Tennessee Rising explores the formative period from 1939 – 1945 during which an unknown writer named Tom blooms into the acclaimed playwright known as Tennessee, wherein his most iconic character emerges: himself. The audience becomes friend and confidant to young Williams as he experiences the unexpected highs and devastating lows of his early career.

Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams is written and performed by Jacob Storms and originally directed for the stage by Alan Cumming. In partnership with Key West Art & Historical Society