From student-directed one-act plays to Shakespeare, the presentation of live theatre productions is an essential component of the theatre major at Virginia Wesleyan.
All events take place in the Joan and Macon Brock Theatre, Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center unless otherwise noted.
Tickets and reservations: or 757.455.3381
Events
Chicago
October 3-5, 2024 — 8:00 p.m.
October 6, 2024 — 2:00 p.m.
The classic Broadway masterpiece of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery - hits the VWU stage. Fosse’s sharp satire of fame, fortune, and the legal system as told through the lives of two merry murderess’ vying for the spotlight - all set to the timeless music and lyrics of Kander and Ebb - is sure to entertain, delight, and leave you wanting more.
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins
Script adaptation by David Thompson
Chicago is presented by arrangement with .
$20 — Adults
$10 — Students/Military/Senior
Free to VWU students, faculty, and staff
Fall One-Act Festival
Saturday, November 23, 2024 — 7:30 p.m.
Hofheimer Theatre
Students from the directing course lead this festival presentation featuring one-acts spanning genres and topics. The wildly popular festival features casts of performers from across campus. Admission is free to all, but seating is limited to first-come, first-served basis.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
April 3-5, 2025 — 7:30 p.m.
April 6, 2025 — 2:00 p.m.
This unique retelling of Shekespeare’s classic is a collaboration between the VWU Theatre and Music programs. The fairies groove a cappella and the visual vibe can only be described as "far out, man.” Â Join us for a spring production full of Peace, Love, and (Mis)Understanding.
$15 — Adults
$10 — Students/Military/Senior
Free to VWU students, faculty, and staff