Join multi-award-winning instructor, Ray Bugnosen, for a short series in the popular, fun, easy style of West Coast Swing dance. Get a glimpse into this amazing style that is sure to impress with moderate to up-tempo pop, rock, and blues music! (Beginner and Up)

Tuition: Single $54 Couple $108

Early Bird Discount through 10/31: 10% off for non-members, 25% off for members (log in to receive proper discount)

In this multi-media class, instructor Mike Flynn will guide students through four different projects using ink pen and watercolor paint. Students will conquer a new project each week, and learn the fundamentals of using both pen and paint to create beautiful art. Canvases and pens will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists by hovering over the classes and camps tab on our website or by clicking here.

There will be no class on December 13.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $72 Supply Fee: $8

Register by 11/15 to receive the Early Registration Discount- 10% for non-members and 25% for members.

Join Instructor Carol Hartt at a local favorite, Old Towne Man Cave, for drumming that caters to your wellness and soothes the soul. Meditative drumming is an ancient practice that comes with many health benefits such as:

• • • • Stress reduction.
      • Relief of chronic pain.
      • Immune system boost.
      • Deeper awareness.
      • Access to parts of the brain for healing and mindfulness.
      • Connection with nature, a spiritual source, or higher power.
      • Release of emotions, trauma, and negative feelings.
      • Being part of a whole.

Carol has been drumming for over 20 years and has led many sessions. She guides beginners through the basics of drumming while providing a safe and mindful space for veteran drummers as well. Drums are provided, just bring yourself and an open mind. Thank you so much to Old Towne Man Cave for hosting us in their amazing space!

Tuition: Full Series (3 Wednesday Sessions)- $42  Drop-In (1 Wednesday Session)- $15

Let’s Make Music Together

Classes for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers…and the grownups who love them!®

Make music an exciting part of your child’s life!  At each weekly Music Together® class, you and your little one will sing, play, dance, and jam.  You will be given fun ways to play with music and rhythm all week long, helping your child become a confident music maker, while also tapping into the developmental benefits that music brings. Classes are taught throughout the year with a new song collection each semester. (Song book, music recordings, and parental support will be provided.)

Fridays 10:00 – 10:45 (Ten Weeks) September 29-December 8

Instructor:  Clara O’Brien

Tuition:  $180 Family Registration, Additional Sibling $85, Baby Siblings 10 Months and Under No Charge

Register by September 18 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% discount for members.  (Tuition includes songbook and musical recordings.)  Contact us for a free trial class.

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Rooftop Productions presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Performances:  Saturday, November 25 at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 26 at 2 p.m.; December 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2,3, 9 and 10 at 2 pm in the Wind River Theater at the ARTFactory.

Rooftop Productions presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Performances:  Saturday, November 25 at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 26 at 2 p.m.; December 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 2 pm in the Wind River Theater at the ARTFactory.

Do you love creating comics, cartoons and anime sketches?  Improve your character illustration skills and personal style. We will look at eastern and western comics, and then use hand drawing techniques to illustrate a page, just like the professionals!   Supplies provided.  For ages 8-14.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $5   Register by December 1 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Rooftop Productions presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Performances:  Saturday, November 25 at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 26 at 2 p.m.; December 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 3 and 10 at 2 pm in the Wind River Theater at the ARTFactory.

Rooftop Productions presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Based on the beloved, timeless film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features 17 Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.

Performances:  Saturday, November 25 at 2 and 7:30 pm; Sunday, November 26 at 2 p.m.; December 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 2 pm in the Wind River Theater at the ARTFactory.

Join Kim Slader to welcome the new moon in Sagittarius and the celestial energies, preparing for us to set intentions and take action on any new inspirations that have found us. New Moons are always considered a powerful time to send out to the Universe what we wish to draw back to us. However, New Moons are also famous for their dark side which means we may have clouded judgment or feel a level of uncertainty. If you’d like to learn more about this New Moon and its affects on you join Kim for a Sagittarius New Moon Circle!

Come for astrology, community, and tarot readings tailored to your sign and chart. No astrological knowledge is necessary and our gatherings are welcome to everyone. Feel the buzz of fellowship, surrounded by gratitude and welcoming of change and new beginnings. We’ll mainly be discussing our sun, moon, and rising signs so if you don’t know what those are we can figure them out together. We’ll also meditate and pull cards for clarity if there’s time.

Please bring a journal and an open mind as Kim leads the group through this new moon and season in our lives.

$20 per person, register online or pay at the door

Based on the well-loved book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a hilarious play that tells the story of the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, who decide to audition for the Christmas pageant. As they volunteer for the major roles, decide that Herod is the hero, and turn the classroom upside down, the new director is sure the pageant is ruined. Everything goes horribly wrong, yet when the dust settles everyone agrees it was the best Christmas pageant EVER.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  www.concordtheatricals.com

Performances on December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., December 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Based on the well-loved book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a hilarious play that tells the story of the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, who decide to audition for the Christmas pageant. As they volunteer for the major roles, decide that Herod is the hero, and turn the classroom upside down, the new director is sure the pageant is ruined. Everything goes horribly wrong, yet when the dust settles everyone agrees it was the best Christmas pageant EVER.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  www.concordtheatricals.com

Performances on Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday December 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Based on the well-loved book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a hilarious play that tells the story of the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, who decide to audition for the Christmas pageant. As they volunteer for the major roles, decide that Herod is the hero, and turn the classroom upside down, the new director is sure the pageant is ruined. Everything goes horribly wrong, yet when the dust settles everyone agrees it was the best Christmas pageant EVER.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  www.concordtheatricals.com

Performances on Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday December 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Based on the well-loved book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a hilarious play that tells the story of the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, who decide to audition for the Christmas pageant. As they volunteer for the major roles, decide that Herod is the hero, and turn the classroom upside down, the new director is sure the pageant is ruined. Everything goes horribly wrong, yet when the dust settles everyone agrees it was the best Christmas pageant EVER.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  www.concordtheatricals.com

Performances on Friday and Saturday, December 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday December 16 and 17 at 2 p.m.

Join Ms. Lydia’s extremely popular cartooning class for a winter holiday camp! Students will work on cartoon conception and hone the drawing skills specific to the cartoon style of their preference. Spend your winter break working on a holiday (or other) cartoon that you can show off at your holiday events to family and friends!

Single Registrant: $150 (supply fee included)

Family Member discount: 15% off each additional family member registered 

Register by 12/14 for an Early Bird Registration discount, 10% for non-members 25% for members

Join Ms. Lydia for a winter holiday camp! Students will work with different mediums such as clay, paint, and pencil to create a magical winter masterpiece to be proud of. Embrace the magic of the season this winter break with this popular multi-media art class.

Single Registrant: $225 (supply fee included)

Family Member discount: 15% off each additional family member registered 

Register by 12/14 for an Early Bird Registration discount, 10% for non-members 25% for members

ARTfactory’s Rooftop Productions announces auditions for MisCast Cabaret – A Fortieth Anniversary Celebration

Calling all talented performers! Rooftop Productions is excited to announce auditions for our  MisCast Cabaret – 40th Anniversary Celebration . Join us for a unique and unforgettable night in the Wind River Theater as we showcase the extraordinary talent of our misfit performers, as they flawlessly weave classic and contemporary songs into unexpected new contexts.

We invite auditioners to sing two selections, one ballad and one up-tempo, of their choice that best showcase their vocal range and performance skills. Video submissions are welcomed and encouraged for those unable to attend in person. This is a fantastic opportunity for performers to challenge themselves by showcasing their versatility and bringing a fresh perspective to well-known musical numbers that may have been out of reach.

Auditioners may submit solos, duos and small ensembles.

Auditions will be held on January 2 and 4 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.  Callbacks if necessary will be held on Saturday, January  6 at 1 pm.  For those unable to find a suitable time slot or for individuals submitting video auditions, please email us at kimberly@virginiaartfactory.org to arrange an alternative audition arrangement.

Regardless of whether you are an established performer or someone new to the stage, we welcome performers of all experience levels to audition. Our Rooftop MisCast Cabaret aims to showcase unique and diverse talents and provide a platform for artists whose voices may not traditionally be heard.

The rehearsal schedule will be decided once we have our cast.  We plan to include two company numbers and a number for all men and a number for all women.

Performances will be held at the Wind River Chimes Theater beginning on Friday, March 8 and running March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17.

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this exciting event! Rooftop Productions eagerly awaits the opportunity to witness your extraordinary talent and creativity. Let your voice shine!

Director:  Kimberly Kemp

ARTfactory’s Rooftop Productions announces auditions for MisCast Cabaret – A Fortieth Anniversary Celebration

Calling all talented performers! Rooftop Productions is excited to announce auditions for our  MisCast Cabaret – 40th Anniversary Celebration . Join us for a unique and unforgettable night in the Wind River Theater as we showcase the extraordinary talent of our misfit performers, as they flawlessly weave classic and contemporary songs into unexpected new contexts.

We invite auditioners to sing two selections, one ballad and one up-tempo, of their choice that best showcase their vocal range and performance skills. Video submissions are welcomed and encouraged for those unable to attend in person. This is a fantastic opportunity for performers to challenge themselves by showcasing their versatility and bringing a fresh perspective to well-known musical numbers that may have been out of reach.

Auditioners may submit solos, duos and small ensembles.

Auditions will be held on January 2 and 4 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.  Callbacks if necessary will be held on Saturday, January  6 at 1 pm.  For those unable to find a suitable time slot or for individuals submitting video auditions, please email us at kimberly@virginiaartfactory.org to arrange an alternative audition arrangement.

Regardless of whether you are an established performer or someone new to the stage, we welcome performers of all experience levels to audition. Our Rooftop MisCast Cabaret aims to showcase unique and diverse talents and provide a platform for artists whose voices may not traditionally be heard.

The rehearsal schedule will be decided once we have our cast.  We plan to include two company numbers and a number for all men and a number for all women.

Performances will be held at the Wind River Chimes Theater beginning on Friday, March 8 and running March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17.

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this exciting event! Rooftop Productions eagerly awaits the opportunity to witness your extraordinary talent and creativity. Let your voice shine!

Director:  Kimberly Kemp

Great illustrators masterfully bend realism to suit their visual storytelling and capture the reader’s imagination. Learn techniques, tips and tricks from published children’s book illustrator Emily Thomson. Topics will include the use of thumbnail sketches, and the creation of polished line drawings using water-based media ink, gouache and watercolor.  Bring some of your favorite animal or human photographs to use as visual references; we will have more for your choosing, too. Materials will be provided via supply fee. For ages 15 & 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.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $112 Supply Fee: $20   Register by Jan. 8 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Explore time-tested specialized tips and techniques that will guide you in writing a play. Through this workshop you will learn how to come up with an idea, the importance of the structure of a play, what components create a dynamic piece of  writing, the importance of dialogue & character creation, and more. The workshop will include guided writing time with instructor feedback, as well as independent writing time.  (Ages 15 and up.)

The class will run on Wednesday beginning January 10 – February 7 from 6:30-8:30 pm There will be no class on January 24.  

Please bring your own laptop or tablet.

Instructor:  Deb Hansen

Tuition:  $144  Register by January 1 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Performances:  Saturday, January 20 at 2 and 7 pm and Sunday, January 21 at 2 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Merchant Theater.

Tickets may be purchased at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Soon!

Guys and Dolls is presented with special permission by Music Theatre International.

Performances:  Saturday, January 20 at 2 and 7 pm and Sunday, January 21 at 2 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Merchant Theater.

Tickets may be purchased at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Soon!

Guys and Dolls is presented with special permission by Music Theatre International.

Performances:  Saturday, January 20 at 2 and 7 pm and Sunday, January 21 at 2 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in the Merchant Theater.

Tickets may be purchased at the Hylton Performing Arts Center Soon!

Guys and Dolls is presented with special permission by Music Theatre International

Join us for an exciting and fun -filled adventure into the world of acting.  While working as a team, our actors and actresses will work together on A Mother Goose Comedy by Patricia Barry Rumble.  The world-famous, fun-loving Mother Goose is now retired and living in Mother Goose Resort Spa, where she has time to keep active and pursue her favorite hobbies.  She’s really into sports and fitness!  She gets tweets and texts, and even letters, from children all over the world who want to know how she got the ideas for her nursery rhymes.  Assisted by the stage manager, her gander Sydney, she uses comedy sketches and audience participation to show how all of her nursery rhymes and characters came about.
With energetic new twists — including a daredevil Humpty Dumpty, a suspicious Bo Peep, and a dancercising Mrs. Sprat — Mother Goose skates, jogs, and scuba-dives her way into children’s hearts.  (Ages 5 – 8)

Class begins on Tuesday, January 23 and  runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. through March 7.

Parents and friends are invited to our performance on the last night of class, March 7.

Instructor: Melanie Terrazas

Tuition: $224 Register by January 15 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Audition Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday, January 30 and February 1 from 7 – 9 pm.

Callbacks: Saturday, February 3 from 2-4 p.m.

Audition and Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 7 – 9:00 p.m. beginning February 8 and Saturdays beginning March 16 from 1 – 4 p.m.   Rehearsals will be held at the ARTfactory in the Wind River Chimes Theater.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Audition Details

Sign up for an audition time.

Character Breakdown

Sister Aloysius Beauvier, fifties/sixties

Sister James, twenties

Father Brendan Flynn, late thirties

Mrs. Muller, late thirties

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Audition Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday, January 30 and February 1 from 7 – 9 pm.

Callbacks: Saturday, February 3 from 2-4 p.m.

Audition and Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory. Sides will be provided for reading at the audition.

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 7 – 9:00 p.m. beginning February 8 and Saturdays beginning March 16 from 1 – 4 p.m.   Rehearsals will be held at the ARTfactory in the Wind River Chimes Theater.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Audition Details

Sign up for an audition time.

Character Breakdown

Sister Aloysius Beauvier, fifties/sixties

Sister James, twenties

Father Brendan Flynn, late thirties

Mrs. Muller, late thirties

The Wizard of Oz is presented with special permission by Concord Theatricals.

Auditions:  Friday, February 2 from 5 – 9 pm and Saturday, February 3 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Callbacks:  Sunday, February 4 from 1 – 5 pm

Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesday from 6 – 8:30 Location TBD and Saturdays from 9 – 1 p.m. at the ARTfactory.

Performances:  Saturday, May 11 at 2 and 7 pm and Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm

Audition Details

Wizard of Oz Staff

Director – Vince Worthington

Music Director – Marie Cerven

Choreographer – Kimberly Geipel

Costumer – Jennifer Durham

Tech Director – Jorge Hurtado

Producers – Nicole Zezzo

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 ARTfactory, Kellar Theatre on April 18, 19 and 20.

Rehearsals:  Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 8:00 pm

Ticketed Performances:  Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April  18, 19 and 20 at 7 p.m.

Tuition:  $350.  Please remember to sign in for the member discount of $10%.  Tuition may be paid in one lump sum or in three installments.

Full Payment Link

First Installment Link 

Second Installment Link

Third Installment Link

Where’s Wyatt Production Staff

Directors – Alex Mills and Ashton Schaffer

Costumer – Jenn Durham

Join us as Rooftop Productions presents the Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno by Don Zolidis.  The mysterious Mr. Uno has invited six eccentric guests to his dark and stormy mansion.  When Uno winds up dead (several times over) , and guests begin dying mysteriously, those remaining must uncover the murderer before it’s too late. A wickedly funny parody of the traditional murder mystery, with eleven possible alternate endings voted on by the audience. All ticket holders are encouraged to dress for the time period:  Roaring 20’s!

The dinner theatre includes a four course meal prepared by Boyd and Parker and featuring:

Appetizers and a Signature Cocktail (Signature Cocktail is included with ticket price)

Salad Course

Entrée:  Beef, Chicken or Veggie

Dessert

Cash bar upon entering the Theatre/Dinning area.

Want to be a part of the production?  There are a few roles that will be given to the audience members.  If you are interested, please contact Ahryel Tinker at Ahryel@virginiaartfactory.org.

Director: Ahryel Tinker

Performances are Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17.  Doors & Bar open at 6:30 pm; show begins at 7pm.

Dinner Theatre Admission: $95 (Early Bird Price $85 until 1/1/2024) Ticket sales end at midnight on 2/1/14.

Reserved table for 8: $700 Guaranteed seating with entire party with two bottles of wine for the table.

Premier Sponsor (8 Seats):  Premier and guaranteed seating with entire party, two bottles of wine for the table, two 50/50 raffle tickets for each guest, signage at the event, announcement at the event,  sponsor name mentioned in performance and listed in the program.

To Pay for Tables, please click on the links here:

Table for 8

Premier Table Sponsor for 8

(Seating is general admission & first come, first serve except for reserved tables)

(For other meal restrictions, please contact us at info@VirginiaARTfactory.org AFTER you purchase your tickets to request a vegetarian meal.)

Join us as Rooftop Productions presents the Murderous Mansion of Mr. Uno by Don Zolidis.  The mysterious Mr. Uno has invited six eccentric guests to his dark and stormy mansion.  When Uno winds up dead (several times over) , and guests begin dying mysteriously, those remaining must uncover the murderer before it’s too late. A wickedly funny parody of the traditional murder mystery, with eleven possible alternate endings voted on by the audience. All ticket holders are encouraged to dress for the time period:  Roaring 20’s!

The dinner theatre includes a four course meal prepared by Boyd and Parker and featuring:

Appetizers and a Signature Cocktail (Signature Cocktail is included with ticket price)

Salad Course

Entrée:  Beef, Chicken or Veggie

Dessert

Cash bar upon entering the Theatre/Dinning area.

What to be a part of the production?  There are a few roles that will be given to the audience members.  If you are interested, please contact Ahryel Tinker at Ahryel@virginiaartfactory.org.

Director: Ahryel Tinker

Performances are Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17.  Doors & Bar open at 6:30 pm; show begins at 7pm.

Dinner Theatre Admission: $95 (Early Bird Price $85 until 1/1/2024) Ticket sales end at midnight on 2/1/14.

Reserved table for 8: $700 Guaranteed seating with entire party with two bottles of wine for the table.

Premier Sponsor (8 Seats):  Premier and guaranteed seating with entire party, two bottles of wine for the table, two 50/50 raffle tickets for each guest, signage at the event, announcement at the event,  sponsor name mentioned in performance and listed in the program.

To Pay for Tables, please click on the links here:

Table for 8

Premier Table Sponsor for 8

(Seating is general admission & first come, first serve except for reserved tables)

(For other meal restrictions, please contact us at info@VirginiaARTfactory.org AFTER you purchase your tickets to request a vegetarian meal.)

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Rooftop Productions presents Rumors by Neil Simon.

Join us for auditions for Neil Simon’s hilarious and fast-paced comedy, Rumors! This witty and wacky play revolves around the chaotic events that ensue when four couples gather for a dinner party at a New York City townhouse.

Synopsis:

Set in the 1980s, Rumors begins with a prestigious couple, Charlie and Myra Brock, hosting a celebration for their wedding anniversary. However, just moments before the guests arrive, they discover that Charlie has been shot, and Myra is missing. As the couples arrive one by one, they are met with a house in disarray, confused servants, and no explanation for what has happened. Panic ensues as they attempt to keep the situation under control, concocting increasingly elaborate lies to shield their friends and themselves from scandal.

As the evening progresses, misunderstandings intensify, miscommunications run amok, and hilarious antics unfold. From mistaken identities to eavesdropping and slapstick comedy, Rumors keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, constantly surprising and delighting with its frenetic pace and clever wordplay.

Characters:

We are seeking a diverse cast of talented actors to bring the colorful characters of Rumors to life.

The cast includes:

– Ken Gorman: A successful lawyer. Wealthy, but by no means pretentious. Takes charge of the situation.

– Chris Gorman: Ken’s neurotic and high-strung wife who tends to overreact to every situation. Frantically tries to maintain normalcy at the party. Has recently quit smoking, which drives her to drink a bit more.

– Lenny Ganz: Ken’s best friend and a charismatic yet blunt attorney. A wealthy accountant, distraught over the recent destruction over his new car. Intolerant of the gossipy-lifestyle that he is often involved in.

– Claire Ganz: Lenny’s beautiful wife. Very concerned with appearances (hers and others’). Likes to gossip.

– Ernie Cusack: A psychologist with a dry sense of humor. Loves his wife very much. Tries to be as helpful as possible cooking the evening’s dinner.

– Cookie Cusack: Ernie’s wife, eccentric and fond of cooking. Suffers from extreme back spasms. Loves her husband very much. A bit absent-minded at times.

– Glenn Cooper: A hot-tempered politician with a secret past. Struggles with placating his wife, who is convinced he is having an affair (which he may or may not be).

– Cassie Cooper: Glenn’s trophy wife, glamorous but insecure. Quick to anger. Must rub her quartz crystal to calm herself down.

Officer Welch: Typical in-charge, no-nonsense police officer. “Just the facts”. Wants to wrap up the case and get home.

Officer Pudney: New to the job, more modern in approach. Sarcastic and funny. Enjoys her job but does get exasperated with the obvious lying.

Director’s Note:

Rumors is a whirlwind of laughter and chaotic situations, with dialogue that requires impeccable comedic timing. We are looking for actors who can bring out the hilarious nuances of Neil Simon’s writing while maintaining a sincere and genuine portrayal of their characters. This play offers plenty of opportunities for physical comedy, quick exchanges of witty banter, and over-the-top comedic moments.

Prepare a comedic monologue that showcases your ability to deliver sharp and witty dialogue. You may also be asked to read sides from the script during the audition.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an uproarious and side-splitting production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors”! We look forward to seeing your audition and unleashing the laughter on stage!

Audition Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday, April 9 and 11 from 7 – 9:30 pm

Callbacks: Saturday, April 13 at 2 pm.  Be prepared to read sides from the script.

Audition and Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory. 

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, June 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 pm and Sundays, June 16 and 23 at 2 pm

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 7 – 9:30 p.m. beginning April 16  and Saturdays beginning April 20 from 1:30 – 4:30  p.m.   Rehearsals will be held at the ARTfactory in the Wind River Chimes Theater.

Director:  Charlynn Mills

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for Rumors by Neil Simon.

Neil Simon’s hilarious and fast-paced comedy, Rumors! is a witty and wacky play that revolves around the chaotic events that ensue when four couples gather for a dinner party at a New York City townhouse.

Synopsis:

Set in the 1980s, Rumors begins with a prestigious couple, Charlie and Myra Brock, hosting a celebration for their wedding anniversary. However, just moments before the guests arrive, they discover that Charlie has been shot, and Myra is missing. As the couples arrive one by one, they are met with a house in disarray, confused servants, and no explanation for what has happened. Panic ensues as they attempt to keep the situation under control, concocting increasingly elaborate lies to shield their friends and themselves from scandal.

As the evening progresses, misunderstandings intensify, miscommunications run amok, and hilarious antics unfold. From mistaken identities to eavesdropping and slapstick comedy, Rumors keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, constantly surprising and delighting with its frenetic pace and clever wordplay.

Characters:

We are seeking a diverse cast of talented actors to bring the colorful characters of Rumors to life.

The cast includes:

– Ken Gorman: A successful lawyer. Wealthy, but by no means pretentious. Takes charge of the situation.

– Chris Gorman: Ken’s neurotic and high-strung wife who tends to overreact to every situation. Frantically tries to maintain normalcy at the party. Has recently quit smoking, which drives her to drink a bit more.

– Lenny Ganz: Ken’s best friend and a charismatic yet blunt attorney. A wealthy accountant, distraught over the recent destruction over his new car. Intolerant of the gossipy-lifestyle that he is often involved in.

– Claire Ganz: Lenny’s beautiful wife. Very concerned with appearances (hers and others’). Likes to gossip.

– Ernie Cusack: A psychologist with a dry sense of humor. Loves his wife very much. Tries to be as helpful as possible cooking the evening’s dinner.

– Cookie Cusack: Ernie’s wife, eccentric and fond of cooking. Suffers from extreme back spasms. Loves her husband very much. A bit absent-minded at times.

– Glenn Cooper: A hot-tempered politician with a secret past. Struggles with placating his wife, who is convinced he is having an affair (which he may or may not be).

– Cassie Cooper: Glenn’s trophy wife, glamorous but insecure. Quick to anger. Must rub her quartz crystal to calm herself down.

Officer Welch: Typical in-charge, no-nonsense police officer. “Just the facts”. Wants to wrap up the case and get home.

Officer Pudney: New to the job, more modern in approach. Sarcastic and funny. Enjoys her job but does get exasperated with the obvious lying.

Director’s Note:

Rumors is a whirlwind of laughter and chaotic situations, with dialogue that requires impeccable comedic timing. We are looking for actors who can bring out the hilarious nuances of Neil Simon’s writing while maintaining a sincere and genuine portrayal of their characters. This play offers plenty of opportunities for physical comedy, quick exchanges of witty banter, and over-the-top comedic moments.

Prepare a comedic monologue that showcases your ability to deliver sharp and witty dialogue. You may also be asked to read sides from the script during the audition.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an uproarious and side-splitting production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors”! We look forward to seeing your audition and unleashing the laughter on stage!

Audition Dates:  Tuesday and Thursday, April 9 and 11 from 7 – 9:30 pm

Callbacks: Saturday, April 13 at 2 pm.  Be prepared to read sides from the script.

Audition and Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory. 

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, June 14, 15, 21, 22 at 7:30 pm and Sundays, June 16 and 23 at 2 pm

Rehearsals:  Tuesdays and Thursdays  from 7 – 9:30 p.m. beginning April 16  and Saturdays beginning April 20 from 1:30 – 4:30  p.m.   Rehearsals will be held at the ARTfactory in the Wind River Chimes Theater.

Director:  Charlynn Mills

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore

Rooftop Productions announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt, A Parable – winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award

Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

Performance Location:  Wind River Chimes Theater at the ARTfactory

Performances:  Friday & Saturdays, April 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 7:30 p.m. & Sundays, April 7 and 14 @ 2 pm.

Director:  Deb Hansen

Stage Manager: David Moore