Here’s what you need to know

We’ll get started at 6:00 PM in the Peggy Dow Performing Arts Center

This event is FREE

No experience necessary

Fun and informal: You can sit and listen or participate as much as you want

We will read “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” led by Tyler Peaden. More information about the play and table reads below.

About the Work

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a rollicking hootenanny of a musical, is based on the true story of a legendary Texas brothel, which operated from the 1840s to 1973. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by politicians, football teams, and others, the “Chicken Ranch” thrived in the small town of Gilbert, Texas. Girls came from all over to work at the ranch and make a little extra cash. However, a crusading do-gooder Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience expose the Chicken Ranch, forcing it to shut its doors forever. PG-13 Advisory for mature language and themes.

About Table Reads

Athens Community Theatre hosts several opportunities to read plays and musicals for fun each season. Participation in a table read is a great way to “dip a toe in” to see what working with ACT is like. The play is read casually: you can let us know if you want to participate or just listen in. And you can change your mind at any time.