Theatre Productions
From student-directed one-acts to Shakespeare, the presentation of live theatre productions is an essential component of the theatre major at VWC as well as a dynamic part of campus life and the liberal arts experience. Unless otherwise noted, all theatre productions are held in the Hofheimer Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
2012-2013 Productions
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
When: Oct. 3-6 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6-7 at 2 p.m.
Hailed by many as the "the funniest farce ever written," Noises Off is the onstage and backstage antics of an inept group of actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. From the aging starlet to the anger-ridden leading man to the angst-ridden director trying to hold it all together, this comedy is sure to leaving you laughing and wanting more.
Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 Students/Seniors/Military
Free to VWC students, faculty and staff
Reservations: 757.455.3381
Student Directed One Acts
When: Nov. 14-17 at 7:30 p.m.
Presented by the Student Directing Class and Alpha Psi Omega
Free Admission. No reservations necessary.
Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams
When: April 17-20 at 7:30 p.m., April 21 at 2 p.m.
Does an aging mother’s desire to safeguard the reputation of her dead son justify the sacrifice of a young woman’s sanity? Set in New Orleans’ Garden District, this drama pits brutality against delicacy in the way that only Williams can.
Admission:
$10 Adults
$5 Students/Seniors/Military
Free to VWC students, faculty and staff
Reservations: 757.455.3381
Want to Be a Part of the Onstage Action?
Casting
The VWC Theatre Department conducts open auditions the first week of the Fall and Spring semesters. Auditions for parts are open to any auditioners. We also conduct color/gender-blind casting. We have a very short rehearsal period, so some actors may not be cast just based on availability. Knowing your schedule and accurately charting that on your audition form is critically important to the director. It is the actor's responsibility to work out conflicts.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals times will vary for the first two weeks of rehearsal. You may not be called every night. However, all actors are expected to be at rehearsals as called. Rehearsals will be scheduled based on cast availability. All cast members will be expected to be free for all dress/technical rehearsals and all performances.
Course Credit
Any VWC student participating in a Mainstage Theatre production is eligible to enroll in TH130: Rehearsal and Performance (2 cr. hours). A student must take the course 2 times (in two separate productions) to receive the Generals Studies (A)esthetics credit. Enrollment is through consent of the director and workload varies based on role and credit load. Rehearsal and Performance credit may be sought for students who wish to take a role int he backstage production work. Requests for TH130 must be completed by the end of the first week of classes.
