To Our Valued Richmond Shakespeare Festival Patrons, The health and safety of our patrons and artists are paramount, so it is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Richmond Shakespeare Festival. While we are disappointed, we believe that this decision is in the best interests of both our organizations… Read More »
“Lucky 13th” Annual Theater Awards and Nominees Announced The Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Awards (Artsies) will look a little different this year: the whole event will be virtual. Using the occasion of the Artsies’ 13th year, the 2020 theme will be “Lucky 13.” The show will highlight the funny – and often outrageous – ways… Read More »
SPARC’s New Voices for the Theater is holding a casting call for STUDENT actors. Please note that these are volunteer positions open to current high school and college students. As announced previously, the 2020 New Voices for the Theater Festival of New Works will be going to an online platform this summer in response to… Read More »
Happy Anniversary, Theatre IV Phil Whiteway (left) and Bruce Miller Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Founding of Theatre IV When Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV merged to form Virginia Rep in 2012, we became one of the largest performing arts organizations in Central Virginia. Now we look back 45 years to May 14, 1975, when Theatre IV… Read More »
The Legends at Home series will take its final bow with 2 performances that include talented artists from Richmond, as well as natives from other parts of our country. RICHMOND ALL STARS Wednesday, April 29 12 pm & 7 pm Streaming on Facebook @RPAAlliance or our website at RPAAlliance.com This one-hour special will include: – Tasha Anderson and Michael… Read More »
Dear Firehouse friend,On behalf of our staff, board, and artists I hope that you’re staying safe and healthy during this horrific and unprecedented time. Here’s a status report on what’s going on at Firehouse. Like all other performing arts institutions and public activities, we’ve halted operations and cancelled the rest of our 2019-2020 season. There… Read More »
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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 »
Commonwealth Theatre Consulting is now offering coaching and consulting services! Brandon Carter – Consultant Conducting private actor coaching for almost a decade in Farmville, VA; New York, New York; State College, Pennsylvania; Newark, New Jersey, Carter is thrilled that so many of his students have gone on to theatre training programs, (New York Film… Read More »
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