Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players
The Greater Cleburne Carnegie Players , named for Andrew Carnegie , is a nonprofit thespian group that has been bringing live theater to Cleburne since 1980 .
“ It started when they remodeled the theater on the second floor of what was the Carnegie Library ,” Cornils said . “ A small group got together and wanted to do plays .”
In 1978 , when the city of Cleburne moved its storage , Carnegie was given the opportunity to renovate the theater above the second floor of the Layland Museum , 201 N . Caddo St . The year 1980 marked the beginning of the more than 30-year theater legacy .
In summer 2010 , the Carnegie Players moved into the Cleburne Performing Arts Center in the Cleburne Conference Center . The Carnegie Players ’ last production in the old Carnegie Theater was the musical “ 1776 ” in March 2010 .
“ Moving to the new
Performing Arts Center was needed ,” Cornils said . “ We had outgrown Layland ’ s theater technically . We were ready to start doing more with our shows in terms of lighting and sounds and sets than that theater was capable of supporting .”
Carnegie performs four shows a year in the fall , winter , spring and summer .
“ It ’ s a place for me personally to participate in acting and exercise my God-given talent ,” Cornils said . “ I ’ ve always enjoyed doing it . Now I get to do what I very much enjoy , the challenge of creating a character in a play .
“ Carnegie puts on shows that are very professional . That are very entertaining and challenging . We do stuff that is not only family-friendly but can also be a bit more challenging intellectually . We always look to put on an artistic show . It ’ s well worth the time to come out and see a play .”
For information or to purchase tickets , visit carnegieplayers . org .
The Depot The opening of The Depot in 2017 increased Cleburne ’ s entertainment and activity options several fold , adding to the town ’ s already varied trove of choices .
The recently opened Depot brought minor league baseball , concerts , additional sporting events and a number of family entertainment to town . The Depot serves as home to the Cleburne Railroaders baseball team as well as dozens of other events throughout the year .
Cleburne Station , which remains in the planning , promises to greatly increase local shopping and dining opportunities .
Songbird Live Downtown Cleburne ’ s Songbird Live brings a slate of live
34 Cleburne This is Texas music to town ranging from classical to pop and rock , blues , country and everything in between . Situated in a century old building , the intimate venue seats about 100 , allowing for up close views and interaction between audience members and performers .
Owner Tom Burkett opened Songbird in November 2013 with an eye toward attracting people to the downtown area and broadening the city ’ s live music palette . Musicians both local and nationally renowned can be found on the Songbird stage on any given weekend .
Songbird Live is at 210 E . Henderson St . Ticket prices range from $ 20 to $ 30 and may vary by artist . For information on upcoming shows visit songbirdlive . com or call 817-489- 4840 .
Other major entertainment events throughout the year include the summer concert series and the Candlewalk Tour of Homes . For information on those and other events , contact the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce at 817-645-2455 .