jefferson Starship, and The Temptations to name a few. The exhibit answers these questions and more.
https://tntecharchives.omeka.net/exhibits/show/bignameentertainment
