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What's New With Us
In July, we awarded our fourth Director's Grant to Donnalynn Davis! Donnalynn will be directing The Message from Jacob Marley at Brookneal's 246 The Main this December. Written by Dave Trouten, the show is a different perspective on the classic Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol. As the show leans heavily into the original 1840's London setting, Donnalynn intends to use the funds for building an impressive graveyard set, period costuming, and special effects to bring the story to life. Being the 10th Anniversary for 246 The Main, this show will be an exciting celebration of a decade of theater and a wonderful addition to the holiday season. Visit their website at www.246themaintheatre.com for performance and ticketing information. You can also read our March-April 2024 Backstage Pass feature on 246 The Main here to learn to more about the theater.
Board President Erin Foreman and Treasurer Chris Foreman awarding Donnalynn Davis with the July 2024 $1,000 Director's Grant
Our next director's grant recipient will be announced in January 2025. If you are interested in applying for the January 2025 award, applications are due by December 31, 2024. Remember that you must be scheduled to direct a show in a local community theater within one calendar year of the award date. Please visit our website here to get more information and access the application.
Keep your eyes out for the next printed calendars at your local community theaters. Remember, these free calendars are only available at performances of any of the shows at all the Greater Lynchburg area theaters. The upcoming flyer will have October through December 2024. It makes it easy to plan your weekends and see what's happening in our area's theater scene. So get out, support the local talent, and pick up your free calendar soon!
We are still working diligently on the first Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival. Mark your calendars for January 18, 2025 at the Lynchburg Aviary in Miller Park. This is going to be a fun event celebrating our theaters as we dance the night away to a Show Tunes Prom! Keep checking our social media page for ticket sales and updates regarding this event sponsored by the Mark W. Foreman Foundation.
Finally, If you would like to donate to our mission, our donation page allows for one-time and monthly recurring donations. The Foundation pays for all tickets used in giveaways, two biannual Director Grant awards of $1,000.00, printed calendars for the theaters, and events such as the Lynchburg Community Theatre Festival. Your donations will go a long way in supporting us as well as the entire performing arts community in the Greater Lynchburg Community. As a 501c3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible. Thank you so much for your consideration!