Playwrights Needed!

Playwrights needed!

Try your hand at playwrighting!

Be a playwright for our Fall 2012 New Work. Create a new work of theatre with the guidance of wayside staff. After re-writes, staged readings and a full rehearsal process, you get to see your play professionally produced! Perfect for writers, actors, directors and anyone else who has ever wondered “How did they come up with such a great play?”

This year’s play will focus on the story of Charlie Chaplin, the silent film star.

Playwrights must be between the ages of 13-18. To be considered, submit a 2-3 page writing sample to eia@waysidetheatre.org by May 1^st. Writing samples can include scripts, short stories, essays, poetry or journal entries. 2-4 playwrights will be selected.

Playwrighting sessions occur weekly starting at the end of May. Some adjustments are made based on personal schedules. A staged reading is performed in August and the final performance is in October or November.

The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

By William Shakespeare

Directed by Megan McShea

April 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd at 4:30pm

April 21^st and 22^nd at 12:30pm

Performance located at 7868 Main Street, across the street from Wayside Theatre (the former Civil Cricket Café). This is an outdoor venue. Rain dates are April 27^th-29^th.

Tickets run $10-$15. Call the Box office for tickets 540-869-1776

Katherine, known throughout Padua as “Kate the Curst” due to her shrewish nature, must be married before her younger sister, Bianca, can select one of her many suitors. When Petruchio comes to town, it seems like a perfect match – he’s just as head-strong, temperamental and obstinate as Kate herself. Come unto the taming school to see these two strong characters fight for power over each other and their world. Full of high-jinks, physical comedy, hidden identity and romance, The Taming of the Shrew is not one to be missed!

“I could not have asked for a better cast. They bring creativity, talent, intelligence and humor to every rehearsal, which is essential to creating truly great Shakespeare.”

– Megan McShea, Education Director

Adult Cast: Dana Colagiovanni (Wayside Acting Intern), Jody Lee (Wayside Acting Intern), Zach Fullenkamp (Wayside Technical Director), Rob Mangus (Aspiring Actor)

Student Cast: Olivia Adams (Sherando High School), Patrick Bauserman (Daniel Morgan Middle School), Bailey Callahan (Admiral Byrd Middle School), Kaitlin Duley (Sherando High School), Jessie Kraemer (Sherando High School), Macki Kraemer (Central High School), Rebecca Morrison (Skyline High School), Zoe Pettler (James Wood High School), Josh Shelor (Central High School), Brandon Shockey (Moorefield High School), Tiffany Waters (Skyline High School).

Backstage Crew: Libby Powell (Sherando High School), Garrett Blankenship (Warren County High School), Audrey Nakagawa(Admiral Byrd Middle School), Shannon Shockey (Moorefield Middle School)

Designers: Wes Calkin (Lights, Set, Atmosphere), Zach Fullenkamp (Sound), Heather Reid (Costumes), Joette Orndorff (Assistant Costume Designer)

Young Playwright's Festival Winners

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

The First Place winner, Maudeleora Kaufman is a student at Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. She will be presented the T. Carter Fussell Award for Outstanding 2012 Playwright, a Staged Reading of her one-act play, receive a $100 Gift from First Bank, and two tickets to a production during the 2012-2013 Season.  Second Place winner is Tiffany Waters, a student at Skyline High School in Front Royal, VA.  He will receive a $50.00 Gift from BB & T, and two tickets to a production during the 2012-2013 Season.

Come see the winning play!

Monday, April 30 @ 7:00 PM

A Staged Reading of

“Love through the Ages” by Maudeleora “Molly” Kaufman

FREE to the Public – General Seating

Performed on Wayside Theatre’s Main Stage

Sponsored by First Bank, BB & T, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts

Summer Camps

As we know many of you are starting to plan summers, here is some information regarding our Summer Camps!

Session One: July 16^th to July 27^th

Session Two: July 30^th to August 10^th

Both sessions run Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm and offer YPW1 (Ages 7-11) and YPW2 (Ages 12-18). Summer camp is held at the Youth Development Center in Winchester, VA. Cost is $350/child. Scholarships available by application.

Registration will open May 1^st, as will scholarship applications.