FIREHOUSE FRINGE Blood From a Turnip Blood from a Turnip is a Puppet Salon celebrating the diversity of puppet expression and the range of folks who tell stories through objects. Since its founding in 1997, the event has presented short form puppet shows in a variety of styles and incubates the professional and amateur puppeteer alike. … Read More: Firehouse Fringe – Blood From a Turnip »
FIREHOUSE RESIDENT COMPANIES DOG MOMWritten by Tate Elizabeth HanyokDirection by Rick St. Peter presented by Cadence Liz is fresh off a divorce and on a mission to reclaim her life. She may be lost but she knows one thing– Liz is NOT a dog person. But when a scruffy stray pooch shows up on her stoop—Liz is thrust into a new… Read More: Firehouse Resident Companies: DOG MOM presented by Cadence »
SPARC AND FIREHOUSE THEATRE NEW VOICES FOR THE THEATRE SPARC is proud to announce a pilot extension of its New Voices for the Theatre program in partnership with Firehouse Theatre. Launching alongside SPARC’s 37th annual New Voices program in summer 2027, the pilot will expand opportunities for select young Virginia playwrights through Firehouse’s Pop-Up Premiere initiative. New Voices for the… Read More: New SPARC New Voices for the Theatre Partnership »
Consider this your friendly reminder that in Central Virginia, the arts don’t disappear when summer ends. They’ve only just begun at The Center. As ARTober approaches, the Richmond region is entering one of the most magical stretches of the cultural calendar—the BER months, when September, October, November and December give us every excuse to gather under… Read More: From Swing to Steely Dan: Four Must-See Fall Arts Experiences… »
Oak Knoll Middle School will be starting rehearsals for Shrek Jr. The Musical in mid December. We are looking for someone who is experienced in set design and who can design and construct our set. This is a community project so parents and students would be assisting in the process. It is meant to be… Read More: Job Opening – Set Design: Oak Knoll Middle School’s production… »
WinterWorld RVA at CarMax Park is hiring for two seasonal positions: Holiday Elf / Character Performers: Looking for outgoing performers who love improv, interacting with guests, and bringing some holiday magic! Theater/acting experience preferred. Wardrobe Technician: Looking for someone with basic sewing skills and experience/interest in theatrical costumes and wardrobe. CarMax Park, RichmondSeasonal: October 2026–early January 2027Competitive seasonal… Read More: HOLIDAY SEASON JOBS – WinterWorld RVA »
Celebrating 60 Years • 1965–2025 • Working to Secure the Next 60 YearsOur Path Forward: What’s Next for the MillFor 60 years, Swift Creek Mill Theatre has been a gathering place for this community — a historic gristmill turned stage where generations have shared an evening out. Earlier this year, we made the difficult decision… Read More: Save The Mill, A Plan »
READY, PLAYER? LIGHTS UP! IS BACK.The Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series is back, and this year, it’s a full playthrough. From September through May, young creatives ages 3–18 can level up with free visual and performing arts workshops and live performances at community centers and schools across the region. At every stop, kids can try something new,… Read More: Lights Up! Youth Series Workshops »
Octavia (played by Journey Entzminger), June (Sydnee S. Graves), and Imani (Zakiyyah Jackson) are young, queer, Black, and doing their best to find love, purpose, pleasure, and a little peace in a city that never slows down. Over the course of one unforgettable day and night, unexpected crises, complicated encounters, and increasingly questionable choices put their… Read More: BLKS – RTP »
This season reflects what excites us most about live theatre right now: bold storytelling, pure joy, surprising spectacle, and unforgettable nights shared together. Featuring three plays that appeared on Broadway within the past three years, a high-energy musical celebration, an imaginative underwater adventure for young audiences, a brilliantly chaotic comedy, and the return of a… Read More: 2026/2027 Season Announcement – VA Rep »
Firehouse Theatre proudly unveils its highly anticipated 33rd season, marking an exciting new chapter for the company under the guidance of its newly appointed Artistic Director. As you have come to expect, Firehouse Theatre’s 2026–27 season is filled with emotionally resonant, provocative stories and artfully realized productions; anchored by a commitment to bringing you plays… Read More: Firehouse Theatre Announces Season 33 »