Richmond,
VAAnnouncements
- TheatreIV's 13th Annual Fairy Tale Ball
- The Conciliation Project Uncovering History at Unity Church of Richmond
- Awaken the Spirit - HATTheatre
- THE VILLE PLAYERS ANNOUNCE THE SECOND SEASON--2010
- LAST SUMMER AT BLUEFISH COVE - RTP
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Goochland HS
- Jack & the Beanstalk - TIV
- PROPOSED FUNDING CUTS FOR THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
- Radium Girls - CAT
- Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) - Firehouse Theatre
- Journey Through Broadway - St. John's Players
- Jar the Floor - Sycamore Rouge
- First Baptist of Ivy Gap - Hanover Tavern
- The Grapes of Wrath
- Chesterfield Children's Theatre downsizing Costumes, Props, ETC
- Mystery Dinner Playhouse-Richmond is moving!
Theatre IV’s 13th Annual
Saturday, May 1, 2010
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
at the historic Empire Theatre
114 West Broad Street ~ Richmond, Virginia
Complimentary Valet Parking ~ Black Tie or Costume Optional
Join us for Richmond’s one-of-a-kind, black tie affair for the whole family! Enjoy delicious food and drink, games for children of all ages, silent and live auction, live band with dancing on The Empire stage AND a special sneak preview performance by the cast of Theatre IV & Barksdale Theatre’s musical blockbuster The Sound of Music. Proceeds from The Fairy Tale Ball go directly toward Theatre IV’s award-winning arts-in-the-schools education programs, which need your help this year more than ever.
Ticket information: $80 adults $30 children
For tickets, Call Theatre IV’s Box Office at (804)344-8040 or purchase tickets online at www.TheatreIVRichmond.org
Theatre IV, based in Richmond, Virginia, is the nation’s second largest children’s theatre company and reaches 600,000 students annually in 34 states across the country. Programming ranges from Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to Hugs and Kisses, a groundbreaking play teaching young children how to prevent childhood sexual abuse.
Added: March 7th
The Conciliation Project Uncovering History at Unity Church of Richmond
What is the difference between sex and gender? Who is an American? What parts of history have been covered up and ignored? For five years The Conciliation Project (TCP) has been presenting plays, asking questions, collaborating with communities, and stirring up dialogue on racism throughout the Richmond region. You may have seen them recently partnering with The Daily Planet at the historic Empire Theatre, presenting plays at the Firehouse Theatre, or perhaps on the VCU campus in an event sponsored by VCU and the NAACP chapter. Their next community partnership will be with the Unity Church of Richmond near Byrd Park, presenting Global SeXXXism: un-wrapped and the East Coast premiere of Yellow Fever: the internment.
TCP’s mission is to promote, through active and challenging dramatic work, open and honest dialogue about Racism in America in order to repair its damaging legacy. They are a creative social justice organization using theatrical techniques and the dramatic form as a catalyst to inform, inspire and include everyone in the dialogue on racism in America. About TCP, Artistic Director Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, says, “TCP was birthed together with those who wanted to do something more with their artistic expression and need to organize. We wanted to create an organization that embraced the Artistic and the Activist, together we forged The Conciliation Project.”
Global SeXXXism: Unwrapped is a journey through the “dis-ease” in the world, the infection of systemic racial and sexual prejudice and fear. It tells a story that needs to be heard. With headlines continually inundating us with issues like violence against women, children, rape, exploitation, threats to reproductive rights and the unattainable ideal of what beauty is it is urgent that we begin to honestly examine the historic legacy that has brought us to such a time. Conciliation is “the process of winning over from a state of hostility.” In the spirit of conciliation this play intends to help us promote honest dialogue between people, that we might conciliate our past and build our future together.
Through Asian performance art, multimedia, and a blend of music and dance, Yellow Fever: the internment takes us through the history of the internment, racist ideologies and the war time hysteria. The Asian Exclusion Act was the precursor that set the stage for the spread of Yellow Fever and anti-Asian racism. Around the period of World War II, these racist attitudes and stereotypes were created and perpetuated throughout the media. Of the 110,000 Japanese-American people to be interned after Pearl Harbor, not one was convicted of spying for Japan. This poetic drama explores the mysteries of war-time hysteria and the human drama behind the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima and the stories that have been withheld from our collective consciousness.
Both plays will be performed in repertory in association with Unity Church of Richmond, 800 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23221. Global Sexxxism: un-wrapped will run Wednesday March 24 through Saturday March 27 and Yellow Fever: the internment will run March 31 through April 3. All performances are at 8pm and ticket prices are $10 with a $5 discount on a second ticket when you see both shows. For more information, please visit www.theconciliationproject.org or call TCP at 703-946-5217 or Unity of Richmond at 804-278-6489.
FACT SHEET
Production/Dates:
Global Sexxx-ism: un-wrapped March 24 through March 27
Yellow Fever: the internment March 31 through April 3
*All shows 8pm
Location: Unity Church of Richmond
Tickets: $10 General Admission
$5 discount on 3rd ticket when you purchase 2 at full price
For more information contact 703-946-5217
The Conciliation Project has the following other plays in its current repertoire:
· uncle tom: de-constructed a ritual play
· Genocide Trail: a holocaust un-spoken
· Yellow Fever: the internment
· Stolen Lands: border crossings
· The P.I.C: Prison Industrial Complex
· Spades: a book without a cover
· The Bottom Line
Added: March 4th
HATTheatre Presents
A musical revue feauturing the enlightened works of Stephen Schwartz
Part of the Acts of Faith Festival, this original revue and Richmond Premiere, uses some of Stephen Schwartz’s most memorable and enlightened music and lyrics to tell the story of 6 people whose lives cross for a short time one morning in a coffee shop. Conceived and Directed by Julie Fulcher-Davis, musical direction by Deborah D. Lynch.
Starring Scott Melton, Dee Lynch, Lucas Hall, Sarah Crane, Haley Roberts and Ryan Lynch.
Awaken the Spirit, features exciting musical selections from the popular Broadway and West End (London) shows, Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, Children of Eden, The Baker’s Wife, and other songs Grammy and Academy award winner, Stephen Schwartz wrote for friends and other events. Stephen Schwartz is also known for his works from movies such as Enchanted, Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Geppetto.
ONLY 3 Performances Left!
This weekend, March 5-7
CALL Box Office at 343-6364 to reserve seats
info: www.hattheatre.org
Added: March 4th
Haymarket II Productions
the home of
The Ville Players
PO Box 881
Mechanicsville VA 23111
804-512-6291
THE VILLE PLAYERS ANNOUNCE THE SECOND SEASON--2010
The Ville Players announce the second season of theatre and entertainment for 2010. Beginning in May with James McLure’s thoughtful comedy about youth, war, brothers, friends, and a ‘1959 Pink Thunderbird’, we kick off the season. In August, we bring you Anne Devlin’s moving and funny story of an Irish family in ‘After Easter’. Finally, in December, we revisit the folks at the Black Rooster Tavern for stories and madrigals in ‘A Magical Madrigal Christmas.’
May 6-8; 13-15 ‘1959 Pink Thunderbird’
August 5-7; 12-14 ‘After Easter’
December 5-7; 12-13; 19-21 ‘A Magical Madrigal Christmas’
Auditions for the first show are slated for March 21 at 7470 Lee-Davis Road from 4-7PM.
Cost of tickets is $10.00 for general admission with seniors 62 years and older and children 12 years and younger receiving $2.00 off the admission price. Group rates are also available.
Please call 512-6291 or book on line at www.thevilleplayers.com.
Added: March 3rd
OPENS MARCH 17
Landmark Play Part of Statewide “Minds Wide Open” Celebration
Last Summer at Bluefish Cove, Jane Chambers’ play about love, fidelity and ultimately what really makes a family, will open on Wednesday, March 17, at Richmond Triangle Players’ theater at 1300 Altamont Avenue in Richmond. .
The play, considered a landmark in gay and lesbian theater history, is directed by Noreen Barnes, and is part of the statewide event “Minds Wide Open: A Celebration of Women in the Arts.”
The play centers around Lil, who is trying to escape the stress of her terminal illness by heading to the beach resort of Bluefish Cove and the comfort of her female friends. She meets a younger woman, Eva, who is unaware that the cabin she rented is intended for lesbians who value their privacy. Eva and Lil hit it off, and begin an unexpected friendship that fuels Lil's happiness and helps her cope with her impending illness. The play, both heartfelt and humorous, will touch a chord with almost anyone who has ever been in love.
Jane Chambers, whose A Late Snow was produced by RTP in 1997, was one of the first playwrights to create openly lesbian characters who were at ease with their own homosexuality. As Chambers told the New York Times, "As we become more comfortable with ourselves, the rest of the world will become comfortable with us." Sadly, her life ironically mirrored her characters in Bluefish Cove when she lost her own battle with cancer just a few short years after the play’s premiere.
RTP’s production features several performers well-known to its audiences, as well as some new faces. Kathy Northrup Parker (Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies) plays the role of Lil, originated in 1980 by Jean Smart. Jeanie Rule, who recently appeared the glamorous chanteuse Miss Vivian in RTP’s hit production of Pulp, plays Kitty, a well-known feminist writer, and Donna Coghill (The Secretaries, The First Step) plays her rival Annie.
New to the RTP stage is Emma Mason as Eva, with Linda Beringer as Sue, Rebecca Bernard as Rita, Rebecca Hinkle as Rae, and Kirsten Riiber as Donna. Set design is by David A. McLain, costume design by Karl Green and Derin White, and lighting design by K. Jenna Ferree. Trevor A. Riley is production stage manager.
After its opening on Wednesday, March 17 at 8 pm, Last Summer at Bluefish Cove will perform Thursday through Saturday evenings through April 10 at 8 pm, with two Sunday matinees at 4 pm on March 28 and April 11. Reserved seat tickets ($25 for Opening Night, Fridays and Saturdays, $20 for Thursdays and Sundays) can be purchased online at RTP’s web site or by calling the RTP Ticket hotline at 804-346-8113.
RTP’s new theater at 1300 Altamont Avenue is a 4000-square foot performing arts facility accommodating flexible seating arrangements for up to 90 patrons. The building features fully ADA-compliant access and comfortable restrooms, as well as a generous bar, and catering capability, and will also be made available for cabaret performances and private events.
For more information, please contact managing director Philip Crosby at 804-342-7665 or by e-mail at Crosby@rtriangle.org.
Added: March 3rd
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Goochland HS
Join us at Goochland High School for the Theater Department's production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Based on Charles Schulz's comic strip, this show is bright, fun and full of humor and joy. This is a show all ages will enjoy!
Added: March 3rd
Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones,
Music by Ron Barnett
Directed by Billy Christopher Maupin
Starring the original 1988 cast!
Gordon Bass, Larry Cook, Jenny Hundley, Jacqueline Jones, and Debra Wagoner
March 12 - 21,
2010
presented at The Empire Theatre
114 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Single Ticket Prices: $15 Senior / Student: $14 Child: $12
Fridays at 7 pm, Sat 3/13 at 10 am & 2 pm, Sat 3/20 at 10 am & 3 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, Sun 3/21 at 6 pm
Call Theatre IV’s Box Office at (804) 344-8040 or purchase tickets online at www.TheatreIVRichmond.org
This musical adaptation is a rollicking retelling of the classic fairy tale. Join our young modern-day hero as he uses his imagination to become the famous Jack, climbing through the clouds to meet an ill-tempered giant, finding fabulous treasures and experiencing more adventures than you can shake a stalk at. Suggested for ages 3 and up, though all ages are welcome to attend. Performance lasts 50 minutes (no intermission)
Added: March 3rd
PROPOSED FUNDING CUTS FOR THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
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Dear Friends and
Theatre Lovers,
The House budget
plan released by the
House Appropriations
Committee on Sunday
calls for
reducing arts grants
through the Virginia
Commission for the Arts
by
50 percent during
FY11 and
eliminating the
Commission altogether at
the end of FY12.
An attempt to
abolish the Commission
in the early 1990s was
rejected by the General
Assembly and led to the
creation of Virginians
for the Arts to serve as
a permanent advocacy
force. This
recommendation by the
House committee
represents a regrettable
step backwards to 1990.
It is critical
that arts advocates
contact House members
and ask them to oppose
this recommendation on
the floor of the House
in the budget debate,
which will be held on
Thursday, February 25.
Faxes and phone
calls are recommended
before email. Find
contact information for
your legislator
here.
Talking points are
available
here on the
Virginians for the Arts
website.
As it stands Virginia is already ranked one the lowest states in the county in regards to it's funding of the arts. For example most states give about $4.00+ per citizen in each city towards arts funding (you can find the details on this if you click on the "talking points" link below.) Richmond passed a law in the early 1990's that allotted $1.00 per citizen towards funding for the arts. We have never reached that dollar level and are currently receiving .51 cents per person. So what they are talking about it reducing this to .25 cents per citizen and then elimination all together. This would place Virginia in the very unique place of being one of the only state in the county that does not fund the arts. Please do not let this happen! The Richmond Times Dispatch ran an article reporting about the budget cuts with only one line dedicated to the arts funding reductions. Read the article here. |
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At Henley Street, we
believe in the arts
community of central
Virginia and the entire
Commonwealth. Thank you
for taking the time to
contact your
representative and voice
your opinion.
Jessica FulbrightSincerely, President Henley Street Theatre Company |
Radium Girls
"Radium Girls" by D.W.Gregory, a Pulitzer-prize nominated playwright, presented as part of "Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts”. The play is based on the tragic true story surrounding the U.S. Radium Corporation scandal of the 1920's. Directed by Amy Berlin with Michele Morris, Bill Brock, Jim Barbour, Tara Callahan, Jeff Clevenger, Jonathan Hardison, Lisa Kotula, Sarah Legere and Alexandra Martin. Set Design by Lin Heath, lighting by Alan Armstrong, sound by Buddy Bishop and costumes by Sheryle Criswell. Opens Friday, March 26 at Chamberlayne Actors Theatre. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. Performances start at 8 pm and run through April 11. Matinees on March 27, 28, April 3 and 11, at 2:30 p.m. Regular ticket price $15. Reservations required. For information visit www.cattheatre.com or call 262-9760.
Added: February 17th
Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)
The Firehouse Theatre will explore complex themes of loss and reclamation when the third production of its 2009-10 season, "Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)", opens on Feb. 25.
Added: February 12th
St. John's Players
Presents
A Cabaret Event
Saturday, March 27 - Dinner @ 6 pm - Show @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 28 @ 3 pm
503 Stuart Circle, Richmond, VA 23220
Tickets
Saturday, March 27 for Dinner & Show $15.00
Reservations Required by
Tuesday, March 23 for Dinner!
Show Only $10.00
Sunday, March 28 Show $10.00
For reservations or for more information, please call:
358-9291
*******Featuring******
Mark Atkinson David Janosik Deborah Seraydarian
Sal Anselmo Kaylan Jones Anita Sharpenstein
Olivia Begley Victoria Jones Tony Sharpenstein
Gretchen Bell Deborah D. Lynch Ivey Turner
Helena DeLigt Mary Kate Mulvaney Brian Vaughan
Amber dePass Pamela Mulvaney Mike White
Alexandra Farnsworth Rob Osborne Trish White
Jordan Foxwell
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Added: February 9th
by Cheryl West
February 19 - March 13
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at
4pm
tickets $18-22
Call now to reserve your tickets for Jar the Floor
... & bring your mom!
(group tickets of 10 or more $15)
For more information on the Acts of Faith Festival, log on to
www.theactsoffaith.org
Sycamore Rouge | 21 West Old Street | Petersburg | VA | 23803
Added: February 1st
by Ron Osborne
Directed by Bruce Miller
February 5 – March 14, 2010
Photo credit: JAY PAUL
L to R: Ivy ensemble: Harriett Traylor, Sarah Pruden, Ali Thibodeau, Maggie Roop, and Joy Williams
Presented at the historic Hanover Tavern
13181 Hanover Courthouse Road
Hanover, Virginia 23069
Single tickets: adults $38 seniors $35
Last minute rush tickets: $20
Special U-Tickets with student ID: $10
Call Barksdale Theatre’s Box Office at (804) 282-2620 or purchase tickets online at www.BarksdaleRichmond.org
Acts of Faith Festival: First Baptist of Ivy Gap is part of The Acts of Faith Festival, the nation's largest faith inspired theatre event. The Panel Discussion will take place on Feb. 21 immediately following the 2 pm performance. (You do not have to attend that particular performance to attend the discussion afterwards). Faith groups (of 15 or more) attending during the festival will receive a reduced $28 ticket price. For more information about the festival, visit www.theactsoffaith.org.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap is a warm Southern comedy, full of humor and pathos, introducing us to six very different women who come together during WWII at church to roll bandages and plan the church’s 75th anniversary. We meet Edith, the pastor’s wise-cracking wife, the witty Luby, Mae Ellen, the rebellious organist and more zany characters. Fast forwarding twenty-five years, these six women reunite, but much has changed…and hasn’t. Find out what happens with these quirky Southern women reminiscent of that delightful group from Steel Magnolias.
Added: January 28th
By Frank Galati; adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck
Co-produced by Barksdale Theatre and Theatre VCU
Directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates
February 12 – March 21, 2010
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Photo credit: JAY PAUL
ASL Interpreted performance
for the deaf and hard of hearing
Sunday, March 14
at 2 pm
Presented at Barksdale Theatre’s Willow Lawn location
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
Richmond, VA 23230
Single Tickets: adults $39 seniors $36
groups
of 15 or more
$33
Last Minute Rush Tickets: $20
Special U-Tickets with Student ID: $10
Call Barksdale Theatre’s Box Office at (804)282-2620 or purchase tickets online at www.BarksdaleRichmond.org
Acts of Faith Festival: The Grapes of Wrath is part of The Acts of Faith Festival, the nation's largest faith-inspired theatre event. The Panel Discussion will take place on Feb. 28 immediately following the performance. (You do not have to attend that particular performance to attend the discussion afterwards). Faith groups (of 15 or more) attending during the festival will receive a reduced $28 ticket price. For more information about the festival, visit www.theactsoffaith.org.
Winner of the Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award, the story of the Joad family and their flight from the dust bowl of Oklahoma is familiar to all. Desperately proud, but reduced to poverty by the loss of their farm and the Great Depression, the Joads pile their few possessions on a battered old truck and head west for California, hoping to find work and a better life. The play stays true to Steinbeck's novel and remains a soaring and deeply moving affirmation of the indomitability of the human spirit, and of the essential goodness and strength which—then as now—resides in the hearts and minds of the "common man," throughout the world. "A thrilling theatrical achievement that gets its power from the still sharp relevance of its human message…" —NY Post
Added: January 28th
Chesterfield Children's Theatre downsizing Costumes, Props, ETC
I am the Artistic Director of the
Chesterfield Children's Theatre. We are
currently in the process of downsizing
our Costumes, Props & Set Pieces. We are
also getting rid of what we call mystery
totes of stuff that could be used as
props or prizes for events, etc. We are
letting all area theatres and school
drama departments know about this so
they can grab up some really good deals
and at the same time we are hoping this
to be a good fundraiser for us at the
same time.
Please check out items for sale by
logging onto Richmond Area Craigslist
and type in Chesterfield Children's
Theatre. If you do not see something
your interested in please feel free to
email and inquire about specific items
that we maybe getting rid of.
Have fun shopping and please spread the
word !
Thank You
Sincerely,
Tracey L. Frame
Artistic Director
Chesterfield Children's Theatre
chesterfieldchildrenstheatre@hotmail.com
Added: January 12th
Mystery Dinner
Playhouse-Richmond is moving!
Beginning January 8, 2010, Mystery Dinner
Playhouse-Richmond will be performing at a
new location in the West End of Richmond, VA
Our shows will be inside the:
Crowne Plaza Hotel - Richmond West End
6531 W. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Our 2010 Season Schedule:
October 16 - February 13, 2010
“Murder Las Vegas Style”
A crazy casino murder mystery.
February 19 - June 12, 2010
"Frankly Scarlett, You're Dead!"
An amusing antebellum murder mystery.
June 18 - October 16, 2010
"And The Killer Is..."
An audacious award show murder mystery.
October 22, 2010 – February 12, 2011
“Murder at the Family Reunion”
A murderously funny family get-together.
Shows are every Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets
are $41.95 plus tax and includes dinner and
show. Discounts for children, military and
seniors. Call 649-CLUE (2583) or visit our
website at www.mysterydinner.com for
reservation and information.
Available for private parties of 35 or more
Sunday through Fridays. Must by out house
(90ppl) for private Saturday shows.
For more info contact:
Laura Daab, Producer
Mystery Dinner Playhouse
Admin. Office: 2025 East Main Street, Suite
206
Richmond, VA 23223
Locations in Washington D.C., Richmond,
Williamsburg & Virginia Beach
email:
laura@mysterydinner.com
Web addresses:
http://www.MysteryDinner.com
http://www.KillerScripts.com
1-888-471-4802
Local: 804-649-2583
Fax: 804-649-7419
Added: December 29th
Stretchin' at Willow Lawn
Stretchin' is an evening of spontaneity. National and local talent take the Cabaret lobby stage at Barksdale at Willow Lawn and try out new material or jam with folks they don't typically play with. It's always fun and the perfect way to end the weekend. Stretchin' is sponsored by Creative Mortgage, Community Idea Stations, Glave Kocen Gallery and Barksdale Theatre.
Tickets are $5 at the door. No advance sales.
Visit our Stretchin' page for more upcoming events.
Call BJ Kosen for more information at 358-1990.
Visit
BJ's myspace Stretchin' page.
$15 RUSH tickets available for all Barksdale Theatre shows!
In an on-going effort to connect with the entire community, Barksdale Theatre is announcing a new RUSH Ticket program at both locations - the Signature Series at Willow Lawn in Richmond and the Country Playhouse season at Hanover Tavern.
Tickets to any Barksdale Theatre performance can now be purchased 90 - 15 minutes prior to the show, IF there are any remaining seats available for that production. RUSH tickets are $15 each, and can be purchased by calling Barksdale's main Box Office at (804)282-2620 or, if preferred for Hanover Tavern shows, the Hanover Tavern Box Office at (804)537-5071. RUSH tickets will also be sold at the physical location of each Box Office - at Willow Lawn and at Hanover Tavern - beginning 90 minutes prior to and ending 15 minutes before each curtain time. RUSH tickets will be sold on a first come-first served basis, are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and not valid with any other offer.
"The RUSH Ticket program makes great professional theatre available for everyone in the community," says Barksdale Theatre Artistic Director Bruce Miller. "That's our ultimate goal."
For more information on $15 RUSH tickets, visit Barksdale Theatre's web site at www.barksdalerichmond.org .
