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Thursday, October 24
 

7:00am EDT

High School Theatre Festival Open Tech Time
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
Speakers
CW

Casey Worley

Director of the High School Theatre Festival, Virginia Theatre Association
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

7:00am EDT

High School Theatre Festival Open Tech Time
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Speakers
CW

Casey Worley

Director of the High School Theatre Festival, Virginia Theatre Association
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

7:00am EDT

Check-In and Registration
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 11:00am EDT
B15 Lobby
When you arrive, you must stop by the Check-In Tables before attending any conference events.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Pettengill

Sarah Pettengill

Conference Manager, Virginia Theatre Association
Sarah holds a B.S. in Theatre with a minor in Business Management from Radford University. She currently supervises the front desk of the Highlander Hotel in Radford, VA. Sarah's directing credits include The Liddy Plays and Silent Sky. While her sound design credits include The Liar... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:00am - 11:00am EDT
B15 Lobby 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Conference Welcome Area

8:00am EDT

Exhibition Hall Load-In
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
B15ABC
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
B15ABC 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Exhibitors/Vendors/Recruiters/Sponsors

8:00am EDT

High School Design Competition
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 8:00pm EDT
E22-E25 Alcoves
Design Competition
Upon your arrival to the conference, place your design in the alcoves of the E22-E25 Hallway in the designated spots for Costume Designs or Scenic Designs.
Load-in starts Wednesday at Noon and all designs will be on display throughout the entirety of the conference.Your design must be in the Design Display area no later than 6pm on Friday for closed adjudication.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Otwell

Christopher Otwell

Assoc. Professor of Design/Technical Director, University of Lynchburg
Christopher Otwell is an Associate Professor of Design and the Technical Director at University of Lynchburg. Select scenic designs include: Clue, Pride and Prejudice, You Can't Take it with You, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Liar, The Great American Trailer... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00am - 8:00pm EDT
E22-E25 Alcoves 403 North 3rd Street
  Secondary Division Event

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E24A
Expectations for These Rooms:These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put finishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Fifteen minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in.
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN


Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E24A 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E25A
Expectations for These Rooms:These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put finishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Fifteen minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in.
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN


Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E25A 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E23B
Expectations for These Rooms:
These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put finishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Fifteen minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in.
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN


Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E23B 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E23A
Expectations for These Rooms:These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put finishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Fifteen minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in.
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN


Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E23A 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E25B


Expectations for These Rooms:
These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put fishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Ten minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in. 
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN

THIS IS A NEW OFFERING! PLEASE RESPECT THESE ROOMS AND THE TIMES!

Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E25B 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

8:30am EDT

Festival Warm Up and Post Mortem Rooms
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E24B

Expectations for These Rooms:These rooms are provided to give schools a place to gather before your performance and warm up & in the case of groups not staying in the hotel, put finishing touches on costumes and makeup. Although actual costume changing should occur in the restrooms located at the end of the hallways (see map)
  • You may leave items in these rooms as you will be coming back to the room, but you shouldn’t leave valuables as we can’t guarantee we will have interns/volunteers available to monitor rooms.
  • DIRECTORS & CAST/CREW  and REGISTERED CHAPERONES ONLY ARE ALLOWED IN THE ROOM- this is not intended as a gathering space for family/friends coming to see your show!
  • We ask that you closely follow these timelines (even if there isn’t another school coming in immediately before or after your time in the room) in the spirit of fairness.
  • Fifteen minutes before your scheduled performance time your group needs to go line up OUTSIDE the holding room and wait for the Holding Room Manager to bring you in.
  • You will be loading your set out to the same location you loaded in IMMEDIATELY following your performance. You may want to coordinate parent volunteers and crew to assist with this if you have opted to have a Post Mortem as that will take place BACK IN YOUR WARM-UP ROOM, for the last 15 minutes you have the space.
  • MONOLOGUE ROOM IS ON THIS SAME HALL!! PLEASE KEEP NOISE LEVEL IN HALL DOWN


Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30am - 8:00pm EDT
E24B 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

9:00am EDT

Secondary Monologue Competitions
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
E22A

Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT
E22A 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Secondary Division Event

9:25am EDT

Fredericksburg Christian School Presents: Frankenstein: Conversations with a Monster
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:25am - 10:10am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Victor Frankenstein is remitted to St. Anne De Bellevue psychiatric hospital following the death of his wife Elizabeth. He recounts his experiences with his creation, highlighting the emotional scars from his past actions and the darkness that has consumed him. Despite his attempts to understand and diagnose him, Doctor Laurent remains skeptical of Victor's claims about the Creature, seeing it as a product of his fractured psyche rather than a tangible entity. Victor's tragic pursuit of knowledge and ambition has led to his psychological unraveling, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of overreaching in both scientific and personal aspirations, and leaving the audience to ponder the complex interplay between creator and creation, reality and delusion.
Speakers
KC

Keri Church

Fredericksburg Christian School
FCS VTA PLAYBILL Brittany Walters pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:25am - 10:10am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

9:25am EDT

Mills E. Godwin High School presents: Governing Alice
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:25am - 10:10am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
 In this modern adaptation of the Greek classic Antigone, a rebellious high school student named Alice must respond to the sudden and shattering death of her older brother, the class valedictorian -- who was shot while robbing a convenience store. Up against an unyielding principal and accompanied by a bookish Geek Chorus, Alice must find her own way through personal and classical tragedy. In honoring her brother, she'll probably break some rules. Which is more important?
Speakers
JS

Jerold Solomon

Mills E. Godwin High School
VTA Playbill Godwin HS Jerold E. Solomon pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:25am - 10:10am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

9:30am EDT

NEW to VTA Check-In
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
B11 Open Studio
A quick check-in for new schools to make a plan for an awesome day at VTA. 
Speakers
avatar for Matt Armentrout

Matt Armentrout

Vice President, VTA
Matthew Armentrout teaches theatre at Chancellor High School in Spotsylvania County. He has been teaching for sixteen years which includes three years of teaching theatre at H.H. Poole Middle School in Stafford County. Matthew received his Undergraduate degree in Theatre Education... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

9:30am EDT

Food Court Open
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Food Court
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Food Court 403 North 3rd Street
  Food & Beverage

10:20am EDT

Hampton Roads Academy Presents: Attack! Of the Killer Man from the Sun!(flash cut)
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Attack! Of the Killer Man from the Sun!(Flash Cut) is a sci-fi B-movie comedy for the stage, where a solar-powered alien arrives on Earth and starts causing mayhem in a small town. As the situation heats up, a quirky group of heroes must step in to stop him before things get out of hand. This condensed version blends fast-paced action with sharp humor and unexpected twists, offering a playful homage to classic B-movie tropes in an entertaining theatrical experience.
Speakers
avatar for Kate Goddin

Kate Goddin

Director of Theater, Hampton Roads Academy
Hampton Roads Academy Playbill Kate Goddin pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

10:20am EDT

Heritage High School Presents: CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER: “LEWIS CARROLL’S ADVENTURES THROUGH THE SHADOW OF THE LOOKING GLASS”
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
On the night of his death, the author of “Alice in Wonderland,” Lewis Carroll, is confronted by the White Rabbit who beckons Lewis Carroll to follow him to Wonderland to defend his future legacy .
Speakers
avatar for Larry Hart

Larry Hart

Heritage High School

Heritage High School (Lynchburg) Playbill (1) pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:05am EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

10:30am EDT

Acting in Song - Making the Most of Your Moment!
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs
Get the most out of your song - no matter how short or long the piece, performers need to develop the techniques and skills to nail your song performance. This workshop is geared to help performers hone their storytelling and performance techniques by infusing their singing performance with emotion that will have the audience eating out of your hand. This is a practical workshop - performers will be invited to bring recorded selections to workshop.
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University
Travis Malone is Professor of Theatre and Dean of the Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University. Travis teaches courses in directing, acting, performance, and arts leadership. Fresh off his most recent production of Chicago, Travis works professionally in producing new... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

10:30am EDT

Dance for Musical Theatre
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B11 Open Studio
Speakers
avatar for Deon Ridley

Deon Ridley

DEON RIDLEY IS Musical Theatre  VETERAN PERFORMER who has performed both on and off Broadway. His Broadway Credits includes The Lion King  and A Christmas Carol starring Frank Langella at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden  and the Broadway tour of Chicago the Musical ! In 2001... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

10:30am EDT

Grappling with Consent
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B17 Open Studio
Since the development of Intimacy Direction, theatre artists have been grappling with how to stage physical moments of touch ORGANICALLY through consent.  Virginia Tech just produced Selina Fillinger's hilarious farce, "POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" that required everyone in the creative team and cast to grapple with actual, physical grappling onstage.

Virginia Tech Fight and Intimacy Director Cara Rawlings will guide you through improvisational tools she used to help actors in the show develop organic, repeatable, and consensual choreography for a PHYSICAL GRAPPLING moment like the one Fillinger describes in the following Act 2 stage directions: "Bernadette nabs Stephanie by the inner tube and drags her, struggling, back to Chris. Stephanie bites Bernadette, attempting to escape...They try to shove Stephanie into the closet. She resists. They both have to hold the door shut."

Attendants of the workshop are invited to participate at whatever level they wish.  Physical participation in the workshop includes consensual physical touch in structured contact improvisations based on the actions of grabbing, pushing, and pulling another person.  Anyone is welcome to participate through observation and discussion.
Speakers
avatar for Cara Rawlings

Cara Rawlings

Associate Professor of Movement and Acting, Virginia Tech
Cara Rawlings (she/her) is an intimacy and fight director, choreographer, and movement specialist based in Southwest Virginia where she is Associate Professor of Movement and Acting at Virginia Tech. A Certified Intimacy Director and Teaching Artist with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B17 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

10:30am EDT

Stage Lighting Demystified: Skittles Bring Lights to Life!
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B14 U-Shaped
Lights bring everything to life on stage even skittles but there is much more.  If you are interested lighting this is the workshop for you.  Learn the basics of color theory, LED vs Gel, the transformative power of lighting, and see what lights can do for the actor, props, the set, and much more.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Chapman

Scott Chapman

Associate Professor of Theatre; Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer, Longwood University
About Longwood University Theatre:In the Theatre Program at Longwood University, you will work productively, creatively, and collaboratively in multiple disciplines through educational, professional, and production experiences. Through individualized mentorships with faculty, you... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
B14 U-Shaped 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

11:15am EDT

Henrico High School Presents: Oz
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
After her sister’s death, Beth finds herself unwillingly over the rainbow, stuck in the role of Dorothy, a part that she emphatically doesn’t want to play. As she collects her motley cast of characters, Beth wonders why she’s a part of this classic story gone awry. A humorous and heartwarming story of grief and perseverance on the road to acceptance.
Speakers
avatar for Todd Ritter

Todd Ritter

Teacher, Henrico High School
Henrico HS Playbill Todd E. Ritter pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

11:15am EDT

J.R. Tucker High School Presents: Lafayette No. 1
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Over 40,000 people died in the Yellow Fever epidemic of the early 1800s in New Orleans, Louisiana. This left thousands of children orphaned and lost without a place to stay, food to eat, or any kind of care. Many orphans banded together to form families, and this is where we meet Harris, Moab, Geo, and the rest of the orphans who reside at Lafayette No. 1, a cemetery. At Lafayette No. 1, they have a modicum of safety and a place to call home. There’s even a local girl, Lizzie, who brings them bread each day. Lizzie gets to know the group of orphans, but cannot fathom that she would one day be in a position to join them. An unlikely ally, by the name of Julian Poydras, helps the orphans find shelter and ensures that they will never be forgotten. Find out who these orphans were, what they loved and cared about, and how they
were affected by “Yellow Jack”!
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Dyer

Lisa Dyer

Theatre Teacher/Director and Member of VTA Secondary Leadership Team, J.R. Tucker High School
A Theatre educator for 20 years, Lisa Dyer earned a BA in Theatre Arts and Communications as well as a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech.  During her tenure at J.R. Tucker High School, Dyer has directed more than 50 musicals, plays, and one acts.   Dyer's... Read More →
VTA Cast Crew List pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

12:00pm EDT

Diversity Panel in Theatrical Arts with Deon, Leila,
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B10 Lecture Hall
Speakers
avatar for Deon Ridley

Deon Ridley

DEON RIDLEY IS Musical Theatre  VETERAN PERFORMER who has performed both on and off Broadway. His Broadway Credits includes The Lion King  and A Christmas Carol starring Frank Langella at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden  and the Broadway tour of Chicago the Musical ! In 2001... Read More →
LS
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B10 Lecture Hall 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Panel

12:00pm EDT

Groove & Flow Hip hop intensive
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B11 Open Studio
Dive into the vibrant world of hip hop dance in our energetic workshop, "Groove & Flow." Perfect for all skill levels, you'll learn foundational moves, explore rhythm, and unleash your creativity in a supportive environment. Join us for a fun-filled session that will have you dancing with confidence!
What to Wear: Dress comfortably in athletic wear—think breathable t-shirts, joggers, or shorts. Don’t forget to bring your favorite sneakers with good grip to keep you moving smoothly on the dance floor!
Speakers
MP

Marlon Proverbs

Buford Middle School
Marlon Proverbs was born and raised in Harlem, New York. Since the age of 17 he has been gracing stages from New York to Miami with his choreography and excellent dancing abilities. He has also opened up for established music artists such as Trey Songz and Chris Brown. Marlon has... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Storytelling in 3D
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs
Speakers
avatar for Steve Paceck

Steve Paceck

Steve Pacek is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist originally from Philadelphia, PA. As an actor, he has appeared off-Broadway, on television and at numerous theaters across the country, from Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia to The Alley in Houston to PCPA in California. Steve... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

12:00pm EDT

VDOE Theatre Arts Update for Educators and Leaders
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B12 Classroom
In this session, VDOE staff will be present to provide current information on resources, supports, and policies from the Virginia Department of Education related to theatre arts instruction. In addition, session participants can share questions, concerns, and ideas. Come to share your voice! All Virginia educators, leaders, and community partners are encouraged to attend.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bisogno

Kelly Bisogno

Coordinator of Fine Arts, Virginia Department of Education
Kelly Bisogno is the Coordinator of Fine Arts for the Virginia Department of Education, a role she has served in for over five years. She leads the development and delivery of state-wide fine arts education academic standards, professional learning opportunities, and instructional... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
B12 Classroom 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

12:00pm EDT

Exhibition Hall Open
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
B15ABC
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
B15ABC 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Exhibitors/Vendors/Recruiters/Sponsors

1:00pm EDT

Check-In and Registration
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
B15 Lobby
When you arrive, you must stop by the Check-In Tables before attending any conference events.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Pettengill

Sarah Pettengill

Conference Manager, Virginia Theatre Association
Sarah holds a B.S. in Theatre with a minor in Business Management from Radford University. She currently supervises the front desk of the Highlander Hotel in Radford, VA. Sarah's directing credits include The Liddy Plays and Silent Sky. While her sound design credits include The Liar... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
B15 Lobby 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Conference Welcome Area

1:30pm EDT

Chancellor High School Presents: "Flight of the Lawnchair Man"
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
"Flight of the Lawnchair Man"
Student Edition: Festival Cutting Edition

Jerry Gorman is a regular guy who has always dreamed of flying. His mother, boss, flight instructors, and neighbors disapprove, but his girlfriend, Gracie, encourages him to discover his “Jerriosity” and to reach for the sky! Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawn chair and 400 helium balloons. In the stratosphere, Jerry meets Leonardo Da Vinci, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart. Jerry finds himself faced with a difficult choice: should he return
to his earthbound life or join the Greats of Aviation in the sky?
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Armentrout

Matthew Armentrout

Vice President, Chancellor High School
Matthew Armentrout teaches theatre at Chancellor High School in Spotsylvania County. He has been teaching for sixteen years which includes three years of teaching theatre at H.H. Poole Middle School in Stafford County. Matthew received his Undergraduate degree in Theatre Education... Read More →

Chancellor VTA Playbill Lawnchair Matthew Armentrout pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

1:30pm EDT

Princess Anne High School Presents: Second Samuel
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
“Second Samuel, is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Pamela Parker that tells the story of a small Georgia town in the late 1940s that discovers a shocking secret about one of its beloved residents. The play explores themes of tolerance, community, acceptance, and open-mindedness.”
Speakers
avatar for Julieta Grey

Julieta Grey

Theatre and Film Educator, Princess Anne High School
PA SECOND SAMUEL Skylar Grey pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

1:30pm EDT

"You say, I say, you say..." Meisner Technique for Actors
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B17 Open Studio
In this workshop students will explore the Meisner technique through a variety of exercises. This will include the "repetition exercise", "pinch and an ouch" and the "three point conversation". This technique is designed for the advanced or accomplished actor with a focus on engaging in a two way reality between performers.

Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers

Performing Arts Specialist, Loudoun County Public Schools
Mr. Rogers currently serves at the Theatre Arts Supervisor of Loudoun County Public Schools after a successful teaching career that includes teaching in New York, Los Angeles and throughout the DMV he now spends most of his time developing new teachers, teaching masterclasses or performing... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B17 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Building a Creative Practice: Exercises Designed to Get Your Creativity Flowing!
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B16 Tech & Design Studio
If you've every felt blocked or stagnant in your creative process, this workshop is for you! The workshop is designed to create a space for you to practice your creativity in a low stakes environment. Caitlyn will lead some exercises inspired by Twyla Tharp's Creative Habit and Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way while encouraging you to give yourself permission to play and create for the fun of it! This hands on, mulitmedia workshop will include journaling prompts, sketching, watercoloring and more!
Speakers
HP

High Point University

High Point University
Caitlyn holds an M.F.A. in Drama with a concentration in Scenic Design from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Having worked in theatre and education for over 15 years, Caitlyn’s experiences range from scenic design and scenic painting to lighting and costume design. Caitlyn... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B16 Tech & Design Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

1:30pm EDT

The Movement Playground: Contemporary Dance
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B11 Open Studio
Dive into the vibrant world of contemporary dance with this engaging class designed for all levels. In this immersive experience, you'll have the opportunity to explore the dynamic and expressive qualities of contemporary movement. The class focuses on playful exploration and technical learning, allowing you to experiment with innovative choreography and movement patterns.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement, and prepare to engage in a variety of exercises that enhance flexibility, strength, and coordination. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to the art form, you'll have the chance to learn and perform a contemporary routine, pushing the boundaries of your creativity and expression.
Speakers
avatar for Tariq Karriem (He/Him)

Tariq Karriem (He/Him)

Founder/Artistic Director/Managing Director, Black Va Theatre Alliance For Youth
Tariq Karriem is a theatre artist, activist, and advocate committed to making theatre more accessible and equitable, intentionally reflecting life while challenging its historically white supremacist practices. He serves as the Artistic Director and Production Manager for the Blk... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

2:00pm EDT

Improvafun Workshop
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
E21ABC
Secondary Educators should sign up 6 students (4 for the team and 2 alternates) to participate in BOTH the 2pm workshop and the 7pm performance of the IMPROVAFUN. The Improvafun is a showcase of Improv FUN and not an adjudicated event.
Speakers
JC

Jeff Clevenger

Teacher, Colonial Forge HS
Mr. Clevenger is a veteran teacher, professional actor, director, designer, improv actor, and  tech guy. He has taught theatre and tech theatre at the HS and college level for 20 years. He has been a theatre professional for 35 years. He is honored to be back at VTA running the improvathon... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
E21ABC 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop, Sign-up Only

2:25pm EDT

Jefferson Forrest High School Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
Filled with magic, humor, and music, the merriment unfolds in an enchanted forest where fairies play tricks on unsuspecting lovers and bumbling actors are transformed beyond their wildest dreams. With a magic potion that grants love at first sight, anything can, and does, happen!
Speakers
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Niki White

Jefferson Forest High School
Niki White is Director of Drama at Forest Middle School, and has served as Choreographer of Cavalier Theatre productions since 2010.  She was the Kid Wrangler at Broadway's The Lion King from 1999-2010. Regional theatre credits include The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing... Read More →
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Spence White

Director, Jefferson Forest High School
Spence White Is Director of Cavalier Theatre at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, VA. Acting work includes Hamlet on Broadway with Ralph Fiennes (1995 Tony Nominee, Best Revival of a Play), The Guthrie Theater (Minneapolis), Dallas Theater Center, Milwaukee Repertory Theater... Read More →
Jefferson Forest HS Playbill Spence White pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

2:25pm EDT

Louisa County High School Presents: THE SEARCH FOR DELICIOUS
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
A twelve-year-old boy embarks on a quest to discover the perfect definition of "delicious" for the king’s dictionary, nearly sparking a civil war in the process. Along the way, he is aided by a 900-year old man, a wise minstrel, the dwarfs who dwell in the caves, and a mermaid who may hold the key to saving the kingdom from disaster.
Speakers
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Jelita Perry

teacher and director, Louisa County High School
LCHS VTA Playbill Jelita Hopkins pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:25pm - 3:10pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

2:45pm EDT

Reserved as Green Room
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
B11 Open Studio
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:45pm - 5:30pm EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA

3:00pm EDT

Banquet Performance Workshop
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
B17 Open Studio
Speakers
avatar for Steve Paceck

Steve Paceck

Steve Pacek is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist originally from Philadelphia, PA. As an actor, he has appeared off-Broadway, on television and at numerous theaters across the country, from Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia to The Alley in Houston to PCPA in California. Steve... Read More →
avatar for Deon Ridley

Deon Ridley

DEON RIDLEY IS Musical Theatre  VETERAN PERFORMER who has performed both on and off Broadway. His Broadway Credits includes The Lion King  and A Christmas Carol starring Frank Langella at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden  and the Broadway tour of Chicago the Musical ! In 2001... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
B17 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

3:00pm EDT

Theatre Marketing 101: The Secrets of Selling Tickets
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
B12 Classroom
Putting on a great show is hard... but selling tickets is even harder.

Dive into industry level strategies from Jason Stacks, a full time theatre marketing expert. Learn about social media, advertising, community engagement, AI, and more. These are the exact same strategies he's used to increase ticket sales at the high school, college, and even Broadway level. You don't want to miss it!
Exhibitors
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Jason Stacks

Stacks Industries
Sponsors
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Jason Stacks

Stacks Industries
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
B12 Classroom 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

3:20pm EDT

Jamestown High School Presents: The Bird of The Sea: An Original Play
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:20pm - 4:05pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Jamestown High School
Proudly presents
The Bird of The Sea: An Original Play 
Written by J. Harvey Stone
Directed by J. Harvey Stone(faculty) and Maya Blackhurst(student) 
 
Summary: In 1848 Ann Glanville had to take over her husband’s business of rowing the corn for the county of Cornwall, England. In our play, she considers how she defines herself as wife, mother, and more.
 
CONTENT WARNING: The show has instances of adult-language, suggestion of physical violence,  and strobe effects.
 
Cast List: 
 
ANN GLANVILLE: SashaRyan Paulk 
REBECCA HOSKING: Addie McKnight
 JANE HOUSE: Suzy Feldman-Roy 
EMILIA LEE: Kara Hanchett
JOHN GLANVILLE: Bradley Pankratz
JENNY GLANVILLE: Gracie Aleksa
SAMUEL GLANVILLE: Luke Walls
CLARYS GLANVILLE: Reghan Hess
 MAYOR: Canton Murphy
SHAMUS: Lucas Miedema 
JORY: Jonathan Kissler
MR. WATERMAN: Coe Walker
ANNOUNCER: Ian Inman
BRITISH ALTERNATE TEAM: Rowan Henderson, Jonathan Arnett, Lucas Miedema
FRENCH ROWING TEAM: Luke Walls, Dominic Bianco, James Hunter, Coe Walkley
HENRY REID: Ian Inman
 MEDICS: Lauren Stanley & Reagan Elmore & Norah Schiller
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH: Jay Mimms
THE PRINCE OF WALES: Jonathan Kissler
QUEEN VICTORIA: Alice Kiser 
 
Crew List: 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Maya Blackhurst
STAGE MANAGER: Norah Schiller
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Canton Murphy
INSTRUMENTALIST: Maya Blackhurst
SPOTLIGHT: Noah Howard
CREW: Lauren Stanley, Christian Tucker, Nicholas Tucker, James Hunter, Julia Wachter, Yishai Hyman, Reagan Elmore, Maya Blackhurst, Noah Howard
 
Speakers
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Harvey Stone

Jamestown High School
J. Harvey Stone is a public-school theatre teacher, director, and writer living in Williamsburg, Virginia. Harvey has taught learners from ages 2 through 72 in everything from Shakespeare to swimming, and from Plutarch to pedagogy. Harvey is in his 25th year of teaching and currently... Read More →

Jamestown Playbill THE BIRD OF THE SEA J. Harvey Stone pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:20pm - 4:05pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

4:00pm EDT

The Wayne Theatre ReperTOURy Company Presents a 50-minute adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
B10 Lecture Hall
Sponsors
avatar for Wayne Theatre

Wayne Theatre

Wayne Theatre

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
B10 Lecture Hall 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA

4:30pm EDT

Creating Solutions for Stage Managers
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs
Do you have burning questions about stage management?  Are you facing a challenge in your current production?  Are you curious about life as a stage manager in college or in the professional world?  And what even IS a union?  Come to this interactive workshop and get your questions answered.  This is a Q&A session with a professional stage manager/professor who will answer ALL your questions about the world of the stage manager.
Speakers
SB

Stacy Blackburn

Virginia Tech
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
B13 Circle of Chairs 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

4:30pm EDT

Getting the Dance Job
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
B17 Open Studio
Speakers
avatar for Deon Ridley

Deon Ridley

DEON RIDLEY IS Musical Theatre  VETERAN PERFORMER who has performed both on and off Broadway. His Broadway Credits includes The Lion King  and A Christmas Carol starring Frank Langella at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden  and the Broadway tour of Chicago the Musical ! In 2001... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
B17 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

4:40pm EDT

Harrisonburg High School Presents: Shipwrecked!
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:40pm - 5:25pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Louis De Rougemont adds color to the drab canvas of life while regaling his adventures in the high seas, returning to London and to a life of fame, or at least while it lasts.

CONTENT WARNING: A strobe light will be used during a small part of the production.
Speakers
avatar for Kenneth Gibson

Kenneth Gibson

Director, Harrisonburg High School
Harrisonburg HS Playbill Kenneth Gibson pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:40pm - 5:25pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

4:40pm EDT

New Kent High School Presents: The Healing Machine
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:40pm - 5:25pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
From the early 1950s, until his death in 1986, Emery Blagdon used discarded and unusual materials to create a healing machine in the shed of his Nebraska farm. He believed the machine had the power to heal those who worked on it. Upon his death, Emery’s Healing Machine came to the American Folk Art exhibits at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
Although inspired by a very real person, author J. Harvey Stone has created a new story with unique characters. The play explores themes of healing, the human spirit, family, abuse, and the culture of bullying. The play explores the notion that art can heal. It begs the question, "Can the simple and brave act of creation become an example of healing?"

CONTENT WARNING: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child Abuse, and Coarse Language
Speakers
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Linda Gallant

Virginia Theatre Association, President
President, Linda Gallant, holds an M.A. in Theatre— Acting and Directing from Regent University. Mrs. Gallant served on the Virginia Department of Education Theatre SOL Review Board, Fine Arts Resource Teams, and Fine Arts Steering Committee. She has served on the Board of Directors... Read More →
New Kent HIgh Playbill Linda Gallant pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 4:40pm - 5:25pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

5:35pm EDT

Hanover High School Presents: Perfect
Thursday October 24, 2024 5:35pm - 6:20pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
At age four, Bethany believes she is the perfect girl but as she grows up her life changes and her childhood confidence soon turns into self-doubt.

CONTENT WARNING: Drug Use
Speakers
avatar for Debra Clinton

Debra Clinton

Theatre Teacher, Hanover High School
I'm a director, teacher, actor, and playwright, located in Richmond Va. I'm currently teaching theatre in Hanover Va, my students are here at competition. I am also the artistic director of the Jewish Family Theatre at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond Virginia, and my original musical... Read More →
Perfect program pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 5:35pm - 6:20pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

5:35pm EDT

Massaponax High School Presents: The Cry of the Peacock
Thursday October 24, 2024 5:35pm - 6:20pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
Young Mary Blanton has suffered some kind of trauma as evidenced by her monster-filled dreams and the horrific scratches on her neck and back. Who did this to an innocent 9-year-old girl, a child who finds comfort through an imaginary pet peacock? Dr. Janice Todd is called before a review board to defend her investigation of the child abuse case. She recounts her discoveries and interviews with the Blanton family, and scenes of Mary’s recent past are brought painfully to life. Three judges, staged as omniscient, skeptical shadows, and several surreal nightmare monsters who taunt and terrify, bring Mary’s abuse into stark scrutiny. In memories and revelations, the line between fact and fiction blurs, leaving one grasping for the truth. The truth that monsters are real, living among us, hiding behind the faces of the people we know and trust. Inspired by real-life tragedy.

CONTENT WARNING: screaming, child abuse, talks of child abuse, talks of alcoholism, animal abuse
Speakers
avatar for Monica Hopkins

Monica Hopkins

Theatre Arts Teacher, Massaponax High School
Monica Hopkins is a Theatre Educator at Massaponax High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She graduated from James Madison University with a B.A in Theatre with a concentration in Theatre Education.
Copy of Playbill Template pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 5:35pm - 6:20pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

6:00pm EDT

Intro to Stage Combat - Unarmed Basics
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
B11 Open Studio
This is an on-your-feet class that steps through the basics of Unarmed Stage combat. Punches, kicks, falls, will all be taught through the lens of storytelling, technique, and safety. Time will also be spent on the context of conflict.
Exhibitors
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Noble Blades

The Noble Blades
Ian Claar is a fight choreographer, intimacy choreographer, lighting designer, and teaching artist based in Northern Virginia. He has been actively involved in the performing arts community for the past 17 years throughout Virginia’s educational, community, regional theatres. He... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
B11 Open Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

6:00pm EDT

The Life of a Costume
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
B16 Tech & Design Studio
Have you ever wondered how a professional costume designer gets from reading the script to opening night? Join Jenn Flitton Adams, a professor of costume design as well as a professional designer, for an interactive discussion on the process of designing a show. We will also talk about the costume industry and ALL the roles people play in it - not everyone wants to be a designer!
Speakers
JF

Jennifer Flitton Adams

Associate Professor, Shenandoah University
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
B16 Tech & Design Studio 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Workshop

6:30pm EDT

Stafford High School Presents: Agnes of God
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
A psychiatrist is summoned to a convent to assess a novice nun accused of murdering her newborn. The Mother Superior’s defense further arouses the doctor’s suspicion as they clash over the nature of the birth and circumstances around it. All three are forced to re-examine the meaning of faith and love, while grappling with fear and dogma.

CONTENT WARNING: This play contains mature and sensitive content and language, including the description of past acts of child abuse, sexual abuse, and infanticide. Religion, mental health, and mental illness are discussed under various circumstances. This play is not recommended for those under the age of 14.
Speakers
avatar for Michael D'Addario

Michael D'Addario

Theater Director / Technical Division Co-Chair, Stafford High School
Michael D’Addario teaches theater at Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, VA. A filmmaker and designer, his films have screened at New York’s Anjelika Film Center, Anthology Film Archive and throughout Europe. A graduate of the Catholic University of America’s Drama Department... Read More →
Stafford HS Playbill VTA 2024 Michael D'Addario pdf
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  High School Theatre Festival

7:30pm EDT

Every Brilliant Thing
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
E21ABC
The story blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tell one individual's story of growing up in the shadow of their mother's struggle with suicidal depression. Surprisingly charming and delightful, Every Brilliant Thing provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from the miracles of life’s minutiae.
Thanks to the generosity of Sentara, Virginia Stage Company’s exhilarating production of Every Brilliant Thing will hit the road coming to VTA 2024!
Exhibitors
avatar for Jordan Setzer

Jordan Setzer

Director of Enrichment, Virginia Stage Company
The premier professional theatre in southeastern Virginia, Virginia Stage Company was founded in 1978 by members of the Hampton Roads community who had a deep desire to make live theatre a part of the area’s cultural life. For its home, VSC chose the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
E21ABC 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Professional Division Performance

7:30pm EDT

Lord of the Flies
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse
Passcode: VTA15 The tickets are $15 plus the venue charges a $3.50 fee
Purchase your tickets here.

The thing is - fear can't hurt you any more than a dream…
Lord of the Flies
by William Golding, adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams
October 17 – November 10, 2024
Dominion Energy Center’s Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219

Evacuated from a war-torn world and marooned on a tropical island when their airplane crashes, a group of pre-adolescent boys find themselves battling for survival with no adults to help them. At first, the fair-minded and mild-mannered Ralph seems a natural leader, but as vestiges of civilization fall away, the more aggressive Jack takes control. Jack organizes the boys into a tribe of hunters, searching for pigs to kill and eat and, more alarmingly, watching for the Beast - a malevolent force that the boys believe is stalking the island.

Gradually the frightened youngsters slip from civilized behavior into red-blooded savagery. They battle with inner demons and external fears, with the weakest and most vulnerable at the highest risk. Ultimately, driven by a primitive bloodlust, childish “games” lead to tragic consequences and Golding’s timeless fable exposes the Beast that is in us all and debunks the myth of childhood innocence.

Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219
  Professional Division Performance

8:00pm EDT

Networking Hour for 21+
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tarrant's Cafe
Join us at Tarrant's Cafe to catch up with other adult conference attendees!
Check out their food and bar menu!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Pettengill

Sarah Pettengill

Conference Manager, Virginia Theatre Association
Sarah holds a B.S. in Theatre with a minor in Business Management from Radford University. She currently supervises the front desk of the Highlander Hotel in Radford, VA. Sarah's directing credits include The Liddy Plays and Silent Sky. While her sound design credits include The Liar... Read More →
HP
Exhibitors
avatar for On The Stage

On The Stage

On The Stage
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tarrant's Cafe 1 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220
  21+

8:15pm EDT

Improvafun Showcase
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2
Come see the Improvafun Showcase! Support your fellow thespians from your schools and other schools across Virginia as they take the Improv Stage.
Speakers
JC

Jeff Clevenger

Teacher, Colonial Forge HS
Mr. Clevenger is a veteran teacher, professional actor, director, designer, improv actor, and  tech guy. He has taught theatre and tech theatre at the HS and college level for 20 years. He has been a theatre professional for 35 years. He is honored to be back at VTA running the improvathon... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
E11ABC Theater 2 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Secondary Division Event

8:30pm EDT

Stagecraft Showdown #1
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1
Speakers
avatar for Kearston Dillard-Scott

Kearston Dillard-Scott

Outside Sales Representative, Barbizon Lighting Company
Kearston Dillard-Scott, a native of Suffolk, VA, has been studying and practicing the art of lighting for the last 23 years. She graduated in 2003 from Randolph (Macon-Woman's) College with a B.A. in Theatre, subsequentally resulting in spending the next 13 years in the Hampton Roads... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Barbizon Lighting Company
Thursday October 24, 2024 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
E10ABC Theater 1 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, USA
  Secondary Division Event