by P.A.Wray
directed by Sharon Cook

When Frances, wife of General George Henry Thomas, a strategic winning general in the Civil War, finds out her now ailing and harassed husband has agreed to meet with a journalist with unknown motives, her protective instincts and suspicions go into overdrive, putting undue stress on her husband, and a bill at risk for passing. A bill that would protect the right to vote for Black Freedmen in the South – something her husband had fought hard to protect but failed.
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The Proteus New Plays Festival showcases community-driven staged readings of 4 scripts that have been developed in the Z Playwrights Lab or by Z Artist Members. The staged readings give the playwrights an opportunity to work with a director and a volunteer cast to see their script “on its feet” for the first time, and add the most crucial element to developing a play, The Audience!

Each reading is presented twice during the 2 weeks of Proteus Festival. Audiences are given the opportunity to rate the plays via a survey focused on the elements writing an engaging script and story. Ratings are averaged to select the PNPF Audience Favorite. The Audience Favorite receives a workshop production 2-week run in November, as the second Curtain Up! New Plays Series play of the 23-24 season.

Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with Plan B Comedy, a dynamic and uproarious improv troupe that knows how to turn unexpected twists into comedic gold. Whether they’re tackling audience suggestions or diving into outrageous scenarios of their own making, Plan B Comedy guarantees an unforgettable night of unscripted hilarity. Join them for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, where Plan B is always the best plan!

Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with Plan B Comedy, a dynamic and uproarious improv troupe that knows how to turn unexpected twists into comedic gold. Whether they’re tackling audience suggestions or diving into outrageous scenarios of their own making, Plan B Comedy guarantees an unforgettable night of unscripted hilarity. Join them for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, where Plan B is always the best plan!

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Get ready to laugh till your sides ache with Plan B Comedy, a dynamic and uproarious improv troupe that knows how to turn unexpected twists into comedic gold. Whether they’re tackling audience suggestions or diving into outrageous scenarios of their own making, Plan B Comedy guarantees an unforgettable night of unscripted hilarity. Join them for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, where Plan B is always the best plan!

Dust off your sheet music, warm up those vocal chords, and step into the spotlight! Join your fellow musical theater enthusiasts for a night of songs from The Great White Way. Come and see the finest of Hampton Roads’ Broadway-worthy talent. Those looking to sing may sign up at the door. Limited spots!

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OPEN MIC SERIES: Step on stage and showcase your talents! Writers, comedians, musicians and performers of all kinds can test-drive works-in-progress, debut new pieces, or take the mic for fun in this welcoming, supportive environment. New talent starts here!

The following audio support is available at Undiscovered Open Mics:
– Accompanist on piano
– Two vocal mics (for solos or duets)
– Connection for cell phone for backing track – Lightning (iPhone) and USB-C
– Connection for devices with standard headphone ports
– Music stands

Dust off your sheet music, warm up those vocal chords, and step into the spotlight! Join your fellow musical theater enthusiasts for a night of songs from The Great White Way. Come and see the finest of Hampton Roads’ Broadway-worthy talent. Those looking to sing may sign up at the door. Limited spots!

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OPEN MIC SERIES: Step on stage and showcase your talents! Writers, comedians, musicians and performers of all kinds can test-drive works-in-progress, debut new pieces, or take the mic for fun in this welcoming, supportive environment. New talent starts here!

The following audio support is available at Undiscovered Open Mics:
– Accompanist on piano
– Two vocal mics (for solos or duets)
– Connection for cell phone for backing track – Lightning (iPhone) and USB-C
– Connection for devices with standard headphone ports
– Music stands