Department of Theatre and Dance
Jack’s Tale
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What is the show about?
Jack’s Tale
Book by Scot Copeland
Music by Paul Carrol Binkley
Lyrics by Paul Carrol Binkley and Scot Copeland
Jack’s Tale by Scot Copeland and Paul Carroll Binkley is a spirited theatrical journey inspired by the old Irish “Jack legends”. Blending myth and history, the play follows a cunning, larger-than-life hero through rugged mountains, ancient folklore, and sweeping adventure. It celebrates the resilient people who braved the wilds of Scotland, wrestled farmland from the stony soil of Ireland, and ultimately helped form the backbone of the American Revolution. Both intimate and epic, Jack’s Tale is a tribute to courage, heritage, and the enduring power of story.
Jack’s Tale is appropriate for all ages.
When is the show?
Jack’s Tale runs OCTOBER 1 – 4, 2026
Oct. 1 & 2 at 7:30pm
Oct. 3 & 4 at 2:00pm
&
Oct. 2 at 10:00am
There will be a special morning matinee performance for schools and small groups on Friday, October 2, at 10:00am.
If you are interested in more information on how to attend this morning matinee, please email John.Underwood@mtsu.edu
Or fill out this form
Jack’s Tale at MTSU Morning Matinee Performance – Fill out form
A performance guide for Jack’s Tale is available here
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets for Jack’s Tale will go on sale soon.
Where is the theatre?
Tucker Theatre is located at 615 Champion Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 on the campus of MTSU.
Tucker Theatre is part of the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building (BDA)
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Where can I park?
Tucker Theatre Theatre is part of the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building (BDA). Parking is available in all campus parking lots surrounding the theatre free of charge after 4:30 p.m. M-F and on weekends. For more information about parking at MTSU please visit the parking website.
American College Theatre Festival
This production is entered in the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), a national educational network that recognizes and promotes excellence in collegiate theatre production and training. Through ACTF participation, productions are eligible for response, feedback, and consideration for regional and national recognition. Students and faculty may also be invited to participate in ACTF educational programs, scholarships, and professional development opportunities across a range of theatrical disciplines. By entering this production, our theatre department participates in a nationwide effort to celebrate and advance exemplary work in college and university theatre.



