The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol -- Conrad Birdie -- has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and some-time girlfirend, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on The Ed Sullivan Show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss,” and ultimately save Almaelou records from going under. To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give ‘one last kiss’ to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is starstruck at the thought of being on The Ed Sullivan Show with his daughter, and Kim’s new steady, Hugo gets jealous at the thought of Kim kissing Conrad on national television.

STAAR, Southern Tennessee Arts Repertory, is a 501c3 organization that for more than two decades has brought the arts to Giles County, Tennessee, and surrounding communities in South Central Tennessee and North Alabama. STAAR engages in a number of initiatives with two primary purposes – to entertain and to educate.

STAAR Theatre presents theatrical productions, both dramatic and musical, throughout the year and hosts traveling shows of all types from musicians to magicians. Special events by STAAR include murder mystery dinners, holiday events and other engaging activities.

STAAR Studio offers classes in performing, visual and cultural arts to adults, teens, youth and children. Class options include dance, music, voice, choir, drama, songwriting, quilting and more.

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