2023 10 x 10 New Play Festival Call for Actors

Rooftop is looking for actors of all ages to bring to life our 10, Ten Minute Plays.

2023 Festival Play Finalists

Love-All by Bethany Dickens Assaf

Liz Comes Home a Day Early by Margie Semilof

Amicably, Kinda Sorta by Johanna Beale Keller

Summer Me, Winter Me by Richard Fouts

The Thousandth Crane by Steven Satta

The Beauty of Numbers by Keith Whalen

Into the Blast Radius by Alli Hartley-Kong

Sisters by Alison Austin

Speed Dating 75 by Jean Ciampi

Divine Cardboard by Gabriela Sanders (High School Selection)

10×10 Play Descriptions and Character Requirements

Audition Dates and Times

June 5 and 6 at 7 pm at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110

The directors of all ten shows being produced at the 10 x 10 Festival are attending this general audition.   The audition will be in the form of a cold read from selections from the scripts.

As soon as the plays have been selected, we will post a list of the plays and their cast requirements.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the audition sheet.  If you have one, bring a copy of your headshot and resume to the audition.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 9 p.m. at the ARTfactory beginning July 25 with a read through. Please know your list of conflicts between July 25 and August 27.

Tech Week will begin August 21 – 23.

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. You will need to be present at all performances.

If you have any specific questions not addressed in this announcement, please email our Festival Director, Deb Hansen at [email protected]

This playwriting class for ages 10-14 is like a magical story-building workshop!  Students will explore their creativity and learn the basics of crafting an engaging story.  They’ll learn how to create characters, build a plot, and write dialogue.  They’ll also discover the essential elements of theatrical storytelling to create a unique and exciting play.  By the end of the class, each student will have a script of their very own to share with family and friends.  Let the playwriting begin! (Ages 10-14)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor:  Deb Hansen

Tuition:$210  Register by June 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Explore the powers of the third dimension in this diverse approach to sculpture. You will have creative freedom regarding the source of your inspiration. Build anything from whimsical characters to abstract constructs – the sky is the limit! Using wire, wood, clay & more, we will develop and improve modeling skills and the ability to “see” the three-dimensional art in the making. For ages 11 – 15.

Note: These programs are available to Manassas City residents with the zip code 20110 or for students who attend Manassas City Public Schools. Tuition and supply fees have been greatly reduced through the generous support of City of Manassas Department of Parks, Culture & Recreation. Registrants will be required to provide their residence address and school information in special questions when purchasing the camp.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

This class will offer an exciting and creative introduction to the world of improvisational theatre and theatre games.. Campers will learn the fundamentals of improvisation, including scene building, character development, and storytelling. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, campers will practice their new skills in a safe and supportive environment. They will also explore how improv can help them become better communicators, problem-solvers, and team players. Along the way, they will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and learn valuable life skills. This program is sure to be a fun and rewarding experience for all involved!  (Ages 5 -7)

Instructors: Katie Chambers

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities

Tuition: $140 (Register by June 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.)

Improve your skills in creating your own original Anime character!  We will explore different drawing techniques to help build your character’s look, traits and clothing.  Learn to turn your character drawing into an animated pixel gif using piskelapp.com in our Creative Computer Lab.  For ages 13-18.

Instructor: Nicole Osborne

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $20    Register by June 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Come enjoy five evenings of creativity as we explore the transparency, speed, and spontaneity of watercolor painting.  Mike will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. This class may be taken multiple times through the year; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, and still-life.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $175  Paper Fee: $12   Register by June 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This highly technological workshop will have you making and editing sound digitally. Participants will be using the computer sound editing program Audacity to bend sound to their will, as well as providing and working with live microphones and theatrical sound mixing equipment to create pleasing auditory input. (Ages 13 and up)

The class will be in the computer lab, but if a student prefers, they may bring their own laptop.  They will need to download the free Audacity program. We are also asking all students to bring their own headphones.

Instructor:  Steve Singer

Tuition:  $60

Pied Piper Theatre’s Summer Intensive for ages 8-18. Three weeks of rehearsals and three performances. (Enrollment is limited)

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Disney’s Descendants. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

For ages 8-18.

Rehearsals and Performances will be held in the Gregory Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Rehearsals are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. beginning Monday, June 19 through Friday, July 7.  (THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSAL ON JULY 4)

*The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 7 at 7pm and Saturday, July 8 at 2pm & 7pm.

Director: Ayhrel Tinker 

Choreographer:  Megan Marshall

Tuition: $595 (Tuition may be paid in full or you may use our payment plan.)

There is a $150 Cancellation Fee.

THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. All further communications about additional payments due will be via email.

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…Join us for a new take on the classic galactic adventure. Star Wars as you’ve never seen it Shakespeare style.  Over the course of two weeks, we’ll stage and bring to life “Verily, A New Hope,”  the original Star Wars episode, as it might have been told in Elizabethan London.  The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess help captive and a young hero coming of age, Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of any of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.  Using creative staging techniques and Shakespeare – like language, we will bring to life all the diverse Star Wars characters and explore how a compelling story can be told with minimal scenery and props.  “The bard at his finest, with all the depth of character, insightful soliloquies and clever word play that we’ve come to expect from the master.”  “Star Was as you like.” (Ages 9-18)

Camp Duration:  Two Weeks, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (The first day of camp is Tuesday, June 20th)  The final day of camp will include a performance for friends and family. 

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor:  Vince Worthington

Tuition:$430  Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

We will learn to create cartoons using powerful software tools.  Gain experience in taking hand drawings into digital programs for further artistic manipulation.  Learn to develop your layout and add text in layers.  Bring a flash drive to take your creations home!

Course will take place in our Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab at ARTfactory.  We provide powerful desktop computers and access to Adobe Creative Cloud and other widely accessible software programs.  For ages 9-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $224    Supply Fee:  $20     Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Join artist Ashley Lubold for a beautifully green, sustainable art class.  We will take inspiration from nature and use earthly elements to make beautiful art in the fresh air and comfortable studios of Windy Knoll Farm.  Projects may include organic sculpture, collage, mosaics and more.  Each day will wind down with a traditional drum circle lesson with Carol Hartt, a unique experience and a favorite feature!  For ages 9-14.

Instructors:  Ashley Lubold and Carol Hartt

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $15  Register by July 12 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Are you a budding artist filling page after page with drawings? Join this studio art camp and play with materials and techniques that will expand your creativity in two and three-dimensional projects. Discover your own creative power as you learn about the wonderful elements of design: Line, Shape, Form, Value, Space, Texture, Color.  For ages 7-11.

Instructor: Lori Grebner

Tuition: $168   Supply Fee:  $20      Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration:  One Week (Four Days).  The first day of class is Tuesday, June 20 and runs Monday through Friday from 10:30-12:30.  The last day of class, Friday, June 23 will end with a short program showcasing what we have learned this week.

Instructor:  Emily Dunn

Tuition: $112  Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Two Weeks.  The first day of class is Tuesday, June 20 and runs Monday through Friday from 1:30-5:30 pm (There is no class on Monday, June 19th.)  The last day of class, Friday, June 30 and  will end with a screening of our work for parents and friends.

Supplies:  Students may bring their own phones or cameras for filming.

Instructor:  Emily Dunn

Tuition: $325  Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Week (Three Days)  The first day of class is Tuesday, June 20 and runs Thursday from 5-7 pm.

Instructor:  David Johnson

Tuition: $84  Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Join award-winning photographer Suhail Mir for this enlightening, hands-on workshop.  All camera types welcome.
“Photography is a powerful medium of expression and storytelling. It has the power to open our eyes and hearts revealing the richness and the complexity of the world around us. Whether through documentation of conflict or through the celebration of beauty and diversity, photography has the potential to inspire empathy, compassion, and action towards a more peaceful world.

The goal of this 4-day program is to help you develop a deep passion for this amazing art, not just to make you a better photographer, but a better storyteller as well.”

Ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Suhail Mir

Tuition: $112    Supply Fee:  $12     Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Join this fun introduction to printmaking.  Artist Heather Rankin will guide students through the design of your print image, and demonstrate the creation of a printmaking block from your line drawing.  Use safe tools on a latex-free easy-carve block that may be used again and again.  Learn the layering of inks to create various color prints.  All Ages 13 & above.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $112    Supply Fee:  $15     Register by June 12 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Come on out and learn the basics of Salsa dancing. This easy to learn Latin dance is both fun and lively and perfect for dancers of any age or ability. With it’s fast turns and footwork and it’s energetic music, you won’t even realize the workout you’re getting! We will cover the basic steps, turns, and transitions adding in style as we gain confidence on the dance floor during this 5 week session. Each class will build on the previous starting with a quick review, learning new moves, and finally practicing those new skills during the last 15 minutes of each class.

Instructor: Casey Beltran

Tuition: $140 per pair of registrations.  $70 per single registration.

Member discount = $140 – 15% = $119 per couple
Member discount = $70 – 15% = $59.50 per single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Now that you have the basics, let’s build on them and add some more intricate turns and style to your salsa repertoire. We will begin each class with a review of previously learned steps and move into the new technique . The last 15 minutes of each session will be an open dance opportunity to perfect the old and new skills with more hands on help from the dance teachers.

Instructor: Casey Beltran

Tuition: $140 per pair of registrations.  $70 per single registration.

Member discount = $140 – 15% = $119 per couple
Member discount = $70 – 15% = $59.50 per single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Due to the popularity of the Family Theatre Games and Improv Night that was part of our UVA Wellness Series, we are going to try a monthly Family Theatre Games and Improv Night.  This family friendly drop in class is designed to help families come together and have some fun! Through interactive activities and games, families will learn how to work together, create stories, and think on their feet in a creative and collaborative way.  Improv is not only a great way to bond with your family, but it also teaches important skills like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. This workshop is perfect for families of all ages and backgrounds and will provide a safe and fun environment to explore and grow together.  (All Ages Welcome)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.

Instructor: Ahryel Tinker

Summer Series:  June 23 (Sessions is Two Hours )

One Session for One Person:  Tuition:  $21 (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)

Family (Three or More) One Session:  $63  (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)

A comprehensive exploration into the world of stage management, this workshop will offer an insightful journey into the intricate and exciting art of bringing a theatrical production to life. From the moment the curtain rises to the final bow, learn how to manage the many moving parts of a show, from coordinating the cast and crew to managing the technical aspects of the performance. With this workshop, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective stage manager and help bring the magic of the theatre to life. (Adults 16 and Up)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Day, Saturday, June 24 from 1-4 p.m.

Class Supplies:  Students should bring their own laptops.

Instructor:  Kayla Brown

Tuition: $50  Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

A comprehensive exploration into the world of stage management, this workshop will offer an insightful journey into the intricate and exciting art of bringing a theatrical production to life. From the moment the curtain rises to the final bow, learn how to manage the many moving parts of a show, from coordinating the cast and crew to managing the technical aspects of the performance. With this workshop, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective stage manager and help bring the magic of the theatre to life. (Ages 12-15)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Day, Saturday, June 24 from 9 – 12 p.m.

Class Supplies:  Students should bring their own laptops.

Instructor:  Kayla Brown

Tuition: $50  Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Join this theatre adventure for young actors and actresses as they learn the basics of acting through age appropriate theatre games.  While working as a team, they will discover the fun of putting on a short presentation which they will perform for family and friends on the final day of class. (Ages 5-7)

ote:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, June 26  and runs through Friday, June 30.

Instructor: Emily Dunn

 Tuition: $140  Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This class will improve your ability to draw elements of the human form, no matter what your preferred drawing style.  For ages 10-15.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $210    Supply Fee:  $15     Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

What better way to explore beautiful use of color and design than to look to several “stars” of the art world? We will weave some fun art history into this multi-media art camp.  Students will be inspired to find their own unique voice and self-expression through painting, drawing, sculpture and more. For ages 7-12.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Lori Grebner

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20  Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

This class will offer an exciting and creative introduction to the world of improvisational theatre and theatre games for ages 8-12. Campers will learn the fundamentals of improvisation, including scene building, character development, and storytelling. Through a variety of fun and engaging activities, campers will practice their new skills in a safe and supportive environment. They will also explore how improv can help them become better communicators, problem-solvers, and team players. Along the way, they will have the opportunity to build self-confidence and learn valuable life skills. This program is sure to be a fun and rewarding experience for all involved!  (Ages 8 – 12)

ote:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, June 26  and runs through Friday, June 30 from 1 – 4 p.m..

Instructor: Timothy Burhouse

 Tuition: $210  Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This technical theatre workshop on set design is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of creating effective and engaging set designs for theatrical productions. The workshop begins with an introduction to the basics of set design, including the elements of design, the importance of scale, and how to create a cohesive design that works with the story and characters. Participants will then learn how to create a set design plan, including sketching, creating a model, and working with a budget. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their set design skills by creating a model of their own set design.        (Ages 13-18)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, June 26  and runs through Friday, June 30 from 3-5:30 p.m..

Instructor: Steve Kite

 Tuition: $160 Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

A high schooler’s journey into the world of stage directing is a voyage of creative exploration. From the basics of blocking and staging to the complexities of working with actors to bring a story to life, this class will provide an exciting opportunity to learn how to craft a powerful theatrical experience. Through a combination of hands-on activities, discussions, and projects, students will gain the skills and confidence needed to become a successful director. (Ages 14-18)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: One Week, Monday through Thursday.  The first day of class is Monday, June 26  and runs through Thursday, June 29 from 6-9 p.m..

Instructor: Steve Kite

 Tuition: $168 Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Do you love to draw and want to explore line, shape, texture and value in a manner that conveys drama and mystique? Try the visually powerful medium of charcoal. We will experiment with additive and subtractive applications using charcoal pencils and sticks and learn blending tools and techniques to manipulate the medium for a wide variety of effects. For ages 13 to Adult.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $140 Supply Fee: $10   Register by June 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented each session. List of acrylics supplies given upon registration; canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor. For ages 15 & up.

Note:  We may accommodate make-up lessons for this particular class, so don’t let your vacation schedule hinder participation.  Contact Candace Penders to learn more at 703-330-2787 or via email at [email protected].

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $84  Canvas Fee: $8   Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Explore the beautiful fluidity & transparency of watercolor with three summer lessons in Michele’s very popular series!  Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach each session, so feel free to take this course repeatedly.  Beginners will learn basic tools & techniques; experienced students will expand skills with new methods, materials, styles and subjects. List of watercolor supplies given upon registration; watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. For ages 15 & up.

Note:  We may accommodate make-up lessons for this particular class, so don’t let a vacation conflict prevent your participation.  Contact Candace Penders to learn more at 703-330-2787 or email your concern to [email protected].

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $84  Canvas Fee: $8     Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This program will guide young writers and artists through the steps to develop an imaginary setting in a process known as “Worldbuilding.”  How do we bring to life a unique place that exists only in our mind’s eye? Go deeper and learn to weave history, ecology, and geography together to create a rich backstory for fiction and artwork. Aspiring writers, gamers and illustrators – find pathways to more vibrant creativity! Worldbuilding classes may be taken multiple times. Each writer’s creative journey may develop at their own pace.  For ages 8-12

Instructor: Ryan Arias

Tuition: $196  Supply Fee: $8  Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% discount for members.

This puppetry class is perfect for 5-7 year olds who love to play with puppets and explore the world of theater! In this class, we will use a variety of puppets to create stories, explore movement, and create characters. We will make our own puppets, learn how to make them move, and even create our own puppet shows! Your child will have fun learning how to make their puppet come to life and create stories with their friends. This is the perfect class to get your child’s imagination going and to introduce them to the magical world of puppetry!  (Ages 5 – 7)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Three Days,  Wednesday-Friday.  The first day of class is Wednesday, July 5  and runs through Friday, July 7 from 10 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor:

 Tuition: $105 Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Make beautiful mixed media art that has the look of traditional baked enamel or stained glass.  The techniques are simple enough for absolute beginners, and have the potential to intrigue artists of any skill level.   Instructor Lydia Bratton will provide guidance, motif samples, and all the supplies needed to create your own colorful works of art!  All Ages 11 & up.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $168    Supply Fee:  $20     Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

This Broadway style dance class for 8-13 year olds is designed to introduce the basics of musical theatre dance. We will start with a warm-up to get the body moving, then move into a combination of simple steps and more complex choreography. We will focus on teaching the fundamentals of musical theatre dance, such as isolations, jazz steps, and musicality. We will also incorporate improvisation and basic partner work to help the students become more comfortable with the movements. The class will end with a fun dance game or a group dance. Through this class, the students will gain an appreciation for musical theatre dance and have a great time learning it!

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Three Days,  Wednesday-Friday.  The first day of class is Wednesday, July 5  and runs through Friday, July 7 from 12-4  pm

Instructor:  Breena Grimes

 Tuition: $168 Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Develop a better understanding of the principles of graphic design, while you jump start your ease and familiarity with the FREE online creative platform, Canva® .  Students, business owners, budding media creatives – discover your best use of this amazing graphic design resource.  This workshop will help you navigate Canva’s vast array of templates, elements and tools used to easily create professional-looking business cards,  flyers, posters, banners, social media posts, and so much more.  Class will take place in our Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab, where instructor Sophia Tamilio will provide tutorials, tips and guidance customized for your interest.  All Ages 13 & up.

Instructor: Sophia Tamilio

Tuition: $84    Supply Fee:  $20     Register by June 26 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Learn four of the most popular and useful dances for any social event!  Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha — These classic, traditional dances are appropriate for current pop dance music as well as for any big band/black tie affair – e.g. Weddings, Inaugural Balls, etc.  Eight lesson session.  Age 15 – Adult.

Instructor: Ray Bugnosen

Tuition: $224 per pair of registrations.  $112 per single registration.

Member discount = $224 – 15% = $190.40 couple
Member discount = $112 – 15% = $95.20 single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Swing is an umbrella term for the various ways we can dance to ‘swing music’: learn the basics of (and differences between) East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Jive, and more! So get “into the swing of things” and learn to “cut a rug” to a huge range of music from the classic Swing Bands music to modern Rock ‘n’ Roll!  Age 15 – Adult.

Instructor: Ray Bugnosen

Tuition: $224 per pair of registrations.  $112 per single registration.

Member discount = $224 – 15% = $190.40 couple
Member discount = $112 – 15% = $95.20 single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

Disney’s Descendants:  The Musical

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Disney’s Descendants. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 7 at 7pm and Saturday, July 8 at 2pm & 7pm.  Tickets are on sale through the Hylton Performing Arts Box Office and may be purchased on line.  To avoid the processing fee, please purchase tickets at the box office in person.

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

Disney’s Descendants:  The Musical

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Disney’s Descendants. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 7 at 7pm and Saturday, July 8 at 2pm & 7pm.  Tickets are on sale through the Hylton Performing Arts Box Office and may be purchased on line.  To avoid the processing fee, please purchase tickets at the box office in person.

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

Disney’s Descendants:  The Musical

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Disney’s Descendants. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 7 at 7pm and Saturday, July 8 at 2pm & 7pm.  Tickets are on sale through the Hylton Performing Arts Box Office and may be purchased on line.  To avoid the processing fee, please purchase tickets at the box office in person.

Pied Piper Theatre’s Summer Intensive for ages 8-18. Three weeks of rehearsals and three performances. (Enrollment is limited)

• Book: Marshall Brickman
• Book: Rick Elice
• Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

THE ADDAMS FAMILY School Edition, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.  The Addams Family is presented with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide

For ages 8-18.

Rehearsals and Performances will be held in the Gregory Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  Rehearsals are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. beginning Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 29.

*The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28 at 7pm and Saturday, July 29 at 2pm & 7pm.

Director: Christine Maxted

Music Director:  Chelsea Majors

Tuition: $595 (Tuition may be paid in full or you may use our payment plan.)  

There is a $150 Cancellation Fee.

Click here to register and/or pay: 

Welcome to our Theatre Production class! Through this class, we will be learning the basics of theatre production. We will also be exploring the various elements of staging, such as blocking, choreography, and lighting. The class will end on July 20th with a full comedy production of Back to the 80’s  for our friends and family to enjoy. Hold on to your hoverboards, we’re taking a trip Back to the 80s! When modern teen Mary Fitzfry gets sent back in time by an eccentric professor, she finds herself in the middle of a totally tubular cavalcade of 80s pop culture. There’s a lot of familiar faces, from the teens in breakfast-time detention to the guys chasing ghosts and dancing zombies, but the biggest surprise of all is Mary’s own protective mom as a teen. Turns out she’s actually kind of rad – but thanks to Mary’s time travel, she’s in trouble. Can Mary make things right? This adventure takes you from the mall where everything happens, to a suburban sitcom street, to a cave under the high school – and you can choose who to feature from a flexible throng of characters to bring your audience maximum nostalgia. A hilarious parody to make all ages cheer “I love the 80s!”  (Ages 7 – 14)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Two Weeks,  Monday -Thursday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 10  and runs through Thursday July 20 from 9 am- 3 pm

Location:  This program will be held at Metz Middle School

Instructor:  Katie Chambers and Lucy Yannarell

 Tuition: $400 Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Let’s reveal your artistic capabilities by refining your photography and graphic design skills. Using your digital camera or other camera-equipped media device, we will explore & photograph the real historical backdrop of Old Town Manassas. The ARTfactory’s computer lab will be pressed into service to manipulate favorite photos into vivid personal compositions using a variety of software platforms.  Class limited to 8 students.   All Ages 10 & up

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $350  Supply Fee: $15  Register by July 3 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

For a recipe of fun add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of adventure, and sprinkle liberally with fairy dust for this magical journey into musical theatre for ages 5 – 7. Storybook Theatre introduces the young actor to basic performing skills through movement, music and imagination. Children have fun acting out a simply play based on a childhood stale or short story. Family and friends are invited to a performance on the last day of this two week adventure. (Ages 5 – 7)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Two Weeks,  Monday -Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 10  and runs through Friday, July 21 from 10-12  pm

Instructor:  Ahryel Tinker and Stephanie Proctor

 Tuition: $280 Register by July 3 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This musical cabaret workshop is designed for students who are looking to explore their creative side and develop their skills in singing, dancing, and acting. Through a series of classes, students will learn the fundamentals of cabaret performance, including improvisation, vocal technique, and choreography. At the end of the workshop, students will have the opportunity to showcase their newfound skills in a live cabaret performance. With the guidance of experienced instructors, students will be able to create an exciting and entertaining show that they can be proud of. (Ages 8 – 15)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Two Weeks,  Monday -Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 10  and runs through Friday, July 21 from 1-4 pm

Instructor:  Ahryel Tinker and Stephanie Proctor

 Tuition: $300  Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

A deep dive into the art of storytelling, this Playwriting 101 course is a rigorous exploration of the craft of crafting stories for the stage. From the basics of plot and structure to the nuances of character development and dialogue, students will gain an undersyanding of the fundamentals of playwriting and the tools needed to write their own plays. (Ages 14 – 18)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Class Duration: Two Weeks,  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 10  and runs through Wednesday, July 19 from 5-7  pm

Instructor:  David Johnson

 Tuition: $168 Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Polymer Clay is an amazingly fun and fabulous medium for kids to create their own toys, figures, charms, characters and more.  Join 3D artist Lydia Bratton for a fun evening art class and a week of colorful discovery — Learn to bring your visions to three dimensional life!  For ages 7-12.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $140   Supply Fee:  $15      Register by July 3 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Explore the visual splendor of summer in full bloom! We will create 2-D and 3-D art inspired by nature’s lush diversity. Projects may include symmetrical insects, multi-media butterfly mobiles, big, beautiful flower sculptures and fabric art. Much more awaits you so come join us for a week of creativity! For ages 7-12.

Instructor: Sophia Tamilio

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20  Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

This course will lead writers and artists through the steps to develop an imaginary setting in a process known as “Worldbuilding.”  How do we bring to life a unique place that exists only in our mind’s eye? Go deeper and learn to weave history, ecology, and geography together to create a rich backstory for fiction, game design, theatre and film.   Writers, gamers and illustrators – come share your vision and find pathways to more vibrant creativity! For ages 13-18.

Instructor: Ryan Arias

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $10   Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Experience the “magic of the brush” while learning about East Asian Brush Painting. The beauty of nature will be expressed in simple strokes to capture the Chi’ or Spirit of animals and plants. Students will be exposed to the ancient traditions of China & Japan by award-winning artist and teacher Carla Jaranson. For more than thirty years Mrs. Jaranson has shared her love of sumi-e (Japanese term for ink painting) with thousands of budding artists from kindergarten to adult.

Instructor: Carla Jaranson

Tuition: $175    Supply Fee: $20   Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Join artist Mike Flynn and learn to paint outdoors at beautiful Windy Knoll Farm. Working both in the field and within an on-site studio, students will take inspiration from nature, regardless of weather. Set-up, tools and techniques of plein air painting will be introduced. Learn from Mike as he demonstrates and paints throughout the experience. All materials/gear provided via supply fee. Ages 13 – Adult.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $25  Register by July 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Come on out and learn the basics of Salsa dancing. This easy to learn Latin dance is both fun and lively and perfect for dancers of any age or ability. With it’s fast turns and footwork and it’s energetic music, you won’t even realize the workout you’re getting! We will cover the basic steps, turns, and transitions adding in style as we gain confidence on the dance floor during this 5 week session. Each class will build on the previous starting with a quick review, learning new moves, and finally practicing those new skills during the last 15 minutes of each class.

Instructor: Casey Beltran

Tuition: $140 per pair of registrations.  $70 per single registration.

Member discount = $140 – 15% = $119 per couple
Member discount = $70 – 15% = $59.50 per single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Salsa is a fast and lively dance with an option for many intricate turns and spins. Now that you’ve mastered beginner and beginner advanced salsa, come learn some of these more complicated patterns, which we will put together as a sort of routine you can take onto the dance floor.

Instructor: Casey Beltran

Tuition: $140 per pair of registrations.  $70 per single registration.

Member discount = $140 – 15% = $119 per couple
Member discount = $70 – 15% = $59.50 per single

Learn more about ARTfactory Membership HERE.

Creative nature lovers – join us for a unique experience in the beautiful studios at Windy Knoll Farm! This week-long camp is about making art from our surroundings, incorporating organic elements as creative tools and materials, and taking inspiration from nature. Let’s push the boundaries of what art is, and how we may creatively appreciate our earthly habitat. For ages 10-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $280  Supply Fee: $20  Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Calling all future comic books artists and animators! Improve your ability to design characters and bring them to colorful life in hand-drawn comic format, using high quality cartooning art media.  We may also dabble in digital cartooning using tablets and computers.  Let’s have fun & work step-by-step to tell a story in pictures. For ages 7-11.
Instructor: Ryan Arias

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $15    Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount. (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Want to take your art to the next level? Join us as we explore and learn how to bring our skills to the digital world using tablets and Paint Tool SAI.  For Beginners: We’ll use lineart to get the hang of what it feels like to draw on a tablet as it translates to the computer screen.  For Advanced: We’ll explore what the program allows us to do, creating a finished piece using cel-shading.  All levels of experience are welcome, come meet fellow teens with a passion for anime and manga art just like you!  Ages 13-18

Instructor: Leaf Lemon

Tuition: $210  Supply Fee: $20  Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Creative Movement and Dance Exploration for 5-7 year olds is a fun, energetic class that encourages children to explore their creativity through movement and dance. In this class, children will learn basic dance steps, explore their own creative movements, and express themselves through movement. The class will focus on developing coordination, musicality, and creative expression while building confidence and self-esteem. Through creative movement and dance exploration, children will gain a better understanding of their body and how it moves. This class is a great way to introduce children to the world of dance, while having fun and making friends!  (Ages 5 -7)

Class Duration:  One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 24 and runs through July 28 from 10 – 12 p.m.

Instructor: Emma Hughes

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities

Tuition: $140 (Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.)

The Movement for the Actor class will be rooted in Laban Movement analysis.  This class is designed to help actors improve their physicality and body awareness for stage and screen performance.  Laban Movement analysis is the study of human movement and how it affects our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.  In this class actors will learn Laban’s eight effort categories including weight, space time, and flow and how to apply them to their movements on stage.(Ages 10 -17)

Class Duration:  One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 24 and runs through July 28 from 1 -4 p.m.

Instructor: Timothy Burhouse

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities

Tuition: $210 (Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.)

Ages 8-13.

Instructor: Ahryel Tinker

Tuition: $300    Register by July  17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

The Sketch Comedy class is a week long class introducing and developing comedy and creativity in sketch writing.  Students will discover what makes things funny and learn the formulas and dynamics to serve as a starting point for writing.  The class will culminate in a final showcase will consist of students performing some of their new original work.

(Ages 14-18)

Class Duration:  One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 24 and runs through July 28 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Instructor: Timothy Burhouse

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities

Tuition: $140 (Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.)

This class will explore the fundamental techniques of oil painting.  We will begin by looking at real flowers.  With the instructor’s guidance, students will photograph the flowers in the art studio, and learn to crop the image to capture an interesting composition.  We will print the final reference photo for students.  The fluid shapes and colors found in the flower of their choice will form the basis of a beautiful oil painting.  Oil paints and canvases will be provided via supply fee.  Learn quickly in our summer daily lesson format, starting on a Monday and ending the following Monday.  For ages 15 – Adult.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $168 Supply Fee: $25  Register by July 17 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% discount for members.

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

The Addams Family School Edition

Book: Marshall Brickman

Book: Rick Elice

Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

THE ADDAMS FAMILY School Edition, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.  The Addams Family is presented with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Performances will be held in the Gregory Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28 at 7pm and Saturday, July 29 at 2pm & 7pm.

Director: Christine Maxted

Music Director:  Chelsea Majors

Choreographer:  Breena Grimes

Costumer:  Jennifer Durham

Tech Director:  James Maxted

Stage Manager:  Francesca Zola

Due to the popularity of the Family Theatre Games and Improv Night that was part of our UVA Wellness Series, we are going to try a monthly Family Theatre Games and Improv Night.  This family friendly drop in class is designed to help families come together and have some fun! Through interactive activities and games, families will learn how to work together, create stories, and think on their feet in a creative and collaborative way.  Improv is not only a great way to bond with your family, but it also teaches important skills like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. This workshop is perfect for families of all ages and backgrounds and will provide a safe and fun environment to explore and grow together.  (All Ages Welcome)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.

Instructor: Ahryel Tinker

Summer Series:  July 28 (Sessions is Two Hours )

One Session for One Person:  Tuition:  $21 (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)

Family (Three or More) One Session:  $63  (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

The Addams Family School Edition

Book: Marshall Brickman

Book: Rick Elice

Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

THE ADDAMS FAMILY School Edition, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.  The Addams Family is presented with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Performances will be held in the Gregory Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28 at 7pm and Saturday, July 29 at 2pm & 7pm.

Director: Christine Maxted

Music Director:  Chelsea Majors

Choreographer:  Breena Grimes

Costumer:  Jennifer Durham

Tech Director:  James Maxted

Stage Manager:  Francesca Zola

Pied Piper Theatre Intensive presents

The Addams Family School Edition

Book: Marshall Brickman

Book: Rick Elice

Music and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

THE ADDAMS FAMILY School Edition, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.  The Addams Family is presented with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Performances will be held in the Gregory Theatre at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.  The ticketed performances will be at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28 at 7pm and Saturday, July 29 at 2pm & 7pm.

Director: Christine Maxted

Music Director:  Chelsea Majors

Choreographer:  Breena Grimes

Costumer:  Jennifer Durham

Tech Director:  James Maxted

Stage Manager:  Francesca Zola

Anime art lovers, this beginner camp will show how you can design and illustrate your own original anime style characters!  Manga style drawing and Anime art forms fascinate and inspire a huge fan base.  Ms. B will introduce the history, influences and hand-drawing techniques of Japanese cartooning to young Manga enthusiasts.  For ages 7-12

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $280  Supply Fee: $15  Register by July 24 for 10% tuition discount.

Spider Man, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Xena Warrior Princess let your child’s imagination run wild with this thrilling week long camp of heroes and heroines.  Each day your child will embark on a new and exciting adventure while developing skills in drama, music and dance.  Campers will help create their favorite characters and costume pieces or invent their own.  So unleash that superhero and have some fun.  Family and friends will join us for an awesome adventure on that day. (Ages 5-7)

Class Duration:  One Week, Monday through Friday.  The first day of class is Monday, July 24 and runs through July 28 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Instructor: Timothy Burhouse

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities

Tuition: $140 (Register by July 24 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.)

Explore the endless possibilities when using fluid and dry media together to make beautiful art. Through clear tutorial demonstrations, Mike will teach students to use a combination of watercolor, gouache, brushes, pencils, pens and ink to create compelling compositions with subtle and bold textures.  Subject matter will vary.  Register early to allow yourself time to obtain your supplies. Age15 – Adult.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $175  Supply Fee: $12  Register by July 24 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Join Pied Piper Theatre as we mount our first original production, Where’s Wyatt.

In a world of conformity that consists of black and white; Wyatt is a gifted artist with the power of color!  Through this devised piece, Wyatt will fight battles, navigate treacherous obstacles and restore balance to the world of Color!  Under the direction of Alex Mills and Ashton Schaffer, students will  create characters that inhabit new environments and make connections with the world around them and restore color to their world.

What is a devised piece?  A devised theatrical piece is an original work that is created collaboratively between actors, dancers and musical theatre performers.  It uniquely blends these art forms to create a dynamic and emotionally engaging performance that captivatingly tells a story.  By drawing on the diverse talents and perspectives of its performers, a devised piece offers a fresh and exciting take on familiar themes and issues, exploring them with depth and nuance.  Whether it’s through fluid choreography, soaring vocals or heartfelt monologues, a devised theatrical piece for young audiences offers a thought provoking and evocative experience that sparks the imagination and inspires self expression.

Show Dates: Where’s Wyatt will be performed at Metz Middle School on October 13, 14 and 15.

Rehearsals:  Mondays and Wednesdays at Metz Middle School  from 6 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at the ARTfactory from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Click Here to View the Tentative Calendar for Where’s Wyatt

Tuition:  $130.  Please remember to sign in for the member discount of $10%.  There is no early registration discount for this program.  The workshop fee will be deducted from the Pied Piper Theatre Participation Fee.

Audition Details

All actors participating in the fall Pied Piper Theatre show will take part in a three day workshop held on Monday, July 31st, August 1 and August 2 at the ARTfactory in the Kellar Theatre from 6 – 9 p.m. 

All participants in the workshop will be cast in the show and will be part of the creative process for this original production.  We need actors, singers and dancers ages 8 – 18.

Where’s Wyatt Production Staff

Directors – Alex Mills and Ashton Schaffer

Costumer – Jenn Durham

Tech Director – TBD

Producers –   TBD

Welcome to Adobe Illustrator®!  This course offers you the chance to learn and practice creating vector deliverables. Through a variety of design projects, you will:

• Gain experience using different tools to create shapes, illustrations, and text while grouping and layering objects
• Discover Pantone libraries and color specifications
• Learn about file types and exporting guidelines

Course will take place in our Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab at ARTfactory.  We provide powerful desktop computers and access to Adobe Creative Cloud.  For ages 13 – adult.

Instructor: Sophia Tamilio

Tuition: $112    Supply Fee:  $20     Register by July 24 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Bring your imagination to the magic lands of Princes and Princesses, Kings, Queens, Knights and Dragons.  each day will feature different kingdoms and characters from Cinderella and Prince Charming; Jasmine and Aladdin; Kristoff, Anna and Elsa, and many more of your favorite movie characters.  Wear your own costume to camp each day or try on something from our costume closet, and learn the songs, dances, and tales of each magic kingdom.  We will make some of our own props and enjoy a visit from family and friends on the final day for a short celebration of our accomplishments.(Ages 5-7)

Camp Duration:  One Week, 5 pm – 7 pm . (The first day of camp is Monday, August 7)  The final day of camp will include a performance for friends and family. 

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor:  Ahryel Tinker

Tuition:$140  Register by July 31 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

At our Dragons and Dungeons Adventure Quest program, students will join a fearless band of adventurers on an epic journey filled with danger, mystery, and excitement. Under the expert guidance of our Adventure Master, campers will have the opportunity to create their very own one-of-a-kind characters, each with their own set of special skills, abilities, and strengths.

Once your student has joined our party, they’ll be taken on one thrilling Dungeons and Dragons-style campaign after another. Our brave warriors will have to take on all manner of dangerous beasts and evil villains, solving puzzles, and overcoming obstacles along the way in order to emerge triumphant and save the day.

If your student loves to explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and battle monsters, then Dragons and Dungeons Adventure Quest Camp is the perfect summer adventure for them!

Live Action Role Play is ideal for imaginative kids. Students play the roles they want to play—in exactly the way they want to play them. They use their imaginations, problem-solving and storytelling skills on a daily basis. Students will participate in interactive, improvisational role-play that encourages them to be physically, socially and mentally active. The only limit to what they can achieve is their imagination!

All students need to bring the following items:

• A full set of polyhedral dice (7 different types of dice.)
• Folder, notebook, mechanical pencil, paper
• 3D miniature figurine (for use in scaled maps of game)
• D&D Players Handbook (5th Edition)

If students do not have the above and are not able to obtain them by the start of class, please let us know as soon as possible.  We do have a few of these items we can share with your students.  If campers don’t have a copy of the D&D Players Handbook (5^th Edition), one will be provided or campers can purchase one from Amazon or a book store to keep. Be sure to bring a water bottle and a snack Ages 9-11.

Class Duration:  One week beginning August 7 and ending on August 11.  The class runs from 9 am – 12:00 pm 

Instructor:  Ahryel Tinker

Tuition: $210

At our Dragons and Dungeons Adventure Quest program, students will join a fearless band of adventurers on an epic journey filled with danger, mystery, and excitement. Under the expert guidance of our Adventure Master, campers will have the opportunity to create their very own one-of-a-kind characters, each with their own set of special skills, abilities, and strengths.

Once your student has joined our party, they’ll be taken on one thrilling Dungeons and Dragons-style campaign after another. Our brave warriors will have to take on all manner of dangerous beasts and evil villains, solving puzzles, and overcoming obstacles along the way in order to emerge triumphant and save the day.

If your student loves to explore new worlds, solve puzzles, and battle monsters, then Dragons and Dungeons Adventure Quest Camp is the perfect summer adventure for them!

Live Action Role Play is ideal for imaginative kids. Students play the roles they want to play—in exactly the way they want to play them. They use their imaginations, problem-solving and storytelling skills on a daily basis. Students will participate in interactive, improvisational role-play that encourages them to be physically, socially and mentally active. The only limit to what they can achieve is their imagination!

All students need to bring the following items:

• A full set of polyhedral dice (7 different types of dice.)
• Folder, notebook, mechanical pencil, paper
• 3D miniature figurine (for use in scaled maps of game)
• D&D Players Handbook (5th Edition)

If students do not have the above and are not able to obtain them by the start of class, please let us know as soon as possible.  We do have a few of these items we can share with your students.  If campers don’t have a copy of the D&D Players Handbook (5^th Edition), one will be provided or campers can purchase one from Amazon or a book store to keep. Be sure to bring a water bottle and a snack Ages 12-18.

Class Duration:  One week beginning August 7 and ending on August 11.  The class runs from 9 am – 3 pm 

Instructor:  Vincent Worthington

Tuition: $300

Explore the powers of the third dimension in this diverse approach to sculpture. You will have creative freedom regarding the source of your inspiration. Build anything from whimsical characters to abstract constructs – the sky is the limit! Using wire, wood, clay & more, we will develop and improve modeling skills and the ability to “see” the three-dimensional art in the making. All ages 11 & up.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $280  Supply Fee: $20  Register by July 31 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

This camp will explore the various forms of comedy including:  Stand Up, Situational Comedy, Improv, Character Creation, Comedic Scenes, Comedy Writing, Character Development and Audience Participation.  (Ages 8-15)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Ahryel Tinker

Tuition: $210 Register by July 31 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Over 5 evenings, we will compare the properties of three distinctly different media with guidance and practical application. You will select a reference photo and create three separate works of art based upon that photo; one in soft pastels, one in oil paints, another in acrylics. Through the process, students will learn the basic techniques and supplies needed to get started in these media, and gain a better understanding of their variations in color blending. This class is the perfect overview for the beginner who wants to compare options, and would make a wonderful foundation for portfolio studies for experienced students. Bring some reference photos you find appealing. The instructor will supply choices, too, and advice in your final selection. Materials will be provided via supply fee. For ages 13 to Adult.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $175 Supply Fee: $30   Register by July 31 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Jump start your ease and familiarity with the FREE online creative platform, Canva® .  Students, business owners, budding media creatives – discover your best use of this amazing resource for creation of videos for personal, academic and professional use.  Bring dynamic content to your social media presence!  This workshop will help you navigate Canva’s vast array of templates, elements and tools and get you to the finished product faster and with great success!  Class will take place in our Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab, where instructor Sophia Tamilio will provide tutorials, tips and guidance customized for your interest.  A list of “what to bring” will be provided upon registration.  All Ages 13 & up.

Instructor: Sophia Tamilio

Tuition: $105    Supply Fee:  $20     Register by July 31 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

Due to the popularity of the Family Theatre Games and Improv Night that was part of our UVA Wellness Series, we are going to try a monthly Family Theatre Games and Improv Night.  This family friendly drop in class is designed to help families come together and have some fun! Through interactive activities and games, families will learn how to work together, create stories, and think on their feet in a creative and collaborative way.  Improv is not only a great way to bond with your family, but it also teaches important skills like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. This workshop is perfect for families of all ages and backgrounds and will provide a safe and fun environment to explore and grow together.  (All Ages Welcome)

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.

Instructor: Ahryel Tinker

Summer Series:  July 28 (Sessions is Two Hours )

One Session for One Person:  Tuition:  $21 (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)

Family (Three or More) One Session:  $63  (Register by the Monday before each class and receive and 10% Discount of 25% for Members.)