Treasure Island opens at Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre on Friday, March 13, 2015.

This treasured classic written by Robert Louis Stevenson has been adapted for the stage with book, music and lyrics by Paul Deiss and is Directed by John Moon.  Making his Children’s Theatre debut, Landon Nagel plays the role of Billy Bones and Silver. Nagel was most recently seen as Vernon in They’re Playing Our Song at Hanover Tavern. Alexander Sapp returns to Virginia Rep in the role of Jim Hawkins. Recent Virginia Rep roles include Patrick in the hit musical, Mame, and Dami in Tartuffe. Returning to the Children’s Theatre stage and rounding out the company are Jahred King, Paul S. Major, Evan Nasteff, Charley Raintree, and Hannah Zold.

Landon Nagel will be taking on the role of Billy Bones

Treasure Island will take viewers on an unforgettable pirate voyage into the tropical seas as they follow their favorite swashbucklers through treachery and turmoil. Parents, grandparents, and children of all ages are sure to get swept up in the hunt for gold and this young boy’s quest for adventure.

The show lasts for one hour and is best enjoyed by children ages 6+.

Treasure Island
Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn
March 13 – April 19, 2015
Box Office: 804-282-2620
Full Price Show Tickets: $18
Discounted Group Rates available.

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Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the 2015 – 2016 season and we can’t wait to take the kids!

Subscriptions are available starting Monday, February 23 by calling the box office at (804) 282-2620. Renewal letters and forms will be mailed to current subscribers by March 10. Single tickets will go on sale July 1.

 What show did you love from – 2014 2015?
Which show are you most excited about seeing next season?

House at Pooh Corner
Based on the book by A.A. Milne
Adapted by Bettye Knapp
October 14 – November 15, 2015
Whether we are very young or wise to the ways of the world, every so often each of has to “get back to the House at Pooh Corner” to spend some tender time with faithful friends. You know their names by heart: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Kanga and Roo, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, and of course, that lovable bear called Winnie-the-Pooh. This production is faithfully based on the A. A. Milne classic of the same name.

The Velveteen Rabbit
Based on the book by Margery Williams
Adapted by Burgess Clark
December 1, 2015 – January 3, 2016
In the world of toys, life begins when humans leave the room. When one group of toys discovers a velveteen rabbit, they learn what it means to be truly loved by their owner. Adapted from the classic story by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of the unconditional love between a boy and his toy bunny.

Charlottes Web was part of the 2014-2015 season.

I Have a Dream
By Bruce Craig Miller
January 27 – February 14, 2016
The phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is chronicled in this compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century.”

Croaker – The Frog Prince Musical
Book and Lyrics by Debra Clinton
Music by Jason Marks
March 9 – April 17, 2016
This is a premiere production written by local Richmonders Debra Clinton and Jason Marks about the story of The Frog Prince.

We also loved Virginia Rep’s Shrek.

The Little Engine that Could
Based on the 1906 sermon by Reverend Charles S. Wing
July 8 – July 31, 2016
Based on the 1906 sermon by Reverend Charles S. Wing. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for special giveaways to Virginia Rep from Richmondmom!

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The School of Performing Arts in the Richmond community – SPARC – has provided incredible performing arts experience to students in the Richmond area for over 30 years. SPARC has full-day and half-day camps for students ages 4 to 18. With camps from June to August, every student can find a camp to help them shine!

Cheryl Lage of RichmondMom.com wrote in her article, “Fanning the SPARC”, “As a part-time (9-3:30 daily) working-in-an-office mama, the timing seemed ideal . . .confidence levels rose. Comfort acting, singing and dancing translates well to increased ease in presenting oral reports, speaking at assemblies, conveying the morning announcements. Thank you, SPARC. We’ll be back…probably this summer!”

Voted Style Weekly’s Family Favorites Winner for 2014!

Camps for Pre-K through Rising 3^rd Graders

SPARCLERS Jr. Ages 4+ (Pre-K – Rising K) and SPARCLERS (Rising 1^st – 3^rd Graders)
NEW in 2015: SPARCLERS Camps are now one week sessions. Three exciting themes have been created so campers can participate in multiple sessions and have a unique experience each time.
Journey with us through the world of performing arts in just one week! SPARC’s youngest campers will learn the building blocks of performance – acting, singing, and dancing – as they work together to create a final show for family and friends.

Frozen Follies
June 15 – June 19 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 6 – July 10 | Bon Air United Methodist Church
July 20 – July 24 | Randolph Elementary School (*New Goochland Location*)

Imagination Explorers
June 22 – June 26 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 13 – July 17 | Bon Air United Methodist Church

Dragons and Damsels
June 29 – July 3 | Epiphany Lutheran Church
July 20 – July 24 | Bon Air United Methodist Church

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Pre-K – Rising 1^st)
Half Day from 9:00am to 1:00pm for Ages 4+
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family. Half day students will attend from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., with optional after-care available from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
August 3 – 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Rising 2^nd – 4^th Graders)
Full Day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

Camps for Rising 4^th through Rising 8^th Graders

BRAVO JR.! (Rising 4th-5th Graders)
This engaging summer camp offers a daily rotation of creative performing arts training taught by some of Richmond’s leading professional artists! The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Tuckahoe Presbyterian

BRAVO! (Rising 6th-8th Graders)
Each day is filled with engaging performance arts activities such as; acting workshops, musical theatre training, audition skill building, creative movement and artistic collaborations. Students work with professional guest artists to learn about visual arts, stage combat, stage make-up and much more! The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Collegiate School

SummerStarz Touring Ensemble (By Audition Only) (Rising 4th-8th Graders)
Each summer, SPARC’s SummerStarz performing ensemble brings a free, family-friendly performance to over 1,000 people in the community. In 2015, SummerStarz will perform the brand new, award winning musical The Grunch. Summerstarz rehearses for five weeks and then tours the Metro Richmond area for several performances, from July 20-24, 2015.
June 15 – July 24 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

SPARC Performing Arts Camp (Rising 5^th – 8^th Graders)
This one-week camp focuses on acting, singing, and dance. Students will learn age-appropriate games, exercises and performance material that will be showcased for friends and family on the last day of camp.
July 27 – July 31 | Randolph Elementary School (*New Goochland Location*)

August Adventure Jr. – Annie Kids (Rising 2^nd – 4^th Graders)
Full Day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
In partnership, SPARC and Cadence Theatre Company present Disney’s Annie Kids, an abbreviated version of the beloved Broadway show. Students will learn about the rehearsal and performance process while improving their musical theatre skills with new friends. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – August 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

August Adventure – High School Musical 2 Jr.(Rising 5th – 8th Graders)
9:00am to 3:00pm
This smash hit musical comes to life on our stage in Disney’s High School Musical 2 Jr.! SPARC, in partnership with Cadence Theatre Company, will work with campers on all aspects of performance; acting, singing, dancing, props design, set design, costume design and more as they work together to stage the popular show. Camp will end with a final performance for friends and family.
August 3 – August 14 | Choose one of three locations: St. Mary’s, St. Cat’s, or Tuckahoe Pres.

Camps for Rising 9^th through 12^th Graders

ADVANCED BRAVO! (Rising 9th – 12^th Graders)
Designed for the upper level teen who wants to dive into the world of acting, comedy and script writing. Elements of comedy improv, acting and scene work will be the focus, but students will enjoy additional workshops on music, dance, visual arts, combat, and many other exciting theatrical techniques. The camp ends with the debut of an original show created by the campers and lead staff. Extended care hours are available.
June 15 – July 10 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Collegiate School

Summer Acting Studio (Rising 9th – 12th Graders)
Learning to audition well is not easy! Students will focus on monologue selections, character development and audition management practices under the guidance of experienced professionals. Students will also receive the rare opportunity to have professional directors critique their audition pieces at the end of the session!
August 3- August 7 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Richmond Triangle Players

SummerStock (Audition ONLY) (Rising 9th – High School Graduate 18 and under)
SPARC’s Summer stock ensemble allows students to perform in either a straight play or a musical. In 2015, student will perform in either You Can’t Take It With You or Hairspray.
June 15 – July 26 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm | SPARC Center

SummerStock Tech for Teens (Rising 8th – 12th Graders)
Students will get hands on instruction from theater professionals in all basic areas of technical theater: set design and construction, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management. At the conclusion of the program, students will be assigned to work as part of the technical crew for one of our Summer Stock productions.
June 15 – July 17 | 9:00 – 1:00 pm | SPARC Center

SUMMER REGISTRATION: Begins on February 2^nd. Register online at www.sparconline.org.
For registration questions contact Adriana Green at (804) 353-3393 ex 221 or agreen@sparconline.org.

This article was sponsored by SPARC.

Find out more and register today!

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Find the perfect camp designed with your preschooler in mind.  PreK kids can enjoy art, math, dance, theatre and outdoor adventures with these fantastic summer camps in Richmond, VA

Baseball Camp – Flying Squirrels & Jr. FUNNdamentals Camp
The Flying Squirrels offer three baseball camps throughout the 2015 season! Baseball Camps Sessions 1 and 2 are both three-day camps for boys & girls ages 7-14. Session 1 is held on June 23^rd, 24^th, & 25^th. Session 2 is held on August 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th. A Jr. Squirrels FUNNdamentals Camp is held on July 8^th & 9^th for boys & girls ages 4-8. All camps include instruction from current Flying Squirrels players and coaches, lunch each day, and 4 tickets to a Squirrels home game.  Megan Angstadt at 804-359-3866 x325 megan.angstadt@squirrelsbaseball.com

Brilliant Summer at St. Catherine’s
The campus at St. Catherine’s will be transformed into a unique experience for boys and girls from 3 year olds through rising grade 12…and even a little something for adults.

Camp Blue Sky at Rainbow Station
Camp Blue Sky is divided into three divisions according to the ages of our campers. While each division is involved in our traditional day camp program, all of our activities are designed specifically to meet the developmental needs of the campers in each division. Within each division, campers are put into small groups based on age and gender.

Charlottesville Ballet Summer Dance Camps is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dance school that offers Summer Camps for students ages 3-10 years old and Summer Classes for ages 3-Adult. Camp classes are divided by age (4-6 yrs, 5- yrs, & 7-10yrs), which encourages each child to reach his or her highest potential and really enjoy their experience.

CommuniKids Summer Camp is a wonderful way to introduce your child to a new language or support language acquisition. Our language-Immersion summer camp for ages 2 to 10 combines traditional summer fun with an educational experience.

CORE Kids Academy
This summer kids can flip, fly, swing, roll, and laugh with CORE Kids Academy! Your child will have fun movin’ and groovin’ during fun gymnastics and movement. Camps with lots of movement and fun.

First Baptist Church Preschool
Presenting the 28th annual SUMMER SOLUTION!  Our camp features veteran teaching staff, outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym facility, representing one of the best values in the area.   For children ages 9 months (by May 26, 2015) through rising kindergarteners.  Please visit our website for more information.

The Goddard School®
The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child.
The founding principle of The Goddard School’s curriculum is that children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. We have integrated this philosophy into every aspect of our summer camp to foster play-based learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
We’ve created a variety of camps so your children can find a program they will absolutely love. To discover how Goddard can make this summer your child’s best learning experience yet, call 1-800-GODDARD or visit our website.

Good Shepherd Passport to Summer Fun Camp
A new adventure awaits campers each week as they journey to the Wild West…take an African Safari…play chef for the day…take part in star-spangled parade and more during each themed week! Good Shepherd Child Development Center in Midlothian.

Good Shepherd Episcopal School Summer at Good Shepherd Episcopal School.

Jessica Morgan School of Dance
Summer Dance Camps, Intensive and More! Camp, Ages 3 – 11:Students enrolled in our 4 day dance camps will explore ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. The final day of each camp week concludes with an in studio performance at 12:00 pm for parents to enjoy. Summer Performance “Elements”, Ages 6 and up.

Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool Summer Adventure Series
Registration is OPEN. Weekly camps.

Lewis Ginter – Green Adventures Summer Camps
Each week campers explore the Garden to learn more about the plant kingdom and their connection to it. Keepsake crafts, field studies, garden games, and botanical snacks are all part of daily activities. A week-long day camp program for children 4 yrs old – 5th grade. Register by phone at 804.262.9887.

Melody Magic Music Studio
Join us this summer for our Summer of Music! Your children will sing, play, and dance their way through our 2 months of classes! It’s so much fun, they will never realize they are learning and growing along the way! Weekly classes for ages 0-7 years.

Richmond Montessori Enrichment Summer Camp Programs
Camps for toddlers, primary camps, elementary camps, and upper/elementary-middle school camps.

Richmond Waldorf School
Our nature-based, homespun program will excite the imagination with creative explorations in baking, gardening, making music and singing, crafting, tye-dyeing and water play!! We engage in activities to stimulate the head, hands and heart, from crafting beautiful letters to performing simple plays with live music and whimsical costumes.

Romp n’ Roll
The officially-fun, officially-famous Romp n’ Roll Summer Camp will run at all Richmond locations from May 26 through September 4 AND at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Central and Chesterfield locations from June 1 through August 14. Both camps are for children ages 2 through 5 years, no potty training required.  Our daily schedule is action-packed with “kid-tested, Rompy-approved” sessions including incredible gym, art and music activities! It’s like a big kids’ camp on training wheels; all the fun, learning, and excitement but without the poison ivy!

Sabot Summer
A Sabot Summer is a series of one-week camps driven by the natural curiosity of children. Each summer workshop provides children, ages 4 – 8, with engaging opportunities for exploring and developing skills, sparking new ideas and interests as well as fostering imagination and enthusiasm for the world around them. A Sabot Summer honors the individuality of children and all their intelligences.

SPARC summer camps
The School of Performing Arts in the Richmond community – SPARC – has provided incredible performing arts experience to students in the Richmond area for over 30 years. SPARC has full-day and half-day camps for students ages 4 to 18. Our summer camps are filled with singing, acting, dancing, friends and fun! With camps from June to August, every student can find a camp to make them shine. Cheryl Lage of RichmondMom.com wrote in her article, ‘Fanning the SPARC’: “As a part-time (9-3:30 daily) working-in-an-office mama, the timing seemed ideal . . .confidence levels rose. Comfort acting, singing and dancing translates well to increased ease in presenting oral reports, speaking at assemblies, conveying the morning announcements. Thank you, SPARC. We’ll be back…probably this summer!” Voted Style Weekly’s Family Favorites Winner for 2013!

The Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR)
A weekly, half or full day camp, for children 2 ½ – 6 years old.  Children participate in a safe, noncompetitive, nurturing experience where learning is disguised as fun.

Tuckaway Child Development Centers have plenty of fun, learning, and excitement for kids. And who doesn’t love visiting Washington DC, Mexico, France, Italy, Russia, and many more amazin destinations during summer camp?

Young Chef’s Academy
Spring camp information listed for ages 3+. Summer camp information coming soon.

Get ready for a night out to see the October 3, 2014 performance of Equivocation and the trained professionals at Virginia Rep will entertain the kids with games, activities and a snack while you see the show.

Equivocation

September 26 – October 19, 2014

By Bill Cain

Directed by Jan Powell

It is 1606, and Shakespeare has been commanded to write a propaganda play about the Gunpowder Plot, in service to King James. Will he agree to be a pawn in the cynical gamesmanship of the king’s spymaster, or will he equivocate—lie by telling the truth? The playwright, his acting company, and a variety of historical figures clash in this high-stakes political thriller about the complexities of the truth and the terrible consequences of compromise.

“One of the most bracingly intelligent, sizzlingly theatrical American plays in a decade.” Variety

Suggested for ages 16 and up. Adult language, brief nudity, some violence.

Equivocation is a co-production with Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare

Learn more about Virginia Rep’s Friday Kids Club

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Which is why The Friday Kids Club might be the answer to my date night prayers.

Virginia Rep’s will have a Friday Kids Club on the second Friday of each performance in the Signature Season, and Virginia Rep will watch your children while you go see the show!

That’s right.
In. House. Babysitting. While you get a date or a night out with friends.

But hold on…

This service will be free to subscribers (so a subscription basically just paid for itself) and only $10 for non-subscribers.

During Friday Kids Club, trained staff will entertain your kid(s) nearby in the theatre with theatre games and activities, and provide them with a snack.

So mark your calendars right now, because you’re going on a date (finally) and you aren’t going to have to pay an arm and a leg for it.

Click here for a chance to win tickets to Equivocation and FREE babysitting to go with it!

Friday Kids Club will take place during the following performances:

• Equivocation – October 3, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

• Mame – November 28, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

• The Whipping Man – February 20, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

• Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike – May 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

• South Pacific – July 3, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

Friday Kids Club is for children ages 4-12, and a reservation is required.

To reserve a space at Friday Kids Club, call the Box Office at (804) 282-2620.

Click here for subscription information for Virginia Rep.

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ComedySportz is pleased to offer 2014 Youth Summer Camps program – an intensive version of popular classes. Years of teaching and performing make each camp an experience our students never forget. Improv training fosters creativity, teamwork, confidence and poise both on and off the stage.

Summer Camps are a great way to learn about improv and the stage in a fun and supportive environment.

All 2014 ComedySportz Summer Camps meet at the ComedySportz Improv Theatre

What is it?

The Children’s Theatre of Virginia will feature favorite childhood classics including Charlotte’s Web, Treasure Island, and Goodnight Moon as well as the historical play, The Maggie Walker Story, and the foot-stomping holiday musical, Santa’s Christmas Miracle.

The Children’s Theatre continues its commitment to children’s literacy and the arts through collaborations with The Shops at Willow Lawn, student matinees, workshops with theatre artists and touring shows at Richmond area public and private schools, and the Richmond Public Libraries.

Children’s Theatre of Virginia Season at Willow Lawn

Shrek the Musical is currently running at The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn.
Photo by Jay Paul.

Charlotte’s Web
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White
October 10 – November 9, 2014

Santa’s Christmas Miracle
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard Geirsch
November 28 – December 28, 2014

The Maggie Walker Story
By Bruce Craig Miller
January 30 – February 15, 2015

Treasure Island
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Deiss
Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
March 13 – April 19, 2015

Goodnight Moon
By Chad Henry
Based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown
July 10 – August 2, 2015

Virginia Rep also offers an exciting seasons for the Signature, Hanover Tavern and Cadence for adults and older children:

Signature Season

Marjorie Arenstein Stage at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre 114 West Broad Street

Equivocation
By Bill Cain
A Coproduction with Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare Directed by Jan Powell
September 26 – October 19, 2014Mame
Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the novel Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis,  Directed by Patti D’Beck
Starring Broadway’s Emily Skinner and Richmond Favorite Desiree Roots-Centeio
November 21, 2014 – January 11, 2015The Whipping Man
By Matthew Lopez
February 13 – March 8, 2015

Stacey Cabaj in My Fair Lady

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
By Christopher Durang Directed by Bruce Miller
April 24 – May 17, 2015

South Pacific
Book by Oscar Hammerstein and Joshua Logan
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the book Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener Directed by Chase Kniffen
Starring Stacey Cabaj

Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern

Becoming Dr. Ruth
By Mark St. Germain
September 12 – October 12

They’re Playing Our Song
Book by Neil Simon
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager
November 7, 2014 – January 4, 2015

Scott Wichmann in The Producers

You’re a Good, Man Charlie Brown
Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz
February 27 – April 19, 2015

Last of the Red Hot Lovers
By Neil Simon
Starring Scott Wichmann
July 17 – August 23, 2015

Cadence Theatre Company
in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre

Theatre Gym at Virginia Rep Center

Sight Unseen
By Donald Margulies Directed by Rusty Wilson
October 16-November 8

Caroline, or Change
By Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori Directed by Chase Kniffen
February 19-March 14

A Lie of the Mind
By Sam Shepard
Directed by Anna Johnson
April 30-May 23

 

Downtown Parking and Subscriptions

Virginia Rep provides valet parking for $8 for all Signature Season productions except the previews and free self parking at all productions. Visit the website for details.

Subscriptions and packages will be available by April 1. Single ticket sales will go on sale July 1.
For pricing and package information visit the Virginia Rep website.

 

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