Thomaston Upson Arts Council

08/15/2026

Calling all singers, from middle schoolers to adults!

Come join us as TUAC celebrates 40+ years of musicals as we put together a special show filled with some of Broadway’s most memorable songs! 🌟

WHERE: TUAC Gallery
201 South Center St.
Downtown Thomaston

WHEN: Monday, August 24th & Thursday, August 27th (6pm-8:00pm). You are not required to be at both audition nights.

AUDITIONS: 🎤 Come prepared to sing your favorite Broadway tune to a track. 🚫 No a ca****la auditions, please.

REHEARSALS: The rehearsal schedule will be Mondays & Tuesdays (6pm-8pm). You won’t have to attend every rehearsal. You will only be expected to attend rehearsals for the musical numbers in which you are involved.

So, bring your voice, your personality, and your love of musical theatre—and come be part of a celebration 40+ years in the making!

🎶 Come sing with us and help us celebrate the music, memories, and magic of 40+ years of musicals! 🎭

08/11/2026

Thank you to The Upson Beacon for your continued support!

Find full stories, local sports coverage, opinion columns, arrests, feature stories, and more in this week's edition of The Upson Beacon.
www.upsonbeacon.com

08/09/2026

Join us TODAY at 3pm for your LAST CHANCE to see our SUMMER THEATRE production of Disney’s The Lion King Jr!

It’s also a SPECIAL SHOW as we recognize our SENIOR CAST MEMBERS!

08/08/2026

No Worries around here!! You have 3 more chances to see Disneys The Lion King Jr!!

SHOWTIMES TODAY:
Sat, Aug 8th @ 3pm
Sat, Aug 8th @ 7pm

SHOWTIMES TOMORROW:
Sun, Aug 9th @ 3pm

Come support our talented cast and crew! You will be glad you did!

08/07/2026

Sneak Peek No 4 of our Dress Rehearsal!!

TUAC Summer Junior Theatre Presents Disney's The Lion King, Jr.

The African savanna comes to life when Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age-tale.

Music and Lyrics by Tim Rice & Elton John. Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, Additional Music and Lyrics by Will Van D**e, Lebo M, Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin.

Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center.
August 7 @ 7pm
August 8 @ 3pm & 7pm
August 9 @ 3pm

TICKETS: advance tickets available at the TUAC gallery (201 South Center St) on the square in Thomaston. Or online at https://www.tuacga.com/event-details/tuac-the-lion-king-jr

For more info call 706-647-1605

Corporate Sponsor: Upson Regional Medical Center

This production is made possible with permission by Music Theatre International.

Thank you Cindy Thompson Photography for these beautiful photos!

08/07/2026

Some special audience members got a sneak peek at our Summer Theatre rehearsal of The Lion King Jr. this evening!

Check out some of their reviews below:

"This is a great show, absolutely stuffed with talented kids!"

"I'd give it two paws and a tail up!"

"A phenomenally seam-less performance!"

See the show this audience is raving about this weekend only at the Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center!

SHOWTIMES:
Fri, Aug. 7th @ 7pm
Sat, Aug. 8th @ 3pm
Sat, Aug 8th @ 7pm
Sun, Aug. 9th @ 3pm

TICKETS:
$5 students
*$10 adults (advance)
$15 adults (at the door)

*ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT THE TUAC GALLERY UNTIL FRIDAY (AUG 7) AT 5 PM.

https://www.tuacga.com/event-details/tuac-the-lion-king-jr

CORPORATE SPONSOR:
Upson Regional Medical Center

08/06/2026

Sneak Peek No. 3 of our Dress Rehearsal!!

Tomorrow is Opening Night for TUAC’s Summer Theatre production of Disney's The Lion King Jr.

Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center
August 7 @ 7pm
August 8 @ 3pm & 7pm
August 9 @ 3pm

TICKETS: $5 Students - $10 Adults (advance) and $15 Adults (at the door) available at the TUAC gallery (201 South Center St) on the square in Thomaston. Or online at https://www.tuacga.com/event-details/tuac-the-lion-king-jr

Corporate Sponsor: Upson Regional Medical Center

This production is made possible with permission by Music Theatre International.

Photos by Cindy Thompson Photography

For more information call 706.647.1605

08/05/2026

Sneak Peek No. 2 of our Dress Rehearsal!!

Grab your tickets now to see TUAC’s Summer Junior Theatre production of Disney's The Lion King, Jr.

Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center
August 7 @ 7pm
August 8 @ 3pm & 7pm
August 9 @ 3pm

TICKETS: $5 Students - $10 Adults (advance) and $15 Adults (at the door) available at the TUAC gallery (201 South Center St) on the square in Thomaston. Or online at https://www.tuacga.com/event-details/tuac-the-lion-king-jr

Corporate Sponsor: Upson Regional Medical Center

This production is made possible with permission by Music Theatre International.

For more information call 706.647.1605

08/04/2026

Sneak Peek No. 1 of our Dress Rehearsal!!

TUAC Summer Junior Theatre Presents Disney's The Lion King, Jr.

Follow Simba, a young lion cub, as he navigates the challenges of growing up, from the carefree days of childhood to the weight of his royal destiny. With memorable songs like "Circle of Life" and "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," audiences will be swept away by the enchanting music and heartfelt storytelling.

Upson-Lee Fine Arts Center
August 7 @ 7pm
August 8 @ 3pm & 7pm
August 9 @ 3pm

TICKETS: $5 Students - $10 Adults (advance) and $15 Adults (at the door) available at the TUAC gallery (201 South Center St) on the square in Thomaston. Or online at https://www.tuacga.com/event-details/tuac-the-lion-king-jr

Corporate Sponsor: Upson Regional Medical Center

This production is made possible with permission by Music Theatre International.

Photos by Cindy Thompson Photography

For more information call 706.647.1605

05/01/2026

Get out and support the arts this weekend as the Upson-Lee Middle School Stage Knights presents MADAGASCAR!