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Prep for Common Casting: Free Private Lessons

July 13, 2026

In honor of Zeiders American Dream Theater‘s annual Common Casting, Aliki is offering one Free 1 Hour Private lesson per actor! Lesson must be booked […]

UPAC Brings “Black Girl Magic” to Atlanta Black Theatre Festival This September

July 3, 2026

UPAC is beyond excited to share that our signature production, Black Girl Magic, has been invited to perform at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival this […]

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Presents the Uplifting Musical Comedy Sister Act

June 11, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Get ready to raise your voice and rejoice as Little Theatre of Virginia Beach proudly presents Sister Act, the feel-good musical […]

Virginia Stage Company Presents Free Juneteenth Staged Reading of Sally & Tom by Suzan-Lori Parks

June 9, 2026

NORFOLK, VA — Virginia Stage Company will present a free staged reading of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks on Friday, June 19 at […]

Full Circle Productions Launches New Summer Theatre Initiative with ‘Assassins’

June 5, 2026

Virginia Beach, Va. — Full Circle Productions is proud to announce the launch of a new platform dedicated to creating professional-caliber summer theatrical opportunities for […]

VOCAL JAZZ SUMMIT Will Include Free Concert, Workshops, and Jam Sessions in Virginia Beach

May 22, 2026

The Vocal Jazz Summit returns to Zeiders American Dream Theater June 3-7, 2026, bringing internationally acclaimed vocalists, immersive education, and a standout lineup of Mainstage […]

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach Presents the Hilarious Farce Noises Off

April 10, 2026

Virginia Beach, VA – Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter as Little Theatre of Virginia Beach brings the wildly popular comedy Noises Off […]