VEER | Women Drive Stake Through Heart of Patriarchal Dracula
"What does it mean to have Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, really told from the perspective of a woman of color," says Melissa. ...That eventually opened up the world of the play to her. "This play was written during the #MeToo movement, and the Harvey Weinstein trial," she later adds. "Unfortunately, I think the world is meeting the play, where it sort of starts."
HR Show | “Arsenic and Old Lace” Coming to the Wells Theatre
The newest production to hit the stage at The Wells Theatre is taking audiences on a journey with a family where everyone has a secret. Kathy Strouse and Linda Slade star in Virginia Stage Company’s production of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and joined us to share more about their characters and the show.
VIRGINIAN-PILOT | ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ in Norfolk: Comic chestnut foreshadows a most macabre season
Though generally a shy nocturnal species, we theater critics are inordinately fond of plays and films about other theater critics, e.g., “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” “All About Eve,” and, of course, the old chestnut dark comedy kicking off Virginia Stage Company’s 46th season, Joseph Kesselring’s 1941 “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
WHSV3: Traveling theatre group to hold free performance of ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ at JMU
A play to be performed at James Madison University on Tuesday hopes to inspire conversations on topics like depression and suicide. In partnership with Sentara, the Norfolk-based Virginia Stage Company will perform the one-man play “Every Brilliant Thing” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents on the third floor of D-Hall as part of its traveling tour.
Star actors talk "Arsenic & Old Lace" from Virginia Stage Company on Coast Live
Actors Victoria Alev and Michael Raver join Coast Live to discuss "Arsenic & Old Lace," the latest production coming to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk from the Virginia Stage Company.
WHRO: Virginia Stage Company’s 46th Season tackles hard subjects with “delight and humor”
Starting Sept. 4, Virginia Stage Company’s new season is funny with a dark twist, artistic director Tom Quaintance said.
VEER | Wells Theatre a Perfect Setting for Arsenic and Old Lace
The day is set in 1940s Brooklyn, NYC, and the Brewster sisters are living in a Victorian or Gothic-style home, typical of the time. The Wells Theatre then should provide a pretty perfect space for the set. “I’m really excited about it being in the Wells Theatre, I find the Wells Theatre to be a really beautiful space," said Nick. The scenic designer, Kim Powers and I. have really considered the space itself, when looking at the design of the show.
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