Behind The Scenes

WTKR Spotlights the Unexpected Origins of Two Icons

WTKR Spotlights the Unexpected Origins of Two Icons

WTKR News 3 recently went behind the scenes at the Wells Theatre to explore Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem. And the real story that inspired it.

Let's Talk About the Coat | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Let's Talk About the Coat | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

For Virginia Stage Company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the iconic coat is more than just a colorful costume. It’s a piece of the community.

Costume Designer Jeni Schaefer and Costume Shop Manager Meg Murray created the coat using quilted fabric pieces called tumblers, carefully arranged to give the garment its vibrant color and movement on stage…