SUMMER AUDITION ALERT! William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Auditions will be held Wednesday, June 19 from 1:30pm-3:30pm & Thursday, June 20 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at SPARC. Auditions are open to rising 8th graders through just-graduated seniors. Touring Ensemble SPARC’s Touring Ensemble is going back on the road! Travel around Richmond, gain experience performing in many different venues,… Read More »
Virginia Repertory Theatre at Hanover Tavern Presents Forever Plaid Book by Stuart Ross Music by Various Artists Direction by Wes Seals Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the final production of the 2018/2019 Hanover Season, Forever Plaid, opening Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Hanover Tavern. For anyone looking for a nostalgic trip back… Read More »
Educational field trips are joined by evening and weekend performances for the first time in Youth Theatre’s 30 years! A new Youth Theatre experience is coming to Swift Creek Mill in 2019-2020! For the first time, the theatre is offering family performances on select nights and weekends for Youth Series shows. The first organized Youth… Read More »
30th Annual New Voices for the Theater Festival of New Works Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. Suggested for ages 16+ New Voices for the Theater is the nationally acclaimed statewide high school playwriting competition for Virginia students in grades 9-12 that celebrates and cultivates young writing talent from across Virginia. This program… Read More »
Book by Melvin Tunstall III Music by Greg Borowsky and Douglas Lyons Lyrics by Douglas Lyons Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the final production of the 2018/2019 Children’s Season, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, opening Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn. Inspired by the events of The Little… Read More »
Audra Honaker’s new cabaret, “Suggestions Welcome” needs YOUR ideas – and they may become part of the show! Audra Honaker, the dynamic ray of sunshine that has graced stages all over Central Virginia, will entertain audiences through song July 19 & 20 at the Mill. Musical direction by the exceptional Shellie Johnson. Doors open at… Read More »
POSITION DESCRIPTION Date: May 2, 2019 Job Title: Theatre Teacher Work Location:ARGS –High School Immediate Supervisor:Executive Director Terms of Employment:Full-TimeGeneral Description:This position would likely teach two levels of Acting(II & IV), Introduction/Foundations of Theatre, Playwriting/Directing, and Senior Project.Opportunities for classes based around other specialty areas are possible as well.The applicant should have an extensive knowledge… Read More »
Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces the Company of The Wiz Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls Book by William F. Brown Direction and Choreography by Kikau Alvaro Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of The Wiz on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street. The show will run through Sunday,… Read More »
Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by RCPS. Assists students in learning knowledge and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. Classroom duties consist of teaching theatre, including art history, performance skills, etc, and theatre production through multi-level curriculum. After school hours consist… Read More »
TICKETS ON SALE MAY 1ST THE TEMPEST DIRECTED BYJAMES RICKS JUNE 6TH – 30TH, 2019AGECROFT HALL & GARDENS Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan and now a powerful magician, raises a great storm to wreck the vessel casting his betrayers onto the shores of the mysterious island he has made his home. There, attended by… Read More »
Virginia Repertory Theatre is seizing an exciting opportunity to bring its unique and engaging educational theatre camps to the CAT Theatre space in July of 2019. These fun-filled, half-day camps provide a thrilling exploration of theatre performance and give Virginia Rep’s own artistic staff an opportunity to connect with, encourage and enrich the lives of… Read More »
Upcoming camps will offer optional Before Care and new workshops. Applications are now available for Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s 2019 Summer Theatre Camps. Two levels are available: Exploratory Camp for beginning theatre students and Performance Camp for students with some stage experience. Students may participate in both levels in one summer. Campers learn hands-on 21… Read More »
Need an improv coach/guest coach? Want personal feedback after shows? Try me! I have 13 years of Improv experience & offer kind direct feedback through side coaching & action-oriented notes. Training includes iO South (defunct), the Annoyance Intensive, Coalition Theater, UCB, and CSz Richmond. Current teams include Disco Lemonade Improv, Here’s the Kicker, and Short,… Read More »
Hey Improv Nerds! Are you… Making the same moves over and over again? Hitting a plateau? Practicing great!! And performing not-so-great? Let Betzi coach you. Betzi has 11+ years of improv experience and has a knack for seeing what’s tripping you up and how to make improv easier. Betzi gives detailed notes; offers solutions and… Read More »
Looking for a improv coach? Consider Betzi Hekman. Betzi has 11+ years experience & excels at creating character, establishing relationships and working with emotions. Betzi graduated from iO South at Comedyworx, Raleigh, NC (defunct) and was taught by Jason Shotts, Jason Chin and Dan Sipp. She also trained at Coalition Theater (201-401), CSz Richmond, and… Read More »