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Norfolk, VA—A woman alone. A secret she doesn’t know she has. And criminals who made a deadly mistake.

Virginia Stage Company brings gripping suspense to the Wells Theatre with Wait Until Dark, a psychological thriller where perception, trust, and courage collide. Running January 28 through February 15, this electrifying production draws viewers into an edge-of-your-seat experience where every sound… every movement matters.

Set in a modest New York City apartment, Wait Until Dark follows a blind woman who slowly realizes she has become the target of a dangerous game. As the story unfolds, the tension tightens. The result is a slow-burn thriller that proves what we cannot see can be just as powerful as what we can.

“I’m thrilled to return to Virginia Stage Company to direct this wonderful cast in a play that can only be described as a master class in suspense,” said director Mark Shanahan. “Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Frederick Knott’s Wait Until Dark is a smart, exciting cat-and-mouse game that’s unpredictable, relentlessly tense, and ultimately inspiring. This classic thriller delivers plenty of tension and dark humor, and makes for a gripping night at the theatre.”

Lead actress Meredith Parker brings a deeply personal connection to the role.

“As a low-vision actor with late-onset vision loss, I’m drawn to Susan’s experience of navigating the world without her sight,” Parker said. “Her realization that what may initially seem like a disadvantage becomes her greatest strength feels especially powerful. I hope audiences find themselves on the edge of their seat as this slow-burn suspense thriller unfolds.”

Wait Until Dark has long been celebrated as one of theatre’s most effective thrillers, not just for its jump scares, but for the ability to create sustained tension and unforgettable moments. Virginia Stage Company’s production transforms the Wells Theatre into a space where audiences experience the story with their breaths held, and senses sharpened.

Wait Until Dark runs January 28 through February 15 at the historic Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk. Tickets are on sale now.

For tickets and more information, visit vastage.org.

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly, live on stage on January 16 – February 8, 2026.

Set in an elegant vacation home on Martha’s Vineyard, Stick Fly centers on the affluent LeVay family as they gather for a weekend that quickly turns revealing. When personal truths surface and long-held assumptions are challenged, the family must confront who they are—and who they want to be. With humor, warmth, and emotional depth, Stick Fly offers a nuanced portrait of modern family life.

You can access the press release and promotional photos IN THIS FOLDER.

Performance Dates: January 16 – February 8, 2026. Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm.

Location: Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

Tickets: Available now at www.ltvb.com or by calling (757) 428-9233

Growing old can be hard. Growing old alone can be harder still.

Set in the world of “Boxes of Someday,” “Coming to Terms” is a loving look at aging, grief, and renewal across generations. When widower Ray Calabria learns late in life he is responsible for not only his own tenuous well-being but that of a 10-year-old he loves, he begins a challenged journey of love, fear and lessons on living in a diverse world with an extended family he didn’t know existed.

The Z presents Coming to Terms, a powerful new play by LouJ Stalsworth that explores grief, responsibility, and the unexpected ways families are formed. An audience favorite at the Proteus New Play Festival, Coming to Terms is a deeply human story that blends warmth, humor, and hard truths.

At the center of the play is Ray Calabria, a widowed man in his late seventies who suddenly becomes the legal guardian of 10-year-old Raimundo “Mondo” Brennan after the boy’s parents are killed in a car accident. What begins as an act of loyalty quickly becomes a life-altering commitment. As Ray struggles with his own health, grief, and doubts about his capacity to parent, he finds himself challenged by Mondo’s extended family, a sharp-witted social worker, and his own deeply held beliefs about age, race, and legacy.

Set between Ray’s aging warehouse office and his modest home, Coming to Terms unfolds as a series of intimate confrontations and quiet revelations. The play examines intergenerational bonds, cultural identity, and the meaning of guardianship—asking whether love alone is enough, and what it truly means to act in a child’s best interest. Along the way, Stalsworth’s script finds humor in unlikely places, allowing moments of grace and connection to emerge amid conflict and loss.

With richly drawn characters and emotionally resonant dialogue, Coming to Terms offers audiences a compassionate look at chosen family, second chances, and listening to one’s “better angels.” The play speaks directly to contemporary conversations around caregiving, aging, and cross-cultural understanding, while remaining grounded in a deeply personal story.

Performance Dates & Times:
• Thursday, January 29 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, January 30 – 7:30 PM
• Saturday, January 31 – 3:00 PM