Theater
EXPERIENCE LIVE THEATER
You do not have to travel to New York City to experience great theater. The Roanoke Region hosts everything from Broadway shows to local originals. Get your fix of stand up comedy, music, and poetry readings at No Shame Theatre or join the cast at any of a community theater performing Shakespeare to Neil Simon.
PROFESSIONAL THEATER
Bringing modern classics and opening night originals, professional theater companies celebrate the art of drama while providing entertainment for the region and beyond.
Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre regularly hosts traveling musicals and large stage productions. Throughout the year the stage is set for a dramatic experience like no other. 710 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • (admin) 540.853.2241 or (tickets) 540.853.LIVE
REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY THEATER
Community theater provides the opportunity for members of the community to get involved. Whether productions of classics from Sophocles to Shakespeare, or the modern masterpieces of Tennessee Williams and Arthur Miller, theaters in the Roanoke Region are also the stages for those that just need to get something off their chest.
Alleghany Highlands Community Theatre presents a Young People Theatre Series displaying the talent of the community. Puts on several productions a year. 450 W Main St., Suite 201, Covington • 540.962.6220
Attic Productions provides an opportunity for youth and adults to get involved in the performing arts. The theater maintains a regular schedule of shows.
7490 Roanoke Rd, Fincastle • 540.473.1001
No Shame Theatre on Studio Roanoke is an open stage, giving time to everyone who wants to perform. Performances include short skits, musical performances, poetry readings and more . 30 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke • 540.342.5730
Studio Roanoke is dedicated to providing new theatrical works as well as contemporary drama and educational programs. 30 Campbell Ave, Roanoke • 540.343.3054
Showtimers of the Roanoke Valley presents high-quality, not-for-profit theater. Aspiring actors and hobbyists combine to perform throughout the year. 2067 McVitty Rd, Roanoke • 540.774.2660
Star City Playhouse is the newest member of the theater community, performing four plays a year. Offers production and acting classes for all ages. 2914 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.366.0060
COLLEGE THEATER
From student originals to interpretations of celebrated works, college theater in the Roanoke Region provides a unique experience.
Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre at Ferrum College features performances from the popular Jack Tale Players and many other theater troupes. Maintains a regular production schedule. 275 Ferrum Mountain Rd., Ferrum • 540.365.4335
Theatre Roanoke at Roanoke College presents student productions at the Olin Theater. Features student and faculty originals as well as interpretations of age-old classics. 221 College Lane, Salem • 540.365.2121
Virginia Western Theatre features students and community members performing classic, contemporary, and original plays throughout the year. Productions free to the public. 3099 Colonial Ave, Roanoke • 540.857.7327
Hollins University Theatre stages four shows a year, showcasing talented actors from the college community. 7916 Williamson Rd, Roanoke • 540.362.6517
TROUPES
Young thespians and veteran stars have joined forces to bring theater to everyone. From comedy to religion, historical to experimental, diverse troupes stage productions throughout the region.
Big Lick Conspiracy is a friendly, funny, and creative theater troupe performing improvisational theater each month of the year. 20 E. Church Ave., Roanoke • 540.224.1255
Dumas Drama Guild brings exciting theater reflecting the African-American experience. Produces both original and established plays. 145 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke • 540.345.8781 ext. 4438
The Jack Tale Players present entertaining and educational plays throughout the region, performing stories of the Blue Ridge and the music of the mountains. Ferrum • 540.365.4335
Mill Mountain Players takes professional theater on tour, performing at schools around region as well as venues throughout Virginia. 1 Market Sq., Roanoke • 540.342.5733
*Image of actors courtesy of Long and Foster, Barry Wright.