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TNT is back

Thanks to a wonderful gift from generous donors, Terrific New Theatre has found a new home – and this time it’s permanent, in a building in downtown Birmingham. The building is the gift, and TNT will soon launch a capital campaign to renovate it and hopefully open in 2024. Read on for more about the donors, two of Birmingham theater’s most generous, and the new location.

Reid Watson wins award

at The Altamont School

Birmingham theater veteran Reid Watson (pictured above, photo by Sean Flynt) was awarded the 2023 Edna Earle Mullins Endowed Teaching Prize at The Altamont School.

The award is given for outstanding achievement in teaching and leadership.

Altamont's announcement noted that Watson, theater teacher at the school, taught a full load of classes while advising the Thespian Club and producing shows such as “Fame!,” “Legally Blonde,” Seussical” and “Moon Over Buffalo.”

Memorial set for

musician Derek Jackson

Friends of musician Derek Jackson can celebrate his memory Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Woodlawn.

Jackson, a Jasper native, died May 11 in Birmingham. 

He was a longtime accompanist and music director in Birmingham, having performed with Town and Gown Theatre and other groups.

His obituary said he was a devoted member and worshiped regularly at Grace Episcopal, which is located at 5712 1st Ave. North.