The Acts of Faith
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January 12 - February 4
Talkbacks Jan. 29 and Feb. 4 RVA Event Space 7 E. 3rd Street |
Luna Gale
by Rebecca Gilman 5th Wall Theatre Caroline, a veteran social worker, thinks she has a typical case on her hands when she meets Peter and Karlie, two teenage drug addicts accused of neglecting their baby. But when she places their infant daughter in the care of Karlie’s mother, Caroline sparks a family conflict that exposes a shadowy, secretive past—and forces her to make a risky decision with potentially disastrous consequences. Powerful and arresting, Luna Gale is a heartbreaking and unforgettable tale of love and betrayal. |
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February 16 - March 11
Talkbacks Feb. 26 and March 5 114 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 282-2620 |
Violet
Book and Lyrics by Brian Crawley and Music by Jeanine Tesori Cadence Theatre Company, in partnership with Virginia Rep Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. Violet won both the Lucille Lortel Award and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1997. |
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January 20 - February 4
Talkbacks Jan. 22 and 28 319 N. Wilkinson Rd. Richmond, Virginia 23227 (804) 262-9760 |
Wishing Well
By Jon Klein CAT Theatre Wishing Well is a contemporary comedy about mother-daughter revelations during one stormy weekend in North Carolina that puts the “fun” into “dysfunctional.” These off-beat characters tell a story with snappy one-liners that is engaging, even surprising, and leads to an ending that is as touching as it is humorous. |
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THE BOATWRIGHT
By Bo Wilson Firehouse Theatre Bo Wilson’s THE BOATWRIGHT receives its regional premiere as part of Wilson’s yearlong residency at Firehouse. Winner of the 2014 AACT NewPlayFest, THE BOATWRIGHT is about hiding out, running away, and breaking through. As Wilson has said, the play expresses a common desire to “sail away to a quieter place.” |
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February 10 - 25
Talkback Feb. 11 1124 Westbriar Dr. Richmond, VA. 23238 804-343-6364 |
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
By Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey HATTheatre Directed by Scott Wichmann, starring Chris Hester and Ken Moretti Bill W. and Dr. Bob recounts the true story of Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith, two men whose friendship ultimately led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Together with their wives, Lois Wilson and Anne Smith, who went on to develop Al-Anon, their discoveries have touched and saved countless lives since the program’s inception. Bill W and Dr. Bob debuted in 2007 with an award-winning run Off-Broadway before moving across the country with record-breaking performances in over 30 states in the U.S, Australia, Canada, and England. "Captures the humor of the human experience" -The New York Times |
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January 12 - February 4
Talkback Jan. 22 Richmond Triangle Players 1300 Altamont Avenue Richmond VA 23230 804-340-0115 |
The Top of Bravery
By Jeremy Morris and Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates Quill Theatre Experience a unique event in Richmond history with the comedian W.C. Fields called “the funniest man I ever saw, and the saddest man I ever knew.” This original work of astonishing power based on the life of Bert Williams, beloved African American vaudeville star of stage and screen, will bring laughter, tears, and rejoicing in the joys and pains of our rich and fertile history. |
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February 22 - March 18
Talkback dates March 5 and 12 1300 Altamont Avenue Richmond VA 23230 804-346-8113 |
Choir Boy
By Tarell Alvin McCraney Richmond Triangle Players, in partnership with Heritage Ensemble Theatre Company The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men. Pharus wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school's legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key? "The sweet harmonies of classic spirituals unite the sometimes fractious voices of the young men in Choir Boy… but when they raise their voices in unison, they offer a glimpse of a world in which the cruelty that can divide and destroy is dissolved in a graceful, embracing order. [An] affecting and honest portrait…of a gay youth tentatively beginning to find the courage to let the truth about himself become known." —The New York Times. |
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February 3 - 18
Talkbacks Feb. 12 (matinee), Feb. 17 (evening) 300 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 505-0558 |
GRAND CONCOURSE
By Heidi Schreck TheatreLAB Having dedicated her life to religious service, Shelley runs a Bronx soup kitchen with unsentimental efficiency, but lately her heart’s not quite in it. Her brisk nature masks an unsettling fear that her efforts are meaningless. When Emma - an idealistic but confused college dropout - arrives to volunteer, her reckless mix of generosity and self-involvement pushes Shelley to the breaking point. With keen humor and startling compassion, Heidi Schreck’s play navigates the mystery of faith, the limits of forgiveness, and the pursuit of something resembling joy. |
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February 3 - 26
Talkback Feb. 19 1601 Willow Lawn Drive Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 282-2620 |
Buffalo Soldier
By Bruce Miller Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre This fascinating story of Richmond native Jones Morgan, one of the original Buffalo Soldiers, was selected by the Pentagon as a morale booster after 9/11, becoming the first professional play in history to be performed within the Pentagon’s walls. |
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February 24 - March 26
Talkback March 5 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. Hanover, VA 23069 (804) 282-2620 |
Dancing Lessons
By Mark St. Germain Virginia Rep at Hanover Tavern Ever, an awkward professor with Asperger’s Syndrome, seeks dancing lessons from his neighbor, Senga, an out of commission Broadway dancer. As the unlikely relationship unfolds, the two make hilarious and heartwarming discoveries about themselves and each other. |
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March 10 - 26
Talkbacks March 12 and 19 114 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 282-2620 |
The End of War
By David L. Robbins Virginia Repertory Theatre Richmond writer David L. Robbins’ critically acclaimed novel is adapted for the stage. In the final days of World War II, the race to conquer Berlin is on. Robbins takes us into the heat of battle, awaiting the fated, terrifying collision between Stalin’s army and Berlin’s civilian population. The End of War examines the choices we make for ourselves, and for each other, when persecution is on our doorstep. |
Our Sponsors: |
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The Huntly Foundation |
Second Presbyterian Church is the convening sponsor
of this collaboration between the faith community and professional theatre companies.
of this collaboration between the faith community and professional theatre companies.