No Shame Theatre is an experiential performance lab where writers, performers and audience are constantly changing roles. Anything can happen and usually does in this late night venue for original work. We take the first 15 pieces to walk in the door and there are only three rules: pieces must be original (no copyright violations), […]
Each Monday night on the Waldron Stage of Mill Mountain Theatre, the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins presents a talk by a prominent working professional theatre artist. This week’s guest is: BONNIE METZGAR – GUEST SPEAKER Metzgar is a playwright, screenwriter, director, producer, and core visiting faculty with The Playwright’s Lab at Hollins. In January 2020, […]
Each Wednesday evening, as part of the course Playwright’s Lab, an early draft of a student written play is presented in an orchestra style reading. July 24 #4: Back Porch Play by Adrian Lee Bush Theatre, Upstairs Studio
Each summer at the end of July, we present a three-day event showcasing readings of student work from the Playwright’s Lab. Normally, these eight readings are minimally staged at Mill Mountain Theatre for the general public and close to a dozen guest professional responders from all over the globe. As part of the festival, there […]
No Shame Theatre is an experiential performance lab where writers, performers and audience are constantly changing roles. Anything can happen and usually does in this late night venue for original work. We take the first 15 pieces to walk in the door and there are only three rules: pieces must be original (no copyright violations), […]
Each Monday night on the Waldron Stage of Mill Mountain Theatre, the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins presents a talk by a prominent working professional theatre artist. This week’s guest is: ADDAE MOON – GUEST SPEAKER Moon is an Atlanta based playwright, dramaturg, director, and cultural worker. He is the associate artistic director at Theatrical Outfit […]
Each Wednesday evening, as part of the course Playwright’s Lab, an early draft of a student written play is presented in an orchestra style reading. #5: Our Family in the Stars by Katie Oler Theatre, Upstairs Studio
No Shame Theatre is an experiential performance lab where writers, performers and audience are constantly changing roles. Anything can happen and usually does in this late night venue for original work. We take the first 15 pieces to walk in the door and there are only three rules: pieces must be original (no copyright violations), […]
When: October 10-11 at 7:30 pm Where: Botetourt Reading Room What: How to Host a Sleepover in 10 Easy Steps is a comedy that centers on five young girls at the ultimate sleepover during summer break – right before they embark on their final year of middle school, capturing the joy, magic, and bittersweet moments […]
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim, Book by Nick & Matt Lang Originally produced by StarKid Productions Directed by Gwyn Lloyd ’27 Produced by Too Many Hats Theatre Company ’26 When: November 14-15 at 7:30 pm and November 15 at 2 pm Where: Hollins Theatre Main Stage What: Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people […]
Reimagining Medea written and directed by Dr. Anuradha Marwah Performed by THEA 250 When: December 6 at 7:30 pm at Ursula’s Cafe (Downtown Roanoke) December 8 at 7:30 pm on the Hollins Theatre Main Stage Where: Hollins Theatre Main Stage What: In the course ‘Reimagining Medea: Participatory Theatre’, which involves the making of a performance-in-the-round […]
Reimagining Medea written and directed by Dr. Anuradha Marwah Performed by THEA 250 When: December 6 at 7:30 pm at Ursula’s Cafe (Downtown Roanoke) December 8 at 7:30 pm on the Hollins Theatre Main Stage Where: Hollins Theatre Main Stage What: In the course ‘Reimagining Medea: Participatory Theatre’, which involves the making of a performance-in-the-round […]