Knoxville Children’s Theatre Presents ‘Julius Caesar’

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation, will present a live production of Julius Caesar. The play will be performed from October 23rd through November 8th with showtimes on Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm, and Sundays at 3pm. There will be no Saturday performances on days when UT has a home game.

The production will take place in Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s exciting new location at 747 World’s Fair Park. Free onsite parking is provided.

Caesar has returned to Rome in triumph after defeating the forces of Pompey. But a group of senators, alarmed by his growing power and fearful that his ambition will destroy the Republic, begins plotting his assassination. To strengthen their cause, they persuade Brutus—a trusted friend of Caesar and a man renowned for his honor—that Rome’s future depends upon joining the conspiracy against a man he calls friend.

The production features nineteen talented young actors, ages 11 to 17. The cast includes Rosalie Linnabary as Julius Caesar, Caedmon Gifford as Brutus, Sage Jameson as Antony, and Vivienne Bullard as Cassius. Also joining them in Rome are KCT veterans Lorelai Bailey, Julian Daniel, Charlie Fritts, Maggie Ingle, Harper Knight, Allison Loveday, Brooklynn Rudacille, Addison Stanley, Jude Tucker, Caleb Tyrell, and Samuel Wilson. Making their KCT onstage debuts are Persie Cunningham, Natalie Graves, Jennifer Helbig, and Auzzie Plaisance.

The play is directed by KCT Artistic Director, Dennis E. Perkins. The scenic design is led by Joelle Arellano and assisted by Sophia Bishop, Kea Mitchell, and Lu Jarnigan. Isabella Summers serves as costume designer and is assisted by Daisy Fritts, Scarlett Cooper, Kate Jacobus, and Mallory Thompson. The props are designed by Gabriel Herrera and assisted by Daniel Barrow, Lyric Bledsoe, Willow Ray, and Lily Robinson. Tabi Maanum serves as the lighting designer and is assisted by Colin Gentry. The play is stage managed by Benjamin Ward and assistant stage managed by Zowie Cook Aspen.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families. Tickets are available on the website here.