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Scenes from the Hat
Issue 8: January-March 2025
Welcome to Scenes from the Hat, a bimonthly newsletter that highlights local theater news, updates, and featurettes on many of the talented people who make up the Greater Lynchburg Theater Community.
We are celebrating our one year anniversary of Scenes From the Hat! This has been a privilege to write every two months and many have said it is one of their favorite features that the Foundation offers. People love the interviews with some of the local talent and learning about the theaters in the surrounding area. If you have any suggestions for upcoming articles or people you want to learn more about, please drop us a line here and let us know!
In this issue, we are getting a backstage pass with a local theatre that celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2024. We also have an interview with a multi-talented actor and musician you may have seen on numerous stages in this area. Finally, read all about the first Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival, hosted by the Foundation!
We love you all and thanks for your continued support!
Past Issues
What's New With Us
There are actually quite a few updates from the Foundation this issue! First, the Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival, sponsored by the Foundation, occurred on January 18, 2025. You can read all about it here, but the big takeway is that it was an enormous success and we are already looking into the future for other events we can create. With this being the first time such a large-scale celebration of every theater in the Greater Lynchburg area has been held, we could not have asked for a better occasion and hope to have opportunities to do more.
The Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival
On January 18, 2025, the first Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival was held at the Aviary in Miller Park. The event was a rousing success with representatives from all seven local theaters present! With Bill Bodine as the emcee and music provided by DJ Josh Quintero, there was dancing and socializing among friends with a commonality: a love of theater.
Backstage Pass
Masterworx Theater Inc.
“To dream the impossible dream” is a song many of us know from the classic musical The Man of La Mancha. It is one thing to dream the dream but when you see it born and grow into a vibrant theater where families can perform in the same show together, it is a life changing experience. Two women had a dream for a non-profit community theater company that would focus primarily on family-shows. A theater where mother, father, son and daughter could share their love and passion for the theater. And, in God’s amazing timing and guidance, Masterworx Theater was born.
Spotlight
Chris Shepard
Actor
Each issue of Scenes From the Hat will interview a local actor/actress, director, set designer , or crew member. This is a chance for you know some of these icons of the Lynchburg theatre community who you may have seen on stage or watched shows they were involved in backstage or directed. This issue's spotlight: Jim Ackley
Upcoming Events
JANUARY
5-6
12
16-19
18
30-31
31
Commerce Street Theatre
**AUDITIONS**
Savannah Sipping Society
246 The Main
**AUDITIONS**
Anne of Green Gables
Jefferson Forest High School
Romeo & Julier
LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY
THEATRE FESTIVAL
PROM NIGHT
The Aviary, Lynchburg
Masterworx Theater Inc.
Aladdin, Jr.
E.C. Glass High School
Peter Pan and Wendy
FEBRUARY
1
2
1, 7-9
6-9
6-9
8, 10
14-16,
20-23
14-16,
20-23
14-15,
21-23,
27-28
21-23,
27-28
21-23,
28
27-28
Masterworx Theater Inc.
Aladdin, Jr.
Endstation Theatre
Jukebox Concert Series
E. C. Glass Theater
Peter Pan and Wendy
Brookville High School
Chicago - Teen Edition
Forest Middle School
Newsies Jr.
Little Town Players
**AUDITIONS**
The Color Purple
Liberty University
The Three Musketeers
Renaissance Theatre
Four Weddings and an Elvis
Commerce Street Theatre
Savannah Sipping Society
Heritage High
The Addams Family
Little Town Players
The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year
Wolfbane Productions
Matilda
MARCH
1
1
1-2
1-2, 7-9,
14-16,
21-23,
28-30
7-8
13
21-23,
27-30
21-23,
28-29
Commerce Street Theatre
Savannah Sipping Society
Heritage High
The Addams Family
Little Town Players
The Buttercups Were Lovely That Year
Wolfbane Productions
Matilda
Masterworx Theater Inc.
101 Dalmatians (Kids)
Liberty High
One Acts
Liberty University
The Trojan Woman
246 The Main
Anne of Green Gables
Next Issue
Stay tuned for our next newsletter for April-June 2025. If you want to receive this newsletter in your e-mail, please add your name to our e-mail list below. As always, thank you for your continued support of this Foundation, the theaters of the Greater Lynchburg area, and the world of performing arts.
"Let's all support each other and help the Lynchburg community theatres thrive."
-Mark W. Foreman