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Virginia Living : Virginia Stage Company pushes the envelope of regional theater

Virginia Living : Virginia Stage Company pushes the envelope of regional theater

At Virginia Stage Company it’s not just about producing plays. It’s about creating a theater experience that everyone can enjoy. “The work we have done in terms of accessibility is important work,” says the Norfolk theater company’s associate producer Patrick Mullins.

American Theatre Magazine: Freedom Riders Ride Again in Mike Wiley’s ‘Parchman Hour’

American Theatre Magazine: Freedom Riders Ride Again in Mike Wiley’s ‘Parchman Hour’

For performer and playwright Mike Wiley, telling the stories of African American historical figures was a one-man job that he excelled at. He took his solo acts across the country, weaving narratives out of the African-American diaspora, playing countless characters even though he was the only person onstage. Though he’s now directing...