The Acts of Faith Festival at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church
The Acts of Faith Festival at The Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church Mark Twain’s Civil War by Ray Carver A completely Richmond-created show based on Twain’s writings and speeches he gave to veterans groups, the play deals with issues of war, loyalties, and faith. The one-night only performance will be followed by a panel discussion with the Director and local Civil War experts. As Richmond acknowledges the Sesquicentennial, the conversation will highlight Twain’s connection to Richmond and how the Civil War continues to impact religion and politics in our region. 7 PM Saturday, February 25, 2012 The Gayton Kirk, 11421 Gayton Rd Henrico, VA 23238 Admission: pay what you wish (anything over $10 will be donated…
“Marriage Can Be Murder!” – Mystery Dinner Playhouse
“Marriage Can Be Murder!” Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February 14, 2012 You’re invited to Lisa and Michael’s wedding and reception where audience members solve a comedy murder mystery during a four course dinner. Show at 7:30 pm. Located inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Richmond West at 6531 Broad Street, Richmond. Tickets are $48.00 which includes dinner, show and tax. Presented by Mystery Dinner Playhouse. For reservations & info call 804-649-2583 or visit their website at www.MysteryDinner.com
Sundays @ The Shop
February 12th @ 7:00pm Sundays @ The Shop Presents An Evening of Barbara Lindsay’s Short Plays The Shop Zero East Fourth Street Richmond, Va 23224 An Evening of Barbara Lindsay’s Short Plays GRUNIONS with Matt Polson & Rachel Hillmer ON THE LINE with Stan Baranowski and Rachel Blackburn AN ACTUAL BABY PERSON with Mary Maile and John Curry FIGHTING MR. RIGHT with Emily Marsh and Jay Welch HERE TO SERVE YOU with Keith Fitzgerald, Ted Carter and Martin Garner
West End Comedy Downtown Improv at CenterStage Comedy Club
West End Comedy Downtown Improv at CenterStage Comedy Club sponsored by Altria Show Information Friday, February 3 8:00 pm mature audiences show Tickets: $10 per ticket (+$1 service fee) Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with your special someone at CenterStage Comedy Club (600 E Grace St). West End Comedy Downtown will entertain audiences with side-splitting improv comedy sponsored by Altria on Friday, February 3. Friday, February 3 at 8:00 pm is the West End Comedy Downtown upcoming show at the CSCC Rhythm Hall sponsored by Altria. For only $10 at the premier venue in Richmond, West End Comedy Downtown will entertain audiences in the style of a Whose Line Is It Anyway mature show. These talented…
The RVA ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
RVA Environmental Film Festival Announces Schedule, Ticket Information, and Sponsors On February 4–5, 2012, the James River Film Society and the Sierra Club Falls of the James Group will join together to present another exciting RVA Environmental Film Festival at the Byrd Theatre (2908 W. Cary Street) in Richmond, Virginia. The event showcases films designed to raise awareness of environmental issues relative to all residents of our planet, Earth. Highlights include personal appearances by Appalshop filmmaker Mimi Pickering and A/V Geeks founder Skip Elsheimer, a don’t-miss 35mm screening of Godfrey Reggio’s Koyaanisqatsi, and screenings of recent films The City Dark (about light pollution), a prize winner at last year’s South by Southwest Film Festival, and The Big Uneasy (about New Orleans’ 2005 disaster) with a special “virtual” appearance by director Harry Shearer via Skype. TICKETS Festival passes are available for $15 at Chop Suey Books,…
AART Reschedules Opening of Ain’t Misbehavin’
African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia is rescheduling the opening of Ain’t Misbehavin’ to March 31, 2012.
Changes at African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia
After ten years of dedicated service, Derome Scott Smith is stepping down as Artistic Director for African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia. Be rest assured that during this transition AART will continue its commitment to maintaining a performing institution in our community committed to illuminating our diverse experiences through theatre.
Tuskegee Peanut Man: The Inventions of George Washington Carver – Swift Creek Mill Theatre
Tuskegee Peanut Man: The Inventions of George Washington Carver By Tom Width and Paul Deiss February 6 – March 2, 2012 (no performance February 22, 2012) Shows: 10:15 AM $9.75/$8.75 group rate Grades 1 – 7 He was much more than just a peanut man! His counsel was sought by the likes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, but he chose to make his career at the famous Tuskegee Institute, creating everything from lamp oil and plastics to cosmetics and medicines. An amazing man, and a fascinating story to celebrate Black History Month. (A Question & Answer session with your students follows each performance.) History – 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.11, 3.11,…
The 39 Steps – Swift Creek Mill Theatre
The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow Broadway’s longest-running comedy! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you get this fast-paced whodunit – a valentine to the creativity, imagination and magic of the theatre. “Theatre at its finest….Absurdly enjoyable!” – N.Y Times “Riotous & Marvelous!” — N.Y. Post “a giddy display of theatrical invention!” — Variety Schedule & Ticket Information Location: Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. P.O. Box 41 Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Dates: Opening: January 26, at 8:00 p.m. Critics Night: January 28, 2012 Closes: March 3, 2012 Prices: Theatre Only: $35.00 (plus service charge) Buffet & Theatre: $50.00 (plus service charge) Senior,…
The Firehouse Theatre Project is proud to present You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts
The Firehouse Theatre Project is proud to present You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts featuring What Strong Fences Make and Beirut Rocks by Israel Horovitz and Ohio State Murders by Adrienne Kennedy Feb. 16 – Mar. 11, 2011 As part of the Acts of Faith Festival, the Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce You Don’t Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts, featuring What Strong Fences Make and Beirut Rocks, by Israel Horovitz, and Ohio State Murders, by Adrienne Kennedy. It is running February 16- March 11 at Firehouse Theatre. The production is directed by Bill Patton, and is a partnership between Firehouse Theatre and Virginia Union University Theatre Department, featuring performances by K Dance. These three one-act plays take an intriguing look at the…
Sundays @ The Shop
Sundays @ The Shop (Artists Collective) The Shop Zero East 4th Street Richmond, Virginia 2322 sundays@the-shop.tv (804) 223-0648 www.the-shop.tv artspace www.artspacegallery.org www.artspacegallery.tv Formerly the Solvent Space located in the Plant Zero complex, “The Shop” is the name for the building and physical location of a multi-purpose facility that houses multiple diverse community programs. The Shop is a performance venue, art gallery, and a broadcast and recording studio. The Shop is home to MadMonkie Studios, which produces and hosts an array of community programs and events. The Shop also hosts SlamRichmond, Virginia’s longest running poetry slam, broadcasted live EVERY Saturday on www.slamrichmond.tv The mission of Sundays @ the Shop is…
Gather, an Evening of Dance
What: Gather, an Evening of Dance Who: University dance companies from JMU, VCU, Radford, UVA, Shenandoah University, ODU & UNCG When: Saturday, January 21; 8pm. Admission $10 /Free to Senior Citizens and Children 5 & under Where: Thomas Dale High School Main Auditorium; 3626 West Hundred Road, Chester, Virginia 23831 GENERAL INFORMATION On Saturday, January 21 at 8pm, dance companies from universities throughout Virginia and North Carolina will convene for Gather, an evening of dance. The show is the culminating event of the third annual High School Dance Symposium. Hosted by the Specialty Center for the Arts, the symposium offers the Richmond community an opportunity to experience collegiate dance at its finest. Dancers from James Madison, Virginia Commonwealth, Radford, Shenandoah,…
1/8 FREE Playwriting Workshop
Join us Sunday, JANUARY 8, 2012 for a Playwriting Workshop at The Shop at Plant Zero. This event is FREE and open to adults and high school students and will by hosted by Laine Satterfield (Program Director, SPARC’s New Voices for the Theater / Theatre Artist) and Heather Falks (Sundays at The Shop Curator / Theatre Artist). The workshop will be comprised of three sections: 1) 2:00-4:30pm: Playwriting workshop (monologues / 2-character plays / 30 second plays / 10 minute plays) Bring writing utensils, paper, laptops 2) 4:30-6:00pm: Devising the pieces (serve as playwright, director, actor…) 6:00-6:30: dinner break (snacks will be provided but bag “lunch” suggested) 3) 6:30pm: Open share with public audience and participants …
Richmond Native Kathy Halenda to Make her CenterStage Debut
Richmond Native Kathy Halenda to Make her CenterStage Debut The latest featured artist in the U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series will perform her tribute to Judy Garland and Bette Midler January 26 – 29 RICHMOND – Richmond CenterStage is excited to welcome Cabaret performer and Richmond native Kathy Halenda to Rhythm Hall as she performs her acclaimed one-woman show entitled Brass & Class: The Music of Judy Garland and Bette Midler. Ms. Halenda is the third performer in the inaugural season of the U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book. Ms. Halenda was born and raised in Richmond before leaving to attend college and begin her touring career. Her credits include…
New Show Opening for Mystery Dinner Playhouse
January 20 – June 23, 2012 You’ve been invited to Lisa and Michael’s wedding & dinner reception where you may find yourselves doing the Hokey Pokey or becoming a member of the wedding party. Wedded bliss is not the only thing that is short-lived as the nuptials turn noxious and someone bumps off the mother-in-law. You’ll laugh till you cry figuring out whodunit in this silly trip down the isle. Public shows are every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm located inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Richmond West at 6531 W. Broad Street, Richmond. Tickets are $43.95 plus tax and includes dinner and show. Discounts for children, military and seniors. Call 649-CLUE (2583) or…
