Curtain Up: Community Day at the Wells
Curtain Up: Community Day at the Wells
Saturday, August 23 | Wells Theatre | FREE
Ever wanted to peek behind the curtain? Now’s your chance! Join us for Curtain Up: Community Day at the Wells—a one-day-only celebration as Virginia Stage Company kicks off our brand-new season with performances, tours, treats, and a few surprises.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a total newcomer, this is your invitation to explore the magic of live theatre—and maybe even walk away with a piece of it.
Virginia Stage 2025-26 Norfolk EPA Notice
Norfolk Equity Principal Actor Auditions (EPA)
Saturday, July 26, 2025 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM (EST)
Sunday, July 27 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM (EST)
at The Wells Theatre (108 E. Tazewell Street)
The Virginia Stage Company is holding open in-person Principal Auditions for Members of Actors' Equity with Resident Casting Director, Emel Ertugrul
Request an audition appointment completing this formVSC 2025-26 EPA Audition Request FormORby emailing auditions@vastage.orgwith the subject “ Season 47 : EPA In Person Audition ” please include 1) productions/roles for which you are auditioning2) headshot/resume if you have it (not required for appointment)You will receive a return email confirming your assigned time slot.
For the audition: Please prepare a brief monologue of your choice. If you would like to audition for the musical, please also prepare a short song in the style of ‘JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Audition material may not exceed 2-minutes total.Also, please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
Video Audition Submissions will also be accepted for Season 47. Use this form EPA VIDEO Audition or Email video viewing link (NO FILES) to auditions@vastage.orgSubject: “ Season 47 : EPA VIDEO Audition ” Please include what production(s)/Role(s) you are auditioning for.
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WAVY TV 10 | VSC loses $15,000 to NEA funding cuts
NORFOLK , Va. (WAVY) — Another local arts organization faces a significant loss of funding due to federal cuts, as Norfolk’s Virginia Stage Company works to navigate forward short of needed grants.
Stand Up For The Arts!
In the late evening of May 2, 2025, Virginia
Stage Company received word that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) was withdrawing a $15,000 grant that had been awarded to us to support performances of the mental health-focused play, Every Brilliant Thing, for high school audiences. The NEA’s email explained that our program does not align with new funding priorities, intended to “reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage and creativity as prioritized by the President.”
Annual Fundraising Gala 2025
We tip our hats to the incredible generosity of our community. From feathered fascinators to mint juleps, our Annual Fundraising Gala was full of flair! Thank you to everyone who made this fundraising gala a photo finish success.








